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Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Marketing Manager, David Nation.

ODPEM Encourages Special Focus on Protecting Vulnerable Groups During Disasters

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is encouraging persons to play their part in protecting vulnerable groups during times of disaster. “We want to remind persons that as we move into the hurricane season, just keep an...

(FILE) Acting Chief Education Officer, Winnie Berry, delivers a speech on behalf of Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, at the press launch for the Fourth International Conference on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the Caribbean, held at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies, Mona, on Tuesday (April 30).

Grade-Four Students to Sit PEP Performance Task Test May 30 and 31

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses teachers at a function at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, in St. James, recently.

Jamaicans Should be More Open Minded to Spanish as Second Language – State Minister

Table being set for brunch at the South Camp Juvenile Correctional and Remand Centre for Girls, by a member of the Jacqui Tyson team, on May 22.

Wards at South Camp Juvenile Correctional Centre for Girls Feted

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at JIS ‘Think Tank’, on May 17.

Joint Select Committee to be Re-convened for Data Protection Bill

Chair of the National Child Month Committee, Dr. Pauline Mullings.

7 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Day of Prayer for Child Month May 29

The 2019 Child Month activities, staged by the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), will culminate with a Day of Prayer on Wednesday, May 29, at the Maranatha Gospel Hall, 7 Deanery Road, in Kingston, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Speaking to JIS News, Chair of the NCMC, Dr. Pauline Mullings, said the Day of Prayer is significant on the Child Month...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon Alando Terrelonge, speaking at the Fourth International Conference on TVET in the Caribbean at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, Montego Bay, on May 22.

7 years ago Education

Gov’t Committed to Strengthening TVET – Terrelonge

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to strengthening its policy and regulatory framework on technical and vocational education and training (TVET). He was speaking at the Fourth International Conference on TVET in the Caribbean at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay on May 22....

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the 72nd World Health Assembly, in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 22.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Government on Mission to Ensure All Have Access to Timely Healthcare

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is on a mission to ensure that all persons have access to timely healthcare. Speaking at the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 22, the Minister said although Jamaica has to face the triple burden of responding to communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and...

Students of Czar Early Childhood Learning Centre and Preparatory School in Kingston listen as Special Projects Manager at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Andrine Davidson, reads from the agency’s publication, ‘Jamaica Folk Customs and Beliefs’. The occasion was the school’s Children’s Expo held on May 17, which was observed as National Children’s Day.

7 years ago EducationYouth

PHOTOS: JIS Participates in Czar Early Childhood’s Children’s Expo

Students of Czar Early Childhood Learning Centre and Preparatory School in Kingston, (from left) Hannah Channer, Ajani Morris, and Jamelia Wilson, at the school’s Children’s Expo held on May 17, which was observed as National Children’s Day. Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Christine Ade-Gold, presents a package of books and posters published by...

Corporate and Public Affairs Manager of the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick.

7 years ago Housing

NHT Invites Applications For 2011 Contribution Refund

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is inviting contributors to apply for 2011 contribution refunds, which are now being processed. Manager for Corporate and Public Affairs at the NHT, Dwayne Berbick, explained to JIS News that contributions made over seven years are refunded with interest in the eighth year of payment. Thus, Jamaicans, locally and overseas, who have made payments since...

Manager of Communications and International Relations at the Financial Services Commission (FSC), David Geddes, addresses a town hall meeting in Mandeville, Manchester, on May 21.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

FSC-Regulated Entities Must Meet Fit and Proper Test

Manager of Communications and International Relations at the Financial Services Commission (FSC), David Geddes, says entities in the insurance, pension and securities industries must meet the FSC’s fit-and-proper requirements in order to legally operate in Jamaica. This means that responsible persons must possess the competence, character, diligence and judgment necessary for them to perform their duties. “Fit and proper, in...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), places a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, at National Heroes Park in Kingston, during a floral tribute ceremony on May 23.

7 years ago Gender Affairs

PHOTOS: Sam Sharpe Tribute

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), places a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, at National Heroes Park in Kingston, during a floral tribute ceremony on May 23.