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Minister of Health, Hon. Horace Dalley (right), addressing today's (February 2) press briefing regarding Jamaica's zika virus preparedness and response at the Office of the Prime Minister, in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott and Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

Suspected Cases of Zika Virus Must be Reported

The Ministry of Health is reminding private practitioners and laboratories that suspected cases of the Zika Virus (ZikV) must be reported to the Ministry within 24 hours. Speaking at a press conference, today (February 2), Portfolio Minister, Hon. Horace Dalley, informed...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), makes a symbolic presentation of a signed contract to Contractor and Director of Surrey Pavements, Mr. Leslie Chang (right), following the signing of seven contracts for the rehabilitation of farm roads across 10 parishes, under Phase Two of the National Farm Road Rehabilitation Programme, by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, valued at $182 million. Others (from left) are: Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier , and State Minister, Hon. Luther Buchanan. The ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday, February 2.

22 Farm Roads To Be Rehabilitated

Restorative Justice Manager in charge of the Montego Bay and Savanna la Mar Centres, Stacian Winter-Thomas, and Restorative Justice Facilitator, Louis Brown, taking part in a workshop for students from schools in the island's western region, in Montego Bay, on February 1.

Schools Take Part in Restorative Justice Workshop

Parish Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC), in Trelawny, Paula Barrett, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, in Montego Bay, on Tuesday, February 2.

SDC To Promote LEDSP At Hague Show

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (third left), listens to Project Manager for Youth Employment in the Digital and Animation Industry Project of the Ministry, Margery Newland (fourth left), at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on February 2, at the company’s head office. Others (from left) are: Animator and KingstOON 2013 second place winner, JoWayne McFarlane; Animation Specialist in the Digital and Animation Industry Project of the Ministry, Robert Reid; Country Manager, World Bank, Galina Sotirova and Communication Consultant, Gerard McDaniel. Details of the KingstOOn Animation Conference and Afro-Descendant Festival, to be held from March 12 to 13 at the Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts, were outlined.

KingstOOn Animation Conference To Be Held March 12-13

“Mi neva know seh mi woulda get a Title,” whispers Ms. Mary English (right) in the ear of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller (left) before posing for a photo as she collects her Certificate of Title during a Handover Ceremony at the Linstead Baptist Church on Friday, January 29 where over 260 persons collected Land Titles. During her keynote address, the Prime Minister noted that under LAMP, some 4826 land titles have been delivered over the past 4 years. (JIS Photo)

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Advances Ownership Society with Distribution of 260 Land Titles in Linstead

Advancing her Administration’s mission to create an ownership society in Jamaica, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller handed over Certificates of Title to over 260 recipients under the Land Administration and Management Programme (LAMP) at the Linstead Baptist Church on Friday, January 29. Delivering the keynote address at the Handover Ceremony, the Prime Minister noted that under LAMP, some 4826 land...

Project Director of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP), Carolyn Gardner, addresses the opening of the Ralph Anglin Community Centre in Belvedere, Westmoreland, on Sunday, January 31. The construction of the community was funded by JEEP at a cost of $10 million.

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterTransport

JEEP Spends $10.45 Billion on Projects, Employs 61,000 People

Since the establishment of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) in 2012, some $10.45 billion has been spent on projects islandwide, providing employment for more than 61,000 people. This was announced by Project Director for JEEP, Carolyn Gardner, at the opening of the JEEP funded Ralph Anglin Community Centre, in Belvedere, Westmoreland, on January 31. She said that JEEP has...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), examines the MD2 Costa Rican variety of pineapples being grown on a farm in Shettlewood, Hanover. Occasion was a recent tour of proposed agro park sites in the parish. Minister of State, Hon. Luther Buchanan (right); and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dermon Spence, were also on the tour.

10 years ago Agriculture

Two Agro Parks To Be Established In Hanover

Government has embarked on a massive drive to boost agricultural production in Hanover through the setting up of banana and mixed crop agro parks. Two parks are to be established. One in Hazelymph, which will be dedicated to banana production for export; and the other in Shettlewood for cultivation of crops such as pineapple, cassava, ginger, Irish potato, sweet potato,...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), engages in discussion with members of the Hazelymph Farmers Co-operative, during a tour of the proposed Hazelymph agro-park in Hanover recently. Minister of State, Hon. Luther Buchanan (4th right); and Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Acting Parish Agricultural Manager for Hanover, Collin Henry (3rd right), were also on the tour.

10 years ago Agriculture

More Than 150 Banana Farmers to Benefit from Agro-Park Project

More than 150 farmers from the parishes of Hanover and St. James stand to benefit from the establishment of the Hazelymph/Seven Rivers agro park, which will grow bananas for export to the United Kingdom (UK) market. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has been working closely with key agencies and stakeholders to establish the facility, which will supply the overseas...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), speaks with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Maurice Smith, about his book ‘School Self-Evaluation: Towards a Model to Enhance School Leadership in Jamaica,’ which was launched on January 27 at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston.

10 years ago Education

Schools to Adopt Self-Evaluation Model

A school self-evaluation model developed by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Maurice Smith, is to be formally adopted within the country’s education system. Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean, made the announcement at the recent launch of Dr. Smith’s book in which the model is outlined. The model, which has been tested in 16 upgraded and traditional...

Health Minister, Hon. Horace Dalley (right), and Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Council for the Blind (CCB), Arvel Grant, examine a newly installed combination system unit inside the ophthalmology clinic at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester. The new clinic and operating theatre were officially opened on January 28.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Eye Care Service Delivery Boosted At Mandeville Hospital

Eye care service delivery at the Mandeville Regional Hospital, in Manchester, has been strengthened, with the opening of an ophthalmology clinic and operating theatre. The new facility, which was officially opened by Health Minister, Hon. Horace Dalley, on January 28, was funded at accost of more than $80 million, provided by the European Union (EU) and Scotiabank, among other stakeholders....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), greets St. Catherine Custos, Rev. the Hon. Jeffrey McKenzie (left), during the Restorative Justice Week church service held at the Portmore Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Saturday (January 30). She is accompanied by Minister of Justice, Senator, the Hon. Mark Golding (centre).

10 years ago Prime Minister

PM Urges Support for Restorative Justice

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is calling on all Jamaicans to play a part in the process of restorative justice, by learning more about the practice and sharing that knowledge with others. Addressing a service to launch Restorative Justice Week at the Portmore Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Saturday (Jan. 30), the Prime Minister said research has shown...