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Non-Communicable Disease Lead for the Health System Strengthening Programme (HSSP) within the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Professor Alafia Samuels, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (July 30).  
Non-Communicable Disease Lead for the Health System Strengthening Programme (HSSP) within the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Professor Alafia Samuels, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (July 30).  

Enhanced Care for Diabetic Patients under Chronic Care Model

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is working on a one-stop solution for diabetic patients where they will be able to visit their clinic on a specific day to have all related health issues addressed. The move is part of...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Head of the St. Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, in Donegal district, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, July 19, during the handover of a housing unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Head of the St. Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, in Donegal district, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, July 19, during the handover of a housing unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

Major Crimes Down 32% in St. Elizabeth
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right) hands over a mattress to resident of Tryall, Nascius Powell (second left), during a tour of communities in southern St. Elizabeth on July 12. Looking on (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter and Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right) hands over a mattress to resident of Tryall, Nascius Powell (second left), during a tour of communities in southern St. Elizabeth on July 12. Looking on (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter and Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Minister of Labour and Social Security Tours Southern St. Elizabeth
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) interacts with residents of Rocky Point Clarendon, during a visit to the area today (July 13). The Jamaica Defence Force, including members of the Disaster Assistance Relief Team (DART), has been on the ground providing emergency assistance, clearing debris, and restoring essential services, following the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) interacts with residents of Rocky Point Clarendon, during a visit to the area today (July 13). The Jamaica Defence Force, including members of the Disaster Assistance Relief Team (DART), has been on the ground providing emergency assistance, clearing debris, and restoring essential services, following the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3.

PHOTOS: PM Visits Rocky Point Clarendon
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), in discussion with Annakay Dixon (second left), during a tour of the Salmond Town community of South Manchester on July 12. Others present (from second right) are Member of Parliament for Manchester Southern, Robern Chin, and Councillor for the Grove Town Division, Iceval Brown.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), in discussion with Annakay Dixon (second left), during a tour of the Salmond Town community of South Manchester on July 12. Others present (from second right) are Member of Parliament for Manchester Southern, Robern Chin, and Councillor for the Grove Town Division, Iceval Brown.

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BGLC to Resume Operations on Friday

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has advised that its offices located at 78cef Hagley Park Road in Kingston will remain closed today (July 4) following the passing of Hurricane Beryl. Regular operations will resume Friday, July 5 at 8:30 a.m. The BGLC further encourages citizens to continue taking all necessary precautions to ensure safety. The BGLC is the...
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The Jamaica Public Service Company’s (JPS) South Jamaica Power Centre (SJPC) located at Old Harbour, St. Catherine.
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JPS Adequately Equipped to Restore Power After Hurricane

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is adequately equipped to restore power in the event of outages due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl. This assurance was given by Director, Business Continuity, Roger Kennedy, while addressing a briefing with agencies responsible for disaster preparedness and members of the Cabinet at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1). Mr. Kennedy said all...
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VC Fund Advisors Seated (L-R) Ugo Ikemba, CEO Mscale LLC; Audrey Richards, Private Capital Specialist, DBJ; and Chris Oshiafi, Group CEO, PanAfricn Capital Holdings Limited. Standing (L-R) Darnell Allen, Technical Officer, BIGEE, DBJ; Christopher Brown, Programme Manager, BIGEE; Gavin Ryan, Advisor to the DBJ; and Hugh Grant, General Manager, Project Management Office, DBJ.
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Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Invests in Jamaica’s First Venture Capital Fund in Over 30 Years

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) is pleased to announce its investment in Jamaica's first Venture Capital Fund in over 30 years. This Fund will be managed by Mscale LLC (“Mscale”), and this investment follows a rigorous ‘Call for Proposal’ that was issued by the DBJ in 2023. Mscale is a Delaware-based management company, focused on venture and permanent capital...
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Major Uptick in Use of Online C5 Form

Usage of the online immigration and customs declaration (C5) form has seen a major uptick, thanks to the promotional efforts of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA). In September 2023, it became mandatory for persons returning to the island to complete the previous paper immigration and customs declaration form online. PICA’s Business Development and Communication Director, Kauna McKenzie, told...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking during Wednesday’s (April 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Increase in the Number of Fisherfolk Being Registered

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is reporting a noticeable increase in the number of fisherfolk being registered, which moved from 5,687 to 7,640, for a 34 per cent increase in renewals of licences. “We continue to work on that, and we do believe that some of the systems that we’ve put in place to make that...
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JISTV |Official Opening the Artisan Village at Falmouth

The Jamaica Information Service(JIS) is aimed at reporting up to date factual Government News for Jamaican Citizens here and abroad. We have packaged it into the Jamaica Magazine and JIS News along with other features. Look through each of our playlists and you will be able to find various features highlighting the Government's endeavour to meet its mandate. Don't forget...
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