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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ribbon cutting ceremony at the re-opening of the recently upgraded Kingston air traffic control centre, in Kingston, on Wednesday, December 18
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ribbon cutting ceremony at the re-opening of the recently upgraded Kingston air traffic control centre, in Kingston, on Wednesday, December 18

Increased Revenue Expected From Overflight Services

Jamaica is expected to earn increased revenues from overflight services as a result of the recent US$17 million (J$2 billion) upgrade to the Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre (KATCC). Speaking at the recent opening of the centre, Prime Minister, the...
Captains of the Makoz Aquatic Racers Swim Club, Jahi Bennett (3rd left) and Damaris Rowe (fourth left), hand over clothing items and toiletries to Director, Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home, Patrick Newman (third right), when they accompanied the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team to the Home on December 14. Also sharing the moment are other members of the club. December marks the 10th year since the JIS adopted the Home in 2009.
Captains of the Makoz Aquatic Racers Swim Club, Jahi Bennett (3rd left) and Damaris Rowe (fourth left), hand over clothing items and toiletries to Director, Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home, Patrick Newman (third right), when they accompanied the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team to the Home on December 14. Also sharing the moment are other members of the club. December marks the 10th year since the JIS adopted the Home in 2009.

JIS Celebrates 10 Years With Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home
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.
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.

Parents Urged To Supervise Children During Holiday Season
Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks.
Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks.

Jamaica Fire Brigade Calls On Motorists To Slow Down
Community Relations Officer of the National Works Agency’s (NWA) Western Office, Janel Ricketts.
Community Relations Officer of the National Works Agency’s (NWA) Western Office, Janel Ricketts.

Davis Cove Bridge In Hanover Repaired

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Parish Manager for St. James Public Health Services, Lennox Wallace.
Health & Wellness

More Than 60 Per Cent Reduction In Aedes Index For St. James

St. James Public Health Services is reporting a more than 60 per cent reduction in the parish’s aedes index since the start of vector control activities in January. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Parish Manager, Lennox Wallace, told JIS News that vector--control workers and aides have been working feverishly to eradicate mosquito breeding sites in the parish. “When...
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Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh (centre), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), engage with a teen mother during a visit to the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation
Gender AffairsYouth

Miss World Encourages Teen Mothers To Pursue Their Dreams

Newly crowned Miss World, Toni-Ann Singh, is encouraging teen mothers not to let anything deter them from realising their dreams and that they have the capability within them to achieve greatness. “I want you to know that you are so important, you are so loved, there is no title, there is no label, there is nothing that can hold you back,...
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A limestone pit being mined in Clarendon.
Mining

Persons Encouraged To Invest In Limestone Mining

Principal Director, Minerals Policy Planning and Development Division in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Oral Rainford, is encouraging persons to invest in limestone mining. In an interview with JIS News, Dr. Rainford explained that the Ministry is intent on educating the public about how increasing limestone mining would redound to the country’s benefit. “I don’t think enough is...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Regional Office in Montego Bay.
Health & Wellness

Persons Must Be Vigilant Against Dengue And Leptospirosis

Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, says citizens must remain vigilant throughout the holiday season to prevent dengue fever and leptospirosis. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Miller said that persons must bear in mind that there is still a dengue outbreak, and “they should use mosquito repellants that contain DEET, check for...
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