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JADCO Issues Warning to Athletes Regarding Chik-V Medications

In light of the prevalence of the Chikungunya virus the following medications have been recommended by the medical profession and are safe to take by athletes as they are in line with the WADA code. Paracetamol, Cetamol and Acetominophen (all different names...

President of the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay, Floyd Lewis (right), addressing students at the Catherine Hall Primary School in St. James on the Bring Up Grades (BUG) programme, which was launched at the school on October 21. The initiative, which is being spearheaded by Kiwanis International, is aimed at getting students to improve their performance in school.

BUG Programme Launched at Catherine Hall Primary School

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addresses journalists during Tuesday’s (October 21) media briefing at Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited’s Corporate offices in New Kingston, to announce the financial institution’s funding of a state-of-the-art thermal temperature scanner being acquired from Canada at a cost of approximately $4.3 million (US$38,000). The machine will be installed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.

Health Minister Heads Delegation to Cuba

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), addresses journalists during Tuesday’s (October 21) media briefing at Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited’s Corporate offices in New Kingston, to announce the financial institution’s funding of a state-of-the-art thermal temperature scanner, being acquired from Canada at a cost of approximately $4.3 million (US$38,000). The machine will be installed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. A cheque in the sum was symbolically presented to Mr. Bunting, and Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer McDonald, by Sagicor President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Byles (right).

Maritime Surveillance to be Ramped Up

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (2nd left); and Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd right), were among those sharing in Tuesday’s (October 21) symbolic presentation of a cheque in the sum of $4.3 million (US$38,000) by Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Byles (3rd right), to Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer McDonald (centre), at Sagicor’s New Kingston Corporate Office, for the acquisition of a state-of-the-art thermal temperature scanner from Canada for installation at Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport. Also sharing in the occasion are: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Security, Major General (retired) Stewart Saunders (left); Sagicor Life’s Executive Vice President, Willard Brown (3rd left); and Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Harvey.

Ebola Scanning Machine for Sangster Airport

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson (left), and Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), present the 10th prestigious Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence to Laurel Smith, member of the management team of this year’s winner, Olympian, Michael Frater, on whose behalf he collected the award, during Thursday’s (October 16) presentation ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Mr. Pickersgill represented Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

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Olympian Receives 2014 Courtney Walsh Award

Olympian, Michael Frater, is the recipient of this year’s 10th presentation of the prestigious Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence in sports. The 100 metres specialist was chosen from a field of four shortlisted nominees, including: fellow Olympian, 400 metres runner, Novlene Williams-Mills; outstanding National Sunshine Girl Netballer, Romelda Aiken; and Middleweight boxer, Tsetsi “Lights Out” Davis. Mr. Frater was recognised...

Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), with Laurel Smith, member of the management team of this year’s winner of the 10th prestigious Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence, Olympian, Michael Frater, following the presentation at Thursday’s (October 16) awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Mr. Pickersgill, who represented Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, made the presentation to Mr. Smith, who collected the award, in Mr. Frater’s absence.

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CHASE Invests $4.4 Billion in Sports Development

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has hailed the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education (CHASE) Fund’s approximately $4.4 billion investment in Jamaica’s sports development since its inception in 2003. This input, she said, includes over $532 million channeled into the sector during the last fiscal year. The Prime Minister noted the contribution in her speech delivered by...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society, Mrs. Yulit Gordon.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Women Urged To Examine Breasts Monthly

The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) is appealing to all women to do monthly breast self examinations and to also visit the Jamaica Cancer Society breast clinic. Women, aged 40 and older are also being encouraged to do annual mammograms, as statistics show that two thirds of all cases are in women who are 55 years and older. In an interview...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris(centre), with the seven 2014 Sam Sharpe Awardees, and a Special Awardee, following the National Heroes Day Salute, Civic and Awards Ceremony, held in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on October 20. The awardees, who have given a total of 234 years of service, were recognized for their outstanding contribution to their respective fields of endeavor. They are (from left): Evatt Bloomfield, Tourism; Eileen McIntosh, Education; Basil Johnson, Industry and Commerce; Elmenia Reid, Community Service; Myra Thomas, Community Service; Dr. Cecil Cornwall, Education; Makada Hylton, Special Award for Bravery; and Linden Thompson, Sport.

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Seven Honoured in St. James on Heroes Day

Seven persons in St. James, who have served in the fields of education, tourism, community service, sport, industry and commerce for more than 230 years combined, were recognised with the Sam Sharpe Awards, at the National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony, held in Montego Bay, on October 20. The Sam Sharpe Awards - named in honour of the National...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents Marcia Griffiths with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander, for outstanding contribution to the development of Jamaican Music, during the Ceremony of Investiture and presentation of National Honours and Awards at King’s House in St. Andrew, on October 20.

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Recipients Grateful for National Recognition

Expressions of gratitude and humility best epitomise the recipients’ attitude at this year’s National Honours and Awards ceremony, held on the lawns of King’s House in St. Andrew, on October 20. The highest award that was bestowed at this year’s function was the Order of Jamaica (OJ), with eight persons getting the award. Speaking to JIS News after being presented...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), in discussion with past President of the Jamaica Teachers

12 years ago Education

Education Minister Commends Principals

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has commended Principals and Vice-Principals of educational institutions, for the “outstanding leadership” displayed in getting the new school term off to a good start. “This has been one of the smoothest starts of the academic year that we have had (for a long time),” the Minister noted. Rev. Thwaites was delivering the keynote...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, the Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)

12 years ago Technology

Information Security Management Seminar to Help Firms Meet International Standards

Jamaica will host a four-day seminar on Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) from November 10 to 14 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. The seminar will target managers of: information security; information technology and corporate security; corporate governance; risk and compliance, as well as information security consultants. The forum is being organised by EduCentres Limited, which specialises in computer...