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Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams.

District Constables to Return to Communities

Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, has announced the planned re-assignment of District Constables (DCs) from police stations back into their communities. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on March 21, Dr. Williams explained that the function of...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), addresses senior managers of the Child Development Agency (CDA), at the agency’s head office in downtown Kingston, on March 21. To the State Minister’s left is Chief Executive Officer of the CDA, Rosalee Gage-Grey.

Strategic Review of Residential Care Facilities

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses town hall meeting in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland earlier this year.

Ministry to Purchase Cheaper Cars for JCF

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses today’s (March 22) Post Cabinet press briefing, held at the Office of Prime Minister (OPM), in Kingston.

Government to Table $83 Billion Carry On Budget

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (with mike), addresses town hall meeting at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall, in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on March 21.

Security Minister Pleased With Outcome of Town Hall Meeting

Senior House Officer in the Department of Psychiatry at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Janine Morris, addresses the Psychiatric Nursing Aides Association of Jamaica’s 44th Anniversary Celebration, at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, on March 21.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Psychiatric Nursing Aides Lauded

Psychiatric nursing aides have been lauded for the work they have been doing with mental health patients in hospitals across the island. “They have been integral to the development of mental health services in this country for the past 44 years. They provide care to persons who are mentally challenged, routinely and during emergencies,” says Senior House Officer in...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), greets Director of Business Development and Communication, Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Marlene Campbell (right), while Programme Manager, Cuso International, Roberta Ellis, shares the moment. The occasion was a business forum in commemoration of International Women’s Day held recently, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.

10 years ago Gender Affairs

Govt to Implement Gender Quotas

The Government intends to introduce legislated gender quotas to address the lack of proportional representation of women in Parliament and other areas of the society. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure at a business forum in commemoration of International Women’s Day, held recently, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. The move...

State Minister for Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), and Senator Aubyn Hill, look at something being pointed out by Chief Invoice Inspector, Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Everton Morgan, as he explains the process of inspection. Occasion was a tour of the JCA, Newport East, Kingston on March 18.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Govt Committed to Boosting Operations at Customs – Williams

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is committed to ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA). “We recognise the importance [of the work of the JCA]. We will do our best to help [to] clear the roadblocks in your way. I know there...

Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Professor Horace Fletcher, speaking at a technical update meeting on Zika, Guillain-Barre syndrome and Microcephaly, at the Mona campus on March 17. The function was organised by the Ministry of Health, the Pan American Health Organization and UWI.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Poor Waste Disposal Habits Linked to Diseases

University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor Horace Fletcher is imploring Jamaicans to practice proper waste disposal habits in order to guard against diseases such as Zika, Dengue, Leptospirosis, Malaria, and Chikungunya. He said there is a strong link between these diseases and improper waste disposal. “It is amazing that people have not yet made the connection between how they...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Ministry Focused on Growth

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Ministry will be “going all out” in driving a programme to grow the industry and make Jamaica a first choice destination for visitors. In a recent interview with JIS News, Mr. Bartlett said he is confident that “all hands will be on deck” in support of the growth agenda. He told JIS...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), makes his presentation at a forum on the Justice Undertakings for Social Transformation (JUST) Programme, held recently, at the Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Seated at the head table are Ontario Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Michael Tulloch (2nd left), and Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla.

10 years ago Justice

Dismiss Cases Five Years and Older – Chuck

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is calling on judges to move to dismiss cases that are in the system for five years and more by the end of 2016. He insists that cases must be dealt with within months, similar to procedures in other jurisdictions. “I would urge that this year, those cases, unless there are reasonable grounds for them...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses a graduation ceremony for 22 young farmers, held on Friday (March 18) at Hope Gardens, St. Andrew. The farmers benefited from nutraceutical training under a programme being undertaken by the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) in collaboration with the Jamaica 4-H Clubs.

10 years ago Agriculture

Young Farmers Urged to Focus on Export Market

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, is urging young farmers to focus on production for the export market. “Agriculture offers one of the greatest opportunities to earn foreign exchange and to make our contribution to the creation of wealth,” he said. Minister Samuda was addressing a graduation ceremony for 22 young farmers held on Friday (March...