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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...

Projects and Planning Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Edson Carr, speaking during the entity's webinar on June 2 under the theme 'Plastic Separation During a Pandemic'.

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

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St. Andrew Revenue Service Centre Closed

COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Sunday, June 6, 2021

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Private (NS) Orrington Harvey with the runner-up trophy for the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Commandant's award. Private Harvey is one of two outstanding recruits of the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) specially recognised during the Certification Ceremony for the ninth batch of recruits at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Friday (June 4).

Government to Expand National Service Corps Programme

Project Officer at the Jamaica Social investment Fund (JSIF), Dane McLean (right), looks on as Site Supervisor, Neville Williams (left), points out wiring work being done at a home in Steer Town, St. Ann under JSIF

5 years ago Community

150 Households in Steer Town Being Wired for Electricity

One hundred and fifty households in Steer Town, St. Ann are being wired for connection to the national electricity grid. The work is being done under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) $189 million Community Electrification Project, which is funded by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. The project forms part of the Government’s efforts to provide vulnerable...

Director, Environmental Management and Conservation, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Anthony McKenzie (left), along with Chief Executive Officer, and Government Town Planner, NEPA, Peter Knight, participates in mangrove replanting activities along the Palisadoes strip within the Palisadoes-Port Royal Protected Area (P-PRPA), on June 4.

5 years ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentHousing

Mangrove Replanting (PHOTOS)

Director, Environmental Management and Conservation, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Anthony McKenzie (left), along with Chief Executive Officer, and Government Town Planner, NEPA, Peter Knight, participates in mangrove replanting activities along the Palisadoes strip within the Palisadoes-Port Royal Protected Area (P-PRPA), on June 4.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, addresses today’s (June 4) sitting of the Senate.

5 years ago AgricultureForeign Affairs

Senate Passes Bill to Formally Merge Functions of AMC under AIC

The Senate has approved legislation to formally merge the functions of the Agricultural Marketing Corporation (AMC) under the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC). The Bill, the Agro-Investment Corporation (Amendment) Act, was passed today (June 4), without amendments. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Leslie Campbell, who piloted the Bill, said the merger is consistent with...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, exits the newly installed elevator at the Ministry’s St. Catherine Parish Office, which was commissioned into service on June 1.

5 years ago Labour

Elevator Commissioned into Service at Labour Ministry’s St. Catherine Office (PHOTOS)

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, exits the newly installed elevator at the Ministry’s St. Catherine Parish Office, which was commissioned into service on June 1.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Government Commits to Eliminating All HIV/AIDS-Related Stigma

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says the Government is committed to eliminating all HIV/AIDS-related stigma in the society. Speaking at the virtual launch of the UNAIDS 2020 Annual Report for Enabling Environment and Human Rights in Jamaica, today (June 4), she said discrimination and violence against persons living with the disease are...

Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, addresses the contract-signing ceremony between Universal Service Fund (USF) and the Court Administration Division (CAD) for the provision of $20 million for the procurement of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment for courts. The function was held on Thursday (June 3) at the Supreme Court, downtown Kingston.

5 years ago CoronavirusJustice

Chief Justice Sykes Welcomes USF Support to Boost ICT Capacity of Courts

Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, has welcomed the investment by the Universal Service Fund (USF) in boosting the information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure of the courts, as a further step towards enhancing access to justice for Jamaicans. He said that equipping courts with the necessary technology, coupled with the training of staff, will improve the efficiency of courtroom proceedings. “COVID-19...

Director of Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Linette Peters, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (June 3).

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t To Promulgate Modern Food-Safety Legislation

The Government is moving to strengthen the legislative framework governing food safety in Jamaica through rationalisation of existing laws and promulgating modern legislation in keeping with international standards. This was disclosed by Director of Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Linette Peters, at a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (June 3). She said that currently,...