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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson addresses day-two of the PAN-Caribbean Partnership against HIV/AIDS’ (PANCAP) consultation on justice and human rights being held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston from April 9 to 11. The forum is being held under the theme: ‘Advancing Justice for All and Human Rights in the Caribbean’.

Region Must Change Mindset About HIV/AIDS – Dr. Ferguson

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has called for a change in mindset and greater solidarity among peoples of the Caribbean to end stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV/AIDS. This is particularly necessary among key populations that are...

Acting Director of the Labour Market Information System (LMIS) in the Ministry of Labour & Social Security, Simone McKenzie, explains the functions of the LMIS in an interview with JIS News at Ministry’s North Street Offices.

LMIS Matching Job Seekers with Exciting Opportunities

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre) greets Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Denzil Douglas (left) prior to the start of a Global Fund press briefing at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on April 9. Also sharing in the moment is Executive Director, Global Fund, Mark Dybul. The Global Fund provides support for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria projects around the world. It is an international financing institution that supports countries in their fight against three of the world’s most devastating diseases.

Jamaica Increasing Funding For HIV/AIDS Programmes

Principal Director for Culture, in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Dahlia Harris (right), presents St. Hugh’s High School, with the top trophy for winning the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) 2013/ 2014 Arts and Craft in Schools Competition, on April 9, at the IOJ in downtown, Kingston. Accepting the trophy and prizes on behalf of the school are: Head of the Arts Department at the school, Alishia Wilks-James; and students, Chantal Newman, and Ackeilia Caine.

St. Hugh’s Cops Top Spot in IOJ Art Competition

Persons engaged in a ‘Physically Active Week’, event organised by the National Health Fund (NHF), held on April 8, in New Kingston.

Public Urged To Join NHF ‘Work It Out Challenge’

Secretary General of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), Louise Martin (2nd right) holds aloft the curling stone made from granite indigenous to Scotland, before it was presented to Minister of Sports Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (3rd left), and Jamaica Olympic Association, (JOA) officials, at a cocktail reception held at the RIU Palace Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday, April 7t. Occasion was the penultimate stop of the Queen

12 years ago Sport

Queen’s Baton Relay Stops in Second City

The Queen’s Baton Relay made its penultimate stop in Jamaica at a cocktail reception at the RIU Palace Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James on Monday, April 7. Minister of Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris, welcomed the four representatives from the Commonwealth Games Federation, and a three-member BBC crew, who accompanied the...

Head of the Documentary Unit at JIS Television, Kerry-Anne Smith, addressed the female students at Ensom City Primary School on April 8 on issues concerning women in society, and how they can grow up to become successful. JIS staff members visited the school in observance of the institution’s Gender Celebration Day, which was celebrated under the theme: ‘Growing in Obedience, Discipline and Self-respect’.

12 years ago Community

Spanish Town School Hosts Gender Celebration Day

The self-esteem of scores of female students at Ensom City Primary School was boosted on April 8 through messages around the theme, ‘Growing in Obedience, Discipline and Self-respect’. The students were engaged in presentations on the importance of self-confidence and determination, at the institution’s Gender Celebration Day. The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) was one of two agencies present to provide...

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Office of the Prime Minister

ODPEM to Receive $72.9 Million for Landslide Risk Reduction Project

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is to continue implementing the Community-Based Landslide Risk Reduction project this fiscal year with a provision of $72.9 million. This sum has been set aside in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, currently being reviewed by the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives. The project seeks to reduce the risk...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (left), and CEMEX Director of Relations for Latin America and the Caribbean, Olivia Caldwell, view portions of the supporting structure of the bridge linking sections of the access road to the Riverton landfill in St. Andrew, during a tour of the area on January 22. The two-kilometre road is to be repaired by CEMEX, a Mexican building materials firm, under a collaborative arrangement between the Governments of Jamaica and Mexico. (FILE)

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Local GovernmentParliament

Riverton City Landfill Access Road to be Repaired

A sum of $20 million will be spent this fiscal year to repair two kilometres of roadway along the access road to the Riverton City Landfill in St. Andrew. This is to improve utilisation of the landfill, and reduce down-time and operating costs for garbage trucks. The money has been provided in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, currently being reviewed...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), interacts with students from Epping Forest Primary School in South East St. Elizabeth, at the opening of the Potsdam Information and Communication Technology (ICT)centre, which has been established by the Universal Service Fund (USF) at a cost of $2.4 million. The facility, which was opened on November 20, has 13 new computers and other supporting equipment. (FILE)

12 years ago Budget 2014/2015Technology

Increased Access to ICT Services

A project, which aims to provide Jamaicans with increased access to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services, has received an allotment of $27 million in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, currently being reviewed by Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee. The Technology to Empower Individuals and Communities for Development Project also aims to provide ICT and other training programmes to promote personal,...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has students of Grade 1S at the Greenwich All Age School in South West St. Andrew, reading from the board on April 9. The Prime Minister was participating in Western Union National Reading Week activities, being celebrated from April 7-11 under the theme: ‘A Great Reader Makes A Great Leader’.

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Urges Parents to Ensure Children Attend School

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is appealing to parents to ensure their children attend school and get an education. Mrs. Simpson Miller said even if the parents themselves cannot read, they should show interest in their children’s education by ensuring that the homework is done and by checking with their teachers to see how they are progressing...

Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica, Anne Marie Bonner.

12 years ago Culture

IOJ Invites Public Sector Workers to Open House

Public sector workers will be able to learn more about Jamaica’s rich heritage during an ‘Open House’, being organised by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ). The event will take place from April 22 to 25 at the Institute’s East Street complex in downtown Kingston. Persons wishing to take part in group tours must book in advance by contacting Miss Jennifer...