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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Sancia Bennett-Templer, addresses the recent launch of Antibiotic Awareness Week at the University of the West (UWI) Regional Headquarters, in Kingston.

Public Warned About Misuse of Antibiotics

The Ministry of Health is warning members of the public of the negative impact on health caused by the excessive use or misuse of antibiotics. Antibiotic/antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the result of the abuse of antibiotics. AMR occurs when bacteria...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Hillary Alexander (second left), greets animation instructor, Creative Industries Education and Employment Programme (CIEEP), Jae Pil Jeong (right), during the closing ceremony for phase one of CIEEP at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Kingston, recently. Others (from left) are: World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova; and Principal, Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Nicholeen Degrasse Johnson. During the ceremony, 150 animators were presented with certificates, having acquired competencies in five highly specialized areas of 3D animation.

150 Young Persons Certified in 3D Production

Managing Director of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Gary Howell, makes a point while addressing a JIS Think Tank.

HAJ Investing in Social Housing

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, speaking with JIS News in a recent interview.

Commercial Operators Urged to Dispose of Garbage Properly

Humble Lion Football Club Chairman, Hon. Mike Henry (centre), announces developments between Humble Lion and the United Kingdom-based Nottingham Forest Football Club at a press conference at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on December 7. Others from left are Humble Lion Club Founder, Anthony Pringle; and Jamaica Football Federation President, Michael Ricketts.

Humble Lion and Nottingham Forest Football Clubs to Forge Links

: Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chairman, Kent Gammon, speaks at the CAC’s quarterly media briefing at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries in New Kingston.

9 years ago Commerce

Consumers Urged to Make Wise Purchases this Christmas

The Christmas season for many Jamaicans can be a joyous and wonderful time; however, after it has passed, many consumers regret transactions that were done in the marketplace. Speaking at a recent press briefing at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Chairman, Kent Gammon, said that among the reasons for regret is buyers’ remorse. “When you...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (FILE)

9 years ago Justice

$200 Million for Compensation to West Kingston Residents

A sum of $200 million has been approved by Cabinet as compensation to aggrieved persons who were affected by the operations of the security forces in West Kingston in May 2010. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, in a statement to the House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 6). The operations, which were undertaken to capture...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange. (FILE)

9 years ago CultureEntertainment

Jamaica and Argentina Sign Cooperation Agreement in Arts and Culture

The Governments of Jamaica and Argentina will be strengthening cooperation in the fields of arts and culture. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to Jamaica, His Excellency Ariel Fernández, signed an agreement on Thursday (December 7) at the Ministry’s Trafalgar Road offices. The agreement commits Jamaica and Argentina...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)

9 years ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

ZOSOs to Be Extended

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Mt. Salem, St. James; and Denham Town in Kingston are to be extended by another 60 days. The House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 6) approved a motion requesting the extension, which was moved by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Mr. Holness noted that additional time is needed to facilitate social-intervention...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses graduates of the Ministry of Education Career Advancement Programme (CAP) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on December 7.

9 years ago EducationPrime MinisterYouth

PM Says He Supports Concept of Occupational Degrees

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he supports the concept of occupational degrees, where persons can reach that level as a butcher, a chef or as a cosmetologist. He argued that the country has suffered over the years as a result of society’s prejudice towards jobs and occupations that were deemed inferior. Addressing graduates of the Ministry of...

9 years ago EducationFinance & Public ServiceYouth

Gov’t Facilitating Growth of BPO Sector – Minister Shaw

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, says the Government is paving the way for the growth of the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, which now employs over 26,000 Jamaicans. The Minister, who was speaking at the opening of the two-day Outsource to the Caribbean Conference on December 6 at the Iberostar Beach Hotel in Montego Bay,...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second left), with (from left) Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart; Chief Executive Officer of the CHASE Fund, William ‘Billy’ Heaven; Principal of the West End Infant School in Negril, Sherida Malcolm; and Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation, Heidi Clarke, following the unveiling of the school plaque to mark the official opening of the school on December 6. With them are students of the institution.

9 years ago EducationInformationYouth

New Infant School Opens in Negril

The new state-of-the-art West End Infant School, in Negril, Westmoreland, was officially opened on Wednesday, December 6. The facility, which commenced classes in September, is the result of a public-private partnership among the Sandals Foundation, the CHASE Fund and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. The school has the capacity to accommodate 160 students, with 60 students on roll...