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Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla (left), makes a point to Resident Magistrate at the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court, Maxine Ellis, at a recent graduation ceremony at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, for beneficiaries of the court’s Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation programme.

Drug Court Reshaping Lives of Former Addicts

When former drug addict Adrian Kinglock was arrested a few years ago for committing an offence to support his habit, he thought his life was over. “I thought I was staring at a long prison sentence,” he tells JIS News....

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Minister of Youth & Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna.

Minister Hanna says Tessanne is the Best

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Damion Crawford.

Minister Crawford Congratulates Tessanne Chin on Winning The Voice

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.

You Have Made us Proud Tessanne, Says PM

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre), along with Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Colin Fagan (second left), and Public Defender, Earl Witter (left), peruse a copy of the Medium-term Socio-Economic Framework 2012-2015, at the launch of the governance thematic working group, at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices on December 17. Looking on are (from fourth left): Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings, and Programme Director, Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Richard Lumsden.

12 years ago Local GovernmentVision 2030

Drafting Instructions Given for Local Governance Laws

Cabinet has issued drafting instructions for three strategic laws, which are pivotal to the process of local government reform. These are: the Local Governance Act; the Local Government Financing and Financial Management Act; and the Local Government (Unified Services and Employment) Act. This was revealed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, while addressing the launch...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), giving an update on proposed amendments to be made to the Public Health (Tobacco Control) Regulations, which came into effect on July 15, 2013, at a briefing held at the National Health Fund (NHF), in New Kingston, today (December 17). Looking on is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Jean Dixon.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Announces Proposed Changes to Tobacco Regulations

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has announced a number of proposed amendments to the Public Health (Tobacco Control) Regulations, which came into effect on July 15, 2013. “In respect of breaches by individuals, fines will be lowered and persons found in breach of the Tobacco Regulations will not be given a criminal record. However, the sanctions imposed will...

12 years ago Labour

Regulations on Treatment of HIV/AIDS in Workplace Coming

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is in the process of developing regulations stipulating how the issue of HIV/AIDS must by treated in the workplace. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the regulations are expected to be guided by a White Paper on the National Workplace Policy on HIV and AIDS, which was approved by both Houses of Parliament...

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM to Attend Petrocaribe Summit in Venezuela

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller attended the Petro Caribe Heads of Government meeting in Caracas, Venezuela on Tuesday, December 17. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Dr. Carlton Davis, Senior Advisor in the Office of the Prime Minister, along with support and security staff. The Prime Minister will join the Hon. Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Science, Technology,...

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

12 years ago Local Government

Householders Urged to Check Wiring Before Putting Up Christmas Lights

As Jamaicans adorn their homes with decorative lights and other electrical ornaments for the Christmas, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging householders to have their wiring checked before they put up these lights in order to prevent fires. Assistant Superintendent in charge of communication at the JFB, Emilio Ebanks, says that there has been an increase in structural fires...

Articulated buses that have been procured by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) to bolster its fleet this year.

12 years ago Transport

JUTC Rolls Out 20 More Buses to Increase Seating Capacity

The seating capacity of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is being bolstered by the addition of 20 new articulated buses, which will provide 1, 600 more passenger seats. Ten of the units will be rolled out immediately and the remaining 10 will begin operating at the start of the new school term in January. The buses were commissioned into...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), listens to a comment from Chairman of the Golden Age Home in Kingston, Fabian Brown, while attending a recent Christmas treat at the institution. At centre is General Manager of the home, Laurette Adams-Thomas.

12 years ago Labour

Health and Wellness Centre for Golden Age Home

The management of the Golden Age Home in Kingston is seeking to establish a health and wellness centre at its Vineyard Town premises, to boost treatment and care provided to the 453 persons residing at the institution. “This health and wellness facility will be able to provide our residents with numerous services,” said General Manager of the home, Laurette Adams-Thomas,...