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Police Commissioner to demit office January 6

The Ministry of National Security confirms the resignation of Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams as of January 6, 2017. Dr. Williams indicated his desire to retire from the Jamaica Constabulary Force from October 18, 2016. Numerous efforts were made...

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hah-R-Mony Entertainment Limited, Ho-Chi-Min Castillo (left), and Executive Director and business partner, Garth Ramsey (right), display some of the presents that will be distributed to some 2,000 children at a Christmas concert at the Old Hospital Park, Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay on December 25.

Free Christmas Concert for Montego Bay Residents

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.

Easier Access to Loans by SME Operators

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

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.

9 years ago Culture

IOJ Hosts Lecture on Massacre of Africans Aboard Zong Slave Ship

The Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) will present a commemorative lecture on the Zong massacre, in which 133 enslaved Africans were murdered while being transported to Jamaica. Political Ombudsman and Attorney-at-Law, Donna Parchment Brown will deliver the lecture, titled ‘Politics of the Zong, 1781: Politics for Democracy and Development in Jamaica 2016 and Beyond’. It will take place at the IOJ...

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.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

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

Work is set to commence on the $49-million expansion of the Brown’s Hall Primary School in St. Catherine, which will create much-needed space for the more than 350 students at the institution. Under the project, financed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), 12 new classrooms will be built, a multipurpose court, kitchen and tuck shop, paved driveway, and disability...

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.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Clarendon Residents Welcome Programme to Speed Up Dispensing of Drugs

Residents of Clarendon are hailing the Ministry of Health’s implementation of the Public Sector Pharmacy Partner Programme in the parish. The initiative, which is being piloted over the next three months, aims to reduce the waiting time for medication at public hospitals and clinics. It is being spearheaded by the National Health Fund (NHF) and involves collaboration with select private-sector...

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...