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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) virtual quarterly press briefing on April 21. (Mark Bell Photo)

Quarantine Facility For Children Entering State Care

The former Windsor Girls’ Home in St. Ann has been modified to serve as a mass quarantine facility for children entering the childcare system. State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, said that the...

Customer Service Assistant at the NSWMA/Western Parks and Markets (WMP) Waste Management Limited, Serina Reid-Samuels (right), hands over information material on proper waste disposal to a resident of Gutters, Elaine Brown-Heath, during a community clean-up and sensitisation exercise on Thursday, April 22, in observation of Earth Day 2021. (Okoye Henry Photo)

Plastic Bottle Separation Pilot Project Doing Well In St. James

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (Michael Sloley Photo) File Photo

Gov’t Not Making COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory – PM

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, cuts an East Indian mango, which was among 4,710 kilograms of mangoes shipped to the United Kingdom (UK) from the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Thursday (April 22). The mangoes were exported by local fresh food producers Native Nature, Dussard Trading, Tropical Foods, Carita Jamaica Limited and Wah Gwaan Foods (Yam Man) Jamaica Limited.

4,710 Kilograms Of Julie And East Indian Mangoes Shipped To The UK

President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson (right), converses with Colonel of the Accompong Maroons, Richard Currie (left), during his visit to Gordon House on April 21. Others sharing the moment (from second right) are Speaker of the House of Representatives, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert and Deputy Clerk, Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis.

PHOTOS: Col. Currie Visits Gordon House

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 21.

5 years ago Coronavirus

Jamaica Boosts Capacity To Test For Variant Strains Of COVID-19

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has informed that the country is boosting its capacity to test for variant strains of the coronavirus (COVID-19) locally. Addressing the House of Representatives on April 21, Dr. Tufton acknowledged the support of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Government of the United States in financing equipment for...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a point while addressing the opening of a two-day virtual Leaders Summit on Climate, on Thursday (April 22). The Summit was convened by President of the United States, Joseph Biden.

5 years ago Environment

Jamaica Sets Ambitious Target Of 60 Per Cent Reduction In Green House Emissions By 2030

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica has enhanced its nationally determined contribution to target a 60 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. “We, like all Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and many developing countries remain committed to advancing climate action and we are determined to build forward stronger, better and greener,” he said, while...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) virtual quarterly press briefing on April 21.

5 years ago InformationYouth

More Social Workers To Be Employed By CPFSA

An additional 150 social workers are to be employed by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) to meet the growing needs of the sector. This was announced by State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, at the agency’s virtual quarterly press briefing on April 21. Mr. Morgan said this is part of...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Do Not Spread False Information – Health Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says members of the public should refrain from spreading false information and verbally attacking healthcare workers who have done their job with distinction in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). “The anti-vax movement is alive and active and with each day we do experience in public health, whether through cyber...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses yesterday

5 years ago Coronavirus

Vaccinations By Appointment Only For Priority Groups

Beginning Monday, April 26, 2021, vaccinations will be done for all phase-one persons by appointment only. Phase-one persons include those 60 years and older, healthcare workers, members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Jamaica Fire Brigade, the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) and Jamaica Customs. Persons in the priority list are encouraged to use the...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

5 years ago Environment

Minister Calls On Jamaicans To Protect Planet Earth

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging all Jamaicans to commemorate Earth Day 2021 with environmentally conscious practices. Earth Day is being observed today (April 22), under the theme ‘Restore our Earth’. The theme supports the utilisation of natural processes, green technology and innovative thinking to restore ecosystems as opposed to solely...

Chief Curator of the National Gallery of Jamaica, O’Neil Lawrence

5 years ago Culture

National Gallery Hosts Global Conversation April 23

The second episode in the National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) virtual Global Conversation series will take place on Friday, April 23 at 12 noon. The implications for national self-definition as diasporas grow will be among the topics to be discussed. The event will be held under the theme ‘The Post-Colonial Museum, Global Art and National Self-Definition’. Persons wishing to participate...