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Principal Director in the Office of the Cabinet, Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Karlene McKenzie Spencer.

Public Sector Entities Innovate to Provide Quality Service

Public sector entities have demonstrated “enormous improvement” in the use of various technologies to improve service delivery. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Principal Director of the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Office of the Cabinet,...

Health Promotion and Education Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, addresses residents of Savanna-la-Mar during a dengue fever public education initiative in the town on December 15.

Residents of Westmoreland Diligently Undertaking Dengue Fever Precautions

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Desist from Gun Salutes to Ring in New Year – JCF

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), greets a Lime Bottom resident during a tour of the community in St. Ann, on December 22. At right is Councillor for the Ocho Rios Division, Michael Belnavis.

Jamaica on Course to Provide Potable Water to All Citizens by 2030 – Senator Samuda

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, addresses the recent opening of a child-friendly space, at the National Children’s Registry (NCR) on Carlton Crescent in St. Andrew.

CPFSA in Better Position to Reach Abused Children – CEO

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

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Gov’t Supporting the Country’s Senior Citizens

A total of 16,051 of the country’s older residents are registered with the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC). In addition, more than 800 seniors are being served under the NCSC’s Meals on Wheels feeding programme. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure to JIS News as he gave an update on programmes and...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a recent Disability Assessment in Jamaica sensitisation workshop at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James.

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Study to Assist in Addressing Issues Affecting the Disabled

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has underscored the importance of a study conducted by the University of the West Indies (UWI) that assessed the quality of life of the disabled on the island. Addressing a recent Disability Assessment in Jamaica sensitisation workshop at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James, the Minister...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), to beneficiary, Beverley Espeut (in wheelchair), during a handover ceremony held in Fort George, Annotto Bay, St. Mary, on December 21. Looking on are relatives and friends of Miss Espeut; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (second right) and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over Homes in St. Mary under the NSHP

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), to beneficiary, Beverley Espeut (in wheelchair), during a handover ceremony held in Fort George, Annotto Bay, St. Mary, on December 21. Looking on are relatives and friends of Miss Espeut; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, greets Tiffany Broodie, mother of Arielle Rhoden, who was one of several babies delivered at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Kingston on Christmas Day (December 25). The newborn, who weighed 2.80 kilogrammes (approximately 6.17 pounds), arrived at 8:17 a.m. Dr. Tufton, who visited the hospital, presented Ms. Broodie with a gift basket containing personal care items courtesy of the Cari-Med Group/Kirk Distributors Limited. Sharing the moment are Promoter, Cari-Med/Kirk Distributors, Marlene Wright (second left); and Matron at VJH, Elise Fairweather.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Dr. Tufton Visits Victoria Jubilee Hospital on Christmas Day

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, greets Tiffany Broodie, mother of Arielle Rhoden, who was one of several babies delivered at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Kingston on Christmas Day (December 25). The newborn, who weighed 2.80 kilogrammes (approximately 6.17 pounds), arrived at 8:17 a.m. Dr. Tufton, who visited the hospital, presented Ms. Broodie with...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), is saluted by cadets as he enters the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) at Palisadoes Park, Kingston, for a recent tour. Accompanying him are Minister of State in the Labour Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second right), and CMU President, Professor Andrew Spencer (fourth left). The visit was geared towards developing future collaboration and strengthening ongoing relations.

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PHOTOS: Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. Tours Caribbean Maritime University Main Campus

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), is saluted by cadets as he enters the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) at Palisadoes Park, Kingston, for a recent tour. Accompanying him are Minister of State in the Labour Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second right), and CMU President, Professor Andrew Spencer (fourth left). The visit was geared...

Senior Director of the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD) in the Office of the Cabinet, Danielle Jones Cox.

2 years ago Office of the Cabinet

Gov’t Keeping Track of Public Bodies’ Service Delivery

The Government has developed several mechanisms to monitor and evaluate ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), as part of its Service Excellence Programme. The Programme aims to improve service delivery with a focus on the quality of outputs and customer satisfaction. Since launching the Service Excellence Policy in July 2022, the Office of the Cabinet, through the Public Sector Modernisation Division...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, exchanges high fives with Maliek Stephenson, who is a patient of the Mandeville Regional Hospital, during a visit to the facility in Manchester on Thursday (December 21), where he brought gifts and smiles to the young patients.

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Health Minister Brings Christmas Cheer to Young Patients

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Thursday (December 21), brought some Christmas cheer to children on the paediatric ward of Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) in Manchester. During a visit to the health facility, Dr. Tufton gave high fives and words of encouragement to the children, who had happy smiles upon receiving the gifts he brought them. ...