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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addresses the opening ceremony for the Pesticides Control Authority’s (PCA) board retreat, which is being held on July 23, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Listening are Chairman of the Board of the PCA, Dr. Alverston Bailey; and Senior Policy Analyst and Corporate Governance Officer, Pauline Gregory Lewis.

Health Minister Renews Call for Jamaicans to Guard Against Chikungunya

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has renewed his appeal for Jamaicans to take precautions against the Chikungunya virus by destroying potential breeding sites for the Aedes Egypti mosquito, which is the vector for the disease. “It’s not just...

Director of Communications at the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Meris Haughton.

Filing GCT Returns Online Will Increase Efficiency at TAJ

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addresses the AAMM Co-operative Credit Union scholarship awards ceremony held on July 22 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge in St. Andrew. At left is Garth Williams, who chaired the function.

Parents Reminded to Start Investing Early for Children’s Tertiary Studies

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson addresses a stakeholders meeting on the AgriHack Talents Programme, held on July 22 at the Knutsford Court hotel in New Kingston.

Youth Urged To Develop Apps That Solve Agricultural Problems

The late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke (left), interacting with patrons at the 2003 Denbigh Agricultural Show, in May Pen, Clarendon.

Two Days of Official Mourning for Sir Howard

Former Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Roger Clarke. (FILE)

12 years ago AgricultureOffice of the Prime Minister

Minister Clarke on Medical Leave

Agriculture Minister, the Hon. Roger Clarke will leave the island on the week-end for the United States of America where he will undergo surgery and medical treatment for a back condition. The Minister has assured Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller that based on the best advice of his doctors and the nature of the operation to be performed he is...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), is briefed by International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General, Nii Odunton, while being escorted to the Kenneth Rattray Conference Room, Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (July 22), where she addressed the ISA’s commemorative 20th anniversary Special Session.

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Calls for Strengthening Governance of the Oceans

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says it is critical that the governance of the oceans and environmental protection be strengthened as “a healthy seabed is necessary and especially important for island states such as ours in the Caribbean which depend on the quality of the natural environment and derive much of their economic growth from the use...

The late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke (right), addressing students of the St. Ann-based Clarksonville All Age School in 2005, when they visited King’s House. (FILE)

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Condolence Books Open For Sir Howard

Members of the public will be able to pay their respects to the late former Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, by signing condolence books that are opened from Wednesday, July 23, to Thursday, August 7. The books will be opened from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily at five locations in Kingston and one in Montego Bay; and...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), lights the symbolic lantern to mark the opening of the 41st annual general meeting of the Regional Nursing Body (RNB) on Tuesday (July 22), at Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, Mona campus. Observing are: Chair of the RNB, Elnora Warner (left), and Chief Nursing Officer for Jamaica, Marva Lawson-Byfield.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Discussions Underway to Address Nursing Shortage in Caribbean

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says that discussions are underway to facilitate the seamless movement of nurses throughout the Caribbean in order to address needs in various areas. The aim is to address imbalances, which challenge the delivery of quality healthcare in each territory. Dr. Ferguson, who was addressing the opening ceremony of the 41st annual general meeting...

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (right), engages Acting Head of Human Rights, Commonwealth Secretariat, Karen McKenzie (2nd right); Ombudsman of Namibia, John Walters (3rd right); Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Mr. Albert Edwards (left) and Head of the Justice Reform Unit in the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Donna Parchment- Brown, at the first dialogue session of the Government of Jamaica and the Commonwealth Secretariat on the establishment of a National Human Rights Institution, in compliance with the Paris Principles.

12 years ago Justice

Jamaica Takes Steps to Establish National Human Rights Institution

The Government has started dialogue with the Commonwealth Secretariat for the establishment of a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) compliant with the Paris Principles. The Paris Principles are a set of guiding standards which form the framework for the establishment of NHRIs. These principles were drafted at an international workshop in Paris, France in 1991, and were adopted by the...

Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean. (FILE)

12 years ago Education

Education Ministry Provides Most of the Primary Text Books

The Ministry of Education says it is providing most of the text books required at primary schools, and reiterates its call for parents to desist from purchasing the many books that are not necessary. “We provide at least 98 per cent of the books at no cost to students at grades 1-3, so our guideline to parents is, if you...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill. (FILE)

12 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Says Playing Field is Level for All Investors

The playing field is level for all investors in the tourist industry, says Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill. In an interview with JIS News, the Minister said the Government allows investors to present their business models and how they want to invest their money in the sector. Dr. McNeill pointed out that the Government has moved...