Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has advised the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, to issue the necessary Proclamation and notifications in accordance with the Representation of the People Act, for the holding of an election in the constituency of Central Westmoreland to fill the vacancy created by the death of the Honourable Roger Clarke. In a...

The National Health Emergency Vector Control Clean Up campaign moved into the West Kingston community this week as the Government continues to take steps to contain the transmission of the Chikungunya Virus (CHIKV). On Thursday, October 30, members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), went into the area with heavy duty equipment to clear...

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 Government of Jamaica will accord an official funeral for the late former President of the Senate, Mrs Syringa Marshall-Burnett, CD, JP. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the University Chapel, University of the West Indies, Mona commencing at 2:00 p.m. Cremation will be at a later date. Condolence Books have been opened at...

Helping the less fortunate through community service is at the heart of devoted Denham Town resident, Pauline Perez. For over 40 years, Ms. Perez has been involved in the development of the West Kingston community, in which she grew up. She tells JIS News that her passion for assisting others comes naturally and recalls that while going to school she...

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...

Ancylin Morgan always wanted to be a nurse. As a child, she recalls admiring the crisp white uniform of a midwife in the Westmoreland community in which she grew up, and knew then and there, that nursing was what she wanted to do. “I always wanted to be a nurse even as a child. An old midwife in my area...