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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a recent virtual COVID Conversations press conference.

Health Ministry Collaborates with Private Facilities to Increase Vaccination Sites

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is collaborating with private health facilities to increase the number of vaccination sites islandwide. The move aims to reduce overcrowding at vaccination sites and boost the Government’s National Vaccination Programme. Recently, the Ministry signed...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Revised Teacher Appraisal Model to Support Growth of Teachers

Executive Director of the SRC, Dr Charah Watson

Applications Open For National Young Inventors And Innovators Competition

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), in dialogue with Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Marianne Van Steen (centre) and Chief Executive Officer and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley Henry, about the new offering of potted fruit trees on sale at the Department, on National Tree Planting Day, October 1. The Forestry Department is now selling potted June plum, fig and mulberry plants from its 173 Constant Spring Road offices.

Potted Fruit Trees Now Available At The Forestry Department

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Christopher Tufton, with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey P. Marks, on his recent visit to the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC.

Adopt-A-Clinic Programme Gaining Traction in Diaspora

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis

4 years ago Local Government

Business Operators Urged to Work With Gov’t to Transform Downtown Mobay

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis, is encouraging business operators in Montego Bay to work with the Government to improve the aesthetics of the business district. “Downtown Montego Bay needs a makeover; the aesthetics of the town need to be revisited… to make it more appealing to customers and visitors alike,”...

Finance Matters host, Daniel Passley (left), converses with guest, Director, Customer Service at the Ministry of Finance, Rory Stennett.

4 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Matters Returns on October 7

Finance Matters is set to return to television on October 7, 2021. The series is a five to seven-minute programme produced by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. It is aimed at demystifying the various economic and fiscal policies and initiatives implemented by the Government. Speaking with JIS News, Director of the Corporate Communication and Public Relations branch...

Human Resources Manager of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Shanique Cornwall (left), presents a laptop to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), prior to the sitting of the Upper House on Friday (October 1). Also participating is Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes.

4 years ago Technology

PHOTOS: Laptops Handed Over to Senators

Human Resources Manager of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Shanique Cornwall (left), presents a laptop to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), prior to the sitting of the Upper House on Friday (October 1). Also participating is Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel...

Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, where he disclosed that Electoral Office of Jamaica will begin the distribution of the new Voter Identification Cards on October 11.

4 years ago Elections

New Voter ID Cards Ready October 11

Beginning October 11, electors will be able to collect their new voter identification (ID) cards from Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) constituency offices across the island. Announcement of the distribution of the new voter ID cards was made by the Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, where he provided details about the voter ID renewal...

4 years ago Parliament

Darliston Tax Office Reopens

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), is advising that the Darliston Tax Office located in Westmoreland, re-opened to the public earlier today, Monday October 4, 2021, after man extensive refurbishing process. The office was closed on September 19, 2020, to facilitate the renovation process and members of staff were temporarily re-assigned to the Savanna-la-mar Tax Office. The newly refurbished Darliston office features:...

Chairman of the Jamaica Customer Service Association, Dr. Nsombi Jaja.

4 years ago Finance & Public Service

Service Excellence Measures to Be Highlighted At Two-Day Conference

New measures to improve customer service at key government agencies will be highlighted at a virtual Service Excellence Conference on October 5 and 6. The two-day event, which is free to the public, is part of activities to mark National Customer Service Week from October 3 to 8. On day-two of the conference, representatives of the entities will share best...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), speaks with nurses Bobby-Joe Campbell (right) and Odette Wilson (second right) during a visit to the Port Maria Anglican Church vaccination site in St. Mary, recently. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), accompanied the Prime Minister.

4 years ago CoronavirusPrime Minister

Vaccinated Persons Helping Return to Normal Life – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says persons who have taken the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are helping the country to return to normal life and is urging them to become ambassadors for the programme. Speaking to persons gathered at the Port Maria Anglican Church in St. Mary, recently, to receive their vaccines, Mr. Holness commended them for making the...