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Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Traffic and Highway Division, Senior Superintendent of Police, Calvin Allen (left), conversing with students in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew.

Police Call for Greater Caution on the Roads

The Police continue to implore road users to exercise greater caution and care when traversing the nation’s streets, particularly during the holiday season. Their insistence comes as 2014 draws to a close with Jamaica recording over 300 road fatalities, for...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (second left) along with Board Chairman of the Western Regional Health Authority, George Duncan (second right); Dental Surgeon, Dr. Lebert Wright (right) and Chairman of Friends of the centre, Nigel Moore, examine the new dental facility at the Ulster Spring Health Clinic in South Trelawny, on December 22. The Health Centre was extensively refurbished at a cost of $9 million.

Refurbished Ulster Spring Health Centre Re-Opens

Mr. Lloyd Wilks as Jamaica’s new Consul General to Toronto, Canada.

Minister Nicholson Announces Jamaica’s New Consul General To Toronto

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second left), greets retired teacher, Port Morant Primary and Junior High School, Shirley Hall, who has been honoured for offering 37 years of service to the education sector. Occasion was the Port Morant Primary and Junior High School Christmas Banquet and appreciation function, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on December 22. Looking on (from left) are: Teacher, Port Morant Primary and Junior High School, Lorna Sibble and Acting Principal, Port Morant Primary and Junior High School, Mrs. Petrel Adams.

Education Minister Calls for New Way of Teaching Mathematics

Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.

Jamaica Tops Caribbean Nations in Forbes Business Report

Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Devon Rowe (left), presents Jamaica Government Pensioners Association (JGPA) President, Charles Jones (centre) with his award for dedicated service to the organization, during the JGPA’s recent awards luncheon, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in New Kingston. Sharing the occasion is his wife, Carol Jones, who also received an award for her contribution to the JGPA, which she served as Assistant Secretary.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Financial Secretary Highlights Importance of ERP

Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Devon Rowe, says implementation of the Economic Reform Programme (ERP) is expected to provide the Government with the additional resources needed to undertake targeted responsibilities. “To the extent that we are able to bring the fiscal arrangements under control, it provides the Government with more resources to do those things that...

Executive Director of the National Youth Service, Melvin Smith, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at which he spoke of the agency’s drive to rebuild the culture of volunteerism.

11 years ago Culture

NYS Rebuilding Culture of Volunteerism

Executive Director of the National Youth Service (NYS), Melvin Smith, says the organization is working to rebuild a society of volunteers through its programmes. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Smith said “a modern society cannot survive without volunteerism” and that is why the NYS is rekindling the spirit among its programme participants. “When NYS started years ago, volunteerism...

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Major Richard Reese.

11 years ago Local Government

Timely Clearance of Goods At Ports

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is reporting no complaints from customers due to new measures implemented during the peak season, to ensure the timely clearance of goods at the ports. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JCA, Major Richard Reese, said the agency, in collaboration with port operators, is handling the influx of imports by the extended working hours and...

Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks, urges parents not to leave their children at home this Christmas. He was addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

11 years ago Local Government

Parents Urged Not To Leave Children At Home

Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, is cautioning parents not to leave their children at home, especially during the holiday season. He said that in the past, several house fires have been caused by children who are left at home by their parents or guardians to attend to business or leisure. “Household fires will increase...

Lasco all-island Principal of the Year, Heather Murray, addresses an appreciation function for two retired teachers, Audley Townsend and Yvonne Stewart, from the Holly Hill Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland on December 18. Mrs. Murray, who is the Principal for the all-girl Hampton School in St. Elizabeth, called for more support from parents and teachers for the youth.

11 years ago Education

Principal Urges Parents To Be More Active In The Lives Of Children

Reigning Lasco Principal of the Year, Mrs. Heather Murray, is challenging parents and teachers to begin playing a more active role in the lives of children, especially in the current situation where they are easily distracted. Speaking at a ceremony to honour two recently retired Holly Hill Primary and Infant School Teachers at the Dillion Bigwoods Holiness Church in Westmoreland,...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), addressing journalists at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (December 22). Also pictured are: UC Rusal Country Manager, Igor Dorofeev (second left); and Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Vincent Lawrence. Mining will resume at Alpart in January 2015.

11 years ago Mining

Mining to Resume at Alpart in January 2015

Mining operations at the Alpart bauxite/alumina plant in Nain, St. Elizabeth, is set to resume next month, while the refinery will officially re-open in December, 2016. Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, who made the announcement today (December 22), at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister, said the agreement was reached with Russian...

Matron of the St. James Infirmary, Jacqueline Wilson (centre), assists in the serving of meals at the annual Christmas treat held yesterday (December 20), at the infirmary

11 years ago Community

Residents of St. James Infirmary Feted for Christmas

Residents of the St. James Infirmary in Montego Bay were treated to delicious meals and showered with gifts during their annual Christmas treat on Saturday (December 20). The event, sponsored by Margaritaville Entertainment and Restaurant in collaboration with Rainforest Seafoods, Montego Bay, included 30 children and adults from the Albion community where the infirmary is located. Matron of the St....