Stakeholders in the food industry are being hailed for complying with the coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols and guidelines. Director of Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Linnette Peters, told JIS News that while there were no changes in the regulations regarding food safety, protocols were established to guide the operations of stakeholders including farmers and food...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Compassionate Care Programme remains an important initiative in building a culture of quality service delivery at public hospitals and health centres across the island. In an interview with JIS News, following a ceremony for the adoption of the Steer Town Health Centre in St. Ann on Thursday (June...

The Government has developed and is in the process of implementing a National Strategy to grow the Agribusiness Industry. Opening the 2021/22 State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on June 25, Government Senator, Don Wehby, said one of the key recommendations in the Strategy is the establishment of a Food Security and Agribusiness Council (FSAC). Senator Wehby, who...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging members of the public to report food-borne illnesses to the relevant authorities. Speaking with JIS News, Director, Veterinary Public Health, Ministry of Health & Wellness, Dr. Linnette Peters, said the Government is keen on increasing the public’s knowledge of their role in food safety, and reporting incidents of food-borne illnesses is crucial...

The Government is projected to save an estimated $54 million annually from the installation of solar energy and energy efficiency systems at six public health facilities across the island. These are National Chest Hospital, Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre and Bellevue Hospital in St. Andrew; Black River Hospital, St. Elizabeth; May Pen Hospital, Clarendon; and the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, says that the much-anticipated Deposit Refund Scheme for plastic bottles is now in place. He noted that the scheme, which will provide a cash refund to consumers who return their plastic bottles, will create employment opportunities, revenue generation, clean streets and, ultimately, cleaner marine spaces. Depositors will be paid...

JAMPRO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) have officially appointed Mr. Jerrold Johnson to be Jamaica's Honorary Investment Advisor (HIA) for Toronto, Canada. Johnson will work to promote Jamaican investment opportunities in Toronto and will facilitate business connections to attract investment to Jamaica. Mr. Johnson brings impressive skills, knowledge, and connections to the HIA initative, and has experience in finance, investment, business development, Fast-moving Consumer...