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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Chief Executive Officer of BMR Jamaica Wind, Bruce Levy, during a tour of the company’s plant in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, on November 8.

Jamaica Can Produce Up to 50 Per Cent of Energy from Renewables – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica has the potential to produce up to 50 per cent of the country’s energy needs from renewable sources. The Prime Minister, who was speaking to reporters following a tour of BMR...

New Justices of the Peace for St. Catherine take the Oath at a commissioning ceremony at the Portmore Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Catherine on November 8. Some 241 Justices of the Peace were sworn in.

Governor-General to Appoint Commissioners for Anti-Corruption Unit Soon

Senior Veterinary Biochemical Analyst at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Georgette Thompson, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (November 8), about the week of activities for World Antibiotic Awareness Week, which will be observed from November 13 to 19 under the theme: ‘Antibiotic, the end of an Era’.

Focus on Antibiotics November 13-19

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (standing), assists Senior Medical Technician at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Leslyn Robinson (right), to perform a blood pressure check on Correctional Officer, Nicola Wheatley. Occasion was the ‘We Transform’ inaugural health fair and fun day at the Metcalfe Street Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston on November 8.

530 Children and Staff at Juvenile Facilities to Benefit from Health Fairs

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), speaking with students at Ardenne High School during a motivational and empowerment session at the St. Andrew-based institution on Wednesday (November 8).

Youth Minister Invites Applications for Charge Up Grants

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left); Senator Dr. Floyd Morris (second right) and Chief Executive Officer of local publishing company, ImagiNation Books, Latoya West-Blackwood, stand beside the cover of Dr. Morris’ autobiography, ‘By Faith, Not by Sight’, during the official launch of the book on November 7 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, Mona.

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Dr. Floyd Morris Commended for Advocating for Persons with Disabilities

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has lauded Jamaica’s first blind Senator and former Senate President, Dr. Floyd Morris, for his lifelong dedication to improving the lives of persons with disabilities. The Governor-General praised Dr. Morris for his tireless pursuit for excellence and commitment to civic duty, which has assisted in shaping public policy. “We celebrate his...

Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, displays strawberries grown by farmers in her constituency during her contribution to the 2017/18 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 7.

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Farmers to Get 50,000 Blue Mountain Coffee Seedlings

Over 50,000 blue mountain coffee seedlings (tipica) are to be distributed to farmers in East Rural St. Andrew, under a joint project with the Embassy of Japan called the Enhancement of Production of Blue Mountain Coffee. This was disclosed by Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, during...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shares a joke with Group President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Courtney Campbell (2nd right), at the official launch of the Health Ministry’s ‘Adopt-a-Clinic’ initiative at the St. Jago Health Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on November 7. Others sharing in the moment are: VMBS Group Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer, Vivienne Bayley-Hay; and Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Winston De La Haye.

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Dr. Tufton Urges Support for Adopt a Clinic Initiative

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging more Jamaicans to join the ‘Adopt-a-clinic’ initiative in order to assist primary health care facilities to meet their needs in terms of upkeep and the necessary equipment. He was speaking at the official launch of the initiative at the St. Jago Health Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (November...

Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. Norman Dunn (left), takes the Oath of Allegiance during the sitting of the House of Representatives today (November 7). At right is Deputy Clerk, Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis.

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New Members of Parliament Sworn in

The three newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) were sworn in today (November 7) during the sitting of the House of Representatives. They are Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. Norman Dunn; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Southern, Mark Golding; and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Western, Dr. Angela Brown Burke. After taking the...

Aviculturist, Gavin Hill (left), shows off this colourful bird to (from left): Tamoy Lindsay, student of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE); Ron Blake, Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs; and Karelle McCormack, Public Relations Manager, Jamaica 4-H Clubs. They were at the 10th annual Stew Festival in the Thompson Pen community on Saturday, November 4.

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Jamaica 4-H Clubs Embarks on Entrepreneurship Training Programme

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs has embarked on a three-year entrepreneurship training programme as part of a move to reposition the organisation as an entity geared at empowering youth for meaningful employment. Under the programme, young persons who successfully complete the training are assisted with capital inputs to start their own businesses. Speaking with JIS News at the 10th annual Lauriston...

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

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PM Says Government is Against Corporal Punishment in Schools and Society

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to not only ban corporal punishment in schools, but generally in the society, so that it is no longer an option. “I wish to declare that I am totally against corporal punishment. I believe that the time has come for the Parliament to have a debate on this...

Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds. (FILE)

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DBJ Continues to Support MSMEs

Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Milverton Reynolds, continues to underscore the importance of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to the country’s growth, and the entity’s commitment to their ongoing development. Noting MSMEs’ significance in the growth of the global economy, he argues that this is “no less so, here in Jamaica”. He was speaking at...