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The 2023 National Reading Competition champions display their trophies following an awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (August 25). They are (from left) Trelawny’s Brianna Frater (15-20 age group); Johana McLeary of St. Mary (12-14 age group); Portland’s Quain Raymond (6-8 age group), who was also the overall champion; St. Mary’s Denese Chambers (9-11 age group); and Clarendon’s Tashique Gibson (21 and over age group).
The 2023 National Reading Competition champions display their trophies following an awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (August 25). They are (from left) Trelawny’s Brianna Frater (15-20 age group); Johana McLeary of St. Mary (12-14 age group); Portland’s Quain Raymond (6-8 age group), who was also the overall champion; St. Mary’s Denese Chambers (9-11 age group); and Clarendon’s Tashique Gibson (21 and over age group).

National Reading Competition Champions for 2023 Awarded

The 2023 National Reading Competition champions were selected and awarded by the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) on Friday (August 25).   They are Portland’s Quain Raymond (6-8 age group), who was also the overall winner; St. Mary’s Denese Chambers (9-11 age...
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Darryl Vaz, outlines some of the features of one of five new buses retrofitted to accommodate physically challenged passengers. The units were among 50 new buses arriving in the island on Wednesday (August 23). The buses, which were offloaded on Friday (August 25) from the vessel shipping them that docked at the Port of Kingston, will boost the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) fleet serving the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Darryl Vaz, outlines some of the features of one of five new buses retrofitted to accommodate physically challenged passengers. The units were among 50 new buses arriving in the island on Wednesday (August 23). The buses, which were offloaded on Friday (August 25) from the vessel shipping them that docked at the Port of Kingston, will boost the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) fleet serving the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR).

PHOTO: Five Retrofitted Units Among 50 New JUTC Buses Arriving
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the PAC Kingston Airport Limited NMIA Airport Forum on Friday (August 25) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the PAC Kingston Airport Limited NMIA Airport Forum on Friday (August 25) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

NMIA Development Pivotal to Gov’t’s Strategic Plan for Kingston and Jamaica
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Board Chairs of Regions One, Two and Six at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston in St. Andrew on Friday (August 25).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Board Chairs of Regions One, Two and Six at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston in St. Andrew on Friday (August 25).

Advantages of the Education Ministry’s Job Bank Portal Highlighted
Three of the 50 buses that arrived in the island on Wednesday (August 23), which will be added to the fleet of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company that serves the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR).
Three of the 50 buses that arrived in the island on Wednesday (August 23), which will be added to the fleet of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company that serves the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR).

PHOTOS: 50 New JUTC Buses Arrive

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Consultant Anaesthesist and Intensivist, Andrews Memorial Hospital, Dr. Lambert Innis, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Health & Wellness

HEART Foundation Emphasises Importance of CPR Training in the Workplace

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is encouraging corporate entities to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in their employee training schedules. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Consultant Anaesthesist and Intensivist at the Andrews Memorial Hospital in Kingston, Dr. Lambert Innis, said it is important to have persons trained in this important life-saving technique within the workplace....
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (fifth right), shares the spotlight with members of the Jamaica Association of Maryland Independence Gala committee, during the organisation’s event at Martin’s West, on August 19.
Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Marks Lauds Contribution of Diaspora in Enhancing Nation’s Progress

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has expressed deep gratitude to the Jamaican Diaspora, whose ceaseless contributions in a number of areas have enhanced the nation’s progress.   Addressing the Jamaica Association of Maryland’s 61st Anniversary Independence Gala at Martin’s West in Baltimore on August 19,  Ambassador Marks said, “through initiatives in business, health and education, and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness reads the scripture lesson at the National Independence and Emancipation Day Church Service held on July 30, at the Waltham Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston.
Culture

Jamaicans Encouraged to Participate in Independence Activities

Jamaicans at home and abroad are being invited to participate in activities to mark the country’s 61st year of Independence, under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61… Proud and Strong’. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange said a range of activities are slated to be held from August 1 to 5 at the National Arena. “The invaluable contributions...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Lenford Salmon makes a point at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on Friday (July 28), at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Culture

Executive Director of JCDC Lauds Sponsors of Jamaica Festival 2023

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Lenford Salmon has expressed his gratitude for the sponsorship received from various private and public sector entities, for the annual Jamaica Festival 2023. The JCDC, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, is planning a series of activities to celebrate this year’s Emancipation and Independence under the...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a back-to-school conference on July 11, 2023 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
Education

32 Students Receive Government Scholarships

Shannon-Elise Barrett of Kensington Primary School in St. Catherine and Aaron-St. John Waugh of Jessie Ripoll Primary School in Kingston have emerged as the top girl and boy respectively, for the 2023 sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). Both students were placed at Campion College and have been awarded the Guardian Group Foundation Scholarship. The Ministry of Education and...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), enjoys a light moment with (from left) Registrar at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Dr. Maurice Smith, Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, and Regional Director with the Ministry, Dasmine Kennedy. Occasion was a back-to-school conference held on July 28, at Jamaica College in Kingston.
Education

NEI Report Shows Satisfactory Performance in Leadership

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams says the most recent report from the National Education Inspectorate (NEI) shows that most schools are performing satisfactorily in the area of leadership and management. The Minister however noted that there remain areas of weakness, that need to be addressed. “These include adherence to our procurement guidelines and operating within budget. The...
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