Spanish Town Hospital logs on to electronic records system

The Spanish Town Hospital has launched a state-of-the-art electronic health record (EHR) system to improve efficiency at the St Catherine-based facility. Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said that the new system, which is part of the …

Ja earns J$25 billion for Massy

Gas acquisitions led the Jamaica operations of Massy to increase its revenue by one third in the last financial year. The purchases pushed year on year revenue to J$25 billion (US$160 million). Massy, which already has gas operations on the island, last …

Persons Urged to Use Surge Protectors to Safeguard Homes and Businesses Against Power Spikes

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging persons to use surge protectors to safeguard their appliances, equipment, homes and businesses against potential damage by power spikes resulting from low voltage. With an anticipated uptick in the use of …

Electricity Theft a Danger to Communities and Firefighters – JFB

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is warning Jamaicans about the dangers of accessing electricity illegally. Addressing a recent JIS Think Tank, Deputy Commissioner of the JFB, Sean Martin, said electricity theft is creating a hazard for firefighters and …

NMIA Staff Commended for Dedicated Service

The dedicated employees of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), who have worked tirelessly throughout the year, were honoured at a special appreciation breakfast at the airport in Kingston on Wednesday (December 18). The annual event, organised …

Consumers Urged to Be Prudent as They Purchase Produce During the Christmas Period

Consumers are being urged to exercise prudence as they purchase agricultural produce, especially during the busy Christmas period. The urging came from Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, during a press conference at the …

Agriculture Ministry to Place Greater Focus on Key Areas in 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be placing greater focus on key areas in 2025 to pivot the sector for robust and sustainable growth, as well as to build a stronger, food-secure Jamaica. This was noted by Portfolio Minister, Hon. …

2,000 Residents of Harmons Valley, Manchester, to Benefit from Energy Efficient Water Project

Approximately 2,000 residents in the Harmons Valley area of Manchester are set to benefit from a multimillion-dollar water project, which will supply 60,000 gallons of the commodity daily. The initiative is a partnership involving the Ministry of …

Tarrant High Students Benefit from Mathematics Camp

A Mathematics Camp hosted by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, is among the many strategies being utilised by administrators at Tarrant High School in Kingston to improve the performance of students in the subject. The institution …

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