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Minister of Health and Environment, Rudyard Spencer, has informed that work is ongoing on the finalisation of the country's National Implementation Plan (NIP) for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). "These chemicals pose a serious threat to human health and the environment. The NIP outlines the country's status in relation to the 12 POPs, commonly referred to as the 'dirty dozen', listed...

Minister of Health and Environment, Rudyard Spencer, has informed that an Orchid Policy along with a Watersheds Policy proposal have been finalized and are to be sent to Cabinet for approval. He made this announcement during his contribution to the 2008/09 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives yesterday (June 3). The Minister stated that the Orchid Policy seeks to...

Construction is advanced on a medical waste facility in Kingston as a means of dealing with such waste. This was revealed by Minister of Health and Environment, Rudyard Spencer, during his presentation in the 2008/09 Sectoral Debate at Gordon House on June 3. He said that the World Bank is providing funding for the project through the HIV/AIDS programme at...

The Government of Jamaica will be implementing a two-year programme to institute the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) for the classification and labelling of toxic products. Minister of Health and Environment, Rudyard Spencer, during his contribution to the 2008/09 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives yesterday (June 3), explained that there is need for such a system, given the extensive...

The bauxite and alumina company, Jamalco, has launched a school bus service to transport children attending basic and infant schools in their operating areas of Asia and Mount Oliphant, and surrounding communities in Southern Manchester. At the launching ceremony held on Monday (June 2), at the Holy Cross Basic School, Public and Community Relations Administrator at Jamalco, Pamela White said...

The Ministry of Health and Environment will be continuing efforts to increase health promotion in order to attain the highest possible level of health care for all Jamaicans. This, according to Health Minister, Rudyard Spencer, who, in his presentation in the 2008/09 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 3, noted that "health promotion is an integral part...

The All Island Banana Growers Association (AIBGA) has re-launched its Portland Area Council, as part of measures to assist banana farmers in the parish to become more organized and to take full advantage of aid being provided through the European Union (EU). Approximately $6 billion in assistance is being provided by the EU for the resuscitation of the banana industry,...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Audley Shaw has said that the Government is focused on facilitating investment from legitimate and reputable entities. He made the statement at the launch of the re-branding of Life of Jamaica (LOJ) to Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited on Monday (June 2) at LOJ's New Kingston head office. The launch comes some eight years...

More than 5,000 students have already passed through Miss Lou's Room since it was officially opened less than a year ago in Toronto, Canada. William Boyle, Chief Executive Officer of Harbourfront Centre, home of Miss Lou's Room which was created by the Canadian government to honour the Jamaican cultural icon, said the space has surpassed all expectations and no one...

Minister of State for Labour and Social Security, Andrew Gallimore, has called on Jamaicans to fully include persons with disabilities in the productive sector. He made the call in a speech delivered by Director of Social Security in the MLSS, Colette Roberts Risden at Abilities Day hosted by the Abilities Foundation's at 191 Constant Spring Road, on Friday (May 30)....

The House of Representatives yesterday (June 3) approved amendments to the Employment Termination and Redundancy Act 2008, to allow increased fines for companies and individuals who breach the Act. Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles, who piloted the Bill, said amendments to the Act will also allow the Resident Magistrate Court to adjudicate on matters relating to redundancy...

Prime Minister, Bruce Golding has announced that Rear Hardley Lewin has withdrawn his resignation and will continue to serve as Commissioner of Police. Addressing the House of Representatives yesterday (June 3), Mr. Golding explained that this decision was made following discussions with the Police Services Commission, Rear Admiral Lewin, and Minister of National Security, Senator Colonel Trevor MacMillan. "The task...