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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, emphasizes a point while moving three motions relating to a 30-day extension of States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in six parishes, during the Senate’s sitting at Gordon House on Friday (December 13).

Senate Approves 30-day Extension of States of Public Emergency in Six Parishes

Ongoing security operations under States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in six police divisions will be intensified over the coming months. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), inspects computer equipment donated to the Court Management Services by the Ministry as part of measures to further streamline the Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS). The occasion was a handing over ceremony at the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston on Friday (December 13). Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh; Director, Court Administration Division, Tricia Cameron-Anglin; Chief Judge of the Parish Courts, Chester Crooks (partly hidden); and Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes.

Equipment Provided to Bolster Traffic Ticket Management System

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), is greeted by President of Alliance Francaise de la Jamaique,Pierre Lemaire, at the recent launch of the Integrate French as a Language of Exchange/Intégrer le Français comme Langue d'Échanges (IFLE) CARICOM Project in Jamaica, at the Embassy of France in St. Andrew. Others (from left) are Director of Alliance Francaise de la Jamaique, Marie-Noelle Brunot (partly hidden); and Charge d’Affires at the Embassy, Laurent Geslin.

Jamaica Integrating French as Language of Exchange

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Friday (December 13).

More than 7,000 Persons from 98 Countries Have Utilised Trade Information Portal

Social Development Commission Clarendon Parish Manager, Baldvin McKenzie.

SDC Partners with Longville Park to Stage Christmas Event

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at a Dengue Town Hall Meeting, held at the Negril Community Centre in Westmoreland on Thursday, December 12.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Suspected Dengue Cases Must Seek Early Treatment – Health Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging persons who suspect that they may have dengue to seek treatment early. Speaking at a Dengue Town Hall Meeting at the Negril Community Centre in Westmoreland on December 12, Dr. Tufton said many severe cases of dengue recorded at hospitals and other health institutions are from persons who...

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon Sir Patrick Allen (seated third left) and the Most Hon. Lady Allen (seated third right) are pictured with the 54 new Justices of the Peace (JP) for St. James, who were installed during a ceremony held at the S Hotel Conference and Event Centre in Montego Bay on Thursday (December 12). Also at the swearing-in are (seated from left): Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis; Custos Rotulorum for St James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin and his wife Deverly Pitkin; and Senior Parish Judge for St. James, Sandria Wong-Small.

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New JPs Told to Uphold High Standard

Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has charged newly installed Justices of the Peace (JPs) for St. James, to commit to upholding the high standard of the office and supporting the development of positive values and attitudes in the society.  He said that the role of JP should not to be taken lightly, as it is critical...

Councillors participating in the monthly meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation in Falmouth, on Thursday, December 12. The meeting was addressed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie

6 years ago Health & WellnessLocal Government

Health and Local Government Ministries to Meet to Ramp up Action Against Dengue

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will be convening a meeting with the Ministry of Health and Wellness on December 27, to outline further steps to be taken in the fight against dengue. Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the announcement while speaking at Thursday’s (December 12) Monthly Meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts (centre), and Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Jamaica, Her Excellency Inés Fors Fernández (left), view the exhibit highlighting diplomatic relations between Jamaica and Cuba over the years, which opened on Monday (December 9) in the Ministry

6 years ago CARICOMForeign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Ministry Mounts Exhibit on Cuba-CARICOM Relations

An exhibition, depicting the relationship between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Cuba, is on display in the main lobby of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, 21 Dominica Drive in New Kingston. The display, which was officially opened on Monday (December 9) by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Marcia Gilbert Roberts, is part of activities to celebrate...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shakes the hand of Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Seaford Pharmaceuticals Inc, Ron Seales (centre), at the official ceremony for the adoption of the Glen Vincent Health Centre by Seaford Pharmaceuticals, held on Wednesday (Deember.11), at the facility

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Glen Vincent Health Centre Adopted

The Glen Vincent Health Centre is the 19th facility to benefit under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-A-Clinic programme. Seaford Pharmaceuticals Inc., based in Ontario, Canada, has adopted the clinic for three years, committing $3 million for the renovation of the paediatric unit. The funds will go towards the purchase of clinical equipment and office supplies and minor infrastructure...

General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie.

6 years ago Agriculture

Banana Board On Alert For Threat Of TR4 Disease

General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, says the organisation is intensifying collaborative efforts with local, regional and international stakeholders against the potential threat of the Tropical Race 4 Disease (TR4). Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Studio 58A session, Mrs. Conie said that given the impact that TR4 can have on the banana industry, the Banana...

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses the ground-breaking ceremony for the US$70-million Sangster International Airport runway extension project in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (December 12).

6 years ago TransportWorks / Construction

$70M Extension For Sangster Airport Runway

The operators of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, have commenced work to extend the runway at a cost of US$70 million. The project, for which ground was broken on Thursday (December 12), will entail, among other things, the length of the strip being increased from 2,662 metres to 2,940 metres. The extension will facilitate the establishment...