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Decline in the Number of Children Reported Missing

The Ananda Alert Secretariat has recorded a decline in the number of children reported missing. Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says 1,674 children were reported missing in 2017, representing a three...

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (left), peruses a book about the Kiwanis Club with President, Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston, Mr. Leo Williams, during the Club’s luncheon at the Hotel Four Seasons on Monday (May 7).

Education System Being Transformed

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8).

Education Ministry to Establish Two Day-Care Centres in Each Constituency

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes a point during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8). At left is Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Record Tourist Arrivals for First Quarter

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), is warmly greeted by Chairman of the Victoria Mutual Group, Michael McMorris (right), at the launch of the Victoria Mutual Foundation (VMF) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 8. At centre is Chairman of the VMF, Courtney Campbell.

Health Minister Welcomes Support from VM Foundation

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) is greeted by Head, Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr. Orville Taylor (second right) during the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) Men’s Forum at the Jacisera Park Sports Complex in St. Andrew on May 7. Others from (second right) are First Vice President, JCSA, Robert Chung; and President, JCSA, O’Neil Grant.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Civil Servants Credited for Country’s Improved Competitiveness Ranking

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, is attributing Jamaica’s improved ranking in the Global Competitiveness Report to the dedication and commitment of public-sector employees. Jamaica is now ranked 70th out of 137 countries, moving from number 86 some 10 years ago. The World Economic Forum introduced the Global Competitiveness Report in...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today (May 8). At left is Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

8 years ago Tourism

Housing Solutions for Tourism Workers

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is to provide $1 billion over the next five years for the provision of housing solutions for tourism workers. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8). He informed that the different types of housing solutions will be...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ), Beverley Lashley (right), with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to Jamaica, in the ‘Organisations’ category during a ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House on April 25. Assisting is aide-de-camp assigned to the Prime Minister for the function, Major Karl McKen. A total of 65 persons and organisations were honoured for significant contributions to the economic, cultural and social development of the country.

8 years ago EducationPrime Minister

National Library of Jamaica Gets PM’s Medal of Appreciation

The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to Jamaica in the ‘Organisations’ category. This award was given for its contribution to nation building on the basis of innovation, creativity, community involvement and outstanding service. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer for the NLJ, Beverley Lashley, says members of the...

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Social Security Ministry Providing Supplies for Flood Victims in Westmoreland

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be providing relief supplies to assist persons who have been impacted by the recent heavy rains in sections of Westmoreland. In an interview with JIS News, Parish Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness in Westmoreland, Hilma Tate, said the supplies will be presented to the six persons being housed at the Eldin Washington Early...

Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation, Jamaica, Malgorzata Wasilewska (standing) interacts with students of Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School, which received funding for new classrooms, bathrooms and perimeter fencing under the European Union

8 years ago CultureForeign Affairs

Europe Day is May 9

Representatives of Government, the diplomatic corps, business sector and civil society will join the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica along with EU member states in marking Europe Day on Wednesday, May 9. Beneficiaries of projects and programmes that are being implemented through funding from the EU will also join in the celebrations, which include a reception and a film...

United States Vice President, Michael Pence (at podium), delivers the keynote address to members of the Organization of American States Permanent Council, during the Protocolary Meeting at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC on May 7.

8 years ago Foreign Affairs

US Vice President Commends Jamaica

United States Vice President, Michael Pence, has hailed Jamaica and other countries in the Americas for pursuing economic reforms, and for their positive approach to growth. “Let me thank the many countries that have demonstrated courage to pursue economic reforms to empower job creation, innovators and citizens alike, from Argentina to Jamaica,” he said, as he addressed a Protocolary Meeting...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), is assisted by Nurse Sayli Fernandez (second right) in cutting the ribbon to officially open the newly expanded Portsea Health Centre in St. Elizabeth on May 3. Looking on (from left) are Regional Director, Southern Regional Health Authority, Michael Bent; Parish Manager, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Sean Brissett; Councillor for the Malvern Division, Donald Simpson; Member of Parliament, South East St. Elizabeth, Franklyn Witter and Nurse Norma Stewart Whittaker.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Get Back to the Basics of Health – Dr. Tufton

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on Jamaicans to “get back to the basics of health” by practising a healthy lifestyle and reducing risks of accidents and injuries. He argued that “as a consequence of our own actions, we have impacted our state of public health and the demand on the system”. He said that the responsibility...