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Nurse, Diabetes Association of Jamaica, Gloria Hinds (right) records health information provided by Director at the Salvation Army, Major Jennifer Brown, in preparation for administering a blood pressure test. The occasion was the ‘Move for Health Day' event at the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston on May 10. The day was hosted by the Ministry of Health and Wellness under the theme: ‘Love Yuh Body, Treat Yuh Body Right’

Church Leaders Urged to Help Promote Healthy Lifestyle Habits

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on church leaders to partner with the Government on its healthy lifestyle promotion campaign in order to reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). “This partnership is very...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, raise a toast to celebrate Europe Day 2019, during a reception held at the Ambassador's residence in St. Andrew on May 9.

EU a Solid Development Partner – Senator Johnson Smith

Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, contributes to the debate on the Emergency Powers (Continuance) Resolution, 2019, during Friday’s (May 10) sitting of the Upper House.

Senate Approves 90-Day Extension of SOEs in Western Parishes

World Bank Commended for Supporting Reforms

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), observes while Senior Medical Officer at the Linstead Hospital, Dr. Clive Thomas (third right), points out the features of a new infant warmer purchased for the hospital from funds generated by the 2018 Tru Juice 5K Run/Walk. Occasion was the launch of the 2019 event at the hospital in St. Catherine on May 8. Also looking on (from left) are Acting Director of Nursing at the hospital, Claudine Douglas; Chief Executive Officer of Trade Winds Citrus Limited, Peter McConnell Jr.; and Acting Chief Executive Officer at the hospital, Paul McIntyre.

Restaurants to Offer Healthier Meal Options

7 years ago Entertainment

Ocho Rios Touted As Prime Entertainment Destination

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, says Ocho Rios is poised to become the number-one destination for entertainment in Jamaica. In an interview with JIS News, Mayor Belnavis said that the resort town, which boasts upgraded infrastructure and some of the “most enticing hot spots” on the north coast, has become a first choice for out-of-towners and holiday...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, speaks at the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 37th Annual Business and Workplace Convention and Expo, at Moon Palace Jamaica Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on May 9.

7 years ago Labour

Labour Minister Says Osh Law Will Be A Reality Soon

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the proposed Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act is closer to being passed into law. Speaking at the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 37th Annual Business and Workplace Convention and Expo, at the Moon Palace Jamaica Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on May 9, Mrs. Robinson said the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses teachers at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Helen Stills Professional Development Day, staged at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, in St. James on Thursday (May 9).

7 years ago Education

Education State Minister Condemns Killing of Teachers

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, is condemning the recent killing of educators Clevon Campbell and Samuel Martin. “Those acts are cowardly; they are dastardly acts committed against two of the vanguards of the guardians of hope and prosperity of our nation, and we must speak out against it,” he said. The...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre); and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), share pleasantries with World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova, during the National Competitiveness Council’s eighth Annual Business Environment Roundtable Forum, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 9.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Additional Reforms Should Boost Doing Business Ranking – Finance Minister

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says additional reforms being accelerated by the Government to improve Jamaica’s global competitiveness should serve to further boost the country’s ranking on the World Bank Doing Business Report Index. He said despite Jamaica improving 16 places on the Index to be ranked the most competitive Caribbean country with which...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon Daryl Vaz, addresses the National Competitiveness Council’s (NCC) eighth Annual Business Environment Roundtable Forum, at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on May 9. Mr. Vaz is Chairman of the NCC.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

World Bank Commended for Supporting Reforms

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has thanked the World Bank for providing the financial and technical support for reforms being implemented across government. He notes that the Bank’s loan-funded Foundations for Competitiveness and Growth Programme has been “particularly supportive” through the provision of resources for business environment reforms designed to...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), cuts the ribbon to mark the handover of drip irrigation equipment to farmers from Southfield and Bull Savannah in St. Elizabeth, at the Bethel Bible Camp in Southfield on Thursday (May 9). Looking on (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry; President of the Southfield Farmers’ Benevolent Society, Imogene Smith; Bull Savanna Benevolent Society’s executive, Tracey Powell; and Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.

7 years ago Agriculture

300 St. Elizabeth Farmers Receive Irrigation Equipment Valued at $69 Million

Some 300 farmers who cultivate approximately 150 acres of land in Southfield and Bull Savannah in St. Elizabeth have benefited from drip irrigation tools and equipment valued at over $69 million. During a ceremony at the Bethel Bible Camp in the Malvern Chase District of Southfield on Thursday (May 9), each farmer was presented with 0.5 acres of drip irrigation...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), greets Bartender of the year 2018, Gossett Brown Jr, during the Tourism Linkages Network’s chef workshop at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on May 9. At right is Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund, Dr. Carey Wallace. The workshop was held for junior culinary Ambassadors and select members of the Culinary Federation of Jamaica before they depart the island to compete in the annual Taste of the Caribbean competition in Miami in June.

7 years ago Tourism

PHOTOS: Minister Bartlett at Tourism Linkages Network Chef Workshop

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), greets Bartender of the year 2018, Gossett Brown Jr, during the Tourism Linkages Network’s chef workshop at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on May 9. At right is Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund, Dr. Carey Wallace. The workshop was held for junior culinary Ambassadors and select members of the Culinary Federation of...