Latest

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is being shown a piece of equipment in the newly established state-of-the-art isolation room at the University Hospital of the West Indies’ (UHWI) Paediatric Oncology Department by Paediatric Oncologist, Dr. Michelle Reese Mills (centre). Occasion was the official handover of the project dubbed ‘Sean’s Gift’ by the Rotary Club of Kingston on Friday (September 9). At left is Acting Chief Executive Officer, UHWI, Kevin Allen.

Isolation Room for Paediatric Cancer Patients Opens at UHWI

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has welcomed the establishment of a state-of- the-art isolation room at the Paediatric Oncology Department, University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). The project, dubbed ‘Sean’s Gift’, was undertaken by the Rotary...

Film Commissioner at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Renee Robinson.

Five Local Films to Premiere at Trinidad Festival

Public Relations Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Deleen Powell, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’.

NEPA Promotes Proper Waste Management

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) removes bulky solid waste in the Johnson Town community of Hanover at the start of a five-day clean-up campaigned in the parish on Saturday September 10. Mayor of Lucea, Councilor Wynter McIntosh (right) and other members of the community lend a hand.

Local Government Minister Hails Hanover Clean-Up Project

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable
Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP — Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

PM Welcomes Support from FBI

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left) addressing participants at a clean-up programme in Hanover on Saturday September 10. Minister McKenzie was supported on the clean-up activities by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.

10 years ago CommunityLocal Government

Anti-Litter Law to be Strengthened

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie says he will be making a submission to Cabinet to increase the penalties for the improper disposal of garbage. He said the relevant legislation to be impacted include the the National Solid Waste Management Act. “We are looking now to take to Cabinet new proposals for increase in the litter...

Volunteers removing debris from a beach in observance of International Costal Cleanup Day.

10 years ago EnvironmentJIS Think Tank

NEPA Encourages Jamaicans to Participate in International Coastal Clean-Up Day

The National Environmental and Planning Agency (NEPA) is encouraging Jamaicans to participate in the International Coastal clean-up exercise on Saturday September 17. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on September 9, Manager of the Eco-Systems Management Branch at NEPA, Andrea Donaldson said this is important as it would facilitate a cleaner environment. Clean-up exercises are not being limited to only...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), accepts a suicide information book, from co-founder, and Vice President of Choose Life International, Faith Thomas, while founder and President of the organization, Dr. Donovan Thomas (right), shares in the moment. Occasion was the staging of a World Suicide Prevention Day seminar, held on Friday (September 9), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in Downtown Kingston.

10 years ago Youth

Ministry of Education to Implement Suicide Prevention Strategies

In a move to reduce the suicide rate, the Government is putting in place an awareness programme for persons facing social challenges to have information on where they can receive help. Making the disclosure, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said there is a commitment to the cause of suicide prevention, by connecting individuals to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) is being led on a tour of the Caribbean Cement Company Limited Sports and Wellness Centre by the company’s General Manager, Alejandro Vares, at the facility’s official opening, at Harbour Head in Rockfort, on September 8.

10 years ago Prime MinisterTransport

Gov’t to Improve Sections of Corridor Leading from NMIA

The Government is to undertake plans to improve sections of the corridor leading from the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) into New Kingston as a means to make the city more attractive to tourists. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure at the grand opening of the Caribbean Cement Company Limited Sports Club and Wellness Centre, at...

Community Case Management Officer for the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), Marcia Flynn (left), presents CSJP beneficiary Deenie-Sa Bernard with branded memorabilia to take on her new life journey in France. Ms. Bernard is a 22 years old Olympic Gardens resident who is actively involved in community development, a passion that has afforded her an academic scholarship from the CSJP.

10 years ago Community

Olympic Gardens Resident Encourages Volunteerism

Resident of Olympic Gardens, Deenie-Sa Bernard, is encouraging young people to embrace the spirit of volunteerism, by giving of their time to organizations and persons in need. She notes that volunteerism may lead to the opening up of opportunities, while at the same time contributing to the development of the country. Ms. Bernard states that her journey as a volunteer...

Manager of the Ecosystem Management Branch at NEPA, Andrea Donaldson, addresses a JIS Think Tank session on September 9, where she gave details about the planned activities for International Coastal Clean-up Day to be observed on September 17.

10 years ago EnvironmentJIS Think Tank

Local Government Authorities to Participate in International Coastal Clean-Up Day

On September 17, Local Government Authorities will be partnering with organizers and civic groups to carry out clean-up operations on the island’s coastal areas in observance of International Coastal Cleanup Day. This was disclosed by Manager of the Eco-Systems Management Branch at National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Andrea Donaldson at a JIS Think Tank on Friday (September 9). International...

From Left) Titchfield High School Students Aliyah Patterson , Teshane Chambers along with Physics Teacher at the institution, Rammon Green and student, Damion McKenzie show off their trophy. The students were the winners of the 2016 Caribbean Youth Science Forum Competition held in Trinidad and Tobago from July 31 to August 7.

10 years ago Youth

Jamaica Wins Caribbean Youth Science Competition

Titchfield High School has defeated 28 teams representing six Countries to win the ‘Caribbean Youth Science Forum’ (CYSF) Competition 2016. The competition hosted in Trinidad and Tobago between July 31 and August 7 by the National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST), is an annual event that brings together Sixth Form Science students. The countries represented in...