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Secretary General of the Caribbean Association of Housing Finance Institutions (CASHFI), Joseph Bailey, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the CASHFI Conference which takes place from October 6 to 7 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in Kingston.

Regional Conference on Housing Oct. 6-7

Representatives from 12-member countries of the Caribbean Association of Housing Finance Institutions (CASHFI) are expected in the island to participate in the 2014 staging of the association’s regional conference from October 6-7. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), listens keenly as Chief Executive Officer, Conserve It, Milton Miller (right), outlines the benefits of the 15 kilowatt photovoltaic solar system installed at the Oasis on the Oxford, during a tour of the New Kingston facility on October 3. Looking on is business owner, Lorraine Clunie.

Business Owner Saves Big from Solar System

Minister of Justice and Government Senator, Hon. Mark Golding.

Senate Begins Debate on Disabilities Act

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, delivers remarks at the launch of Oral Health Month on October 3, at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus.

Parents Urge to Instill Good Oral Health Care in Children

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), converses with HEART Trust/NTA Executive Director, Dr. Wayne Wesley, during Wednesday’s (October 1) opening ceremony for the two-day Economic Growth Symposium and Public Lecture, which was held at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.

Jamaicans Urged to Get Trained and Certified for Job Market

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

12 years ago Commerce

Jamaica is on the Rise – Hylton

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says that Jamaica is on the rise, with progress in various areas of the economy. He said several business indices, including the Logistics Performance Index, the Global Competitiveness Index, and the Doing Business Report, are all showing improvements in areas key to attracting investments for economic growth and stability. “Our country...

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

12 years ago Education

Education Minister Calls on Parents to Be on Alert for Sick Children

In the wake of the recent deaths of two students, reportedly, as a result of complications brought on by the Chikungunya virus, Education Minister Ronald Thwaites is appealing to parents to be on the alert for symptoms in their children. The Education Minister has called on parents to pay keen attention to information provided by the Ministry of Health, and...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Dione Jennings, addressing the closing session of the Caribbean Conference on Solid Waste Management at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 3. Ms Jennings said the conference was an overwhelming success and should bring tremendous benefits to Caribbean states in relation to the management of solid waste.

12 years ago Local Government

Ministry Pleased with Solid Waste Management Conference

The Ministry of Local of Government and Community Development has given the thumbs up to the Caribbean Conference on Solid Waste Management, which ended on October 3, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings, said the discussions over the four days were fruitful, and the way is now paved...

Senior Citizen Beverly Edwards being tutored by computer instructor at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, Adrian Gilman, as part of the Seniors Computer Training Programme which Mrs. Edwards implemented while working at the National Council for Senior Citizens.

12 years ago Labour

Beverly Edwards – Senior Citizen Leading By Example

There is no slowing down for the passionate and vivacious senior citizen, Beverly Edwards, who continues to play a vital role in national development. Born in Westmoreland and raised in St. Mary with her grandparents, Mrs. Edwards learnt, from an early age, the importance of hard work and respect for others. These are traits which have allowed her to excel in...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Chikungunya Fact Sheet

The disease Chikungunya is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes that causes fever and severe joint pains. It is spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquito Aedes aegypti mosquitoes spread or pass on the chikungunya virus. This type of mosquito also spreads the dengue virus. Symptoms The most common symptoms are fever and severe joint pains, often in the hands, wrist and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. (FILE)

12 years ago Health & WellnessInformationOffice of the Prime Minister

More Funds for National Response to CHIK V

Jamaica’s National Emergency Response Team has been activated to coordinate and support the country’s response to the current outbreak of the Chikungunya virus. At the same time the government has allocated an additional $150 million to the Chikungunya response, which includes a massive clean-up campaign aimed at destroying and removing mosquito breeding sites. The information came out of a technical...

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (right), makes presentation to Kevin Gordon (2nd right) of Donald Quarrie High School, at the scholarship award ceremony of the Area 4 Police Civic Committee Education Trust Fund, held on September 30 at the Police Officers’ Club, St. Andrew. Scholarship awardees Conrad Dallas of Kingston College; and Jahneil Clarke, of Immaculate Conception High School, look on.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

95 Students Receive Scholarships from Area 4 Police

Ninety-five students, who attend Corporate Area high schools, have received scholarships totalling $1.4 million from the Area 4 Police Civic Committee Education Trust Fund of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The trust, which is supported through funding from Corporate Jamaica, provides scholarships to children in need, within the high risk age group of 12 to 18 years, who reside in...