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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 5. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Ministry of Health Establishes Medicinal Cannabis Unit

The Ministry of Health has established a Medicinal Cannabis Unit (MCU) as part of measures to facilitate the medical marijuana industry’s development in Jamaica. This was disclosed in a Ministry Paper tabled by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton,...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, delivers the results of the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) at the Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (June 5).

No Fallout in GSAT Results from ZOSOS, SOE

Gov’t to Intensify Implementation of Tobacco Control Regulations

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), converses with (from left): Chief Executive Officer, eGov Jamaica Limited, Maurice Barnes; Managing Director, Caribbean Technology Solutions, Glenford McFarlane; and Solutions Engineer, Caribbean Technology Solutions, Steven Chang, during the launch of the Government’s telecommunications platform, GovNet, at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 6).

GovNet Officially Launched

Undergraduate Coordinator and Deputy Dean at the School of Education, University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr. Aisha Spencer, addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (June 6). Looking on is Lecturer and Business Development Coordinator at the School of Education, Dr. Canute Thompson.

Education Ministry, UWI Partnering to Provide Teacher-Training Scholarships

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable
Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

8 years ago Prime Minister

PM Holness to Meet with G7 Leaders and the Jamaican Diaspora in Canada

Prime Minister Andrew Holness left the island this afternoon (Wednesday June 6) for Canada to attend a series of official engagements including the Group of Seven (G7) Summit. The G7 Summit is set for June 8 and 9 in La Malbaie, in the Charlevoix region of Quebec, Canada. Prime Minister Holness will make a special presentation to the global leaders...

8 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2018/2019

More Jamaicans Seeking Healthcare at Clinics

More Jamaicans are seeking healthcare at clinics, with statistics showing an increase in visits to such facilities last year while hospital visits decreased. Of the 2,971,271 visits made to public health facilities between January and December 2017, a total of 1,724,859 were made to public health centres, representing a 10 per cent increase over 2016. This is according to information...

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

8 years ago Social Security

A Range Of Benefits Available for Persons with Disabilities

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, says there are a range of social services available for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and is appealing for such persons to register with the entity to access those benefits. The JCPD identifies and maintains a confidential register of PWDs in Jamaica. Registration helps to make planning...

Director General, Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority, Nari Williams-Singh, speaking at the recent opening and commissioning of the Sangster International Airport air traffic control tower in Montego Bay, St. James.

8 years ago Transport

JCAA Commences Parallel Operations at Air Traffic Control Centres

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) has commenced parallel operations at the Kingston Air Traffic Control Centre (KATCC). The operations, which commenced in May, are taking place at the newly renovated KATCC, and the interim facility that has been in use since last September. The engagement is being undertaken with a view to fully transition the operations to the upgraded...

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (left) discusses the heritage of Jamaica with the new Director-General of UNESCO, Ms Audrey Azoulay at the 7th session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paris, France. Jamaica was elected to the Committee to serve a four-year term (2018-2022).

8 years ago CultureEntertainmentGender Affairs

Jamaica Successful in Bid for Seat on Another UNESCO Committee

Press Release - Jamaica has been successful in securing a place on yet another high-profile UNESCO Committee. The country was elected unopposed to a seat on the Intergovernmental Committee of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), at the General Assembly of the Convention which ended on June 6 in Paris, France. The Jamaican delegation was led by...

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

8 years ago Sport

Mental Well-Being of Athletes Crucial – Terrelonge

State Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says that for Jamaica to maintain its competitive edge in world athletics, increased focus must be placed on building the mental toughness of athletes. “The world is coming to Jamaica to find out what makes us so strong, but they will beat us if we don’t focus on the...

8 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2018/2019

Compassionate Care Programme for More Hospitals

The Ministry of Health’s Compassionate Care Programme is to be expanded to 12 other hospitals across the country this year. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 5. “Part of the challenge that we face in the public sector is that...