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Miss Shana Miller, a parent of an NHF beneficiary, talks to JIS News about her relief on hearing about the increase in subsidy on drugs for children 0 to 18 years.

Mother Commends NHF for Doubling Subsidy on Drugs for Children

Shana Miller breathed a sigh of relief in August when she heard that the National Health Fund (NHF) would be doubling its subsidy on drugs for children on September 1. Her regular existence had been disrupted about six months before,...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), greets World War II veteran Dennis Booth, following the 70th anniversary dinner of the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) Jamaica at Curphey Place in Swallowfield, St. Andrew, on September 14.

GG Hails World War II Vets

Senior Legal Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister with interim oversight responsibility for the Access to Information Unit, Shereika Hemmings-Allison (right), highlights the function of the Unit at a JIS ‘Think Tank’. At left is Public Education Manager at the Unit, Prudence Barnes.

ATI Unit Facilitates Improvement in Compliance

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Alison McLean (centre) looks on as Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Vernon (left), presents the winning trophy to Assistant Vice President, Marketing, Mayberry Investments Limited, Anika Jengelley, for copping the Best Decorated Business Office in the Private Sector. Occasion was the Spirit of Independence Awards Presentation ceremony at the Devonshire in St. Andrew, today (September 15). In keeping with the 2016 Jamaica Festival theme, ‘Let’s Get Together and Feel Alright’, local businesses and government agencies were encouraged to display their ‘Spirit of Independence’ by decorating their offices in a window dressing competition, while parish council offices were encouraged to decorate their various town squares.

Independence Display Champions Named

Minister of Education, Youth and Information Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (third left), plays the piano at the recently opened Marley Music Room at the GraceKennedy/Parade Gardens Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre, on Water Lane, in Kingston. Surrounding the Minister are students from the Holy Family Primary and Infant School and the Dupont Primary School. Looking on (from fourth left) are Director of Cultural Policy, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Marisa Benain and Chief Executive Officer, GraceKennedy Foods, Mrs. Andrea Coy. The facility was officially opened during a ceremony on September 14.

Inner-City Children to Benefit from Marley Music Room

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left); United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director, Maura Barry Boyle (centre); and Chairman of the National Water Commission (NWC), Senator Aubyn Hill (right) sign a grant agreement between the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the NWC for the financing of the energy efficiency and renewable energy project at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on September 14. Observing the signing are (from left) Communication Specialist in the Ministry, Winsome Christie; President, NWC, Mark Barnett and NWC Legal Officer, Soraya Williams.

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterWorks / Construction

NWC Signs Grant Agreement for Energy Efficiency Project

The National Water Commission (NWC) has signed a US$1-million grant agreement with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to help fund a one-year energy efficiency and renewable energy project. The objective of the initiative is to improve energy efficiency at the NWC’s operations. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace...

Minister without Portfolio in the Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), in discussion with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Sylvain Fabi, on the final of a two-day Climate-Smart Agriculture symposium, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on September 14.

10 years ago Agriculture

Hutchinson to Advocate Removal of GCT on Imported Farm Supplies

Minister without Portfolio in the Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says he will be advocating for the removal of general consumption tax (GCT) on imported farm supplies. Mr. Hutchinson noted that these items, which contribute to the development of the local agricultural industry and help to increase farmers’ production, should not attract GCT. “The farmer will...

Public Education Manager at the Access to Information Unit, Prudence Barnes, highlights planned activities for Right to Know Week, to be observed from September 25 to October 1, at a JIS Think Tank.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Access to Information Unit Observes ‘Right To Know’ Week

A slew of activities have been planned for ‘Right to Know Week’ which will be observed from September 25 to October 1, under the theme ‘Right to Know… Power to Change’. Spearheaded by the Access to Information (ATI) Unit, a department of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), the week’s campaign is being used to raise awareness of an...

$Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), greets Director of the Centre of Innovation in Mathematics Teaching at the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, Professor David Burghes (centre). Occasion was a press briefing to present the findings of a study on improving students’ performance in mathematics at the primary school level in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), at The Mico University College on September 13. At right is Pro-Chancellor of The Mico University College, Professor Neville Ying.$

10 years ago Education

Education Ministry Welcomes Study to Improve Performance in Mathematics

The Education, Youth and Information Ministry is welcoming the findings of a recently concluded study, designed to provide solutions to improving students’ performance in mathematics at the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) level. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said the pilot project, undertaken by The Mico University College, represents another strategy by his Ministry to “ramp up” the...

Chief Justice, Hon. Mrs. Zaila McCalla (centre); and President, Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Dennis Morrison (4th left), share a moment with newly appointed judges after they were sworn into higher office during a ceremony at King’s House on September 13, 2016. They are (from left) Her Honour Judith A. Pusey; Pamela Margot Mason; the Hon. Justice Paulette A. Williams; the Hon. Justice Carol C. Edwards; Her Hon. Sonya M. Wint-Blair; Her Hon. Stephanie A. Jackson Haisley; and Her Hon. Carolyn Tie. (FILE)

10 years ago Governor GeneralJustice

Seven Judges Appointed to Higher Office

Seven judges were sworn into higher office on September 13 during a ceremony at King’s House. Taking the oath of office were the Hon. Justice Paulette A. Williams who has been appointed as Judge of Appeal; the Hon. Justice Carol C. Edwards who has been appointed to act as Judge of Appeal; Her Hon. Carolyn Tie, Her Hon. Stephanie A. Jackson...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as Her Honour Judith A. Pusey takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath as the country’s first Chief Judge of the Parish Courts, during a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on September 13.

10 years ago Governor GeneralJustice

Judith Pusey Sworn in as First Chief Parish Court Judge

Her Honour Judith A. Pusey has been sworn in as the country’s first Chief Judge of the Parish Courts. She was appointed under the Judicature (Resident Magistrates) (Amendment and Change of Name) Act 2015 and on the advice of the Judicial Services Commission. The legislation, among other things, changes the name of the Resident Magistrate’s courts to Parish Courts. It...

(Front, right-left) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange, receives a cheque of JMD $9,995

10 years ago CultureEntertainmentForeign AffairsGender AffairsSport

Grange: UNESCO to spend JMD$10 Million on Development Projects

The Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO has secured close to J$10 million to fund development projects in the areas of Culture, Gender, Youth and Science. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Chairman of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, the Honourable Olivia Grange. Addressing the first meeting of the new Board of...