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Minister of Health, Dr. the Christopher Tufton (centre), responds to a question during a press conference held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (December 12). He is flanked by Permanent Secretary, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Health Ministry Assures No Dengue Outbreak

The Ministry of Health is assuring that there is no outbreak of dengue fever in Jamaica and continues to implore persons to destroy breeding grounds for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the disease. “The first line of defence is...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), is presented with a copy of ‘My Political Journey’, by author, former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, at the launch of the publication, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (December 12).

Former Prime Minister’s Book Launched

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), and Area Administrator of Sisters of Mercy, Sister Susan Frazer (left), unveil the sign for the Alpha Mercy Historical Centre project, at the launch held on Wednesday (December 12), at the Alpha Campus in Kingston. Sharing the moment are (from third left) Board Chairperson, Alpha Mercy Historical Centre, Ambassador Aloun N’Dombet-Assamba; Director of the outreach ministry, Sister of Mercy Association, Sister Theresa Lowe-Ching; Member of Parliament, Kingston Central, Ronald Thwaites; and Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, His Worship Delroy Williams.

Tourism Ministry to Provide $100 Million Towards Alpha Campus Redevelopment

Acting Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (right), addresses a press conference held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (December 12). Also pictured is portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Flu Vaccine Available to High-Risk Groups

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Agri-Linkage Exchange Centre at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office, located on Old Hope Road, on Wednesday (December 12). Sharing the moment (from second left, front row) are President, Jamaica Agricultural Society, Lenworth Fulton; Chairman, RADA, Michael Stern; and Director of Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald. In the background (from left) are Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund, Dr. Carey Wallace; Chief Executive Officer, RADA, Peter Thompson; and Chairman, Agriculture Technical Working Group, Dr. Derrick Deslandes.

Tourism and Agriculture Ministries Open Linkage Centre to Assist Farmers

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (FILE)

8 years ago Sport

All set for Reggae Girlz celebrations

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced the route for the Motorcade in honour of the Reggae Girlz. The motorcade will take place on Saturday, 15, December 2018 at the start of four days of celebration announced by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, for the Reggae Girlz' historic qualification to...

Head of the Community Safety and Security Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh. (FILE)

8 years ago AgricultureNational Security and Peace

Consumers and Vendors Beware of Stolen Produce

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Operations, Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh, is advising farmers, consumers and persons who buy goods for resale to be vigilant in order to protect themselves against praedial larceny during the festive season. “Incidents of farm theft escalate during the festive season due to an increase in recreational activities,” he told JIS News in...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at the Rotary Club of St. Andrew weekly luncheon meeting at Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew, on December 11.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Encourages Persons to Check if they are Hypertensive

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the recent Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey shows that 40 per cent of persons who are hypertensive are unaware, and this is of great concern. According to Dr. Tufton, more lives can be spared from this condition, and for this to happen, he is calling on the unaware to get regular...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (third right), along with Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska (second right); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (left); and President of the Court of Appeal, Dennis Morrison (second left); cut the ribbon to officially open the newly expanded Court of Appeal building located on King Street, downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (December 12). Looking on is Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

8 years ago Justice

Expanded Court of Appeal Building Officially Opens

The newly expanded Court of Appeal building located on King Street in downtown Kingston was officially opened on Wednesday (December 12). The J$846-million structure, boasts three new courtrooms, 13 judges’ chambers, two lounges, and expanded registry, among other upgraded and modern facilities. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who officially opened the building, said that the modernization of court infrastructure...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), hands over keys for the newly expanded Court of Appeal building located on King Street in downtown Kingston, to President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Dennis Morrison, during the official opening ceremony on Wednesday (December 12).

8 years ago Justice

Court of Appeal to Have Full Complement of Judges by 2020

The Court of Appeal should have its full complement of 13 judges by 2020, up from the seven currently serving. The was disclosed by President, Hon. Justice Dennis Morrison, during the official opening of the expanded Court of Appeal building, located on King Street, downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (December 12). “The Judicial Services Commission just yesterday (Tuesday) completed the process...

Minister without Portfolio in the Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (centre), peruses the Praedial Larceny Prevention manual along with Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Strategic Operation Branch, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Clifford Blake (left), and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) from the JCF’s Operations Branch, Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh, at a Praedial Larceny Prevention Workshop at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on December 12.

8 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF to Establish Agricultural Produce Protection Division

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be establishing an Agricultural Produce Protection Division as part of efforts to intensify the campaign against praedial larceny. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the Division will boost law-enforcement focus on the myriad issues affecting the agricultural sector. “Through this Division, I am hoping...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 11), during the debate on the motion to extend the States of Public Emergency. In the background (from left) are: Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

8 years ago Prime Minister

PM Announces Funding to Improve Lockups

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be providing funds in the second supplementary estimates for the 2018/19 financial year to improve the physical condition of lockups. He made the disclosure during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 11) at Gordon House. The move follows the Prime Minister’s tour of lockups and...