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Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P. — The Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

Prime Minister Congratulates Miss Jamaica World

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has extended congratulations to Miss Jamaica World, Dr. Sanneta Myrie, on placing in the top five in the 2015 Miss World Competition, held this morning in Sanya, China. “She exhibited poise and...

The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., United States.

IMF Approves US$39.3 Million

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (left), addresses a press conference at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Thursday, December 17.

Removal of Tyres From Riverton To Be Completed January

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, demonstrates the capacity of the water storage and pumping system installed at the Riverton City disposal site during a tour of the facility on Thursday, December 17.

Over $69 Million in Upgrading Works Undertaken at Riverton Disposal Site

Minister of Health, Hon. Horace Dalley (right), exchanges pleasantries with President, Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), David Wan, during the Chief Executive Officers’ (CEO) breakfast meeting hosted by the JEF on Thursday (Dec.17), at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.

Take Precautions against ZikV – Minister Dalley

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (centre), chairing a Heads of Agencies meeting at the Ministry, in Kingston, on December 16.

10 years ago Environment

Technical Team from Lesotho to Visit NLA in January

The Government of the Kingdom of Lethoso, in Southern Africa, will be sending a technical team to Jamaica to study land distribution strategies used by the National Land Agency (NLA). This was disclosed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NLA, Elizabeth Stair, when she delivered her report at a Heads of Agencies and Departments meeting of the Ministry of...

Past Board Chairperson of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Patricia Dunwell (right), receives an award for her years of service to the Council from immediate Past Executive Director, Ransford Wright (left). Sharing the moment is JCPD Executive Director, Christine Hendricks. The Council recently held its inaugural staff awards luncheon at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in Kingston.

10 years ago Labour

Disabilities Council Honours Staff for Long and Outstanding Service

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has recognised 57 employees for long service and outstanding contribution to the disabled community. At the inaugural staff awards luncheon, held at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in Kingston, recently, presentations were made to the most outstanding staff in an employment support programme; most outstanding administrative staff; most outstanding social worker;...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, emphasises a point while addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Thursday, December 17.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Upbeat about Winter Season

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, said that from all indications, the 2015/16 winter season, which started on December 15, is going to be another good one for Jamaica. “The forward bookings are very positive,” the Minister said at a JIS Think Tank today (Dec.17). Dr. McNeill said that over 60,000 new airline seats are expected to...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, speaking at a Jamaica House press briefing, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on December 16.

10 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime MinisterSport

Insurance Companies Selected to Cover Athletes

Insurance Companies, Guardian Life and Allied Insurance Brokers, have been selected as the providers of group health, life and personal accident insurance for over 1,000 of the nation’s athletes who represent the country in various sporting disciplines. This follows Cabinet’s approval of the Jamaica Athlete Insurance Plan (JAIP) and the selection of the companies as the providers. Speaking at a...

Health Concepts International President, Dr. Jacqueline Watson (left), greets Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, at a lecture on medical tourism, at the Caribbean School of Medical Sciences, in Kingston, on December 16. President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, looks on.

10 years ago Commerce

Industry Minister Sees Bright Future for Medical Tourism

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the Government will continue to promote and facilitate investments in the very lucrative medical tourism sector. Medical tourism refers to persons travelling to another country for medical care, based on affordability. Speaking at a lecture on medical tourism at the Caribbean School for Medical Sciences, in Kingston, on December 16, the...

Minister of Health, Hon. Horace Dalley (3rd left), seems very pleased as he examines supplies donated by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) to the Ministry of Health, on December 16, at the PAHO Jamaica office, at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus. Looking on (from left) are: PAHO/WHO Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Harvey and Disease Prevention and Control Advisor to Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, PAHO/WHO, Dr. Kam Mung.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry Receives Supplies from PAHO to Improve Health Care Delivery

The Ministry of Health has received supplies valued at some US$103,000 (J$12.26 million) from the Pan American Health Organization /World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), to support the immunization, mental health, environmental health and infection control programmes of the Ministry. The items include several computers, vaccine refrigerators, printers, hand sanitizers, hand sanitizer dispensers and organic vapour monitors valued at US$77,400 (J$9.2 million),...

Transport, Works, and Housing Minister, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (right); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Audrey Sewell (centre); and Deputy General Manager, China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), Americas Division, Qiwu Yang, sign copies of the $665.4 million (US$5.53 million) contract to undertake rebuilding of the Kupius Bridge in Pennants, Clarendon, under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP). The signing took place at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Wednesday, December 16. Overseeing the proceedings is National Works Agency (NWA) Communications and Customer Service Manager, Stephen Shaw.

10 years ago Transport

$665.4 Million Contract Signed For Rebuilding Of Kupius Bridge in Clarendon

The Kupius Bridge in Pennants, Clarendon, is to be rebuilt at a cost of approximately $665.4 million (US$5.53 million), under the Major Infrastructure Development Programme (MIDP). A two-lane reinforced concrete bridge is be built to replace the existing single-lane steel structure, which is over 100 years old, and has deteriorated extensively, posing a danger for commuters, motorists, and pedestrians. The...