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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently.

Health Ministry Reports Increase in MMR 2 Coverage

Coverage of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) 2 vaccination has increased, reaching the 95 per cent target in 2017. The information is contained in the Ministry of Health’s quarterly report ‘Vitals’, which was tabled by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the...

Top-performing student in the Grade Six Achievement Test from St. Jude’s Primary School, John-Mark Tapper (front left), rejoicing after he got his results. Sharing in the moment are Principal, St. Jude’s Primary, Ms. Susanna Ainsworth (seated right); John-Mark’s mother, Ms. Marsha Walker (standing left) and Grade Six teacher, Mrs. Nicholette Robinson Pennicott.

Campion-Bound John-Mark Tops GSAT at St. Jude’s Primary School

Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter-Fairweather (left), speaks with (from second left) Chief Justice of Jamaica, Hon. Bryan Sykes; President, Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prison Services (ACHCPS), Lieutenant Colonel John Nurse; Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer; and Director, Legal Services in the Ministry of Justice, Karen Wilson, at the opening ceremony for the ACHCPS Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (June 11).

$1 Million Saved Under Prison Farm Programme from December to March

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 36th Annual Business & Workplace Convention at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios on June 8.

Employers Must Engage Workers – Industry Minister

President of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley (foreground left) hands a copy of the 10-year concession agreement to provide towage services at the Port of KIngson, to Vice President of Business Development and Client Relations for Canada-based maritime company, Ocean, Kevin Nichol (foreground right). The signing ceremony took place at the PAJ offices in downtown Kingston on June 11. Looking (in background from left) are Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounts, PAJ, Elva Richards; and Vice President of Marine Services and Harbour Master, Captain Hopeton Delisser.

PAJ Signs Agreement to Improve Towage Services in Port of Kingston

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (right), in discussion with Chief Justice of Jamaica, Hon. Bryan Sykes (second left), at the opening ceremony for the Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prison Services (ACHCPS) Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (June 11). Others (from left) are: Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter-Fairweather; and President, (ACHCPS), Lieutenant Colonel John Nurse.

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Regional Heads of Correctional Services Encouraged to Work More Closely

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, has called on heads of correctional services in the Caribbean to work more closely to transform the delivery of service and the lives of inmates. Addressing the Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prison Services (ACHCPS) Conference 2018 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects the passing out parade at the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Recruit Intake 1801 graduation ceremony, held in Moneague, St. Ann, on June 9.

8 years ago National Security and PeaceVision 2030Youth

Security Minister Says Engaging Youth Critical to Crime Reduction

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says Jamaica’s best hope of significantly reducing crime hinges on a positively engaged youth population. Addressing recruits and senior officers at the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) graduation ceremony in Moneague, St. Ann, on June 9, Dr. Chang said it is against this background that it is so important to give young...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking at the launch of the national hurricane preparedness campaign held at Jamaica House, recently.

8 years ago Local Government

$10 Million to Improve Several Shelters

The Government will be spending $10 million to improve several shelters in communities across the island. Under the programme, shelters will be retrofitted to increase capacity and create greater comfort for residents who use the facilities during periods of disasters. The initiative will begin in the parish of Clarendon, specifically in the Portland Cottage, Alley, Race Course, and Scotts Pass...

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

8 years ago Local Government

Government Partners With UNDP to Implement Early Warning Systems

As part of the mitigation efforts to strengthen disaster resilience in vulnerable communities, the Government is partnering with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to implement early warning systems in four parishes. Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the initiative will be undertaken in St. Catherine, St. Mary, Portland and St. Thomas. The US$1-million project is...

Blood Donor Organiser at the National Blood Transfusion Centre, Igol Allen.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons Encouraged to Donate Blood

The National Blood Transfusion Centre is imploring all eligible individuals to support World Blood Donor Day collections on Thursday, June 14. The theme for this year’s observance is ‘Be There for Someone Else. Give Blood. Share Life’. It is recognised as a day to honour voluntary blood donors for their generosity and sacrifice as well as raise awareness surrounding the...

Family Photo of G7 and Outreach Leaders.

8 years ago Foreign Affairs

PM Holness Invited to Attend Key Summits Following His Historic Presentation at G7 Summit

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has been specially invited to attend the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina and a Special Oceans Summit in Oslo, Norway following his successful historic presentation at the outreach session of the just concluded G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Canada. Prime Minister Holness who returned to the island yesterday evening was specially invited by the Argentine President, The...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), cuts the ribbon to symbolize the official opening of a homework centre and a music recording studio which have been established at the newly rebranded St. Catherine Youth Innovation Centre (YIC). Also participating (from second left), are: Acting Mission Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Andrew Colburn; Senior Director, Youth and Adolescent Policy Division, Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Naketa West; and Youth Empowerment Officer, Gihon Mitchell. The opening took place during a ceremony at the centre’s Young Street location on June 7.

8 years ago Youth

St. Catherine YIC Opens Homework Centre and Music Recording Studio

Young persons residing in Spanish Town, St. Catherine and its environs, now have access to a homework centre and a music recording studio which have been established at the newly rebranded St. Catherine Youth Innovation Centre (YIC). Formerly referred to as a Youth Information Centre, the structure was upgraded at a cost of $1 million with support from the United...