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Bee farmer and Jamaica Agriculture Task Force (JDAT) Investor Circle micro grant recipient, Patricia Parchment (right), accepting her award from JDAT Investor Circle local coordinator, Onyije Chigozili, during a presentation ceremony at the Denbigh Agricultural Showground in Clarendon.
Bee farmer and Jamaica Agriculture Task Force (JDAT) Investor Circle micro grant recipient, Patricia Parchment (right), accepting her award from JDAT Investor Circle local coordinator, Onyije Chigozili, during a presentation ceremony at the Denbigh Agricultural Showground in Clarendon.

Five Farmers Receive Grant Support from Diaspora Group

Five small farmers have benefited from micro grants from the Jamaica Diaspora Agriculture Taskforce (JDAT) Investor Circle, which will go towards improving and expanding their operations. They are Mazie Bent from St. Elizabeth, Nicolette Smith-Francis from Clarendon, Clive Pullen from...
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (second left), listens to Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Services, Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Joyce Stone (left), at the official reopening of the Howard Pre-release Hostel located at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston, on January 8. Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter (second right); and Acting Chief Technical Director, Research, Rehabilitation and Diversion Policy Division, Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers, also share in the conversation.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (second left), listens to Deputy Commissioner, Custodial Services, Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Joyce Stone (left), at the official reopening of the Howard Pre-release Hostel located at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston, on January 8. Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter (second right); and Acting Chief Technical Director, Research, Rehabilitation and Diversion Policy Division, Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers, also share in the conversation.

Howard Pre-Release Hostel Reopened
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), greets Chairman of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Russell Hadeed (centre), at a press conference at the Ministry in New Kingston, on January 8. At right is Head of the Petrojam Strategic Review Committee, Christopher Zacca.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), greets Chairman of the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Russell Hadeed (centre), at a press conference at the Ministry in New Kingston, on January 8. At right is Head of the Petrojam Strategic Review Committee, Christopher Zacca.

Jamaica Takes Action to Safeguard Energy Security
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, emphasises a point during a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 8).
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, emphasises a point during a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 8).

Health Ministry Making Progress in Containing Dengue
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

Plans for Two More Running Tracks in Kingston and Central Jamaica

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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, examines a water drum during a tour of the Aldyar community in Westmoreland, on Friday (January 4), in search of mosquito breeding sites.
Health & Wellness

Residents Implored to Destroy Mosquito Breeding Sites

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is imploring citizens to be vigilant in seeking out and destroying mosquito breeding sites in and around their homes. “Citizens must recognise that they have an important responsibility as it relates to monitoring their environment. We are appealing to them to play their part as we seek to quickly contain and overcome...
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Members of the Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps (CMMC) on parade at the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Charter Day.
EducationEnvironmentYouth

CMU to Launch Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is to launch its paramilitary uniformed group for high-school students, called the Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps (CMMC), early in 2019. In an interview with JIS News, President of the CMU, Professor Fritz Pinnock, explained that the group (which is an outreach of the university), was formed to have a positive impact on the behaviour...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right); and General Manager of Independence Park Limited, Major Desmon Brown (left), inspect the work being carried out on the Stadium East running track, on January 7. In the background is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.
Sport

Work Begins on Stadium East Track

Work began on January 7 to replace the Stadium East running track in Kingston, following the approval of some $71.5 million by Cabinet to carry out the project. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said work is expected to be completed before the upcoming Gibson McCook Relays. “We are hoping that we will be ready in...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) examines a piece of the old turf at Stadium East as work got underway to remove the old track which will be replaced by a new Regupol track. The track is scheduled to be ready for use before the end of February. Explaining to the Minister the process for changing the track is Peter Breuer, Director Export, BSW, Germany (centre), while Major Desmon Brown, General Manger, Independence Park Limited looks on.
Sport

The Replacement of the Stadium East Track Remains on Track – Grange

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has said that she was pleased that the work to install a new track at Stadium East in the Independence Park complex started today (January 7) as previously announced. The Sport Minister spoke from Stadium East where grading work started to remove the old track which will be replaced...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the Accompong Maroons’ 281st celebration of the signing of the peace treaty with the British and to commemorate the birthday of leader, Cudjoe, on Sunday (January 6), in the Maroon village in St. Elizabeth.
CommerceIndustry

Ganja Cultivation Project for Small Farmers to Begin by March – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Alternative Development Programme (ADP), which will provide an avenue for small ganja farmers to benefit from the ganja industry, will start by March 2019. The programme aims to prevent and eliminate the illicit cultivation of ganja and channel the process through legal streams. The pilot, which will commence in Accompong,...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange. (FILE)
Entertainment

Grange Saddened at Passing of Montego Bay Music Figure Walt Crooks

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has expressed shock and sadness at the death of entertainment entrepreneur Walt Crooks. Minister’s Statement follows: “Walt Crooks was part of a special team that believed that Montego Bay as a tourist destination should benefit from high class entertainment. Even while there were major annual events that took the spotlight,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens attentively to Colonel of the Accompong Town Maroons, Ferron Williams (right), at a celebration to commemorate the 281st celebration of the signing of the peace treaty with the British, and the birthday of their past leader, Cudjoe, in Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth, on Sunday, January 6.
Culture

Prime Minister Hails Accompong Town Maroons

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the Accompong Town Maroons in St. Elizabeth, noting that their togetherness is a shining example of peace for the rest of Jamaica. According to the Prime Minister, the Maroons have preserved the culture of their ancestors, using it as a guide to live in peace and harmony with each other, a...
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