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United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director in Jamaica, Denise A. Herbol, speaking with JIS News, at the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the $15 million Kitson Town Community Resource Centre, in St. Catherine.

USAID Mission Director hails Jamaicans

Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise A. Herbol, has hailed Jamaicans for the special community spirit and interest shown towards projects supported by the organisation. The Mission Director, who has been in Jamaica since...

Mayor of Lucea and Chairman of the Hanover Parish Council, Wynter McIntosh (centre), officially breaks ground for the construction of the Esher Primary School’s pedestrian shelter, to be constructed by the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa’s Staff Association, at a cost of approximately $500,000, on December 8. Looking on are teachers, students and members of the hotel and community.

Pedestrian Shelter for Esher Primary

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), in conversation with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Maurice Smith, following a meeting to sensitise and prepare staff for the development of the Department of School Services (DSS), held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, on December 11.

Education Ministry Personnel urged to prepare for changes under DSS

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jennifer McDonald (right), presents the top award to new Immigration Officer, Kalefa Williams-Douglas (left), while Advisory Chairman of the agency’s Advisory Board, Dr. Leachim Semaj (centre), looks on. Occasion was a recent graduation ceremony for 39 new Immigration Officers, held at the Knutsford Court, Hotel, in New Kingston.

Immigration Officers must be alert at all times –PICA CEO

Their Excellencies and Dr. Andrei Cooke interacting with a patient while her parent looks on.

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen begin Hospital Christmas visits at Bustamante

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left); and General Manager of World Brands Services, Tamara Garel-Thompson, look at the features of a box of herbal tea, being pointed out by Executive Chairman and Founder of E.G. Wellness Brands Limited, Dr. Henry Lowe. Occasion was the launch of a line of wellness teas, developed by E.G. Wellness Brands, on Wednesday (Dec. 9), at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa in Kingston.

11 years ago Commerce

Gov’t Developing Legislation To Protect Plant Breeders

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the Government is in the process of developing new legislation to safeguard the rights of plant breeders as a new area of intellectual property (IP) protection in Jamaica. The move, he said, will encourage innovation in the breeding of new plant varieties and facilitate the registration process, while providing protection for...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), listens to a point being made by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service about the newly launched Government of Jamaica Communication Policy. Minister Falconer officially launched the document during a Government Communicators’ Meeting, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on Thursday, December 10.

11 years ago Information

Information Minister Launches Communication Policy

The Government has further cemented its commitment to greater accountability, transparency and good governance, with the launch of its first ever Communication Policy. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, officially launched the document, on Thursday, December 10, during a Government Communicators’ Meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister. The policy has been developed to provide...

Mosquitoes are known to spread diseases including Zika virus infection.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health Heightens Alert for ZikV

Minister of Health, Hon. Horace Dalley is calling on Jamaicans to take the necessary steps to protect themselves from the zika virus and other mosquito borne diseases as the Ministry of Health heightens it's response to the spread of Zika in the region and its threat to Jamaica. Read More: Zika Virus Explained Minister Dalley is calling on communities, church and...

Executive Director at the Social Development Commission, Dr. Dwayne Vernon sharing the successes of the Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP) at the JIS head office during a Think Tank on December 8.

11 years ago Local Government

SDC Creates 839 Jobs At The Local Level

The Social Development Commission (SDC) has created some 839 jobs for residents at the local level, through the Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP). Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on December 8, Executive Director at the SDC, Dr. Dwayne Vernon, said the SDC is using its platform of community involvement as the driving force to encourage community businesses for...

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), switches on a streetlight in Penn Street in York Circle, Clarendon on December 9. He is assisted by Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for South West Clarendon, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre), while Deputy Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Uphel Purcell, looks on.

11 years ago Technology

Minister Paulwell Turns on Lights in Penn Street

Residents of the rural district of Penn Street in York Circle, Clarendon, now have electricity in their homes, following installation work done by National Energy Solutions Limited (NESol) at a cost of $5 million. The project involved the installation of 1.1 kilometres of electrical distribution lines to facilitate the connection of some 15 households and six street lights to the...

Managing Director of the Transport Authority Mr. Donald Foster speaking at a JIS Think Tank on December 9, 2015.

11 years ago Transport

Transport Authority Expresses Concern At Commuter Survey

The Transport Authority (TA) is expressing concern about a commuter survey that was undertaken earlier this year. The survey involved 363 persons, and 87 per cent of that number said they were aware of the risks associated with travelling on illegally operated public transportation (robots), yet they are prepared to take them. Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Donald...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), addresses a Jamaica House press briefing held on December 9, at the Office of the Prime Minister. Listening (from 2nd left) are: Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer; Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison; and Director of Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sonia Copeland.

11 years ago CultureInformation

Due Process Must Be Followed – Minister Hanna

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says due process must be followed before any decision can be taken against Child Development Agency (CDA) officers, who were involved in the removal of 34 wards of the State from the Sunshine Childcare Facility. “There has to be due process before you can separate someone from a position. You will have...