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Dr. Peter Phillips, Leader of the Opposition.

Christmas Message 2017 from Leader of the Opposition Dr. Peter Phillips

My fellow Jamaicans, Season’s Greetings. Christmas is traditionally the time of the year when we embrace our family and friends and care for the less fortunate as we celebrate the spirit of our Saviour by spreading peace and love in...

Health Minister and West Central St. Catherine Member of Parliament, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), interacts with Early Childhood Instructor for the training programme for unattached youth, Arlene Brown (2nd left), and students during the initiative’s recent launch at the Kitson Town community resource centre.

Residents Welcome Skills Training Programme For Youth In West Central St. Catherine

The Board of Supervision Outreach and Welfare Committee’s Top Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) scholarship recipient, Shanique Sommerville, poses with her trophy, which was presented at the awards ceremony held recently at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge in St. Andrew. Shanique is the reigning Miss Manning’s School 2017.

‘Mom Would Have Been Proud’

Centenarian, Merinda ‘Miss Mim’ Bryan is surrounded by students and teachers of the John Rollins Success Primary School after they presented her with gifts during a visit to her home in Barrett Town, St. James, on December 18.

Primary-School Students Present Gifts to Centenarian

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) march past the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston.

Jurist Project Strengthens Justice System

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Joins Call for Safety on the Roads

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is reiterating calls for persons to take care on the roads as they travel across the country to visit with family and friends during the festive season. Speaking with JIS News Dr. Tufton noted that “we have seen too many road traffic crashes, and this has significantly disrupted the lives of families...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE)

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Education Ministry Allocating $18m To State-Run Children’s Homes for Christmas

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be disbursing approximately $18 million to Government-run children’s homes for Christmas. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says this is being done to ensure that youth in State care are afforded the opportunity to share in the joy and happiness of the Yuletide season. He made the announcement during the Ministry’s...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness signed the condolence book at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) this morning (December 22) in honour of the late Ian Anthony Boyne.

8 years ago Prime Minister

Condolence Book for the Late Ian Boyne Opens at Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning (December 22) signed a condolence book at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in honour of Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service and Chief State Liaison, Ian Anthony Boyne. Mr Boyne died on Monday, December 18 at the University Hospital of the West Indies following a period of illness. The...

Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

8 years ago Local Government

Fire Safety in the Kitchen Crucial

Homeowners and operators of food establishments are being urged to exercise fire safety in the kitchen as they prepare meals during the festive period. The urging came from Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, as he addressed a recent JIS Think Tank. He said gas lines should be properly checked, and cooking must not be...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Chapelton Hospital Being Repaired

The Chapelton Community Hospital in Clarendon is undergoing repairs, which should be completed in another six months. Residents of the communities served by the hospital were given an opportunity to voice their concerns about the partial closure of the facility at a town hall meeting held at Clarendon College on December 19. Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), in discussion with Chairman of the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ), Dr. Orville Beckford, at the 15th Anniversary Awards Banquet of the Council recently.

8 years ago Education

More Tertiary Programmes Online

Over the next 12 months, more tertiary programmes will be introduced online, courtesy of the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ). The first programmes to be offered are Business Studies, Criminal Justice and Hospitality, according to the Council’s Executive Director, Dr. Donna Powell Wilson. She tells JIS News that the Council recently mandated that in addition to the regular...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), inspects bananas for export with General Manager, The Banana Board, Janet Conie. The bananas will be shipped to Trinidad for the first time on December 25. The 36,000 pounds of produce were loaded in a container at the compound of the Agriculture Export Centre (AMC Complex) in Kingston on Thursday (December 21).

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Shipment of Banana Leaves for Trinidad Dec. 25

A shipment of 36,000 pounds of internationally certified bananas, destined for Trinidad and Tobago, is to depart the island on Monday (December 25). The green bananas, which have been packed into 900 boxes, will be the first of weekly shipments to that country over the next six months. In preparation for next week’s shipment, the packages were placed in the...