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Managing Director of the Kinetic Group, Keon Hinds, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, February 8.
Managing Director of the Kinetic Group, Keon Hinds, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, February 8.

Businessman Says Greater Collaboration Needed to Capitalise on Foreign Opportunities

Greater collaboration among local businesses is required to capitalise on export and investment opportunities in other countries, argues Managing Director of the Kinetic Group, Keon Hinds. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on February 8, Mr. Hinds said...
Assistant Chief Education Officer, Special Needs Unit, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dionne Gayle.
Assistant Chief Education Officer, Special Needs Unit, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dionne Gayle.

Education Ministry to Assist Special Needs Students Sitting 2023 PEP Exams
Principal of John Rollins Success Primary in St. James, Yvonne Miller-Wisdom, shares a photo moment with students on Career Day at the school, on February 10.
Principal of John Rollins Success Primary in St. James, Yvonne Miller-Wisdom, shares a photo moment with students on Career Day at the school, on February 10.

Young Students Exposed to Different Careers
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), examines a trumpet that was among the musical instruments and sports equipment donated to Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland under the Ministry’s ‘Liv Gud’ Music, Sports and Technology (MST) initiative. The provisions were handed over on February 10. Sharing the moment are (from left) Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Western, Moreland Wilson; the School’s Principal, Trevine Donaldson Lawrence and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), examines a trumpet that was among the musical instruments and sports equipment donated to Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland under the Ministry’s ‘Liv Gud’ Music, Sports and Technology (MST) initiative. The provisions were handed over on February 10. Sharing the moment are (from left) Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Western, Moreland Wilson; the School’s Principal, Trevine Donaldson Lawrence and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams.

Grange Hill High School Gets Donation Under ‘Liv Gud’ Initiative
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), participates in the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run today (February 12). The Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run is a unique road-running event designed to inspire fun, fitness and camaraderie among Jamaica’s business and fitness communities. Since the start of the charity road race in 1999, over $500 million has been donated to numerous beneficiaries with a focus on health, child related and educational initiatives.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), participates in the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run today (February 12). The Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run is a unique road-running event designed to inspire fun, fitness and camaraderie among Jamaica’s business and fitness communities. Since the start of the charity road race in 1999, over $500 million has been donated to numerous beneficiaries with a focus on health, child related and educational initiatives.

PHOTOS: PM Participates in Sigma Run

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Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (fifth left), with the nine Jamaicans who copped regional awards for their outstanding performance in the 2022 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations. Occasion was a virtual awards ceremony on February 9.
EducationYouth

Top CSEC/CAPE Students Receive Awards

Nine Jamaican students who excelled in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate [CSEC] and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations [CAPE] in 2022, were presented with awards during a ceremony held on February 9. Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, presented the students with their prizes, as they watched the virtual ceremony from the Ministry of Education and Youth’s offices in Kingston....
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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.
National Security

187 Persons Charged Under New Firearms Law

A total of 187 persons have been charged under the new Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act. This was disclosed by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, during a press conference held recently. “Since the new Act came into effect, just about 348 charges have been laid against 187 persons for various offences. For January, 131 charges have been...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, addresses the official launch of the Hague Agricultural and Industry Show in Falmouth, Trelawny on February 8.
Agriculture

Farmers Lauded for Their Resilience

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is lauding the nation’s farmers for the resilience they have demonstrated, despite the challenges and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The record growth in agriculture we are now seeing is a result of the resilience and hard work of our farmers. It is important that we remember what we were going...
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Regional Operations Manager of SPM Waste Management Limited, Edward Muir.
Local Government

SPM to Heighten Public Education Campaign

SPM Waste Management Limited is to heighten its garbage disposal public education campaign, as the entity anticipates improvement in solid waste management in 2023. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on February 9, SPM’s Regional Operations Manager, Edward Muir, said it is imperative that Jamaicans develop an attitude towards the proper disposal of...
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The newly erected entrance at the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth, which was constructed at a cost of approximately $20 million by the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) under its Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP).
Health & Wellness

Black River Hospital Gets New Entrance

Service delivery at the Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth has been boosted, with the official commissioning of a newly erected entrance and perimeter wall at the health facility on Friday (February 10). The new entrance, constructed at a cost of $20 million was officially opened by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton and Transport and...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange places a candle on the grave of former Jamaican religious revivalist, painter, and sculptor, Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds. This was done in commemoration of the 112th anniversary of his birth, on Friday (February 10) at the National Heroes Park in Kingston.
Culture

PHOTOS: Tribute To Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange places a candle on the grave of former Jamaican religious revivalist, painter, and sculptor, Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds. This was done in commemoration of the 112th anniversary of his birth, on Friday (February 10) at the National Heroes Park in Kingston.
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Commissioner of Police, Major General
National Security

Commissioner of Police Stresses Importance of Having an Action Plan

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson says commanders across the island, are required to submit an action plan to be approved by a Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) panel before any community intervention can take place. “If you go into something, anything, without having a plan…what are the chances for success? Often it is doomed from the start,” Major General...
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