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President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett. (FILE)

Water Treatment Facility to Be Constructed Near Dam Head

A 15-million gallon water treatment facility is to be constructed on the Rio Cobre at Content, near Dam Head, in St. Catherine, under a private/public partnership (PPP), involving the National Water Commission (NWC). This was announced by President of the...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (JIS File Photo).

Obesity Can Erode Health and Economic Gains – Dr. Tufton

Newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (right), in discussion with Team Leader, Jiang Lin (left), at a welcome reception for visiting Chinese coaches at the Chinese Ambassador’s residence in Kingston on January 11. Mr. Lin and other coaches arrived in Jamaica on January 11 for a 30-day training programme with local coaches and athletes in seven disciplines.

Chinese Coaches Arrive

President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 11.

NWC Outlines Challenge of Serving Deep Rural Districts

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, and Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, exchange pleasantries before the start of the University of Technology’s (UTech) scientific symposium on fiscal measures to prevent obesity/ non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on Thursday (Jan. 11) at the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston.

Minister Shaw Urges Beverage Manufacturers to Cut Sugar Content

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, addressing the signing ceremony for a J$5 billion (US$40 million) loan agreement between MBJ Airports Limited and Scotiabank for the upgrading of the Sangster International Airport, held at the airport in Montego Bay on Tuesday (January 9).

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Minister Henry Welcomes Loan Agreement for Upgrading of Sangster Airport

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, has hailed the signing of a J$5 billion (US$40 million) loan agreement between MBJ Airports and Scotiabank Jamaica for the upgrading of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. He said that in addition to providing world-class travel facilities, the improvements to be undertaken will ensure the airport’s continued compliance with international...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, places a Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) 150th anniversary pin on the lapel of Police Commissioner, George Quallo. The Minister handed over 14,000 pins during a ceremony at the Police Commissioner’s offices in St. Andrew on January 11.

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JCF to Use Technology in the Recovery of Cell Phones

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says that technology valued at US$45,000 is being procured to aid in the recovery of stolen cellular phones. He said the equipment is expected to arrive in the island within six to eight weeks and will be deployed on a phased basis following a period of training by the suppliers. The Ministry will be...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the official opening of Petrojam Limited’s new administrative offices in the Montego Bay Freeport on Tuesday (January 9).

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Gov’t Committed to Growth of Petrojam

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government of Jamaica will ensure the continued growth of Petrojam as part of its commitment to the country’s energy security. “We are committed to the refinery upgrade, we will be embarking on a number of initiatives to ensure that the country’s sole refinery continues to operate at...

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, signs the condolence book for the late Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne, at the agency today (January 11).

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DPP Hails Boyne as Exemplary Public Servant

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, has hailed the late veteran journalist and Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne, as an exemplary public servant. In an interview with JIS News after signing the condolence book at the agency, today (January 11), Miss Llewellyn said Mr. Boyne “gave service above self to Jamaica”...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Over 248,000 NHF Cardholders Accessed Benefits in 2017

More than 248,000 Jamaicans accessed benefits using their National Health Fund (NHF) cards at participating pharmacies across the island in 2017. Chief Executive Officer at the NHF, Everton Anderson, said that approximately 4.11 million claims were submitted in comparison to 4.10 million by over 239,000 individuals in 2016. “Arising from these claims, NHF spent just over $4.3 billion in subsidy...

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Florette Blackwood, Senior Director, Sport Development and Monitoring Division in the Ministry examine the running shoes worn by Veronica Campbell Brown (right) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Campbell Brown also presented one of her London 2012 running outfits to Minister Grange to be placed in the National Sport Museum. The presentation was made at the launch of the 2018 VCB 5K Run/Walk Race scheduled for Vere in Clarendon on January 21.

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Troy Primary School to Be Renamed the Veronica Campbell Brown Primary School

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport today announced that Troy Primary School in Trelawny which is the primary school attended by Veronica Campbell Brown will definitely be renamed for her as a tribute to one of Jamaica’s greatest athletes. Minister Grange made the announcement at the Jamaica Pegasus today as she spoke at the launch...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre); and National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd left), and Principal of Oracabessa Primary School, Gregory Davis (right), display a symbolic cheque for US$67,515 (approximately J$8.4 million), which was presented by Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (left), to purchase a new bus for Oracabessa Primary School. The presentation was made at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 10). The bus is being provided under the Government of Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project. Oracabessa Primary School is located in Western St. Mary for which Mr. Montague is the Member of Parliament. Looking on is Howard Foster, General Sales and Marketing Manager for Toyota Jamaica Limited, which will provide the bus.

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Gov’t of Japan to Provide New School Bus for Oracabessa Primary

Oracabessa Primary School in St. Mary will be getting a new bus, valued approximately $8.4 million, under the Government of Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project. An agreement for the provision was signed by Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamakazi, at the Office of the...