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Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ealan Powell (centre), emphasises a point during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, December 18. With ACP Powell are Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay (left) and Superintendent Courtney Coubrie of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch.

JCF Encourages Citizens To Be Extra Careful

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging citizens to take extra precaution during the busy Christmas season. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on December 18, Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch, Assistant Commissioner of...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (seated, centre), signs Deed for the Coral Gardens Trust Fund, at the Ministry, in Kingston, on Thursday (December 19). Witnessing the moment are: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (standing, left); Legal Executive, Administrator-General’s Department, Kedia DaLattayae (seated, left); pastor Winston Malcolm; victims of the Coral Gardens incident and executives of the Rastafarian Coral Gardens Benevolent Society.

Deed Signed To Benefit Coral Gardens Victims

Minister without Portfolio with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, provides an update on Cabinet decisions, during yesterday’s (Dec. 18) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House

Cabinet Approves Establishment Of National Commission On Violence Prevention

Graduates of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency's (CPFSA) Transition and Competency Programme display their certificates at the ceremony, held on Monday (Dec.16), at St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College, St. Andrew.

19 Former Wards Trained And Certified In Skills Areas

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents a certificate of title to new home owner, Medlyn Dixon (left), during a ceremony at the Greater Portmore Open Bible Church, on Wednesday (December 18). She was among 30 persons who were provided with titles at the event. Also pictured (from second right) are: Member of Parliament for South St. Catherine, Fitz Jackson; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; and joint title holder with Ms. Dixon, Michael Cole.

PM Hands Over Titles To 30 Families In Greater Portmore

Deputy Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis (right), welcomes attendees to the annual Christmas treat for children, held in Parliament

6 years ago Youth

PHOTOS: Parliament’s Christmas Treat for Children

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and Group Chief Executive Officer at GraceKennedy, Senator Don Wehby (right), with 2019 GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Male and Female Household Workers of the Year, Tremane Cunningham (2nd left) and Ingrid Grant Smith. Occasion was the awards presentation ceremony held on December 17 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

6 years ago

Gov’t Committed To Advancing Welfare Of Household Workers

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the Government is committed to advancing the welfare of the country’s household workers. She noted that Jamaica’s ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention C 189, concerning decent work for domestic workers, is in keeping with that commitment Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, signed the instrument...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (2nd right) and Vice President for Marketing at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Gabriel Heron (left), sign a Cooperation Framework Agreement for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), at the JCC’s office in Kingston on Wednesday (Dec. 18). Other signatories were Secretary-General of the Jamaica International Arbitration Centre (JAIAC), Dr. Christopher Malcolm (2nd left), and President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, Lloyd Distant Jr. (right)

6 years ago Justice

Gov’t Positioning Jamaica As Int’l Centre For Arbitration

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government will be pushing for more persons to make use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in settling disputes as the Administration seeks to position Jamaica as an international centre for arbitration and mediation. He said that the Government wants to see greater use of ADR by neighbours, communities, businesses, and other parties...

Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit (CCU), Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, December 18.

6 years ago National Security

More Cops On The Streets For Holiday Season

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is increasing the deployment of personnel in public spaces during the Yuletide period. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (December 18), Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, said that the objective “is to ensure that everyone who uses the public space during the season does...

National Praedial Larceny Prevention Officer, Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordination Unit (PLPCU), Sergeant Bruce Williams.

6 years ago AgricultureCommerce

Farmers Urged To Take Precautions Against Praedial Larceny

National Praedial Larceny Prevention Officer in the Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordination Unit (PLPCU), Sergeant Bruce Williams, is encouraging farmers to take the necessary precautions against farm theft during the festive season. Sergeant Williams, who was speaking to JIS News during a recent interview, said that the incidence of praedial larceny tends to increase during the months of December and January....

Information Technology Manager, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Andrew Evelyn, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

6 years ago CommerceJIS Think Tank

CAC Offers Tips For Safer Online Shopping

With more Jamaicans engaging in online shopping, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is providing some tips to ensure that the e-commerce experience is safer for consumers. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, CAC Information Technology Manager, Andrew Evelyn, said that consumers should only patronise stores that are reputable, that they have shopped before, or have positive reviews from previous...

Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, emphasises a point at a recent JIS Think Tank.

6 years ago CommerceJIS Think Tank

Consumers Advised To Create A Budget

Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, is encouraging consumers to create a budget ahead of shopping during the holiday season. Planning a budget will keep consumers from racking up debt, as they are able to decide in advance how much money they have to spend and then stick to their limit. Mrs. Allen, who was addressing a...