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Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

Minister Bunting to Look into Assisting Cops with Legal Representation

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says he is prepared to make the necessary representation to facilitate amendments to existing regulations that prohibit state-financed legal representation for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) members. This commitment comes against the background of...

The Honourable Dr. Morais Guy, M.P. Transport, Works and Housing

Dr. Guy Calls on Developing Countries to Make Renting More Attractive

Director, Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse (centre), examines Intravenous (IV) Giving Sets donated to the health sector by Med-Rx Caribbean, during a presentation ceremony today (Oct. 9), at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in St. Andrew. Looking on (from left) are: Managing Director, Med-Rx Caribbean, Dr. Charles Rockhead; and Acting Chief Executive Officer, UHWI, Kevin Allen.

Intravenous Kits Valued at $2 Million Donated to Health Sector

Acting Deputy Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Horace Glaze (seated left), and Panos Caribbean’s Country Co-ordinator for Jamaica, Indi Mclymont-Lafayette (seated, centre), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake a pilot project, which will see the implementation of an early warning system to alert the disabled community of Portmore, St. Catherine of impending disaster. The signing took place at ODPEM’s offices in New Kingston today (Oct. 9). Others looking on are Executive Director of the Combined Disabilities Association (CDA), Gloria Goffe (seated right); Senior Telecommunications Engineer at ODPEM, Ruel Corniffe (standing left); Chairman, SunCity Radio, Steve Billings (standing centre); and Acting Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas.

ODPEM to Test Disaster Warning System for Disabled Persons

The 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder cruise ship docked at the Falmouth cruise ship pier on its inaugural visit to Jamaica on Tuesday (Oct. 8). (FILE)

Falmouth Welcomes Disney Wonder Cruise Ship

Dr. Dwight Blake, of Atlanta, attends to one of his patients, Octavius Green
(left) during the 20th Staging of the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission at the St. John

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Team from Atlanta Assisting Thousands in St. James

The annual Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission is back in the city, with more than 40 medical and non-medical personnel rendering professional services to thousands of citizens in St. James and adjoining parishes. Comprising specialists in the fields of ophthalmology, gynaecology, obstetrics, paediatrics, internal medicine, dentistry, nursing and pharmacology, the team members are currently at the St. John’s Methodist...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Vivian Brown (2nd right), reviews information with (from left): Counsellor and Head, Development Co-operation, Canadian International Development Agency, Jamaica Office, Marie Legault; Senior Technical Officer of CARICOM Trade and Competitiveness Project, Wanya Illes; and Head of the Trade Agreements Implementation Co-ordination Unit in the Foreign Trade Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, David Prendergast, at a ceremony held on October 8, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, for the in-country launch of the consultancy to create best practice models and deliver technical assistance to implement national CARICOM Single Market and Economy (SME) work plans.

13 years ago Commerce

CARICOM Nationals Should have Easier Access by June 2014

Jamaicans and other CARICOM nationals should, by June 2014, have easier access to member states, and be able to fully exercise their rights to travel, work and seek out other opportunities as provided for under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) arrangement. This is being facilitated through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)-funded CARICOM Trade and Competitiveness Project (CTCP),...

Technical Specialist for Youth Development and Social Transformation with the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Community Renewal Programme (CRP), Sherrian Gray, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on October 8, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

13 years ago Community

Housing Units for Residents of Majesty Gardens

Residents of Majesty Gardens, in St. Andrew, are currently going through the selection process for some 48 apartment units, which have been built by the National Housing Trust (NHT), under the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) co-ordinated Community Renewal Programme (CRP), with input from other agencies. “To get a real impact and a change for the community, we started off...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

13 years ago CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Saddened At Mullings’ Passing

Prime Minister the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller has expressed deep sadness at the passing of former Deputy Prime Minister, Government Minister and Ambassador, the Honourable Seymour St. Edward „Foggy‟ Mullings, OJ, CD. Mr. Mullings died this morning at age 82. The Prime Minister said Mr. Mullings gave long and effective service as a Parliamentarian and Government Minister and will...

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (second right), in discussion with Senior Productivity Specialist in the Technical Assistance Service Unit of the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), Tamar Nelson (second left), during the opening of a two-day National Productivity Conference hosted by the JPC at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on October 8. Also pictured (from left) are: Director in the Industry, Ministry, Douglas Webster; and Chief Executive Officer of the JPC, Dr. Charles Douglas.

13 years ago Commerce

Significant Strides made to Remove Red Tape

Significant strides have been made in the removal of red tape hindering the progress of business development and growth in Jamaica, as the Government moves to implement strategies to make the country more business-friendly, while increasing its global competitiveness. This was stated by State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, as she addressed the opening of a...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), makes the symbolic presentation of a key to one of 39 Mitsubishi 4X4 twin-cab pick-ups acquired by the government to boost the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) motor vehicle fleet, to Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington (centre), during Monday’s (October 8) handing over ceremony at the Commissioner’s Old Hope Road office in St. Andrew. Looking on is Superintendent in charge of the JCF’s Transport and Repairs Division, Marlon Dietrich.

13 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF gets 39 additional Vehicles

The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) operational capacity has been significantly strengthened by the acquisition of 39 additional motor vehicles, valued at over $136 million. The vehicles, all Mitsubishi 4X4 twin-cab pick-ups, which were acquired through local dealership, Stewart Auto Sales Limited, were symbolically presented to the JCF Head, Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington, by National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, during...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying (centre), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held today Tuesday (October 8) at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Listening (from left) are: Technical Specialist for Youth Development and Social Transformation at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Sherrian Gray (left), and Country Manager for Cuso International, Tarik Perks.

13 years ago Community

Inner-City Communities to Benefit from Launch of DYC Project

Jamaica’s Diaspora movement will take another leap on October 17, with the launch of the Diaspora Youth Connect (DYC) Project, slated for the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in Kingston. The Jamaica Diaspora Institute, the operating arm of the Jamaica Diaspora Foundation, is overseeing the DYC initiative, which seeks to leverage human and financial resources that are located in the ...