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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.

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...

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.

Govt to Implement Gender Quotas

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.

Govt Committed to Boosting Operations at Customs – Williams

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.

Poor Waste Disposal Habits Linked to Diseases

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Tourism Ministry Focused on Growth

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...

State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), listens to a comment from Accountant General, Carlene Murdock, during a visit to the Accountant General’s Department (AGD), downtown Kingston, on March 18.

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Improving Public Sector Efficiencies Key – Williams

State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that improving efficiencies through the modernisation and transformation of the public sector is critical in achieving higher levels of economic growth. “These (elements) will help to speed up growth. One of our goals is to move the needle beyond the point of 0.5, 0.6,...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange (left), in conversation with the Minister of Social Development, Youth, Sports & Community Development of the Nevis Island Administration, Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, during a visit at her office, 4-6 Trafalgar Road, in Kingston. During her four-day stay on the island, Minister Brandy-Williams met with officials of various sport institutions to discuss possible areas of technical assistance and cooperation in sports.

10 years ago Sport

Jamaica and Nevis to Collaborate

Nevis Island Administration is seeking to adopt Jamaica’s best practices in sports, in an effort to develop world class athletes, especially in the area of Track and Field. A three-member team from the island, headed by Minister of Social Development, Youth, Sports & Community Development, Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, ended their fact finding mission in Jamaica, on March 20. Minister Brandy-Williams,...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), addresses press briefing on the Zika Virus, at the Ministry of Health, on March 18. The Minister noted the samples are now being tested at the Virology lab at the University of the West Indies, Mona. Others (from left) are: Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Winston Delahaye; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey and World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization representative to Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Virology Lab Yielding Results

The recent upgrade of the National Virology Reference Laboratory at the University of the West Indies to facilitate testing for the Zika virus is yielding results, with the confirmation of two new cases of the virus from samples tested. Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry of Health on March 18, Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addresses Secretary Managers of the Parish Councils at the Ministry’s Office on Hagley Park Road, in Kingston, recently. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.

10 years ago Local Government

Minister to Review Use of Equalization Fund

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says he is going to review the use of the Utilization Fund by the Parish Councils. The Minister explained that this will be done to find creative ways to maximize the use of the money. The Equalization Fund was created in 1997 and is financed by a 10 percent of...

Sandra Watson, CEO of the Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations gives the welcome and opening remarks at the public forum and consultation held by the CSC to sensitise stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Registration (Strata Titles) Act. Looking on is Ainsworth Norton, Manager of the CSC Inspectorate

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Failure of Strata Management Highlights Public Consultation

The failure of the management of strata properties or strata corporations as they are referred to in the law, highlighted a public forum and consultation held by the Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC) to sensitise stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Registration (Strata Titles) Act. The Forum which was held on Thursday March 17 at the Girl Guides Association of...