Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says the Government will be placing renewed emphasis on science, technology and innovation, including focusing on the development of nutraceuticals from Jamaican plants as a necessary plank for accelerating growth and creating new businesses. The Prime Minister was speaking on Wednesday, October 29, as she presided over a meeting of the reconstituted...

The Coordinating Committee of the National Partnership Council on behalf of the Chair, the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller and the members expresses deep sadness at the sudden passing of Mr. Francis 'Paco' Kennedy, CD. Mr. Kennedy was a most faithful member of the Social Partnership body, serving between 2009 and 2014. He always brought a constructive, practical perspective to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has sent a Condolence Message to her counterpart, Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada on the tragic shooting incident which occurred on Wednesday, October 22, in that nation’s capital and within the precincts of its Parliament. The Prime Minister’s Message reads: “I am deeply shocked to learn of the harrowing incident in...

The Government’s Ebola and Chikungunya public education campaign is expected to be significantly boosted by a commitment of support from the Advertising Agencies Association of Jamaica (AAAJ). The organization’s President, Arnold Foote, Jr., has pledged to lobby members’ and clients’ support for the undertaking. Their input will include the establishment of a National Communications Task Force to formulate a plan...

Seven persons in St. James, who have served in the fields of education, tourism, community service, sport, industry and commerce for more than 230 years combined, were recognised with the Sam Sharpe Awards, at the National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony, held in Montego Bay, on October 20. The Sam Sharpe Awards - named in honour of the National...

Expressions of gratitude and humility best epitomise the recipients’ attitude at this year’s National Honours and Awards ceremony, held on the lawns of King’s House in St. Andrew, on October 20. The highest award that was bestowed at this year’s function was the Order of Jamaica (OJ), with eight persons getting the award. Speaking to JIS News after being presented...

It is a deed many would have shied away from, but then only 10 years old, Toni-Ann Miller, in a courageous act of selflessness, rushed into a burning building to save the lives of two children. A year following the incident, Toni-Ann, now 11, is being recognised by the country for her bravery and is to be conferred with a...