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Director of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch and Coordinator for the Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on Wednesday (August 5).
Director of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch and Coordinator for the Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on Wednesday (August 5).

Expectant Mothers Urged To Seek Antenatal Care Early

Coordinator of the Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence, is underscoring the need for expectant mothers to visit antenatal clinics at the earliest stage of pregnancy...
Regional Medical Epidemiologist for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Maung Aung, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, recently.
Regional Medical Epidemiologist for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Maung Aung, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, recently.

Epidemiologist Says Smoking Ban Has Helped To Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths
Regional Medical Epidemiologist at Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Moung Aung, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 31.
Regional Medical Epidemiologist at Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Moung Aung, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 31.

Comprehensive Cancer Care And Services Available At Cornwall Regional Hospital
Director of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch and Coordinator for the Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on Wednesday (August 5).
Director of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch and Coordinator for the Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on Wednesday (August 5).

Women Planning For Pregnancy Encouraged To Safeguard Maternal Health
DSC 4245: General Surgeon at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Lincoln Cox, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 31.
DSC 4245: General Surgeon at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Lincoln Cox, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 31.

Jamaicans With Possible Cancer Symptoms Encouraged To Seek Medical Attention

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Chairman of the MistyBlue Cancer Care Foundation in Westmoreland, Dorothy Satchwell, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’m at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James, on August 3.
Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

MistyBlue Cancer Care Foundation To Make Persons More Aware Of Cancers

Westmoreland-based MistyBlue Cancer Care Foundation will spearhead several teleconferences to highlight statistics and trends relating to cancer in the parish. These will be streamed on various social media platforms during the second Wednesday of each month from August to December, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Regional Office...
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Social Historian and Director of the Centre for Reparation Research at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Verene Shepherd, makes a point while addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Thursday (July 30) at the agency
CultureJIS Think Tank

Historian Wants Subject To Be Compulsory In Schools

As Jamaica marks 182 years since Emancipation on August 1, Social Historian and Director of the Centre for Reparation Research at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Verene Shepherd, is calling for the teaching of history to be made compulsory at all levels of the education system. “We must teach the children the truth and to balance...
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Actress, Screenwriter and Behaviour Change Specialist, Dahlia Harris, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held Thursday (July 30), at the JIS head office in Kingston.
CultureJIS Think Tank

Citizens Need To Appreciate Beauty Of Jamaican Language

As Jamaica approaches Emancipation 2020, citizens need to appreciate the beauty of the Jamaican Language. This view was expressed by Actress, Screenwriter and Behaviour Change Specialist, Dahlia Harris, while speaking at an Emancipation ‘Think Tank’ held on Thursday(July 30) at the JIS head office in Kingston. Emancipation Day will be celebrated on Saturday, August 1. Miss Harris said that Jamaicans...
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Commissioner of Revenue Appeals at the Revenue Appeals Division in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Deloree Staple-Chambers, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Finance & Public ServiceJIS Think Tank

Tax Appeals Down

Appeals to the Revenue Appeals Division (RAD) in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service have trended down, says the Commissioner of Revenue Appeals, Dr. Deloree Staple-Chambers. “The is because of some interventions that we made at the time when we were reforming. This included an intervention with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) to ensure that they ramp up the...
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​Commissioner of Revenue Appeals at the Revenue Appeals Division,Dr. Deloree Staple-Chambers, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday, July 21. ​
Finance & Public ServiceJIS Think Tank

Revenue Appeals Division To Upgrade Case Management System

The Revenue Appeals Division is upgrading its case management system to bring about greater efficiency in the exchange of information and execution of the appeals process. The upgrading is among several initiatives aimed at improving service delivery as the Division marks its fifth anniversary in 2020. “Two key features of this upgrade will include the provision of an online portal,...
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Senior Legal Officer at the Revenue Appeals Division (RAD), Monique Nelson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on July 21.
Finance & Public ServiceJIS Think Tank

Aggrieved Taxpayers Advised To Contact Revenue Appeals Division

Aggrieved taxpayers are being advised to contact the Revenue Appeals Division (RAD) to appeal decisions made by the Revenue Commissioners. “For those taxpayers who have in your possession a decision that you are not in agreement with and you are aggrieved, you can appeal to the Revenue Appeals Division,” said Senior Legal Officer in the Division, Monique Nelson. “Decisions that...
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