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Chairman/Founder of Children of Jamaica Outreach Inc. (COJO), Gary Williams (centre), with this year’s recipients of COJO’s scholarships, at the organisation’s 5th annual scholarship luncheon, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on September 10. They are (from left): Alex Arnold, Moesha Wolery, Tanegea Campbell and Patricia Brown. The scholarships are worth US$5,000 each.

Former Wards of the State Receive Scholarships from COJO

Four former wards of the State, who have excelled in their studies, have been presented with scholarships worth US$5,000 each by Children of Jamaica Outreach Inc. (COJO), to pursue tertiary level education in the island. The scholarships, which have been...

Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, Hon. Julian Robinson, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, September 9.

Electricity Regularised in South St. Andrew Communities

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), looks on as co-founder of Choose Life International, Dr. Donovan Thomas (2nd right), present a poster and copy of the book entitled ‘Confronting Suicide: Helping Teens At Risk’ to Director General, Jamaica Library Service, Karen Barton (2nd left). Occasion was the World Suicide Prevention Day Seminar hosted by Chose Life International at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on Thursday, September 10. Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean (left); and co-founder of Choose Life International, Faith Thomas, share the moment.

Persons Urged To Seek Help In Order To Prevent Suicides

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), participates in the cutting of cake to celebrate the official opening of upgraded facilities at Industrial Chemical Company Limited in Spanish Town, St. Catherine on Wednesday (September 9). Also sharing in the occasion (from left) are: Industrial Chemical Limited’s Managing Director, Lynden Nugent; former Board Chairman, R. Danny Williams; Principal Director, Janine Ewart; Directors, Brent Bunting, Matthew Wright, and Brian Jardim; and Board Chairman, Peter Melhado.

Gov’t Committed to Improving Climate for Manufacturing – PM

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles.

Revenue Intake Above Projection

Principal Director of the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), Dr. Maurice Smith, makes a motivational presentation to a group of Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) awardees, at a ceremony hosted by Manpower & Maintenance Services Ltd on Aug. 28 at the company’s head office in Kingston.

11 years ago Education

NCEL Reports Improved Performance by Students

The National College of Educational Leadership (NCEL) is reporting improved student performance in nearly all schools in which it has been working with the administrators. Principal Director, Dr. Maurice Smith, in an interview with JIS News, said this results from initiatives that it has been putting in place to support the principals. He added that the principals have been making...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), emphasizes a point at the Occupational, Safety and Health (OSH) Tripartite Workshop at the Ministry’s North Street office in Kingston on Wednesday (September 9). Listening on are: Permanent Secretary, Colette Roberts Risden (left); and Senior Director for OSH, Robert Chung (right).

11 years ago Labour

ILO Consultant to Assist on Occupational Health and Safety Bill

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is receiving technical support from the International Labour Organization (ILO), as it works to finalise the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation. Portfolio Minister, Derrick Kellier, informed that the ILO Sub-Regional Office in Trinidad and Tobago is providing a consultant to assist the process. “In just a few days (the consultant) will be...

Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nari Williams-Singh, explains the JCAA business continuity plan at a recent JIS Think Tank. Also pictured is Chairman of the JCAA Board, B. St. Michael Hylton.

11 years ago Transport

JCAA Assures of Adequate Measures to Deal with Technical Glitches

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is assuring the public that there are adequate contingencies in place to deal with any failure of its communication, surveillance and/or navigation systems. “In those instances, we mandate the implementation of procedures and measures to maintain the safety of our airspace, respond quickly to such occurrences, restore the systems in the shortest possible time...

Manager of Public Relations and Communication in the Ministry of Health, Stephanie Shaw-Smith (2nd right), points out the features of the Ministry’s newly revamped website, which was unveiled during yesterday’s (Sept. 9) media launch of Caribbean Wellness Day at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse; Manager of the Computer Services Department, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Oneil Morgan; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kevin Harvey; and Director of the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, University of the West Indies, Professor Denise Eldemire Shearer.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health Launches Revamped Website

The Ministry of Health, on September 9, launched its newly revamped website, as part of efforts to improve communication with members of the public. The website, designed and developed by the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) Computer Services Department over a six-month period, was unveiled during the media launch of Caribbean Wellness Day at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd left), raises a toast in honour of Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II, for becoming the longest reigning English Monarch, at King’s House, on September 9. Also toasting the Queen (from left) are: wife of the Governor-General, Lady Allen; Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Andrew Holness, and Minster of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicolson.

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Commendations For The Queen

Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II, has received commendations from Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, for the sterling leadership she has been providing for over 63 years. Addressing a celebratory ceremony in honour of the Queen, for becoming the longest reigning English Monarch, at King’s House,...

Programme Manager of the Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP), at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dr. Eleanor Henry, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

JSIF to Award Scholarships to Final Year Students in Underserved Communities

Scholarships valued at $100 million are to be given to final year students living in communities served by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Poverty Reduction Programme. Each recipient will receive up to $350,000 to cover tuition and miscellaneous fees. The scholarships are open to students who are attending Government-assisted tertiary institutions, including teachers’ colleges, community colleges and post high...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller shares a moment with the Governor General at the celebratory tribute in honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at King’s House on Wednesday, September 9. Also photographed is former Governor General Sir Kenneth Hall. The Prime Minister extended best wishes to Jamaica’s Head of State on achieving the milestone of being the longest reigning Monarch in British history.

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Extends Congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on Being the Longest Reigning English & British Monarch

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has extended warm congratulations to Jamaica’s Head of State, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on achieving the milestone of being the longest reigning Monarch in British history. “I extend best wishes on behalf of a Government and people who have never wavered in our love and respect for her graciousness, sophistication, humility,...