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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, emphasises a point while speaking at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Budget Planning and Quarterly Performance Review Retreat at Riu Hotel, Ocho Rios, on Thursday, October 10.

24-Hour Helpline For Children With Mental Health Issues

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is looking to set up a 24-hour helpline that will provide support for children with mental health issues. State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, who made the disclosure, said that the move is in...

President of Jamaica Link Ministries and Chairman of Global Leadership Network (GLN) Jamaica, Rev. Hector Falconer, addresses a Think Tank at the Jamaica Information Service's (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James, recently.

More Than 500 To Participate In Global Leadership Summit 2019

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), is greeted by Board Chairman, Bellevue Hospital, David Wan, upon his arrival at the hospital’s location in downtown Kingston on Thursday (October 10), to participate in the launch of the Ministry’s ‘Speak Up, Speak Now’ mental health campaign.

Ministry Launches Campaign To End Mental Health Stigma

Medical Officer of Health at the St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River, on Thursday, October 10.

St. Elizabeth Gets More Vector Control Workers

Health, Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office recently.

Westmoreland Residents Urged To Take Precaution Against Leptospirosis

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses stakeholders during the CanEx Business Conference and Expo opening ceremony, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James recently.

6 years ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

Shaw Says Gov’t Will Continue To Lobby US On Correspondent Banking

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government will continue to lobby the United States (US) to take the lead in legitimising licensed cannabis growers and processors in the correspondent banking relationships with US banks. Mr. Shaw was addressing the CanEx Business Conference and Expo, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James,...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses yesterday’s (October 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

6 years ago Education

Improvement In Grade Four PEP Test

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, is reporting improvement in the results from the recent Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Performance Task Test for grade four. Speaking at yesterday’s (October 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, the Minister said the literacy score improved by one per cent, moving to 83 per cent, while...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says Jamaicans must consider their safety in times of disaster.

6 years ago Local Government

Jamaicans Must Consider Their Personal Safety In Disasters –Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is calling on Jamaicans to consider their personal safety and responsibility in disasters this International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), on October 13. “The fact that global warming has now changed the course of how disasters operate, it is critical as a country that we observe the day and...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), listens to General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, as she addresses a media briefing on the management of the threat of the TR4 disease, on Wednesday (October 9), at the Ministry, Hope Gardens, in Kingston.

6 years ago Agriculture

Farmers Encouraged To Be Vigilant Against Banana Disease

Farmers are being urged to be vigilant in identifying and reporting any suspected case of the Tropical Race 4 Disease (TR4), so that measures can be put in place to safeguard the Jamaican banana and plantain industry against this potential threat. General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, says farmers have an important role to play in safeguarding the...

6 years ago Education

No Shortage Of Textbooks Or Furniture In Schools

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is reporting that there is no shortage of textbooks or furniture in schools. Free text books are available for primary-school children, while there is a book rental system in place for students at the secondary level. Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for the Ministry, Hon. Karl Samuda, provided details at yesterday’s (October 9)...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right), presenting an Aerodrome Operator Certificate to Chief Executive Officer of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), Audley Deidrick, during a presentation ceremony at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Tuesday (October 8).

6 years ago Transport

NMIA Certified For Aerodrome Operations

The Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston is now certified as an aerodrome operator. Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, officially handed over the document, signifying that the facility has met the required international safety and security standards for aerodrome operations, during a ceremony on Tuesday (October 8) at the Ministry’s office in Kingston. He said that the...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (left); Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre) and Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Alison Cooke-Hawthorne, speak with teacher who was recently attacked by pitbulls, leaving her with serious wounds. The Ministry officials visited the hospital on October 9.

6 years ago Education

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda With Teacher In Hospital

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (left); Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre) and Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Alison Cooke-Hawthorne, speak with teacher who was recently attacked by pitbulls, leaving her with serious wounds. The Ministry officials visited the hospital on October 9.