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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

As part of its strategies to end violence against children, Jamaica has joined the Global Partnership, which is committed to the implementation of sustainable development goal (SDG) 16.2, which is focused on ending all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation...

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.

Trauma Response Strategies Formulated to Support Students and Staff

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.

KPH Gets Medical Supplies from Korea

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...

Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, makes her contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 14).

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliamentWorks / Construction

$2m Earmarked for Zinc Fence Removal Project Along Seaview Drive in St. Thomas

A total of $2 million is to be spent to remove zinc fences along Seaview Drive in St. Thomas Eastern. This is being provided for through the Urban Renewal and Development Branch of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. Seaview Drive is a critical road that leads to the Lyssons Fishing Village and Paul Bogle Training Centre. Member...

Workmen repair a section of roadway as part of the ongoing Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project (EVADP), in St. Elizabeth.

2 years ago Works / Construction

Roads to Be Improved Under EVADP in St. Elizabeth

More than 23 kilometres of road is set to be improved as part of the ongoing Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project (EVADP), in St. Elizabeth. This was noted by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, during a tour of the project on November 10. “This is the largest infrastructure project that the Government of Jamaica has done...