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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), converses with National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, during a town hall meeting to discuss concerns surrounding development on the cholera cemetery at the Mayfair Hotel in St. Andrew on December 21.

Government Considers Memorial Site for Cholera Victims

The Government is looking at establishing a memorial site for victims of the 1860 cholera epidemic. “I am making a commitment here that we are going to take it up and have discussions, find an appropriate place to memorialise that particular...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon

NSWMA Looking at Public-Private Arrangement for Garbage Collection

Director of the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank (ACIJ/JMB), Bernard Jankee.

IOJ Hosts Lecture on Massacre of Africans Aboard Zong Slave Ship

Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (left), takes part in the breaking of ground for the $49-million expansion of the Brown’s Hall Primary School in the parish on December 20. The $49-million project is being undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Principal of the school, Barrington Mighton (centre); and Managing Director of JSIF, Omar Sweeney, also participate in the ground breaking.

Ground Broken for $49 Million Expansion of Brown’s Hall Primary School

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), shares a light moment with Clarendon resident, Henry Osborne (2nd left), following Monday’s (December 19) launch of the Ministry’s Public Sector Pharmacy Partner Programme at Health First Pharmacy in May Pen. The initiative is being implemented as a pilot in the parish over the next three months. Others (from left) are residents – Lillian Davis and Janett Davis. In the background is May Pen Mayor, Councillor Winston Maragh.

Clarendon Residents Welcome Programme to Speed Up Dispensing of Drugs

9 years ago Community

Garry Parrish Turns ‘Granny Seh’ Quotes Into Thriving Business

For persons looking for a unique and authentically Jamaican gift idea for Christmas, Garry’s Concept, owned by Entrepreneur Garry Parrish could be the ideal choice. Under the trademark ‘Granny Seh’ Mr. Parrish provides inspiring and motivational proverbs and quotes that have their roots in the Jamaican cultural experience. The quotes are placed on a variety of souvenir items such as...

World Sprinter and YB Afraid Foundation Yohan Blake, as he speaks to two of the boys of Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home in Manchester on Saturday, December 17.

9 years ago Community

Yuletide Visit to Mount Olivet Boys’ Home By JIS Team

On Saturday, December 17, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team made their end-of-year visit to the Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home in Manchester to interact with the boys and to wish them a happy Christmas. Seven years of continuous visits to the boys has birthed a strong bond of mentorship, enjoyable moments and hard work to ensure the boys become independent...

Minister of Labour and Social Security Lester Michael Henry, CD, MP

9 years ago Transport

Transport Minister Urges Drivers to Exercise Caution

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Lester Mike Henry, is calling on Jamaicans to exercise caution on the roads during the Yuletide season. In his Christmas message, Mr. Henry lamented the fact that the 362 persons who have already been killed in road crashes far exceed the target, “despite our best efforts to keep the figure below 300”. “The statistics...

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Ramocan in UK as High Commissioner

Ramocan left the island on December 21 to take up duties in that country. He will also serve as the non-resident High Commissioner to Ireland, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Cyprus and the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In an interview with JIS News prior to his departure, the High Commissioner-designate said he is highly appreciative of...

9 years ago Tourism

More Flights for Winter Tourist Season

One of Jamaica’s top destination management companies (DMCs), Mojoa Tours, says there are early signs this winter tourist season will see an increase in air connectivity out of areas which were once considered unchartered territories. The company points to the December 12 non-stop direct chartered flight out of Austria and Switzerland into Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay as a prelude...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in conversation with Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye, at the launch of an initiative to extend the hours of surgery at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), held on the compound of the hospital, yesterday (December 21).

9 years ago Health & Wellness

UHWI Extends Surgery Hours

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has extended its surgery hours from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., to reduce the waiting time at the health facility. This forms part of the Ministry of Health’s overall plan to improve efficiency of healthcare delivery and reduce the waiting time for patients. The surgical interventions that are proposed for this extended...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), in discussion with Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams, at a press conference at his National Heroes Circle offices, today (December 21), where he provided details on an initiative for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) operators to access $2.4 billion in loan funds, using non-traditional collateral.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Easier Access to Loans by SME Operators

The Government has made it easier for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) operators to access $2.4 billion in loan funds, by using non-traditional collateral. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, says a policy decision by the administration has allowed the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), to reduce risks associated with loans issued by deposit-taking institutions that are...