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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major General (Retired) Stewart Saunders (centre); shakes hands with British High Commissioner, His Excellency David Fitton (right); and Deputy Commissioner of Police with responsibility for the crime, Carl Williams, after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at strengthening the monitoring and management of deportees. The signing ceremony was held on December 13, at the Ministry in Kingston.

Gov’t Signs $48 Million Agreement to Strengthen Monitoring of Deportees

The Government of Jamaica’s (GoJ) efforts to improve the monitoring and management of criminal deportees have been strengthened, under a $48 million agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) Government. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major General (Retired)...

Minister with Responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (right), presents Julian Gayle, a resident of Gravel Heights in St. Catherine, with her land title at a ceremony held on December 13, at the Redemption National Church of God in the community.

Gravel Heights Residents Get Land Titles

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Fenton Ferguson (right), and Chairman of the South East Regional Health Authority, Lyttleton Shirley, tour the construction site of the new cardiac wing for the Bustamante Hospital for Children on Friday, December 13.

Bustamante Cardiac Wing on Track for Mid-February Completion

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, pays tribute to late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, during a joint sitting of Parliament on Friday, December 13. Mrs. Simpson Miller noted that Jamaica’s role in the anti-apartheid struggle is etched forever in history.

Houses of Parliament Pay Tribute to Mandela

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (second left), observes as Batch 106 of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) execute a March Past during their Passing Out Parade and Awards ceremony, held at the Jamaica Police Academy, Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on December 13. Also observing is Deputy Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hinds.

Security Minister Pleased With Qualifications of JCF Recruits

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

12 years ago Education

Inspector’s Report on Schools to be Tabled December 17

The recently completed report of the National Education Inspectorate’s Chief Inspector is slated to be tabled in the House of Representatives on December 17. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, who made the disclosure during the Ministry’s media breakfast hosted at the Courtleigh Hotel, New Kingston, on Friday, December 13, said the report provides a “fair snapshot” of the performance...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), presents Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Island Outsourcers, Yoni Epstein with the Champion Trophy for achieving the highest percentage growth in employment creation. Occasion was the Montego Bay Free Zone Client Appreciation Awards held on Thursday, December 12, at the Montego Bay Yacht Club.

12 years ago Commerce

More Funds Being Made Available for BPO Sector

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the Government, through the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), is making additional resources available for the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector. He said that aim is to facilitate expansion of the industry in order to create more jobs for Jamaicans. “The Government will be ensuring that the infrastructure needed to...

Inspector Ralph Medley (right), is presented with the 2013 Sam Sharpe Award by Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris, for his outstanding service to the parish of St. James in the area of National Security.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Inspector Receives Sam Sharpe Award

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) continues to benefit from the service of members who uphold the principles governing the organization, performing their duties with responsibility and integrity. One such member is 53-year-old Inspector, Ralph Medley, a native of St. Elizabeth, who has given approximately 35 years to the force. He was recently singled out by the St. James Parish Council...

Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla (right), addresses the Justice Training Institute’s (JTI) graduation ceremony, held on December 12, at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church Hall in St. Andrew.

12 years ago Justice

40 Graduate from Justice Training Institute

Human resource capability in the justice system has been enhanced following the graduation of 40 personnel from the Justice Training Institute (JTI) on December 12. The graduates successfully completed training in the Deputy Clerks Qualifying Course, Diploma in Paralegal Studies, and Certificate in Introduction to Computer Applications. At the graduation ceremony held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church hall...

The Ministry of Health, located at 2-4 King Street, Kingston.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Temporary Relocation of the Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health will be temporarily relocating its offices from, 2-4 King Street, Kingston for at least 10 working days to facilitate a comprehensive cleaning initiative on the Oceana Building. The building will be vacated at the end of the work day on Friday, December 13, 2013. It is expected that the Ministry will resume full service at the...

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), embraces South African High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Mathu Joyini, at a Memorial Service for late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, held on December 12, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Chapel, in Kingston.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaica Says Farewell to Nelson Mandela

A wide cross section of Jamaicans and other nationals turned out at a Memorial Service on December 12, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Chapel, to celebrate the life of the late former South African President, Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5, at the age of 95. Among those in attendance were Governor General, His Excellency the...

The late former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela (left), walks with the late former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Michael Manley, when he arrived in the island in July of 1991. Mr. Mandela died on December 5 at the age of 95. (FILE)

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaicans in South Africa Pause to Remember Nelson Mandela

Jamaicans in South Africa are among millions of people from around the world who continue to reflect on the life and contributions of former South African President, Nelson Mandela, following his death on December 5. JIS News caught up with a few who shared their reaction to the passing of one of the world’s greatest icons. Desmond Smith, a Jamaican...