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Director, Operations, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Aretha McFarlane, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (October 5), at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

NSWMA Educates About E-Waste

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is on a drive to educate citizens about electronic waste (e-waste) and how to properly dispose of it. E-waste refers to any equipment with plugs, cords and electronic components that are at the...

Person of Interest Identified in Incident at Ocho Rios Primary School

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), interacts with tTech Marketing and Sales Manager, Marsha Bucknor (left) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Norman Chen, during the sixth annual TechCon Conference at the Summit in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 4).

Education Stakeholders Being Prepared for Data Protection Act’s Implementation

Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Rear Admiral Peter Brady (left), shares a moment with President of the Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC), Tamara Lowe-James (centre) and Superintendent of Pilotage at the Port Authority of Jamaica, Dr. Hortense Ross-Innerarity, at the Regional Conference and sixth Annual General Meeting of WiMAC, which is being held from October 3 to 5 at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny.

Women in Maritime Association Caribbean Hailed as Beacon for Women and Girls

Manager, Communication and Customer Service at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Maxine Fagan.

World Standards Day to Be Observed October 14

Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson (left), and President of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), Dr. Desiree Tulloch-Reid (right), at the launch of Lupus Awareness Month, held on October 4 at the LFJ Learning and Help Centre in New Kingston.

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NHF Provides Subsidies for Persons Living with Lupus

With the National Health Fund (NHF) paying out $13.5 million in subsidies for persons living with Lupus last financial year, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the agency, Everton Anderson, says the sum was well spent. Delivering the keynote address at the launch of Lupus Awareness Month on October 4 at the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), Learning and Help Centre...

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

2 years ago Legal and Constitutional Affairs

PM to State Position on Jamaica Adopting CCJ as Final Appellate Court

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, will inform the nation on the Government’s position regarding Jamaica adopting the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the final appellate court. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, said that the Government is paying close attention to matters concerning the final court as well as constitutional reform. “There is...

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Portland Implements Integrated Vector Management to Contain Dengue

The Portland Health Department has adopted an integrated vector management approach in the fight against dengue fever in the parish. Portland is among the parishes with the highest rates of infection. Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. Sharon Lewis, told JIS News that the strategy involves public education and sensitisation, fogging and larvicidal activities. Teams from the Health...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), presents a gift basket to Barbara Forbes (centre) during a visit to her home in Hughenden, St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 4). Sharing the moment (from left) are National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Social Worker and Parish Officer for St. Andrew, Marlon Johnson; Executive Director of the NCSC, Cassandara Morrison; and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn. A team from the Ministry visited with several senior citizens in the Corporate Area on Wednesday and presented them with gift baskets as part of Senior Citizens’ Month celebrations.

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PHOTO: Senior Citizens Celebrated

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), presents a gift basket to Barbara Forbes (centre) during a visit to her home in Hughenden, St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 4). Sharing the moment (from left) are National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Social Worker and Parish Officer for St. Andrew, Marlon Johnson; Executive Director of the...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents the award for ‘Most Outstanding Closing Ceremony’ to President of the Norwood Benevolent Society Community Development Committee, Dalton Spence. Occasion was the Summer Camp Awards under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) Integrated Community Development Programme (ICDP) Phase 2, held at JSIF’s offices in Kingston on October 4.

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PHOTOS: JSIF Summer Camp Awards

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents the award for ‘Most Outstanding Closing Ceremony’ to President of the Norwood Benevolent Society Community Development Committee, Dalton Spence. Occasion was the Summer Camp Awards under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) Integrated Community Development Programme (ICDP) Phase 2, held at JSIF’s offices in Kingston on October 4.

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), share a light moment with 101-year-old Francis Knight while visiting her home in Kingston on October 3. The visit, which included the presentation of a gift basket, was part of activities for Senior Citizens’ Month.

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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Visits Senior Citizens

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), share a light moment with 101-year-old Francis Knight while visiting her home in Kingston on October 3. The visit, which included the presentation of a gift basket, was part of activities for Senior Citizens’ Month.

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right); and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Crispim Moreira (left), sign the letter of agreement for the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems project during the launch ceremony held on October 3 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Observing the proceedings are (from left, back row): Chief executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson; High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Masakui Rungsung; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer; and National Project Manager, Princess Lee.

2 years ago AgricultureForeign Affairs

150 Kitson Town Residents to Benefit from Resilient Agri-Food Systems Project

Approximately 150 residents from Kitson Town will receive technical support and skills training to increase income generation and job opportunities under the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems project. An initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the project will target farmers, women, and youth from 26 districts in the rural St. Catherine community....