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Public Urged to Wear Masks

Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Francine Phillips-Kelly, has advised that individuals must continue to take personal responsibility to restrict the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), as the number of positive cases continue to rise in the parish....

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), interacts with workers from the St. James Poor Relief Department during the homeless wellness day of care at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday, June 10. Looking on (from second right) is Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams.

Infirmaries To Begin Welcoming New Residents July 1

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), presents a copy of the National Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy to Association of Jamaican Attractions Limited President, Marilyn Burrowes, on Friday (June 10). The document was one of several disaster risk management tools presented to industry stakeholders during a ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Tourism Minister Presents Disaster Risk Management Tools to Industry Stakeholders

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), engages in conversation with United Sates Ambassador to Jamaica, Nick Perry. Occasion was a courtesy call by the Ambassador at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Friday, June 10.

PHOTOS: US Ambassador Calls On Minister Vaz

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the opening ceremony for the agency’s National Environmental Awareness Week and World Ocean’s Day activities at Fisherman’s Beach in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 8).

SERENA GRANT PHOTO — Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses the opening ceremony for the agency’s National Environmental Awareness Week and World Ocean’s Day activities at Fisherman’s Beach in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 8). SERENA GRANT PHOTO

NSWMA To Get New Garbage Trucks by Year End

Public Relations Officer, Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Kawain Fearon.

4 years ago CommerceIndustry

Owners Of SMTES Urged to Register Businesses

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is urging owners of small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMTEs) to register their businesses. Public Relations Officer, COJ, Kawain Fearon, said that the process has been made easier through online registration, using the Electronic Business Registration form (eBRF). He was speaking at a business development information session for SMTEs, hosted by the Tourism Enhancement...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge.

4 years ago Sectoral Debate 2022/23Sport

Mental Health Toolkit for Athletes to Be Launched Later This Year

A Mental Health Toolkit for use by athletes, coaches and other support personnel is expected to be launched later this year. Making her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, informed that the toolkit will be launched at a conference on Safeguarding Children...

Senior Archivist at the Jamaica Archives and Records Department, Racquel Innerarity, carefully checks the Minutes of the Education Board 1833-1859 – the Jamaica Free School, just one of the many records archived at the Department. Mrs. Innerarity says all are welcome to access records because they belong to all Jamaicans.

4 years ago Information

Explore Island’s Rich History at Jamaica Archives and Records Department

Jamaicans are being encouraged to explore the country’s rich history by visiting the Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD). “We are open to the general public – anyone can come in,” Senior Archivist, Racquel Innerarity told JIS News. “It is our records as Jamaicans, and we invite historians, genealogists and students from basic school to university to come in. It...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

4 years ago Health & WellnessSport

Improved Insurance Coverage for Athletes

The Government has improved benefits for eligible national athletes under the Jamaica Athletes Insurance Plan. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said that a new contract for the provision of Group Health, Group Life and Personal Accident insurance coverage was awarded to Allied Insurance Brokers for the period February 1, 2022, to January 31, 2025, in...

Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), listens as Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (right), explains a key aspect of the Station Records Management System being implemented within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), during a live demonstration of how the system works, at the Harbour View Police Station in the Kingston Eastern Division, on Thursday (June 9). Also pictured is State Minister in the National Security Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne. The system will facilitate electronic recording of reports, complaints, and administrative entries by the police. It was introduced at the Harbour View Police Station in April and is the first of the 24 stations targeted to benefit under the initial phase of the project.

4 years ago National Security and PeaceTechnology

Minister Pleased with Rollout of Station Records Management System

Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says he is pleased with how the initial phase of the rollout of the Station Records Management System within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been progressing. The system will facilitate electronic recording of reports, complaints, and administrative entries by the police. It was introduced at the Harbour...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Thursday (June 9).

4 years ago Water

Mayor Calls on Jamaicans to Protect Water Systems

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, is encouraging Jamaicans to play an active role in safeguarding the environment by protecting the country’s water systems. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (June 9) against the background of World Oceans Day 2022, which was observed on June 8, Mayor Williams said pollution of the...

4 years ago Sectoral Debate 2022/23SportYouth

$15 Million Invested in Nurturing Young Cricket Talent

The Cricket Incubator programme, aimed at unearthing a new generation of players, will be expanded. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said that the Government, through the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), will invest $15 million in 120 schools to spot and nurture talent for the national programme. She said the initiative involves partnership with the Jamaica...