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Veterinary Public Health Inspector at the Westmoreland Health Department, Jodi-Ann Harris, addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office on February 20.

Domestic Animals Can Transmit Leptospirosis to Humans

Veterinary Public Health Inspector at the Westmoreland Health Department, Jodi-Ann Harris, says that leptospirosis can be transmitted to humans by domestic animals. Ms. Harris, who was speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Montego Bay...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), displays a symbolic cheque in the sum of $1 million presented to the Enfield Health Centre in St. Mary under the Government’s Adopt-a-Clinic initiative. Others (from second left) are: Acting Parish Manager, St. Mary Health Services, Sherrie Ellis-Wallace; Senior Public Health Nurse for St. Mary, Dawn-Marie Betton-Richards; and Member of Parliament for South East St. Mary, where the clinic is located, Dr. Norman Dunn. The Adopt-a-Clinic initiative, launched last year by the Jamaica 55 Charities Group United Kingdom (UK), aims to mobilise Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora to provide support, whether in cash or kind, for the country’s primary-healthcare facilities.

Enfield First Health Centre to Benefit from Adopt-a-clinic Initiative

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (second right), listens to a point from President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Christopher Samuda (right), during a press briefing at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 22), to provide details about the Jamaica Commonwealth Manor. Others (from left) are JOA Honorary Treasurer, Nichole Case; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ryan Foster. The Manor will be the official hospitality house of the Jamaican delegation at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, from April 3 to 13.

Brand Jamaica to Be Showcased at Commonwealth Games

Health, Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office, on February 20

Persons Living in Sugar-cane Areas More Susceptible to Leptospirosis

Sport Minister calls for Domino organisations to Come Together

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Cancer Society Hosts Anti-tobacco Youth Forum

Scores of students from a number of high schools in the Corporate Area turned out for the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) Ninth Annual Anti-Tobacco Youth Forum held recently at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston. The event was part of a cadre of activities in observation of Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month. While the key focus of the event was on...

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

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Renewables for Greater Energy Security

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government has taken a deliberate approach to diversifying Jamaica’s energy source. He says the Government continues to work assiduously to ensure that renewables play a greater part in Jamaica’s energy mix. Speaking on Thursday (February 22) at the Official Naming of Petrojam Limited’s Corporate Office Building as The Edward Seaga Building, Mr. Holness stated that work...

Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office on February 20.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Public Health Inspector Says Leptospirosis Must Be Treated Speedily

Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, says while leptospirosis is not at a crisis level, every effort should be made to ensure the disease is easily detected and speedily treated. Mr. Morris, who was speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office on February 20, said health officials continue to...

Manager for Agribusiness at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Marlene Porter.

8 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO Intensifying Efforts to Source Markets for Country’s Products

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is intensifying its marketing and promotional efforts to increase exports and source additional markets for Jamaica’s authentic food brands and products. The JAMPRO team has been tapping into various markets, including Canada, United States of America (USA), Cuba and other Caribbean territories. Highlighting the marketing initiatives, Manager for Sales and Promotion at JAMPRO, Marlene Porter, told...

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fifth left) and Lady Allen (sixth right), with members of the Diplomatic Corps following a cocktail reception and dinner at King’s House on February 22. Also pictured are Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (fourth left) and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Dr. José Tomás Ares Germán (fifth right).

8 years ago Governor General

Jamaica Values Its Diplomatic Ties – GG

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says Jamaica attaches high importance to its bilateral and multilateral ties with the various countries and international organisations. “It is only through partnership that we can aspire to effectively attain our socio-economic and development goals. Diplomatic relations and diplomats retain their value only in a world that strives for stability, development...

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant, speaks at the Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) project launch, at the Police Commissioner’s offices last November.

8 years ago EducationNational Security and Peace

JCF Partners with Radio Station to Push ARK Project

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has partnered with the Northern Caribbean University-owned radio station, NCU FM, to do school tours across the island to sensitise students, teachers and communities about the Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) project. The initiative, which is a violence interruption and prevention initiative geared at promoting kindness to combat destructive thoughts, words and actions, has been...

Psychology lecturer in the Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies, University of Technology (UTech), Henry Lewis (left), speaks with Advisor to ththis year’s Tag Drive, an annual fundraising event put on by the Students’ Union.

8 years ago Education

UTech Students’ Union Stages Annual Tag Drive

The Students’ Union of the University of Technology (UTech) is continuing its fight against violence through its annual fundraising Tag Drive, which is being held this year under the theme ‘Keep the Peace, Save our Streets’. Dubbed ‘a special campaign seeking to stop violence against women’, the Tag Drive, now in its 52nd year, is set to take the message...