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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,...

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.

Gordon Town Main Road Officially Reopened

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Road Jockey, Rajiv Maragh.

Door-Stop Delivery a Lucrative Opportunity for Commercial Licence Holders

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.

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

State Minister for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.

Gov’t Strengthening Legislation to Protect Children

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.

4 years ago 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...

G Miller: Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

4 years ago 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...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw.

4 years ago CommerceIndustry

Minister Shaw Hails Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has hailed the work of the Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission (ADSC), noting that the entity has remained “excellent” in protecting Jamaica’s producers against unfair trade practices. Delivering the keynote address on Thursday (October 28), at a virtual function to mark National Trade Remedies Day and observe the Commission’s 21st anniversary, the...

President of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), Desiree Tulloch-Reid.

4 years ago Health & Wellness

Lupus Foundation Hosts Virtual Symposium Oct. 31

On Sunday, October 31, the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), will stage a virtual symposium for persons who are beset by the disease, especially children, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held under the theme ‘Children and Youth with Lupus: Improving Outcomes Through Knowledge and Support’, and will feature local and international speakers placing the spotlight on improving...

Tour guides taking guests out on a horseback riding tour in Mammee Bay, St. Ann

4 years ago Local GovernmentRural DevelopmentTourism

St. Ann Municipal Corporation Addresses Horse Issue

The issue of unchecked horseback riding in Mammee Bay, St. Ann, has been addressed. The St. Ann Municipal Corporation and the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) have now taken a proactive approach “in the interest of motorists” and all those who have been affected by “having horses roaming recklessly” on the main road and endangering lives, stakeholders say. Mayor of...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), displays a cheque valued at $100,000, representing a donation from the Universal Service Fund (USF), to Jamaica Reach to Recovery, an affiliate of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS). The cheque was handed over at the Minister’s New Kingston offices in St. Andrew on Thursday (October 28). Also pictured are Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes (left), and Chairman of Jamaica Reach to Recovery, Carolind Graham.

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PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Hands Over $100,000 Donation From Universal Service Fund To Jamaica Reach To Recovery

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), displays a cheque valued at $100,000, representing a donation from the Universal Service Fund (USF), to Jamaica Reach to Recovery, an affiliate of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS). The cheque was handed over at the Minister’s New Kingston offices in St. Andrew on Thursday (October 28). Also pictured are Chief...

Medical Officer of Health for the parish of Clarendon, Dr. Kimberly Scarlett-Campbell.

4 years ago COVID-19 VaccinationHealth & Wellness

Health Workers Urged To Get Vaccinated

Medical Officer of Health for the parish of Clarendon, Dr. Kimberly Scarlett-Campbell, is appealing to health workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking to JIS News at the Croft’s Hill Health Centre in the parish recently, she said it is important that persons who are delivering healthcare to the public, are protected against the deadly virus, noting that...