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Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Co-Chairman, Richard Byles, addressing EPOC’s monthly media briefing held recently at Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited’s head office in New Kingston,

Jamaica Remains Ahead of the IMF’s Primary Surplus and NIR Targets

Jamaica surpassed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Primary Surplus target for the 11-month period, ending February 2016, with the figure totalling $80.1 billion. This, according to Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Co-Chairman, Richard Byles, was $800 million above budget, and...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the Ministry’s ‘Keep the Children Safe from Sexual Violence’ forum, which was held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday, April 12.

Child Development Agency’s Services to be Strengthened

Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, Minister of Health and Wellness.

Jamaicans Urged To Fight Against Diabetes

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), held at the chamber’s downtown Kingston chambers on April 12. At left is Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown Burke.

Minister McKenzie to Discuss Street Light Service with JPS

Tourism Entities to Showcase Products at Expo Jamaica

Gynaecologist and member of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) board, Dr. Wendel Guthrie.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Making Strides in Reducing Cervical Cancer

The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) says the country is making strides in reducing cervical cancer through increased screenings and public education. In an interview with JIS News, Gynaecologist and member of the JCS board, Dr. Wendel Guthrie, said the prevalence of cervical cancer in Jamaica is fewer than 30 per 100,000 persons, while in other developing countries, the rate is 40...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Regional Manager, Jamaica Post, Sheldon Gray, discuss how newly installed private letter boxes in the St. John’s Heights community will provide greater convenience for residents, who will use the service. The mailboxes were commissioned into service during a ceremony held in the St. Catherine community on Sunday (April 10). It is an initiative of the St. John’s Heights Citizens’ Association Benevolent Society and carried out in partnership with Jamaica Post.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

St. Catherine Community Launches Landscaping Business

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has lauded the St. John’s Heights Citizens’ Association Benevolent Society on its move to clean the community and safeguard the health of residents, through the launch of a landscaping business. “This is a demonstration of what community spirit should be all about and you are worth emulating,” he said at the launching...

Manager for Market Development at JAMPRO, Berletta Henlon Forrester, provides details about JAMPRO’s Buyers’ Programme at a recent JIS Think Tank.

10 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO Boosting Buyer Attendance for Expo Jamaica

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is seeking to bolster buyer participation in its upcoming Expo Jamaica 2016. Through its ‘Buyers’ Programme’, the agency is inviting potential buyers to visit the show and have meaningful business-to-business discussions with local producers and service providers. Already, over 470 buyers have registered for the April 14 to 17 event, with 265 of these being...

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Encouraged to Engage in Greater Physical Activity

Jamaicans are being encouraged to engage in greater physical activity to reduce their risk of developing lifestyle illnesses, such as hypertension and diabetes. This call comes from Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton who said this is in keeping with the Government’s drive to lessen the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country. “I’d like to tell...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) greets President of the Montego Bay Red Cap Porters Association, Levi Smith at a recent meeting of tourism stakeholders at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James. Looking on from second left are: Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith.

10 years ago Tourism

JTB to Embark on Marketing Programme

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is to embark on a strategic marketing programme, aimed at increasing visitor arrivals and showcasing the country’s tourism product. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said there was a need to diversify and expand the range of products that are offered. “You won’t get the arrivals you...

Former Principal of Breadnut Hill Primary School, Mrs. Rose Gowie-McLean (Left) and Former Vice-Principal, Mrs. Ellen Garvey-Kelly (Right) are surrounded by gifts at an appreciation ceremony for their combined 57 years of service to the Breadnut Hill Primary School. The appreciation ceremony was held at the Assemblies of the First Born, Colgate, St. Ann on April 7.

10 years ago Education

Educators Honoured for Over 57 Years of Service

Two former educators at the Breadnut Hill Primary School were on April 7 honoured for their combined service of 57 years at a function held at the Assemblies of the First Born in St. Ann. They are former Principal of the institution, Rose Gowie-McLean, and former Vice-Principal Ellen Garvey-Kelly. The Educators were lauded for their tireless contribution to the teaching...

Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock, addresses the launch of the CMI/Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College Campus in Granville, St. James on April 7.

10 years ago EducationLabour

Young People in St. James to be Prepared for Jobs in Maritime Sector

Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock, says the CMI/Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College campus in St. James will prepare young people for highly demanded jobs in the global maritime sector. He noted that the Institute is working to fill gaps in the shipping, logistics and supply chain sectors, which account for 35 percent of the value...