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Medical Entomologist and National Programme Manager, Vector Control, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Sherine Huntley Jones.

Householders Encouraged To Remain Vigilant Against Dengue

By: Peta- Gay Hodges, March 27, 2020

Medical Entomologist and National Programme Manager, Vector Control, in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Sherine Huntley Jones, is encouraging householders to remain vigilant in the fight against dengue, even...

Researcher and winner of the award for best poster presentation at the 2019 staging of the National Health Research Conference, Shericka Whitelocke Ballingsingh (right), addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank”, on the finding of her study on childhood poisoning in Jamaica. With her (from left) are Director of the Epidemiological Research and Data Analysis Unit at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Andriene Grant; and medical doctor and researcher, Dr. Ijah Thompson, who won the award for the Most Impactful at the conference.

Researcher Calls For More Public Education In Informal Chemical Industry

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, February 28, 2020

Medical Doctor and joint researcher of an award-winning study on evaluating workplace stress and burnout among Jamaican employees, Dr. Ijah Thompson, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on February 19. The research was awarded the Most Impactful Oral Presentation at the National Health Research Conference, which was held in November 2019 at the Jamaica Conference Centre.

Managers Who Express Care Will Lead To High Motivation At Work – Study

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, February 21, 2020

Education 6 years ago Education Officer Emphasises Importance Of Microscience Kits
By: Judith A. Hunter, February 4, 2020
Culture 6 years ago JaRIA To Honour Stalwarts Of Reggae Music
By: Shanna K. Salmon, February 3, 2020
JIS Think Tank 6 years ago Young People Urged To Get Equipped For Growing Outsource Market
By: Charnele Henry, February 3, 2020

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Executive Director at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Deborah Chen (centre), addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 29, to launch Heart Month, which will be observed during February under the theme ‘High Blood Pressure and the Untold Damage to Kidneys’. With Mrs. Chen are Consultant Cardiologist at the HFJ, Dr. Handel Emery (left), and Deputy Head of Medicine, Kingston Public Hospital, Dr. Davlyn Dewar.

6 years ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Persons With Preventable Diseases Putting Pressure On Limited Dialysis Resources

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is expressing concern that persons who have preventable conditions that lead to renal failure are putting pressure on the limited dialysis resources in the...

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, January 31, 2020

Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Deborah Chen, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (January 29), where she highlights the impact of hypertension on the kidneys. The HFJ is observing Heart Month in February under the theme 'High Blood Pressure and the Untold Damage to Kidneys'.

6 years ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Hypertension Leading Cause Of End-Stage Renal Failure

High blood pressure is the leading cause of end-stage renal failure in Jamaica. This was disclosed by Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Deborah Chen, at a...

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, January 30, 2020

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

6 years ago CultureJIS Think Tank

Reggae Month Kicks Off With ‘Children Of The Icons’ Concert In Mobay

Reggae Month kicks off on Saturday (February 1), with the first of six free ‘Children of the Icons’ concerts in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, January 29, 2020

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes a point during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Friday (January 24), to discuss Reggae Month activities.

6 years ago CultureJIS Think Tank

Sound Systems On Show In Reggae Month

An event titled, ‘Echoes of Sound Systems’, will be held at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, on Saturday, February 29. It is one of the many events to...

By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, January 28, 2020

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held recently, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

6 years ago CultureJIS Think Tank

Reggae Month 2020 Will Be Bigger And Better – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says that this year’s Reggae Month will be “bigger and better” with several activities planned to celebrate Jamaica’s music under...

By: E. Hartman Reckcord, January 26, 2020

Acting Director, Safety and Security Unit, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

6 years ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Schools Moblised For Dengue Clean-Up

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has mobilised educational institutions across the island to participate in the National Dengue Clean-up. The three-day exercise is being held from Friday (January...

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, January 23, 2020

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, emphasises a point during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston on Tuesday (January 21).

6 years ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Persons Urged To Take Long-Term Responsibility For Curtailing Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging Jamaicans to treat the three-day national dengue cleanup exercise, which gets under way on Friday (January 24), as one...

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, January 23, 2020

President of the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), Gloria Henry, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 16. Ms. Henry says the Association is positioning micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to grow.

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GSAJ Assisting Technology Focused MSMEs To Grow

The Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) is positioning local technology focused micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to maximise on their niche for growth in the global services sector...

By: Charnele Henry, January 20, 2020

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Householders Encouraged To Remain Vigilant Against Dengue

Researcher Calls For More Public Education In Informal Chemical Industry

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Persons With Preventable Diseases Putting Pressure On Limited Dialysis Resources

Hypertension Leading Cause Of End-Stage Renal Failure

Reggae Month Kicks Off With ‘Children Of The Icons’ Concert In Mobay

Sound Systems On Show In Reggae Month

Reggae Month 2020 Will Be Bigger And Better – Minister Grange

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Persons Urged To Take Long-Term Responsibility For Curtailing Mosquito-Borne Diseases

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