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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, responds to questions during yesterday’s (November 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Deputy PM Says Government Will Equip Police Force to Effectively Perform Duties

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government remains committed to adequately equipping the police force with resources to effectively carry out its duties. Responding to questions at a post-Cabinet press briefing at...

Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

Policy Supporting Gov’t’s Private Cloud Platform to Be Established

Senior Director, Children’s Affairs and Policy Division in the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), Hyacinth Blair (centre); Director of Children and Family Programmes, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Dr. Warren Thompson and Chair, Violence Prevention Alliance, Dr. Elizabeth Ward, peruse the MOEY’s National Plan of Action for an Integrated Response to Children and Violence (NPACV). Occasion was a JIS Think Tank today (November 16).

Jamaica in Global Partnership to End All Forms of Violence, Abuse and Exploitation of Children

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (November 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

21,701 Students Enrolled in Sixth-Form Pathways

The Grove Town Primary and Infant School team raise the winning trophy in the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM Olympiad. Members of the SRC visited the institution in Manchester recently to make the presentation.

Rural Schools Cop SRC’s Inaugural Stem Olympiad

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

2 years ago EducationYouth

Trauma Response Strategies Formulated to Support Students and Staff

Trauma response strategies have been formulated by the Guidance and Counselling Unit, Ministry of Education and Youth, to provide support for students, faculty and staff who may have experienced emotional distress as a result of the reported bomb threats. The intervention protocol, dubbed ‘Response to Trauma Events’, was done in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and other...

Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Kim Jinwook, speaks with Assistant Regional Technical Director, Southeast Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Major (Ret’d) Dr. Susan Wright. Occasion was the handover of medical equipment, donated by the Republic of Korea, to the Kingston Public Hospital on Tuesday (November 14). The presentation took place at the hospital’s North Street location in Kingston.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsHealth & Wellness

KPH Gets Medical Supplies from Korea

The Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) has received a donation of medical supplies from the Government of the Republic of Korea. The items, which include a Medline excel wheelchair, a Medline roll stand with large basket, adult cuff, a hospital bed with three-function manual and mattress, were handed over at the hospital’s North Street location in Kingston on Tuesday (November 14)....

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), addressing Wednesday’s (November 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Listening is Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey.

2 years ago Cybersecurity

Gov’t Pursuing Harsher Penalties for Cybercrimes

Against the background of the recent spate of bomb threats at several of the country’s institutions, the Government is moving to introduce harsher penalties for cybercrimes and provide additional resources available to treat with the issue. Addressing Wednesday’s (November 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said Jamaica’s...

2 years ago National Security and PeacePress Release

Celebrate 156 Years of Service with the JCF During Police Week 2023

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) warmly invites the public to join in celebrating Police Week 2023, from Saturday, November 18 to Friday, November 24. This year's theme, "Celebrating 156 Years of Advancement in People, Quality, Technology," reflects our dedication to continued progress and community partnership. Key Events of Police Week 2023: • Kick-Off with Church Services (Nov 18-19): The week...

Deputy Junior Mayor and Junior Councillor for the Sandy Bay Division, Jada Lewis of Hopewell High School, addresses the monthly meeting of the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) on Thursday (November 9). Looking on is Chairman of the Hanover Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels.

2 years ago Youth

Hanover Junior Council Wants to Play a Greater Role

The 2023 Hanover Junior Council is looking to work with the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) to address some of the challenges facing the parish. Addressing the monthly meeting of the Corporation on Thursday (November 9), Deputy Junior Mayor and Junior Councillor for the Sandy Bay Division, Jada Lewis, said that the young leaders want to play a greater role by...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives on November 14.

2 years ago Health & WellnessParliament

House Passes Bills to Integrate NFPB And NCDA into Health Ministry

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 14) passed legislation integrating the National Family Planning Board (NFPB) and the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) into the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The National Council on Drug Abuse (Repeal) Bill 2023 and the National Family Planning Board (Repeal) Bill 2023 were both passed with one amendment. The integration is part...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force continues the countdown to the start of Police Week 2023, which runs from November 18 to 24.

2 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF Encourages Public Support for Police Week Activities from Nov. 18-24

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is encouraging public support for and participation in activities for this year’s observance of Police Week 2023, from November 18 to 24. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Natalie Palmer told JIS News that there will be opportunities for persons to have open dialogue with personnel at all levels of the JCF. “Everything that we’re doing...