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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the media launch of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 20th Biennial Trade Expo 2024, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on February 1.

Big Businesses Urged to Support MSME Sector

Large Jamaican companies are being implored to do all they can to support local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, in making the call, said that the MSME sector...

Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Wayne Chen (left), cuts the ribbon during the ceremony for the official handover of nine new vehicles, at the SRHA office in Mandeville on Friday (February 2). Looking on (from second left) are Regional Director, Michael Bent; Director of Facilities, Operations and Maintenance, Herschel Ismail; and Manager of the Transport Department, Robert Robinson.

SRHA Chairman Calls for Wellness Mindset

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left) and Country Coordinator, World University Service of Canada (WUSC), Nelsa English Johnson (right), present a goat tech pack to goat farmer Javol Williams, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on Friday (February 2).

Santa Cruz Goat Farmers Get Support

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), engages with New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Evadne Carty (left), during the handover of a new two-bedroom unit in Beckford Kraal, Clarendon, on Friday (February 2). Sharing the moment are Ms. Carty’s daughter Shanna-Kay Beckford and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan.

NHT Protecting Contributors’ Funds – PM

Work is now under way on the Portmore Resilience Park in St. Catherine. The $4.4-billion project, which was launched by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on January 17, will provide space for recreation, sports, wellness and entertainment. The development comes as the Government moves to establish Portmore as the country’s 15th parish. The project is being undertaken by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and should be completed by 2025.

PHOTOS: Work Underway on Portmore Resilience Park

Director of Regulations and Monitoring at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Dr. Tracy-Ann Morgan-Smith, told a recent JIS Think Tank that parents should take advantage of the Brain Builder Centres in their area.

2 years ago EducationYouth

Parents Encouraged to Take Advantage of Brain Builder Centres

Parents are being encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunities that exist in the Brain Builder Centres across the country. Director of Regulations and Monitoring at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Dr. Tracy-Ann Morgan-Smith, told a recent JIS Think Tank, that the centres are fully equipped for early stimulation of children from the age of zero to three. “So,...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated, second right), and Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated, third right), sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the continued delivery of restorative practices training in schools across Jamaica. Observing the signing (seated, from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe. Also looking on (standing, from left) are Director of the Restorative Justice Branch in the Ministry of Justice, Joanalee Robertson; Principal Director of the Social Justice Division in the Ministry of Justice, Jamie-Ann Chevannes; and the Education Ministry’s Director for Safety and Security in Schools, Richard Troupe. The signing ceremony was held on Monday (February 5) at the head office of the Ministry of Justice in Kingston.

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Ministries of Justice and Education Sign Restorative Practices Training MOU

The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Education and Youth have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the continued delivery of restorative practices training in schools across Jamaica. The agreement, signed on Monday (February 5) at the head office of the Ministry of Justice in Kingston, will conclude in March 2026. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval...

Government Senator, Abka Fitz-Henley, addresses the Senate on February 2.

2 years ago Parliament

Steps Taken to Address Fixed-Term Contracts in Public Sector

Government Senator, Abka Fitz-Henley, has reiterated that the Government has taken steps to address the vexed issue of fixed-term contracts within the public sector. “Only a few weeks ago, a senior executive of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions commended the Administration for moving more than 10,000 workers from contractual arrangements to permanent employment,” Senator Fitz-Henley said. “Additionally, in October...

Head of the St Elizabeth Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Coleridge Minto

2 years ago TechnologyYouth

Parents Urged to Monitor Children’s Online Use

Parents are being encouraged to monitor their children's online access to ensure their safety while they surf the Internet. Speaking at the launch of free public Wi-Fi by the Universal Service Fund (USF) in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, recently, Commanding Officer for the parish, Deputy Superintendent of Police Coleridge Minto, urged parents to implement parental controls and supervise and educate...

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, addresses the launch of the Jamaica Early Warning System (EWS) on Drugs on Friday (February 2) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Early Warning System to Address Mental Health Challenges from Drug Use

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, has hailed the launch of the Early Warning System (EWS) on Drugs as a welcome intervention in addressing mental health issues resulting from drug use. He said the system will enable the authorities to be more proactive, thereby improving preventative management in the public health sector. “The presence of...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane.

2 years ago Justice

Jamaicans Urged to Seek Justice That Heals

The Ministry of Justice is encouraging Jamaicans to take advantage of the benefits of its Restorative Justice (RJ) programme, which seeks to heal. The RJ process is geared towards conflict resolution by providing an opportunity for all parties involved in a matter to come together to reach an agreement. Speaking at the Restorative Justice National Church Service at the New...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at a Passing-Out Parade, Certificate and Awards Ceremony held on June 9, 2023, at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

2 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF to Meet 14,000-Member Quota This Year

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is expected to meet its established quota of 14,000 members this year, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. He told JIS News that with the ongoing recruitment drive, the Force should reach its full complement. “We have been operating for many years below 12,000. This year, we will be at 14,000. We...