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

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...

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.

PM Calls for Strengthening Governance of the Oceans

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)

Condolence Books Open For Sir Howard

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.

Discussions Underway to Address Nursing Shortage in Caribbean

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.

Jamaica Takes Steps to Establish National Human Rights Institution

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...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses the 55th National Conference of the Association of Methodist Men’s Fellowship, Jamaica District on Sunday, July 20, at St John’s Methodist Church in Montego Bay.

12 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry Looks to Boost PATH Eligibility

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon Derrick Kellier, says there is need to revise the eligibility requirements for the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), to facilitate those in genuine need who do not qualify under the present regime. This, he says, is necessary to ensure the programme achieves its mandate to deliver social benefits to the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), is warmly greeted by International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General, Nii Odunton, on her arrival at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (July 22), for the organisation’s commemorative 20th anniversary Special Session.

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Says Countries Have Benefited From Establishment of ISA

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says since the establishment of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) 20 years ago, member countries have gained “significant scientific and technological insight” into the value of the seas and oceans and their resources, to their welfare and existence. She said development and adoption of the Convention on the Law of the Sea...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (2nd left), is in light discussion with (l-r)
Chairman of the National Association of Jamaican and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO), Dr. Richard Constable; NAJASO President Rick Nugent; Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United Nations, His Excellency Courtney Rattray; and President of the Jamaica Association of Maryland (JAM), Noel Godfrey, prior to the start of NAJASO’s 37th annual banquet and awards ceremony, held recently, at the Sheraton Hotel in College Park, Maryland.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

PM Hails NAJASO’S Support to Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has hailed the National Association of Jamaica and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO) for the outstanding work it continues to provide on behalf of Jamaica. “I am particularly pleased at the association’s efforts to channel the much needed humanitarian assistance and the promotion of trade and business opportunities that have benefitted Jamaica,” she stated....

Director and Curator of Liberty Hall, Dr. Donna McFarlane, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

12 years ago Culture

Several Activities to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of UNIA

The life and work of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, will be the main focus of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Mr. Garvey founded the UNIA on July 20, 1914, when he recruited the first member, Miss Amy Ashwood, and held the organisation’s first meeting at 121 Orange Street in...

12 years ago Local Government

Savanna-La-Mar Mayor Welcomes $35M Waste Transfer Station

Savanna-la-Mar’s Mayor, Councillor Bertel Moore, has welcomed the proposed construction of a $35 million waste transfer station by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at Grange Hill, Westmoreland. Speaking at a recent town hall meeting at Frome Technical High School in the community, where the announcement was made, Mr. Moore said the development is timely. This, in light of...