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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left); Charge d' Affaires at the United States Embassy in Kingston, Elizabeth Lee Martinez; and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (2nd right), look on while a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) points out the items in his non-lethal kit. A total of 3,500 kits, donated by the United States Government, are being utilised in a week-long training course in non-lethal force, which was officially launched on November 13, at the National Police College in St. Catherine.

JCF Receives Non-Lethal Equipment

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received 3,400 kits containing non-lethal weapons from the United States Government, which will boost its continued thrust towards the use of less forceful methods in law enforcement. The kits, which each contain a retractable...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), watches as Senior Corporate Relations Manager, Digicel, Trisha Williams-Singh, demonstrates a feature on one of four computers donated by Digicel, at the official opening of the Treadways Internet café on September 27, which is located on the grounds of the Treadways Gospel Assembly in St. Catherine. Also observing (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe; Pastor of the church, Elder Courtney Lynn; and Civil Servant of the Year 2013-14, Enthrose Campbell. The Treadways Internet café is one of the four projects undertaken by Miss Campbell.

Treadways Internet Café Making An Impact

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Noel Arscott (3rd right); Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Aloun Ndombet-Assamba (2nd right); and members of the United Kingdom (UK) Diaspora, show off the forehead thermometers valued at nearly $125,000, which have been donated to assist the country’s Ebola preparedness. From left are: Dorothy Turner, Celia Grandison-Markey and Paulette Lewis from the International Healthcare Group UK; and Laval Bent of the Association of Jamaicans UK Trust. The items were presented to Minister Arscott on Wednesday, November 12, during at a brief ceremony at the Jamaican High Commission in London.

UK Diaspora Donates Thermometers for Ebola Preparedness

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), addresses journalists at a press briefing to announce the completion of the sixth review of Jamaica’s programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), at the Ministry of Finance, in Kingston, on November 14. Others (from left) are: Minister with responsibility for the Public Service, Hon. Horace Dalley; the IMF Mission Chief to Jamaica, Jan Kees Martijn and Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Bryan Wynter.

IMF Mission Chief Says ERP Remains Strong

President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), O’Neil Grant, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on November 12. Civil Service Week will be observed from November 16 to 21 under the theme: ‘Public Sector Advancement though Partnership and Collaboration’.

JCSA Head Says Service Delivery Has Improved Significantly

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) District Officer, Kaysha Davis, makes a presentation to Shanika Williams of St. Aloysius Primary School, which was the overall winner of the primary school segment of the 2014 JFB Essay, Poster and Song Competition. The award ceremony was held recently, at Emancipation Park in Kingston.

12 years ago Local Government

Fire Accident Inspires Student to Enter JFB Competition

It was the experience of having started a fire that almost resulted in the destruction of her home, which inspired young Canardia Simpson to enter the 2014 Jamaica Fire Brigade Essay, Poster and Song Competition. “When I was younger and did not really know anything about fire prevention, I lit a piece of paper, got scared of the flame and...

Chief Executive Officer at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan.

12 years ago Commerce

Loans on SIPP Registry to Attract Fee Come January

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is advising the public, particularly financial institutions, that effective January 1, 2015, all loans, pre-existing or new, which are being entered on the Security Interests in Personal Property (SIPP) Registry, will attract a registration fee. Implemented by the COJ in January 2014, the SIPP registry is a repository of information on non-real estate assets...

Acting Director, Health Promotion and Protection Branch, Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Special Focus on Diabetes November 14

Jamaica will join the rest of the world to observe World Diabetes Day on Friday, November 14, under the theme: ‘Healthy Living and Diabetes’. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Acting Director, Health Promotion and Protection Branch at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler, said the Government has been working through its national strategic plan...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites speaking at the ground breaking ceremony for a multi-million dollar auditorium at the Brown’s Town High School, in St. Ann, on November 13. The Minister encouraged the students at the institution to make the best use of their school life because there might not be a second chance.

12 years ago Education

Students Urged to Make Use of School Life

Students at the Brown’s Town High School, in St. Ann, are being encouraged to make the best use of their high school life, as there might not be a second chance. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, told the students they must be aware of the sacrifices that have been made by generations of Jamaicans in order to allow them...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left) and Principal of the Brown’s Town High School, in St. Ann, Johnallson Feraria (centre), break ground for the construction of a multi-million dollar auditorium at the school on November 13. Construction is expected to start shortly and should be ready for use at the school’s 2014/15 school leaving ceremony in June. At right is the school Board’s Vice Chairman and former Chief Education Officer, Jasper Lawrence.

12 years ago Education

Ground Broken for Auditorium at Brown’s Town High School

Ground was broken on November 13, for the construction of a $22.9 million auditorium at the Brown’s Town High School, in St. Ann. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, who spoke at the ceremony, told the staff and students that the event was a special occasion. “It’s all for you…We want to see you have the best possible facilities for...

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left) presents the 2014 National Medal in Science and Technology award as well as a citation to scientist, Dr. Henry Lowe. This was at the National Medal for Science, Technology and Innovation Awards Ceremony held at the Pegasus Hotel on Wednesday, November 12.

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Urges State Agencies to Promote Innovation

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller is calling on all state agencies to facilitate the development of innovators as the Government increases its focus on science and technology for economic development. “Some agencies have become too focused on their role as regulators to the detriment of their responsibility as facilitators,” Mrs. Simpson Miller said. She was speaking at...

12 years ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Persons with Diabetes Encouraged to Get Screened for Depression

The Ministry of Health is encouraging persons who have been diagnosed with diabetes, to get screened for depression as well. In an interview with JIS News, Acting Director of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler, explained that studies have shown that depression is high in persons who have diabetes. According to Dr. Davidson-Sadler,...