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Director of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Portia Magnus. (FILE)

Benefits for Workers Injured on the Job

Workers injured on the job are entitled to several benefits under the National Insurance Act. Director of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Portia Magnus, told JIS News that the benefits are activated when employees sustain injuries or get ill while...

In this file photo, Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), leads a mini march outside Gordon House, downtown Kingston, in June 2016, to promote the Government’s ‘Jamaica Moves’ (#JaMoves) national campaign.

‘Jamaica Moves’ to Launch on April 7

Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla (centre), presents Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn (left), with a copy of Jamaica’s Criminal Bench Book, at its recent launch, held at the Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston. At right is Chairman of the book committee, Appeal Court judge, Hon. Justice Patrick Brooks.

Chief Justice Hails Criminal Bench Book

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right); President, Guardian Life Limited, Eric Hosin (left); President, Guardian General Insurance Jamaica Limited, Karen Bhoorasingh (second left); President of the People’s National Party, Dr. Peter Phillips (centre) and Senior Lecturer and Head Anaesthetist, Intensive Care, University Hospital of the West Indies, Dr. Hyacinth Harding Goldson hold a symbolic cheque valued $15.5 million that will be used to benefit four hospitals across the island. Occasion was the official launch of the Guardian Group Foundation Keep it Alive 5K runs at the Guardian Life offices at 12 Trafalgar Road in Kingston, today (March 28). Others sharing in the moment (background left) are Chief Executive Officer, St. Ann’s Bay Hospital, Leo Garel; Senior Administrator, Cornwall Regional Hospital, Keriesha Bell Cummings; and Operations Manager at the Mandeville Regional Hospital, Marcia Francis. The race dates for this year are Saturday, May 27 in Kingston and Saturday, June 3 in Montego Bay.

Health Ministry Promotes Lifestyles that Focus on Preventative Care

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (right), is assisted in unveiling the Blood Donors Honour List by Jamaica’s Champion Blood Donor, Sonya Binns-Lawrence (2nd left), at the opening ceremony of World Blood Donor Day 2016. The event was held at Emancipation Park on June 14, 2016. The Honour List recognises blood donors who have given more than 50 units of blood. Also participating in the event are (from left) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack; Director of the National Blood Transfusion Service, Dr. Veronica Taylor; and Director, National Laboratory Services, Dr. Angela Scott.

Champion Blood Donor Believes in Giving Back

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses a Rotary Club of St. Andrew luncheon meeting, held at the Hotel Four Seasons on March 28.

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Reduction of Non-Revenue Water to Boost Drought Resilience

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says a 30 per cent reduction of non-revenue water (NRW) will significantly improve the country’s resilience to drought. Addressing a luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew at the Hotel Four Seasons, yesterday (March 28), he also said the periodic lock-off of...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the trophy for the most outstanding tertiary institution to The Mico University College, at the SRC’ Science and Technology Fair 2016. The students (from 2nd left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull. The 2017 event, previously scheduled for April 7, has been postponed.

9 years ago Science

SRC Science Fair Postponed

The Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) Science and Technology Fair, which was scheduled for April 7 has been postponed. Executive Director at the SRC, Dr. Cliff Riley, told JIS News that the staging of the event was delayed in order to enable the schools to better prepare and refine their submissions. A new date will be announced. The annual fair, held...

Accountant General, Carlene Murdock, (centre) speaking on the expanded role of the Accountant General’s Department at a recent JIS Think Tank. She is flanked by Acting Director, Communications and Customer Relations, Tanisha Weir-Grant (left); and Acting Deputy Accountant General, Angela Williams.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Role of AGD Expanded

The role of the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) has been expanded as the Government moves to centralise its revenue. Accountant General, Carlene Murdock, said beginning this month, the AGD will receive revenue from the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), which are the principal receivers of revenue. “It is another phase of the centralisation or the consolidation...

Violet Landell reads one of the brochures on human trafficking handed to her in Half-Way Tree, following the launch of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons tour at the Ministry of Justice in Kingston on March 28.

9 years ago Justice

Jamaica Aiming for Tier 1 Ranking in Human Trafficking Fight

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says Jamaica is aiming for Tier 1 ranking in the Fight against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) by the United States' Department of State. He said the efforts will continue, through public education, to raise awareness about the issue among the populace. Minister Chuck was addressing the launch of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in...

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Suzette Buchanan.

9 years ago Technology

USF to Provide Wi-Fi Downtown and in Olympic Gardens

The Universal Service Fund (USF) continues its quest to provide 100 per cent Internet penetration across Jamaica with Wi-Fi hotspots to be provided at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston and in Olympic Gardens. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the USF, Suzette Buchanan, said that in addition to fulfilling its mandate, she hopes these hotspots will also assist...

Students of high schools participate in a long-distance race at the Inter-Secondary School Sports Association (ISSA)/GraceKennedy Boys and Girl’s Championships. (FILE)

9 years ago National Security and PeaceSport

Keep the Peace During Champs – Police

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging the public to maintain the peace during the five-day staging of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships, which got under way on Tuesday (March 28) at the National Stadium. Speaking in a JIS interview, founder of the Peace for Champs initiative, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Terrence Bent, said in recent years...

Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant (right), in conversation with participants in the LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force Police Officer of the Year competition (from left) Corporal Tony Ann Fearon-Dixon, Corporal Patrice Gordon and Constable Hilette Virgo. The finalists were feted at a reception on Monday (March 27) at the Police Officers’ Club, Hope Road, in Kingston.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Ten Police Officers Vie for Top Cop Award

Ten police officers are to vie for top honours in the LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Police Officer of the Year competition. The finalists were fêted at a reception held on March 27 at the Police Officers’ Club on Hope Road in Kingston. In her remarks, Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant, congratulated the participants for reaching so far in the...