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Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

No Case of Ebola in Jamaica, Says Information Minister

There is no truth to rumors being circulated of a case of Ebola in Jamaica. In a statement a short while ago, Information Minister Senator Sandrea Falconer, who also chairs the National Response Monitoring Committee, said there is no case...

Retired Librarian, Mrs. Patricia Elaine Cuff, who will receive the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service to the Jamaica Library Service, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20, at King’s House.

Retired Librarian to be Honoured October 20

Sixty-five year old Vivienne Castro will receive the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service to the National Insurance Scheme(NIS), at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony on October 20, at King’s House.

National Honouree Believes in Service

Nation of Islam Spiritual Leader, Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan, delivers a brief statement during a welcoming ceremony hosted for him by the Government of Jamaica in the VIP lounge of the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on Wednesday (October 15), following his arrival from the United States for a five-day visit. Mr. Farrakhan is in the island to mark the 19th anniversary of the Million Man March, staged in the United States capital, Washington, D.C., on October 16, 1995, which he was instrumental in organizing.

Louis Farrakhan Marks Anniversary of Million Man March in Jamaica

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. (FILE)

ChikV Cleanup Allocations Clarified

11 years ago National Honours and AwardsOffice of the Prime Minister

Outstanding Jamaicans to be Recognised at King’s House October 20

A total of 233 outstanding Jamaicans, who have contributed to nation building, will be recognised at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, to be held on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20, on the lawns of King's House, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eight persons will receive the Order of Jamaica (OJ), for their outstanding contribution to Education, Health, Human Rights...

11 years ago Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

MPs Get $126 Million for ChikV Clean-Up

Members of Parliament have been allocated $126 million for clean-up activities with each constituency to receive $2 million. The amount is part of $500 million earmarked by Government for the National Health Emergency Response to the Chikungunya Virus (CHIK V), including elimination of mosquito breeding sites. Already, $150 million has been set aside for the Health Ministry to meet “some...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller in discussion with Minister of Finance and Planning, the Hon. Peter Phillips at a special meeting at Jamaica House on October 14. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Fenton Ferguson is seated left. Mrs. Simpson Miller updated Parliamentarians on the country’s Ebola emergency preparedness and response mechanisms.

11 years ago Health & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

Ebola Surveillance to be Heightened at Ports of Entry

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has instructed that Ebola surveillance at Jamaica’s ports of entry be heightened immediately. Mrs. Simpson Miller said part of this heightening involves an extension of the existing immigration form, to document information on countries which persons have visited or will intend to visit, and whether or not they experience symptoms similar to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (3rd right), provides details about Jamaica’s national emergency response and preparedness for Ebola, at a meeting involving Government Ministers, Parliamentarians, and representatives of state agencies, at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 14). From left are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Harvey; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott; Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson; Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips; and Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Government Develops National Ebola Action Plan

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Government is putting in place a National Action Plan to effectively address the Ebola virus, and to deal with the disease, in the event of a outbreak. Additionally, she said, an Integrated National Coordinating Team, to be headed by the Ministry of Health and Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), is being...

Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addresses the opening ceremony for International Day for Disaster Reduction conference on October 13, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. Others seated (from left) are: Caribbean Representative, HelpAge, Jeffrey James; United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Dr. Arun Kashyap; and Mission Director (Acting), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Jamaica, Nichole Graber Simmons.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Older People Have Critical Role in Disaster-Risk Reduction

Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says the country’s seniors have a critical role to play in building disaster-resilient communities. He said they possess extensive knowledge and experience that could be called upon in the disaster preparedness and response strategy. “Older people have a significant role to play in what we do....

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Hails Syringa Marshall-Burnett as a nation builder

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has described former President of the Senate, Syringa Marshall Burnett, CD, as a nation builder and trail blazer who, as a health care professional, educator, Parliamentarian and social activist, helped significantly to propel Jamaica’s development and the advancement of women. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of one of Jamaica’s finest daughters, who has...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), addresses a press briefing held at the Office of the Prime Minister today (October 9), to give an update on the national health emergency response. Others (from left) are: Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Richard Thompson; Information Minister, Senator Hon. Sandrea Falconer; Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson; and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Harvey (left).

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaica Intensifies Ebola Preparedness

The Jamaican authorities have stepped up planning for the prevention of Ebola and for effective management, should the virus present itself in the island. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller today (October 9), during a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. Mrs. Simpson Miller noted that the Ministry of Health is...