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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on October 1. At left is National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

House Approves Extension Of SOE In South St. Andrew

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 1) approved the extension of the State of Public Emergency (SOE) for the South St. Andrew Police Division until January 4, 2020. The SOE for the division was announced by Prime Minister, the...

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (second right), signs memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with (from left) University of Technology Vice President, Professor Colin Gyles; Small Business Development Centre Network Manager, JBDC, Dionne Palmer, and Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts Vice Principal , Administration & Resource Development, Kerry-Ann Henry, at the JBDC, in Kingston, on October 1

JBDC Signs MOUs For More SBDCs

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, shares a light moment with Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica, Milverton Reynolds, during the MPC Renewable Energy Forum, held on Tuesday (October 1), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Bidder Chosen For Schools Energy Efficiency Project

Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James, on September 27.Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James, on September 27.

WRHA Wants More Fathers to Promote Breastfeeding

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), responds to questions from journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Tuesday (October 1). With the Minister (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith; Senior Director for Technical Services, David Dobson; and Senior Strategist, Delano Seiveright.

Just Over Three Million Visitors Since January

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addressing a press conference at the Ministry’s St. Lucia Avenue offices in New Kingston, on October 1.

6 years ago Industry

Phytomedicine And Medical Cannabis Institute To Be Established In Jamaica

A Phytomedicine and Medical Cannabis Institute is to be established in Jamaica. This forms part of the research partnership with Harvard International Phytomedicine and Medical Cannabis Institute. Phytomedicine is a plant-based traditional medicinal practice that utilises various plant materials in preventive and therapeutic processes. The research partnership aims to explore Jamaica’s vast botanical resources and their natural medicinal properties for...

6 years ago Energy

Seventy Net Billing Licences Issued Since January

Seventy net billing licences have been issued to power suppliers since the start of the year, bringing to 800 the total number of licences that have been approved since the arrangement started in 2012. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during her opening remarks at the MPC Renewable Energy Forum, held on Tuesday (October...

Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the JIS Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 27.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons Urged To Be Aware Of Dengue Fever Symptoms

Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, is encouraging persons to be aware of the symptoms of dengue fever and seek medical treatment immediately if any is experienced. “If persons have persistent fever, persistent vomiting, and persistent abdominal pain, or if there is any bleeding, [these are] the warning signs suggesting that the disease is taking a...

Parish Nutritionist with the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Doncia Murray (left), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 27. With her (from second left) are WRHA’s Regional Nutritionist, Nadine Simmons-Lewis; and Medical Officer of Health, St. James Public Health Service, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Western Regional Health Authority Promotes Breastfeeding

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) says it continues to implement strategies to encourage and support breastfeeding in the region. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 27, Parish Nutritionist with the WRHA, Doncia Murray, says the Authority has established ‘Mother to Mother’ support groups in...

Chairman of the Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Clovis Metcalfe, speaks at the opening ceremony of the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference 2019, at the Half Moon Hotel in St. James, on Monday, September 30.

6 years ago Finance & Public Service

Merger Of Gaming Agencies Will Provide Stronger Oversight – BGLC Chairman

Chairman of the Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Clovis Metcalfe, says the merger of Jamaica’s three State-run gaming agencies will effect stronger oversight and sustainable regulation of the local gaming industry. The entities – BGLC, Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC), and Casino Gaming Commission (CGC) – are currently undergoing a merger to create one entity - the ‘Jamaica Gaming Commission’....

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith (right), peruses a brochure with students from St. Jago High School (from left) – Dario Laing, Jahvaunie Brown, and Shevelle Flynn – at the Tourism Awareness Week Expo and Concert, held on Friday, September 27 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

6 years ago Tourism

PHOTOS: Tourism Awareness Week Expo and Concert

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith (right), peruses a brochure with students from St. Jago High School (from left) – Dario Laing, Jahvaunie Brown, and Shevelle Flynn – at the Tourism Awareness Week Expo and Concert, held on Friday, September 27 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Chief Executive Officer of the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Lorice Edwards Brown.

6 years ago CommerceIndustry

NCRA Partners With Businesses To Achieve Conformance To Standards

The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) says its partnership with local businesses to achieve conformance to established standards, will result in increased confidence in Jamaican products. Speaking with the JIS News, NCRA’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lorice Edwards Brown, said the regulatory agency expects its work to increase the marketability of Jamaican products. “Our mandate is to create confidence...