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His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie (centre) admires an item during the opening of an exhibition commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the 1966 State visit of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie to the Caribbean islands: Trinidad and Tobago; Barbados; Jamaica and Haiti. The event was held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters on Mona Road, Kingston on April 22. Also pictured from left are: Curator of the UWI Museum, Dr. Suzanne Francis-Brown and President of the Florida based charity and educational non-profit community outreach organization, Rootz Foundation Incorporated, “Priest Douggie”.

His Imperial Highness Welcomes Assistance towards the Development of Ethiopia’s Education System

His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie says he will welcome assistance from Jamaican educators, in the development of the Ethiopian school system. He cited the strides that Jamaica has made in its education system, and made an appeal for support...

Head of Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Rear Admiral Peter Brady (second left), Mass Rescue Ops. Specialist with the 7th US Coast Guard Dist., Paul Culver (left), Senior Director PEOD ODPEM, Mr. Horace Glaze (third left) and Programme Manager Mass Rescue Operations with the US Coast Guard, Tom Gorgol.

Jamaica Tests Mass Rescue Communication System

There is a look of determination on the face of Aaron Williams as he competed in a relay race during a Jamaica Information Service-organised (JIS) sports day held recently at the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Manchester. Aaron’s mother, Nadine Williams, is a member of staff of the JIS.

JIS Stages Sports Day at Mount Olivet Boys’ Home

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison.

OCA to Distribute Internet Safety Guidelines in May

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addresses the 50th anniversary Church Service of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), held at the Portmore New Testament Church of God, in Portmore, St. Catherine, on April 24.

NIS Will Remain Viable – Labour Minister

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses members of the Montego Bay New Testament Church of God on April 24. He was speaking during the Divine Worship and Thanksgiving Service.

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PM Calls on Church to Play a Positive Role in Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is urging members of the church community to play a positive role in making a difference in Jamaica. While bringing greetings during the divine worship and Harvest Thanksgiving service at the Montego Bay New Testament Church of God in St. James on Sunday April 24, Mr. Holness said the church have been making...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) views the drain between the Montego Bay Transport centre and the People’s Arcade which was in for much attention during a cleanup project staged by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on Saturday April 23. Among those who visited the area were Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (6th right), Attorney General and Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (5th right). (File Photo)

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PM Urges Montegonians to Keep City Clean

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is challenging citizens of Montego Bay to take a personal interest in keeping the city clean. Speaking with JIS News during a tour of sections of St. James on Saturday (April 23), Mr. Holness said Montego Bay is Jamaica’s most popular gateway and should remain attractive to visitors, investors and locals. “Montego Bay...

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PM Calls for More Investors to Invest in Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling for more “risk takers” to invest in Jamaica, and has commended the Montego Bay business community for their efforts in this regard. He was delivering the keynote address at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a $740-million, 75,000-square foot Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) centre in the Montego Freeport by Bioprist...

: Local Government Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) assists in removing an old truck tyre, during the clean-up initiative in St. James on Saturday, April 23. Supporting the Minister from left are: Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke, Senator Charles Sinclair and members of the National Solid Waste Management Authority, (NSWMA) team.

10 years ago Local Government

Local Government Minister Leads Clean Up Campaign in St. James

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie on Saturday April 23, led a massive clean-up initiative in sections of St. James, where several hundred truck loads of solid waste were removed to the Retirement Landfill. The project which started on Wednesday April 20 and will continue to Sunday April 24, targeted communities which had a pile up of...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addresses citizens of St James at a Town Hall Meeting and launch of the National Clean-up Campaign at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on April 21. He announced at the meeting the government’s plans to implement severe penalties for persons who litter.

10 years ago Local Government

Stiffer Penalties Coming for Improper Disposal of Garbage

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie is warning persons who improperly dispose of their garbage in public places, that legislation is coming that will bring more stringent sanctions against offenders. Minister McKenzie said the present penalty of $2,000 was not a deterrent to lawbreakers, particularly to those dumping commercial waste. “The present fine for littering is...

Minister of Health, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) converses with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne (second right) during the official launch of the 14th Vaccination Week in the Americas at the Emancipation Park in New Kingston on April 23. Others sharing in the moment (from second left) are: PAHO/ World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey. Vaccination Week in the Americas is commemorated annually during the last week of April and is used to promote the benefits of vaccination. The 14th Vaccination Week in the Americas is being celebrated from April 23 to April 30.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry to Improve Access to Non Traditional Forms of Vaccines

The Ministry of Health is looking at improving access to non-traditional forms of vaccines to the Jamaican population. Speaking at the launch of the 14th Vaccination Week in the Americas, Portfolio Minister, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton said, offering these non-traditional vaccines “as part of our routine administration to the population” is crucial particularly in light of the increasing disease migration....

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries , Dermon Spence (left), listens to the comments of Diaspora Board Member, Kimone Gooden (Right). They were attending the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Second National Agricultural, Food Security and Economic Summit, held on April 21, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, Downtown, Kingston. Others pictured from second left are: the JAS 2015 National Farm Queen, Peter-Gaye Stewart, and the President of the JAS, Norman Grant.

10 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Installs Automated Weather Stations

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda says the Ministry has installed several Automated Weather Stations (AWS), in major crop producing areas. These, he said, are of critical importance in mainstreaming a new climate services component to support the building of the agricultural sector’s reliance to climate change. “Climate-smart agriculture is critical to increasing productivity, incomes, enhancing...