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Head of the St. James Police Division, Superintendent Derrick Champagnie (seated), goes over his presentation before press conference in Montego Bay on February 6. Standing is Sub-Officer in Charge of the Anchovy Police Station and the Constabulary Communication Unit’s representative for St. James, Sergeant Peter Salkey.

St. James Police Identify Priorities

The St. James Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has identified several priorities on which its members will be working during this year. Head of the Division, Superintendent Derrick Champagnie, told a news conference in Montego Bay on February...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon.
Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, addresses the Jamaica House media briefing in
Montego Bay, on February 5. — Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, addresses the Jamaica House media briefing in Montego Bay, on February 5.

BPO Project to Open in Mo-Bay Free Zone

Regional Psychiatrist with the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Lizbeth Crossman, engages mental health and counselling professionals in the western region on the latest techniques in drug treatment for adolescents.

Psychiatrist Calls for Early Intervention Against Misuse of Drugs

Senior Director in the Children’s Affairs Division of the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Grace-Ann McFarlane (right), presents prize and certificate to winner in the 9 - 13 age category, Annalise Virtue (left) of Glenmuir High School, for the Child Development Agency’s (CDA) 10th Anniversary Poster Competition, at the awards ceremony, held on February 5 at the Jamaica Library Service on Tom Redcam Drive, in Kingston.

CDA Hosts Awards Ceremony for Children

Head of the St. James Police Division, Derrick Champagnie, speaking at a press conference at the Freeport Police Station in Montego Bay on February 6. He announced that the Police have made serious inroads into gun and ammunition seizures as well as in the arrest of criminals since the start of this year.

Head of St. James Police Division Reports Success

Vice President of JAMPRO, Claude Duncan, who gave details to JIS News about the agency’s briefing with diplomats on February 12.

11 years ago Commerce

JAMPRO to Brief Diplomats on Feb. 12

Non-resident and resident diplomats attending the annual Diplomatic Week 2015 will be briefed on the growth sectors and investment opportunities in Jamaica, by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). This is the first time the entity will be participating in the week-long diplomatic week activities, being organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. The presentation will take place on...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says he expects the agricultural sector to continue its recovery from last year’s drought conditions. He was speaking yesterday (February 5), during a media briefing at the Prime Minister’s western office in Montego Bay, St. James.

11 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Minister Expects Growth To Continue

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, is expecting the agricultural sector to continue its recovery during this quarter. The Minister said that since 2012, the sector has experienced both “highs and lows,” beginning the recovery in 2013, which continued into the first two quarters of last year, with growth rates of 18 and 12.6 per cent,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon.
Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister

11 years ago Commerce

Govt Looking to Boost Employment in Business Process Outsourcing to 24,000

Minister of State for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, said the Government is working to increase employment in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector to 24,000 in the short-term. “The growth of this industry is very rapid and can be further ramped-up very quickly to provide more jobs for the people of western Jamaica,” she said. The State...

Nutritionist at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Frances Mahfood, addressing a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday, February 3 .

11 years ago Health & Wellness

See Food as Medicine – Nutritionist

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is encouraging Jamaicans to recognise the medicinal value of food and use it to their advantage. Nutritionist at the HFJ, Francis Mahfood, said that people are consuming too much food and are eating the wrong things, and more emphasis should be placed on nutrition. “The most important foods to include in your diet are...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier speaking at an Office of the Prime Minister press conference in Montego Bay on Thursday February 5.

11 years ago Agriculture

Govt Looking into Feasibility of Reviving Rice Cultivation

The Ministry of Agriculture will be looking into the viability of reviving rice cultivation in Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, said experts are conducting an evaluation of the previously launched rice production programme to ascertain why it did not work and how to proceed on the matter. “There was a concerted effort over the last five years to get…production...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (foreground), conversing with students from the Kingston based Central Branch All Age School, at the launch of Jamaica Day 2015, held at the Portmore HEART Academy, in St. Catherine, on February 5.

11 years ago Education

Jamaica Day to be Celebrated on February 27

Come Friday, February 27, schools from across the island will once again celebrate Jamaica Day, with children being encouraged to draw inspiration from persons who have led in the country’s progress. The day will be celebrated under the theme: ‘Celebrating Jamaica: Celebrating Regional Friendships From Boukman To Bolivar’. While the national observance will take place at the Norman Manley High...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson (2nd left), along with Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), break ground for the $42 million renovation of the Hagley Park Health Centre, in St. Andrew, on February 6. Others are (from left): Chairman of the National Health Fund (NHF), Sterling Soares, and Chairman of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Dr. Andrei Cooke.

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Hagley Park Health Centre to be Renovated

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has broken ground for the $42 million renovation of the Hagley Park Health Centre, in St. Andrew, to be completed in 10 months. The facility serves some 27,000 residents in the area, and the Prime Minister, while addressing the groundbreaking ceremony, on February 6, pleaded with members of the public to cooperate...