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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks at the installation ceremony for 22 new justices of the peace (JPs) for the parish of Trelawny, held at the Mangos Beach Resort in Cooper’s Pen, Falmouth, on Friday (September 14)
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks at the installation ceremony for 22 new justices of the peace (JPs) for the parish of Trelawny, held at the Mangos Beach Resort in Cooper’s Pen, Falmouth, on Friday (September 14)

Land Being Identified for New Courthouse in St. James

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is actively searching for suitable land for the construction of a state-of-the-art court in St. James. Minister Chuck noted that a new court is urgently needed in the parish in an...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, left), and Project Manager, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), Xiangang Liu (seated, second right), affix their signatures to a contract that will see CHEC constructing a new US$1-million road to bypass the Three Miles area. Also participating (seated, from second left) are Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell; and Vice-President, CHEC, Dr. Zhimin Hu. Overseeing the process (standing, from left) are Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington; and Manager, Communication and Customer Service, National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw. The signing took place during a ceremony at Jamaica House on Monday (September 17).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, left), and Project Manager, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC), Xiangang Liu (seated, second right), affix their signatures to a contract that will see CHEC constructing a new US$1-million road to bypass the Three Miles area. Also participating (seated, from second left) are Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell; and Vice-President, CHEC, Dr. Zhimin Hu. Overseeing the process (standing, from left) are Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington; and Manager, Communication and Customer Service, National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw. The signing took place during a ceremony at Jamaica House on Monday (September 17).

New Bypass at Three Miles by End of October
Minister of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (right), joins in a toast with Mexican Ambassador, His Excellency Juan Jose González Mijares and his wife Guadalupe López de Llergo Cornejo, at a reception held at the Ambassador’s residence in St. Andrew on Friday (September 14), to commemorate the 208th Anniversary of the independence of Mexico.
Minister of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (right), joins in a toast with Mexican Ambassador, His Excellency Juan Jose González Mijares and his wife Guadalupe López de Llergo Cornejo, at a reception held at the Ambassador’s residence in St. Andrew on Friday (September 14), to commemorate the 208th Anniversary of the independence of Mexico.

Excellent Cooperation Between Jamaica and Mexico
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses the launch of the Ride Jamaica Taxi App in Montego Bay, on September 14.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses the launch of the Ride Jamaica Taxi App in Montego Bay, on September 14.

Rail Service from Mobay to Appleton to be Revived Soon
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), listens keenly to Programme Manager for the Transitional Living Programme for Children in State Care (TLP-CSC) project and Head of the Caribbean Child Development Centre (CCDC) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Ceceile Minott (left), during a tour of the Transitional Living Complex at 24 Lady Musgrave Road in Kingston on June 7. Also on the tour were Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (second right) and Project Engineer for Surrey Paving and Aggregate Company Limited, Brandon Williams. The facility is scheduled to open on Tuesday (September 18).
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), listens keenly to Programme Manager for the Transitional Living Programme for Children in State Care (TLP-CSC) project and Head of the Caribbean Child Development Centre (CCDC) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Ceceile Minott (left), during a tour of the Transitional Living Complex at 24 Lady Musgrave Road in Kingston on June 7. Also on the tour were Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (second right) and Project Engineer for Surrey Paving and Aggregate Company Limited, Brandon Williams. The facility is scheduled to open on Tuesday (September 18).

Transition Complex for Former Wards of the State Opens Tuesday

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Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, Minister of Health and Wellness.
Health & Wellness

Ban on Sugary Drinks at Public Health Facilities Jan. 1, 2019

As of January 1, 2019, sugary drinks will be banned from public health facilities, says Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. In an interview with JIS News at the Caribbean Wellness Day Symposium, held at the Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston, on September 14, the Minister said a tone must be set for persons not to drink...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated right); Custos of Trelawny, Hon. Paul Muschett (seated centre), and President of the Lay Magistrates’ Association, Trelawny Chapter, Mr. Kenneth Grant (seated left), with the 22 newly installed Justices of the Peace for Trelawny, at the Mangoes Beach Resort, Cooper’s Pen, in the parish, on September 14.
Justice

Justice Minister Calls on JPs to Partner with the Police

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has encouraged Justices of the Peace (JPs) to partner with the police in the fight against crime, by being the eyes and ears of their communities. Giving the keynote address at the installation ceremony for 22 JPs  for the parish of Trelawny, held at the Mangoes Beach Resort, Cooper’s Pen, on September 14, Mr....
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre), listens to Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), at the Choose Life International (CLI) World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) Seminar, held on Friday (September 14), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. At left is President and Founder of CLI, Dr. Donovan Thomas.
EducationHealth & Wellness

More Public Education Needed to Raise Awareness about Mental Health – Reid

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says more public education is needed to raise awareness about mental health issues to offer help and hope to persons suffering from the disorder. “We need to significantly increase public and private sensitization to the issues of depression and other mental health challenges in workplaces, schools, churches, prisons, public and...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, speaks at the national technical and vocational education and training (TVET) Quality Awards ceremony for Secondary Schools, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 14.
Education

Education Minister Highlights Importance of TVET

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is the most practical avenue for acquiring readily employable skills for the world of work. Addressing the fifth staging of the National TVET Quality Awards for Secondary Schools at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston, on September 14, Senator Reid said...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is given a gift by Vice President and Co-Founder of the non-governmental organisation (NGO), Choose Life International (CLI), Faith Thomas (centre), during the CLI World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) Seminar held on Friday (September 14) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in Kingston. Also pictured holding the book, ‘Controlling Suicide: Helping Teens at Risk’, is President and Founder of CLI, Dr. Donovan Thomas.
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry to Establish Mental Health/Suicide Helpline

A mental health/suicide helpline is to be established by the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the non-governmental organisation (NGO), Choose Life International (CLI), to provide support to persons in need of assistance. The helpline, 1-888-NEW-LIFE (1-888-639-5433), will be toll-free, providing 24-hour assistance to persons with mental health issues seeking help. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who provided...
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Executive Director of the Public Investment Management Secretariat (PIMSEC) Douglas Levermore, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Finance & Public Service

Education Campaign on the Public Investment Management System

The Public Investment Management Secretariat (PIMSEC) is undertaking an education programme to sensitise public-sector employees about the procedures involved in utilising the Public Investment Management System (PIMS). The major activity is a webinar, which began in July 2018 and will run for seven months. Additionally, a website will be established to outline the steps to be taken in the processing...
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