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President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Karen Brown, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, which was held at the JIS Montego Bay Regional Office, in St. James, recently.
President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Karen Brown, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, which was held at the JIS Montego Bay Regional Office, in St. James, recently.

JAPHI Warns Non-Compliant Food Establishments

President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Karen Brown, is warning non-compliant food establishments on the island that if they continue to operate unlawfully, they can be shut down and even prosecuted. “We have seen in the...
Acting Sergeant assigned to the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Fire Prevention in St Elizabeth, Dwight Campbell (second left), along with Acting District Officer of the JFB in St. Elizabeth, Owen Ranglin (left), instruct staff of the St Elizabeth Probation Office on fire safety tips, during an emergency drill in Santa Cruz on Friday, October 29.
Acting Sergeant assigned to the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Fire Prevention in St Elizabeth, Dwight Campbell (second left), along with Acting District Officer of the JFB in St. Elizabeth, Owen Ranglin (left), instruct staff of the St Elizabeth Probation Office on fire safety tips, during an emergency drill in Santa Cruz on Friday, October 29.

Businesses Participate in Fire Safety Week
Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis.
Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis.

Dr. Ennis Emphasises Importance of Learning from The COVID-19 Pandemic
A group of tourists after their arrival to Jamaica on the Carnival Sunrise cruise ship in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
A group of tourists after their arrival to Jamaica on the Carnival Sunrise cruise ship in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

Return Of Cruise Shipping, A Strong Vote of Confidence in Brand Jamaica – Minister Bartlett
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke (right), and (from left, seated) Financial Secretary in the Finance Ministry, Darlene Morrison, and Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) President, Helene Davis Whyte, sign the 2021/22 Heads of Agreement for wage increases for public sector workers represented by JCTU member unions. The signing was held at the Ministry in Kingston, on Friday (October 29). Overseeing the proceedings is the Ministry’s Principal Director for Employee Relations, Lorna Phillips.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke (right), and (from left, seated) Financial Secretary in the Finance Ministry, Darlene Morrison, and Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) President, Helene Davis Whyte, sign the 2021/22 Heads of Agreement for wage increases for public sector workers represented by JCTU member unions. The signing was held at the Ministry in Kingston, on Friday (October 29). Overseeing the proceedings is the Ministry’s Principal Director for Employee Relations, Lorna Phillips.

Gov’t Keen on Implementing Public Sector Compensation Review

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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Covid-19 Intervention Programme Making An Impact In Westmoreland

Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, says that the COVID-19 intervention programme which targeted taxi operators in the parish, is still making an impact a year later after its implementation. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Miller said that research undertaken by the Ministry of Health and Wellness showed that persons who are in conveyance,...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (3rd left) and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon Juliet Holness (3rd right) cut the ribbon symbolizing the official reopening of the Gordon Town main road in St. Andrew, on October 29. Others from left are: Project Manager, National Works Agency (NWA), Caswell Whyte; Senior Director, Project Implementation, NWA, Varden Downer; Managing Director of Kinetic Engineering Services, Keon Hinds; and Councillor for the Gordon Town Division, Neville Whittaker.
Transport

Gordon Town Main Road Officially Reopened

The Gordon Town main road in East Rural St. Andrew, which was severely damaged by heavy rains, was officially reopened on Friday (October 29) by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “We have resurfaced the road up to basic standards, and it has been properly marked and properly graded, so the people who live and traverse through this area,...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Road Jockey, Rajiv Maragh.
Innovation

Door-Stop Delivery a Lucrative Opportunity for Commercial Licence Holders

Managing Director of the Transport Authority of Jamaica (TAJ), Willard Hylton, is encouraging commercial licence holders (green plate) to take advantage of opportunities that are now available in the door-stop delivery sector. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, recently, Mr. Hylton noted that door-stop delivery has become a very popular and lucrative service during the pandemic. He said that...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke (second right), and Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) President, Helene Davis Whyte (second left), display the signed 2021/22 Heads of Agreement for wage increases for public-sector workers represented by JCTU member unions. The signing was held at the Ministry in Kingston, on Friday (October 29). Others (from left) are Financial Secretary in the Ministry, Darlene Morrison, and State Minister, Hon. Marsha Smith.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t, JCTU Sign 12-Month Heads Of Agreement For Public Sector Workers

The Government and the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) have signed a new 12-month Heads of Agreement for a four per cent wage increase for approximately 50,000 public-sector employees, for the period April 2021 to March 2022. The agreement also provides for a one-off $40,000 payment to civil servants earning up to $1.5 million per annum, and retroactive payments...
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State Minister for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
Youth

Gov’t Strengthening Legislation to Protect Children

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says that the Government is strengthening legislation to provide increased protection for children. Among the measures being undertaken is a repeal of Section 24 of the Childcare and Protection Act, which allows judges to lock up children in penal institutions without charge. Removing this discretion will protect...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), along with Postmaster General, Lincoln Allen (left), and Chairman of the Jamaica Postal Corporation, Professor Felix Akinladejo, display the Jamaica Post’s 350 Anniversary Stamp, at its launch today (October 29), at the Post and Telecommunications Department in Kingston.
Technology

Technology Minister Lauds Service of Jamaica Post

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the postal service continues to facilitate several areas of life for Jamaicans doing transactions across the globe. Delivering the keynote address at the Jamaica Post’s 350 Anniversary Stamp launch, at the Post and Telecommunications Department in Kingston today (October 29), the Minister said it is making strides with transhipment of...
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G Miller: Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Health Dept. Trains 73 Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Ambassadors’

The Westmoreland Health Department has recruited and trained 73 COVID-19 vaccine ‘ambassadors’ to help encourage greater take-up of the jab in the parish. The ambassadors, which consist of teachers, hotel managers and other professionals, were trained between October 19 and October 21. Speaking with JIS News, Parish Health Promotion and Education Officer, Gerald Miller, said the ambassadors, drawn from the...
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