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Health Education and Promotion Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

Westmoreland Health Department Urges Leptospirosis Precautions

With heavy rainfall heightening the risk of water contamination and rodent activity, the Westmoreland Health Department is urging residents to take necessary precautions to prevent leptospirosis. The reminder comes from Health Education and Promotion Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, who...

Students Tiara Findlater (second left) and Tyrese Coaters try out the see-saws in the new playground at Sudbury Primary and Infant School in St. James. They are being assisted by owner of All Seasons Vacations in the United States, Wanda Keefer (centre), and Regional Public Relations Manager Rochelle Forbes-Reid (right), while teacher Doreen Johnson (left) looks on. Occasion was the recent official handover of the facility to the school, which was donated by Ms. Keefer with the support of Sandals Foundation.

Sudbury Primary and Infant School Gets New Playground

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right); Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), and Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Technology Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Leonardo Brown (second left), listen as Sergeant C. Curtis explains aspects of the cyberthreat map during the opening ceremony for the JCF ‘Transformations – People, Quality and Technology Expo 2.0’ at the National Arena on Thursday (June 19).

Jamaica Records Historic 14-week Decline in Murders

Contestants in the 2025 Miss St. James Festival Queen Competition paid a courtesy call on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office on Wednesday (June 18) as part of their grooming and training activities ahead of the coronation show on Sunday, June 29, at the Iberostar Resort in St. James. They are joined by JIS Acting Regional Manager, Nickieta Sterling (standing centre). The contestants are (from left, standing) Miss Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Gavandra Gray; Miss United Finance Sales and Services, Chaniece South; Miss Knutsford Express, Renica Deans; and Miss Eskimo Auto Care Centre, Odeicia Lawrence. Seated (from left) are Miss B&S Shutter Care and More, Kadé-jah Baker; Miss Rosevale Jerk Centre, Kalisia Francis; Miss Tony Ward’s Auto & Service Centre, Isheika Richards; and Miss Escape to Exhale Day Spa, Annecia Gordon. Absent was Miss Chow’s Cash and Carry, Triciana Williams.

St. James Festival Queen Finalists Visit JIS Montego Bay Regional Office (PHOTOS)

Pilot publication of Primary Exit Profile (PEP) School Results for Ascot Primary, which details the performance of the school.

PEP Results Publication to Assist All Primary Schools

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses today’s (June 20) sitting of the Senate.

12 months ago Justice

Amendments to Corrections Act Almost Complete

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has informed that amendments to the Corrections Act are almost complete, and that the new Corrections Policy is now approved by Cabinet. Senator Johnson Smith made the remarks while opening debate on the Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill, the Criminal Justice (Administration) (Amendment) Bill and the...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), unveils a plaque at the adoption ceremony for the Kenneth Standard Health Centre, which is based at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, on June 19. Others pictured (from right) are Jamaica’s Consul General (CG) to Miami, Oliver Mair; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Health for Life and Wellness Foundation, Courtney Cephas.

12 months ago Health & Wellness

Kenneth Standard Health Centre Receives Equipment

The Kenneth Standard Health Centre has received medical equipment valued at $3 million, donated by the Jamaican Hi-5K Walk/Run, headed by Jamaica’s Consul General (CG) to Miami, Oliver Mair. Addressing yesterday’s (June 19), handover and adoption ceremony at the Centre, which is based at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the...

ourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 17).

12 months ago Tourism

Tourism Ministry Reviewing Legislation to Drive Sector Growth and Development

The Ministry of Tourism is reviewing several pieces of legislation to strengthen growth and development in the sector. Among these is the Jamaica Tourist Board Act, which Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says is now being reviewed by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB). “I am pleased to announce that, next week, we will bring to this House… and, indeed, present...

Students of St. Aloysius Primary School display baskets with children’s shoes as the Litany for Healing is recited during the Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) Service of Lament for Violence Against Children, on Tuesday (June 17) at Kingston Parish Church.

12 months ago Youth

Youth Minister Urges Greater Action to Protect Jamaica’s Children From Violence

Jamaicans are being urged by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, to take greater action in protecting the nation’s children from violence. “Collectively... all of us have to take responsibility... not one singular entity,” she said while addressing the Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) Service of Lament for Violence Against Children, on...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, converses with Acting Senior Medical Officer of Health for Kingston and St. Andrew, Dr. Susan Strachan-Johnson, during a recent tour of the Slipe Pen Road Comprehensive Health Centre in Kingston.

12 months ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Get Yellow Fever Vaccine Before Travelling to Endemic Countries

Jamaicans planning to visit countries where yellow fever is endemic are urged to get vaccinated before travelling. This advice comes from Acting Senior Medical Officer of Health for Kingston and St. Andrew, Dr. Susan Strachan-Johnson, following an eightfold increase in yellow fever cases across the Americas during the first five months of 2025. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), hands New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Elaine Bennett (second left), the social contract and keys to her new house in Lloyd’s District in St. Thomas recently. Sharing the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

12 months ago HousingPrime Minister

300 Houses Delivered Under NSHP

Approximately 300 housing units have been delivered to deserving beneficiaries under the National Social Housing Programme (NSHP) since it was fully rolled out in 2020. Speaking at the recent handover of four housing units in St. Thomas, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams, informed that there are 40 additional units in active construction...

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane.

12 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentTelecommunications

USF to Equip Craft Markets With Internet Service

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is extending its internet connectivity drive to craft markets, beginning with the Kingston Craft Market, one of the largest in the island. Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Charlton McFarlane, said the initiative forms part of the organisation’s wider efforts to enhance connectivity in spaces that support economic activity and small businesses. He noted that...