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President of the National Association of Deans of Discipline, Samuel Smalling.

NADD To Host Virtual Behaviour Exposition June 11

The National Association of Deans of Discipline (NADD) will host the final of four virtual Behaviour Expositions on Friday, June 11. The exposition seeks to engage more than 5,000 high-school students from across Jamaica in an empowerment session, under the...

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad.

High Commissioner Expresses Confidence In Jamaica Becoming Global Logistics Hub

Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis (left), speaks at a meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, on Tuesday (June 8), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. At right is Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Robert Hill.

Pay Keen Attention To Credible Information During Hurricane Season – Deputy Mayor

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), along with President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Jasford Gabriel (centre), hands over tablets to representatives from Gaynstead High School. The donation is a part of the Ministry’s efforts to assist all students to have access to information and communication technology (ICT)-based learning. Vice Principal of Gaynstead High School, Liston Aiken (second right), accepts a tablet as also students Frajeeka Davis (left) and Shanel Powell (right). The ceremony took place, today (June 8), at the Ministry.

PHOTOS: ONE Laptop Or Tablet Per Child Handover At Gaynstead High School

Environmental Health Specialist with Responsibility for Food Safety and Protection in the Environmental Health Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Colin Cooper.

Message Of Food Safety Must Be Reinforced

Regional Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Marcelene Wheatle.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

WRHA Steps Up Sensitisation Campaign

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is stepping up its ongoing sensitisation campaign to boost both COVID-19 prevention and vaccination in western Jamaican. Regional Health Promotion and Education Officer at the WRHA, Marcelene Wheatle, told JIS News that in addition to the increased engagement of vulnerable groups, the WRHA is also carrying out one-on-one sessions to better understand the individual....

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Monday, June 07, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 48 49,031 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 21 27,422 Males 27 21,606 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 1 year to 96 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 1 2,667 Hanover 2 1,312 Kingston & St. Andrew 26 13,619 Manchester 1...

5 years ago Coronavirus

Persons Urged To Help Elderly Relatives Access COVID-19 Vaccine

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is appealing to relatives of the elderly and shut-ins to facilitate the process for them to receive the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Speaking with JIS News, Regional Health Promotion and Education Officer at the WRHA, Marcelene Wheatle, said it is critical that persons within this target group get vaccinated, because they are classified as vulnerable....

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Consumers Encouraged To Examine Fruits And Vegetables

Consumers are being encouraged to examine fruits and vegetables they purchase, to ensure that there is no visible indication of spoilage or contamination. Speaking in a recent ‘Get the Facts’ interview on the JIS television programme, ‘Jamaica Magazine’, Environmental Health Specialist with responsibility for food safety and protection in the Environmental Health Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness,...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Youth Ambassador for 2021, Kayla Gaynor, addresses the launch of the National Hurricane Preparedness Campaign at Jamaica House on Tuesday (June 1).

5 years ago Local Government

Include Children And Teens In Disaster Preparedness Activities – ODPEM Youth Ambassador

The 2021 Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Youth Ambassador, Kyla Gaynor, says that children and adolescents should be included in disaster preparedness activities in the home, as they have an important role to play. “At home, involve your children and teens in the emergency planning routine. Put all emergency contact numbers for the police, fire department, ambulance...

Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Vaccine Does Not Protect Against Other Illnesses

Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis, is reminding Jamaicans that the COVID-19 vaccine does not provide protection against other health conditions. In an interview with JIS News, Dr. Ennis explained that the vaccine will not stop someone who was already suffering a condition, such as heart or kidney disease, from dying...

Projects and Planning Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Edson Carr, speaking during the entity

5 years ago EnvironmentLocal Government

Almost 100,000 Pounds Of Plastic Collected In St. Andrew Communities

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is reporting that almost 100,000 pounds of plastic have been collected under its pilot plastic separation project implemented in several St. Andrew communities last year. “We selected 16 communities that we believe can become more sustainable in terms of the approach towards [plastic] separation and we have been working with them,” said NSWMA...