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Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, emphasizes a point as he addresses journalists at EPOC’s monthly press briefing held today (May 5), at Sagicor’s head office in Kingston.

Fiscal Balance Remains Strong

The country’s fiscal balance remains in good standing, with the deficit at $7.8 billion at the end of the 2014/15 financial year in March. The figure is $3.6 billion better than the target of $11.4 billion, and can be credited to...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, making his presentation in the 2015/16 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 5.

Government Begins Implementing National Health Information Strategy

Camp Supervisor of Gebbers Farm, in the United States, Mr. Eyon Gayle (third right), presents a cheque valued at $250,000 to Administrator of the Hanbury Children’s Home, in Manchester, Major Winston Brown (third left), during a visit to the Home, recently. Also taking part are other farm workers. The cash will be used to renovate the home’s dining area and revitalize it backyard garden.

Farm Workers Donate Cash and Supplies to Children’s Home

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer (right), is in light discussion with (from left) Counsellor and Head, Development Cooperation, High Commission of Canada, Walter Bernyck; and Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Albert Edwards. Occasion was the opening of a two-day Legislative Development Forum today (May 4), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. The forum is being staged by the Ministry of Justice through the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel.

Legislative Policy Manual Expected to Improve Development of Laws

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller listens as student at the Jamaica House Basic School, John David Hall, reads from the book entitled, ‘Little Lion Goes to School’, by Kellie Magnus, today (May 5). Also listening (from left) are: Raiyne Gibson and Naela Nunes. Mrs. Simpson Miller also read to the children, as she participated in Read Across Jamaica Day activities.

Prime Minister Reads to Students

United States Navy hospital ship, ‘Comfort’, entering the Kingston Container Terminal on May 4. The ship’s personnel will conduct medical procedures and carry out construction work.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

US Navy Hospital Ship to Offer Medical Services

Jamaicans are to benefit from medical services offered by the United States Navy hospital ship, ‘Comfort’, which docked at the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) on May 4. The medical personnel on board will carry out procedures as well as outreach activities at the National Arena and the Maxfield Park Health Centre, from May 6 to 13. The ship’s visit to...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips. (FILE)

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Leads Jamaican Delegation to Canada

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips leads a Jamaican delegation to Canada to further deepen the trade, financial and investment relationship between the two countries. The talks with authorities at both the ministerial and parliamentary levels in the Canadian government will be focused on ways of assisting Jamaica’s efforts in addressing its debt servicing and external financing...

Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna. (FILE)

11 years ago Youth

Minister of Youth and Culture Concerned About Child Trafficking Report

The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honorable Lisa Hanna, notes with concern yet another news story of a child being sexually abused or ‘trafficked’ in a ring of prostitution. She said that while the country has made strides in rescuing over twenty girls in child trafficking cases and seven arrests had been made, there is yet to be a...

Participants set off for a race around the city of Montego Bay yesterday (May 3), as they participate in the 2015 MoBay City Run.

11 years ago CommunityEducation

Proceeds From Mobay City Run to Exceed $3 Million

The second staging of the MoBay City Run, held on Sunday (May 3), has been described as “a resounding success” by Chairman of the Organising Committee, Janet Silvera, with this year’s intake expected to exceed last year’s figure of $3 million. Speaking with JIS News just after the event, Ms. Silvera said the level of support was “tremendous,” with the...

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (right), is greeted by Counsellor and Head, Development Cooperation, High Commission of Canada, Walter Bernyck (left), when he arrived at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston today (May 4) for the opening of a two-day Legislative Development Forum. Also pictured is Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Albert Edwards. The forum is being staged by the Justice Ministry through the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel.

11 years ago Justice

Law Drafters Urged To Be Diligent

Public sector professionals responsible for the drafting of legislation are being urged to carry out this duty with the utmost rigour and diligence. The charge comes from Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, who said that there is no place for “intellectual laziness and sloppiness” in the country’s legislative development process. “There is no escaping it – legislative...

Public Defender, Arlene Harrison-Henry, addresses the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston, held today (May 4), at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Andrew.

11 years ago Justice

Public Defender Embarks On Child Rights Campaign

Public Defender, Arlene Harrison-Henry, has extended an invitation for caring members of the society, to partner with her office on an awareness campaign aimed at protecting the rights of children. She issued the invitation on Monday (May 4), while addressing the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Andrew. Citing...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (back, second right); Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (back, left); Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (back, 2nd left); and Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Hon. Derrick Kellier (back, right), are with students from the Mona Preparatory and St. Aloysius Primary schools, at the official launch of Labour Day and Worker’s Week on May 4, at the Banquet Hall, Jamaica House.

11 years ago CultureLabourPrime Minister

National Labour Day 2015 to Focus on Children

Safeguarding the welfare of the nation’s children will be the focus of activities for National Labour Day 2015, under the theme: ‘Labour of Love, Nurturing Our Children’. The day will be observed on Monday, May 25. The national project is the upgrading of the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, to create a safe recreational space for children....