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Dr. Lennox Alves (centre), displays the Caribbean Medical Mission 2013 Humanitarian Award which he accepted on behalf of the recipient, Dr. Alan Clarke, at the Mission’s 10th fund-raising gala, held recently in New Jersey. Others (from right) are: the Mission’s Fund-Raising Chairman, Lynval James; President, Dr. Winston Scott; Director, Dr. Sandra Harte and Miss Natasha Scott.

Prime Minister Lauds Work of Caribbean Medical Mission

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has lauded members of the New Jersey based Caribbean Medical Mission for their true spirit of generosity, compassion and care for others. In her message read at the organisation’s recent 10th annual...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting in parliament. (FILE)

Several Laws Passed in 2013 Have Strengthened Security Efforts – Minister Bunting

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P. — Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

PM Simpson Miller Sends Condolence to Storm Affected Territories

Governor-General
H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J — Governor-General H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J

Christmas Message 2013 from the Governor-General H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister

Christmas Message 2013 from Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness

Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emilio Ebanks. (FILE)

13 years ago Local Government

Fire Safety Permits Required for Every Event

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is making special provisions for promoters and event planners to acquire a Fire Safety Permit, to confirm the safety of venues being used to host events this holiday season. Public Relations Officer for the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, told JIS News that a Fire Safety Permit is required for every event, and that persons can now...

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe (left), presents Special Projects Manager, Andrine Davidson, with the inaugural JIS Employee of Choice 2013 Award and a gift, at the agency’s Christmas Soiree on December 21, held at the New Kingston Conference Centre. Mrs. Davidson topped a field of 11 other nominees for the honour.

13 years ago Information

Andrine Davidson is JIS Employee of Choice

Hardworking, service oriented and a team player, are just some of the qualities attributed to Andrine Davidson, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Employee of Choice for 2013. Mrs. Davidson, who is employed as Special Projects Manager at the JIS, unanimously copped the inaugural title from among 11 other nominees, in a year when the agency is celebrating its 50th anniversary...

13 years ago Labour

Health Minister Welcomes National Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has welcomed work undertaken by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to advance development of Jamaica’s National Workplace Policy on HIV and AIDS, and to pilot a Bill on the proposed Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act. The Policy, approved as a White Paper by both Houses of Parliament earlier this year, is...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), in conversation with Commissioner of Police, Mr. Owen Ellington, at the handing over of 89 new vehicles to the police, on December 23, at the Police Commissioner’s Office, in Kingston.

13 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF Receives 89 New Vehicles

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received 89 new vehicles, 72 from the Ministry of National Security, 15 from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and two specialized vehicles donated by the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC). Speaking at the official handing over of the vehicles, at a ceremony held on December 23, at the Police Commissioner’s Office, in...

$Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (at podium), delivers the keynote address at the closing session of a two-day retreat for mathematics specialists attached to the Education Ministry’s six regions, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, on December 20.$

13 years ago Education

Education Ministry to Identify Extra $150 Million for Mathematics Project

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Ministry is committed to identifying approximately $150 million in additional resources during the 2014/15 fiscal year to advance the national mathematics project, which is aimed at achieving grade four student mastery in the subject, by 2018. Rev. Thwaites notes that the original 2015 target will not be met, based on the below...

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, addresses members of the Upper House on Friday (December 20).

13 years ago ParliamentSenate

Senate Passes 40 Bills in 2013

The Senate passed a total of 40 Bills during 2013, nearly double the average number approved each year over the previous four years. In a statement in the Upper House on December 20, Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, said this is a significant achievement for the Upper House. Mr. Golding informed that in addition to the legislation...

Director of Crime Prevention and Community Safety in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Brown.

13 years ago National Security and Peace

Government to Place Increased Focus on Crime Prevention in 2014

Come 2014, the Government will be strengthening its crime prevention strategies, by focusing on community policing and other measures outlined in the National Crime Prevention and Community Safety Strategy (NCPCSS). Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Director of Crime Prevention and Community Safety in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Brown, said that the Ministry has recognised that additional...