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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), shares a photo opportunity with participants of the Jamaica-China Bilateral Cooperation Nurses Training Programme, at its launch at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on June 22. Others sharing in the photo opportunity are: Janeale Gilling, Saneika Williams and Acting Critical Care Programme Coordinator, Nadine McFarlane-Stewart.

Registered Nurse Says Training in China Should Deepen Her Knowledge

For registered nurse, Saneika Williams, being a participant in the Jamaica-China Bilateral Cooperation Nurses Training Programme represents an opportunity to deepen her knowledge and to hone her skills to provide world class intensive care in Jamaica. “I think with our...

Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

JCPD Working With OUR to Improve Service to the Disabled

Undergraduate Coordinator and Deputy Dean of the School of Education, University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr. Aisha Spence, addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

School of Education Restructures Access

Government to Move Faster On Cannabis

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Jamaica Committed To Disaster Risk Management – McKenzie

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), in conversation with Commanding Officer of St. Catherine North, Senior Superintendent Beau Rigabie. Occasion was the National Housing Trust (NHT)/Social Development Commission (SDC) St. Catherine Leadership Council meeting held on Thursday, June 21 at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. At right is Council member, Delroy Alleyne.

8 years ago Justice

Sixty-Nine Per Cent Reduction in St. Catherine North Murder Rate Up To June 19

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is reporting a 69 per cent reduction in the murder rate in the St. Catherine North Police Division up to June 19, as a result of the State of Public Emergency (SOE) declared in the area. Dr. Chang was delivering the main address at the National Housing Trust (NHT)/Social Development Commission (SDC)...

State Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

8 years ago Culture

Protect Environment to Save Cultural Heritage – Terrelonge

State Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says Jamaicans need to adopt a new attitude geared towards protecting the environment in order to preserve the country’s cultural heritage. He said that youth must be sensitised from early about the important elements of preserving one's culture. “If we don’t adopt a new culture that sees us having...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses guests attending the Caribbean Policy Research Institute’s recent public forum at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, St. Andrew.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Multi-Stakeholder Acceptance of Fiscal Council Will Be Key – Finance Minister

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says multi-stakeholder acceptance and ownership of Jamaica’s proposed independent Fiscal Council will be key to its success. Fiscal councils are permanent, independent, non-partisan institutions that are created by legislation and staffed by competent, experienced and technically proficient persons who help to promote economically sustainable fiscal policies across political cycles....

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), emphasises a point while speaking during the Caribbean Policy Research Institute’s recent public forum at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, St. Andrew. Among those attending were Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right); and Senior Policy Advisor in the Ministry, Gerrard Johnson (second right).

8 years ago Information

Gov’t Reviewing Public-Sector Grades and Salary Scales

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Government is collating data on the grades and salary scales of various positions across the civil service to determine how best these can be restructured. The move, he pointed out, is aimed at retaining highly skilled people and improving efficiency in government operations, which is imperative in...

Minister without Portfolio in the Economic Growth and Job Creation Ministry, Hon. Mike Henry (third right), addresses a meeting involving officials from Jamaica and the People’s Republic of China at Jamaica House on June 21. At fourth left is Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, People’s Republic of China (PRC), Wang Jiangping.

8 years ago Development

JISCO Industrial Park Can Be Economic Game Changer – Vaz

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the multibillion-dollar development project being undertaken by Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) in Nain, St. Elizabeth, has the potential to be a game changer in terms of its impact on the economy. JISCO, which operates the Alpart alumina refinery in Nain, plans to...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Audley Shaw (left). greets Senior Vice President, Americas Department, US Chamber of Commerce, Neil Herrington (right), at the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM) Breakfast Meeting, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 22). Sharing in the moment are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second left); and Chief Executive Officer, AMCHAM, Gail Abrahams.

8 years ago Industry

Industry Minister Says He Will Be Working to Provide More Factory Space

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he will be working to provide more factory space and agro-processing centres for local manufacturers in Jamaica. Addressing the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM) United States (US) Regional Trade Agenda Breakfast Meeting at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 22, Mr. Shaw said his...

Training Coordinator at the Heart Foundation, Alonzo Mothersill, speaks at a recently held Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Heart Foundation Wants to Train More Persons in CPR

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is seeking to increase the number of persons receiving training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Speaking at a recently held JIS ‘Think Tank’, Training Coordinator at the Heart Foundation, Alonzo Mothersill, noted that 3,280 persons participated in CPR training in 2017, an increase of 307 over the previous year. He said the Foundation is currently...