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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), in discussion with Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Raymond Wilson, at the 74th Annual Joint Conference of the Jamaica Police Federation at the Iberostar Hotels and Resorts, St. James, on May 9.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), in discussion with Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Sergeant Raymond Wilson, at the 74th Annual Joint Conference of the Jamaica Police Federation at the Iberostar Hotels and Resorts, St. James, on May 9.

DNA Registry up and Running

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the DNA registry is up and running, making it easier to positively identify the real perpetrators of crime. The Minister, who was speaking at the Jamaica Police Federation’s 74th Joint Central Conference...
Minister without Portfolio in the the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects
Minister without Portfolio in the the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects

Data Protection Act to be Tabled Shortly
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh (2nd right), observes as web designer/developer, Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS), Akeem Murray (right), shows off the features of the Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC) website, which was unveiled during a ceremony at the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices in St. Andrew today (April 10). REDTRAC’s Director Principal, Major George Benson (2nd left); and Webmaster, JIS, Theodore Henry, also look on.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Dianne McIntosh (2nd right), observes as web designer/developer, Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS), Akeem Murray (right), shows off the features of the Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement Training Centre (REDTRAC) website, which was unveiled during a ceremony at the Ministry’s Oxford Road offices in St. Andrew today (April 10). REDTRAC’s Director Principal, Major George Benson (2nd left); and Webmaster, JIS, Theodore Henry, also look on.

Regional Drug Law-Enforcement Training Centre Launches Website
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton. (FILE)
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton. (FILE)

Relocation of Services from Cornwall Regional to West Jamaica Conference Centre Advanced
Acting General Manager, Human Resources Management and Administration at the Transport Authority, Petra-Kene Williams, is reminding public passenger vehicle (PPV) owners and operators that the vehicles must be examined before March 31.
Acting General Manager, Human Resources Management and Administration at the Transport Authority, Petra-Kene Williams, is reminding public passenger vehicle (PPV) owners and operators that the vehicles must be examined before March 31.

PPVs Must be Examined Before March 31

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Agriculture

Strategies Being Implemented to Tackle Praedial Larceny

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, says several strategies are being implemented to prevent and reduce praedial larceny. “These include strengthening the legislative and policy framework, as well as collaborating with other entities, especially our partners in the criminal justice system, to implement special programmes,” Mr. Samuda said. The Minister was making his contribution to the 2017/18...
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Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison (5th right, back row), shares a photo opportunity with school children at the press launch of an initiative by the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) and the British High Commission to strengthen the public engagement capacity of the OCA, held on March 17, at the OCA’s offices downtown Kingston. Others sharing the moment are: Deputy Children’s Advocate, Retired Justice Henderson Downer (back row, right); Political Press Officer, European Union (Jamaica), Althea Buchanan (back row, 2nd right); and Entertainer, Queen Ifrica (back row, 4th right).
Youth

OCA Undertakes Public Outreach and Education Campaign

The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) is partnering with the British High Commission to undertake a public outreach and education campaign, aimed at sensistising Jamaicans about the roles and functions of the office and the responsibility of citizens in protecting children. The initiative in direct response to the increase in incidents of violence against children, and will take various...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), is in discussion with track and field legend, Dr. the Hon. Usain Bolt, during the media launch of the JN Racers Grand Prix at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on March 17. The meet, scheduled for June 10, at the National Stadium, will be a farewell to Bolt, who has indicated that he will be retiring from competition after the London World Championship in August.
Sport

Bolt Statue to be Completed for Independence Celebrations

The eight-foot sculpture of track and field legend, Dr. the Hon. Usain Bolt, is on schedule for completion for Jamaica’s 55th Independence celebrations in August. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at the media launch of the JN Racers Grand Prix at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on March 17....
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the press launch of the JN Racers Grand Prix at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on March 17. The meet, scheduled for June 10 at the National Stadium, will be used to celebrate the achievements of sprint sensation Usain Bolt, who is retiring from competition this year.
Sport

Govt Commits US$200,000 for Racers Grand Prix

The Government, through the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), has committed US$200,000 towards the second staging of the JN Racers Grand Prix set for June 10 at the National Stadium. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure at the press launch of the meet on March 17 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston....
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National Science and Technology Awards’ Young Scientist of the Year 2016, Dr. Denise Daley (right), showcases her natural skincare products to students at the recently held Science in the Gardens event at the Hope Botanical Gardens, St. Andrew.
Science

Young Scientist Develops Nutraceuticals for Diabetics

Scientist, Dr. Denise Daly, has used her passion for plants to develop a line of nutraceuticals to be used in the treatment of diabetes. Through her research on the eucalyptus plant, she has created food items and supplements, which will assist thousands of Jamaicans suffering from the chronic condition. These include cooking oil, teas, margarine, and supplements, including Tincture. For...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left) and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano (2nd right), display a symbolic cheque for a $10-million (US$82,214) grant which was presented to the Principal of Middleton Primary School in St. Thomas, Jennifer Crawford (2nd left), to construct a canteen at the institution. The money has been provided under the Japanese Government’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects. Sharing the moment is Middleton Primary student, Abigail Johnson.
Education

Principals Welcome Assistance from Japan

Administrators at the Highgate Primary and Junior High School in St. Mary and Middleton Primary School, St. Thomas, have welcomed the $24-million (US$195,817) grant funding from Japan for infrastructural works at their institutions. Highgate Primary will benefit from the construction of two new classrooms at a cost of $14 million (US$113,603) that will increase the institution’s complement to 13. Both...
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