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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, centre); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (seated, left) and President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Patrick Brooks (seated, right), with members of the judiciary who were appointed to higher office at a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House, today (January 6). Displaying their Instruments of Office are (from left) Justices Sherna Reid, Carla Thomas, Dale Staple, Annmarie Lawrence-Grainger, Althea Jarrett, Stephany Orr, and Opal Smith.

Seven Judges Sworn in to Higher Office

Seven members of the judiciary were sworn in to higher office for the Hilary Term by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, today (January 6), at King’s House. Justices Annmarie Lawrence-Grainger and Althea Jarrett have been appointed...

Operations Manager at Montego Bay Community Home for Girls in Irwin, St. James, Yvette Mahoney (third left), accepts donations from Resource Mobilisation Officer of the Western Regional Health Authority, Elicia Whittingham-Gayle, during an outreach initiative, recently. They are joined by representatives of the WRHA’s Outreach Committee.

WRHA Reaches out to Montego Bay Community Home for Girls

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and Project Manager for the Cornwall Regional Hospital’s (CRH) rehabilitation, Vivian Gordon, tour a section of the facility on Friday (January 6).

Partial Reoccupation of Cornwall Regional Hospital Being Programmed Before Year End

Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing Friday’s (January 6) sitting of the Senate.

SOE Regulations Became Effective Once Made – Senator Johnson Smith

Students of the New River Early Childhood Institution in St. Elizabeth take cover under their desks, during an earthquake and evacuation drill in January 2022.

January 8-14 Is Earthquake Awareness Week

Members of staff at the charity organisation, Food For the Poor (FFP), prepare food packages at their Spanish Town, St. Catherine corporate offices, for distribution during the holiday season.

3 years ago Community

Food for the Poor Presents Packages to Needy Persons Islandwide

Hundreds of needy persons in rural communities across the island were treated to some 1,000 food packages over the Christmas period, provided by the charity organisation Food For the Poor (FFP). The packages were delivered under the FFP’s Islandwide Distribution Programme, an initiative which it started during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, to reach persons who are not regular beneficiaries of...

Director for the Restoring Human Independence (RHI) non-profit organisation, Richard Hall (second left), and RHI Psychologist for Mental and Behaviour Health, Dr. Lisa Hall (right), with team members (from left) Bobzie Allen and Janet Dyer, during a recent visit to the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Manchester.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Residents of St. Elizabeth to Benefit from Free Mental Health Services

Residents of St. Elizabeth and surrounding areas are to benefit from free mental health services, to be delivered over three days at the Junction Health Centre in the parish. These services will be administered on January 9, 11 and 13, by the non-profit organisation – Restoring Human Independence (RHI). Director, Richard Hall, told JIS News that RHI encourages residents to...

The late Ambassador Dr. Richard Bernal (left), speaks with Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), at the opening ceremony for the Mona School of Business and Management’s (MSBM) business and management conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston in July 2019. Listening (from second left) are auditor and taxation specialist, Allison Peart; conference chair, Dr. Indianna Minto-Coy; and Special Advisor to the UWI’s Vice Chancellor on Resource Development, Minna Israel.

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Bernal Represented Jamaica with Honour and Dignity – PM

The late Ambassador Dr. Richard Bernal has been hailed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, for his committed and dedicated service to Jamaica. The former diplomat and economist died suddenly on Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 4). Ambassador Bernal, who was 74 at the time of his passing, served as Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States from 1991 to 2001,...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), views the body of Retired Educator, Rev. Dr. Millicent McLean, during a service held at the Portmore Holiness Christian Church in St. Catherine on Thursday (December 5). With the Minister is Dr. McLean’s nephew, Dane Hudson.

3 years ago EducationTribute

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Attends Funeral Service for Retired Educator, Rev. Dr. Millicent Mclean

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), views the body of Retired Educator, Rev. Dr. Millicent McLean, during a service held at the Portmore Holiness Christian Church in St. Catherine on Thursday (December 5). With the Minister is Dr. McLean’s nephew, Dane Hudson.

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the signed Proclamation marking January 7 as ‘UWI Day’, to Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Dale Webber, during a courtesy call at King’s House in Kingston on Thursday (January 5). The Proclamation invites all citizens to reflect on the achievements of the institution and participate in celebratory activities in observance of the UWI’s 75th anniversary.

3 years ago Education

PHOTOS: GG Proclaims January 7 as UWI Day

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the signed Proclamation marking January 7 as ‘UWI Day’, to Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Dale Webber, during a courtesy call at King’s House in Kingston on Thursday (January 5). The Proclamation invites all citizens to reflect on the achievements...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the audience during the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ conference, at the National Arena in Kingston on Wednesday (January 4).

3 years ago Education

Gov’t to Discuss the Consequences of Crime with Students

The Government is looking to facilitate face-to-face engagements with students in their schools, to educate them on the consequences of gang involvement and participating in gun crimes and other illegal activities. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while speaking during the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ conference at the National Arena in Kingston on...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses members of the congregation during the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ conference, held at the National Arena, in Kingston, on Wednesday (January 4). Seated at left is Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Mark Golding.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Government to Partner with the Church to Tackle Mental Health Issues

The Government will be pursuing a direct and deliberate programme, in partnership with the church, to provide robust intervention that supports mental health in the population. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ conference, held at the National Arena, in Kingston, today (January 4). “We need to start a...