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Medical Oncologist at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Dr. Sheray Chin, addresses a JIS Think Tank, where she presented research findings on breast cancer in Jamaica.

Jamaican Women Diagnosed With Breast Cancer at Younger Age

The median age of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Jamaica is 52, which is eight years younger than the global average of 60 years. Medical Oncologist at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Dr. Sheray Chin, told...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), engages with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Gillian Smith, at the launch of the 35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on February 13.

FAO Conference Starts Monday

Oil and Gas Manager at Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Brian Richardson (left), speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on Thursday (March 1) at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston. Also pictured is Manager for Corporate Affairs and Communications at PCJ, Camille Taylor.

Oil and Gas Explorations to Resume off Jamaica’s South Coast

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid with grade-10 student, Atoya Anderson, of Frome Technical High School after delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Ministry/Joint Committee for Tertiary Education Symposium and Expo held at the St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School, in St. Ann, on February 28.

103 Early-Childhood Institutions Fully Registered, another 300 Soon

(FILE) The Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Karl Samuda

Gov’t Looking to Improve Ganja Licence Approval Process

Project Manager for the Denham Town Community Development Committee, Dellon Gayle, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on February 27.

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Denham Town Poised for Sustainable Development

Project Manager for the Denham Town Community Development Committee, Dellon Gayle, says the community is poised to benefit significantly from activities and engagements being implemented by the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) Social Intervention Committee. Several government agencies have been carrying out social-intervention activities, including work on the physical environment, skills and educational development and social services, which the Project...

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Gov’t in Advanced State of Readiness for Primary Exit Profile Roll-Out

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government is in an advanced state of readiness for roll-out of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) in the 2018/19 academic year, which begins this September. Addressing the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament meeting at Gordon House on March 1, Senator Reid said stakeholders are being engaged to ensure...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during her address at the public forum on ‘Back Pay Dispute: Reparation and the outstanding labour struggle with Britain and Spain’, which was held at the University of the West Indies, Mona, on Tuesday (February 27).

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Those Who Have Wronged Our Ancestors Must Pay – Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to pursue reparations for the injustices of slavery. Ms. Grange said “it is only fair for those who have wronged our ancestors, to pay the debt they owe to the present generation”. “Back pay is based on the very important reality of something owed –...

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, addressing the 24th Bauxite and Mining Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in St. James on Wednesday (February 28).

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15 Per Cent Growth in Mining Sector

Significant developments in the bauxite industry over the past year have resulted in 15 per cent growth in Jamaica’s mining sector for the October to December 2017 quarter. Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, told delegates attending the 24th Bauxite and Mining Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in St. James on Wednesday (February 28) that noteworthy changes...

Retired Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla (left), shakes hands with newly appointed Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, following his swearing in at King’s House on Thursday (March 1).

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Former Chief Justice Welcomes Hon. Bryan Sykes’ Appointment

Retired Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, has welcomed the appointment of her successor, Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes. Mr. Sykes was sworn in by the Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a brief ceremony at King’s House on Thursday (March 1). “I take pleasure in offering my heartiest congratulations to Chief Justice Sykes. It hardly needs...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), addresses the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament meeting held on Wednesday (February 28) at Gordon House. Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in both the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr Horace Chang.

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Gov’t to Make Decision on Harmony Cove Development Soon

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is to make a decision on the Harmony Cove Project soon. He was speaking during the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament meeting held on Wednesday (February 28) at Gordon House. Mr. Vaz informed that there are three outstanding issues that will determine...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses a seminar on financing, estate planning and investments for creative practitioners held on Wednesday (February 28), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

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Gov’t Moving Ahead With Artistes’ Insurance Scheme

The Government is moving ahead with plans to establish an insurance programme for artistes, similar to the national scheme in place for athletes. “We are going to be doing it in association with the various industry organisations,” said Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. “Some of them already have insurance programmes, so we can have a...