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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (left) accepts an award from Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) , Kaysia Kerr (right), for his participation and support of the Commission’s programmes and activities during Parent Month in November. The occasion was the NPSC’s National Parent Awards Ceremony, held at Hotel RIU Montego Bay in St. James on Friday (November 30).

Parents Urged to Speak Out Against Corporal Punishment in Schools

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard, is appealing for parents to speak out whenever they see corporal punishment being enforced in schools, as it is no longer an acceptable practice. “Violence begets violence. All...

: Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw addresses the launch of Export Max III, at the Spanish Court Hotel on November 29.

Jamaicans to Benefit from Programmes in Israel

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

PM Vows to Protect Children

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses a ceremony for the official commissioning of the Montpelier system at the old Montpelier railway station in St. James on November 23.

Minister Samuda Lauds Rural Water Supply Limited

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Infant Academy in Westmoreland on Wednesday (November 28). Sharing the moment (from fifth right) are Rockhouse Foundation Chairman, Paul Salmon; Rockhouse Foundation Board President, Peter Rose; Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Training, Rev. Ronald Thwaites; and staff and students of the institution.

Jamaica’s First Inclusive Academy Opened

National Health Fund (NHF) health promotion agents, Carla Blake (left), and Chianne Grosbie (second left), point out information in an NHF brochure to President of the Paul Mountain Police Youth Club, Joseph Johnson, at a recent health fair held at the Paul Mountain Primary School in St. Catherine.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Paul Mountain Residents Benefit from Free Health Fair

Scores of residents of Paul Mountain in rural St. Catherine have benefited from a free health fair. Children and adults recently gathered on the grounds of the Paul Mountain Primary School, where they received medical and dental checks and were provided with general health information. Principal of the institution, Vanderline Wilson, said that the health fair was staged in observance...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator, the Hon Ruel Reid, addressing the Accessible Americas V: Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for All at the Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James Wednesday (November 28).

7 years ago EducationInformationTechnology

Gov’t Boosting Internet Access in Primary Schools and Early Childhood Institutions

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has announced plans by the Ministry to boost Internet access in primary schools and early-childhood institutions. This, he notes, will serve to enhance the scope of education through greater integration of technological strategies in the classrooms. “All high schools already have computer labs and access to Internet, generally… but...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks on the restructuring of building fees at a meeting with local government representatives at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on November 27.

7 years ago Local Government

Gov’t Looking to Restructure Building Fees

The Government is looking to review the building fees charged by municipal authorities with the aim of putting a standardised system in place, and ensure that the fees for development projects are in keeping with current realities. Developers have long raised concerns about the fragmented nature of the fees charged by various local authorities and the resultant complications. Minister of...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange CD, MP

7 years ago CultureEntertainment

Minister Grange Leads Successful Inscription of Reggae on Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List

Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius November 29, 2018 – Reggae music, the uniquely Jamaican creation, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was made at the 13th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Republic of Mauritius following a strong lobby and...

The cover of the Tourism Linkages Network’s ‘Christmas in July’ 2018 Corporate Gift & Souvenir Catalogue.

7 years ago Community

‘Christmas in July’ 2018 Catalogue Now Available

The Christmas in July 2018 Corporate Gift & Souvenir Catalogue is now available in digital format for viewing by entities and the public, to select and order from the array of locally produced authentic items. The catalogue can be viewed on the websites of the Ministry of Tourism at www.mot.gov.jm as well as Jamaica Business Development Corporation at www.jbdc.net. Printed...

The Accountant General’s Department’s Communication and Customer Service Director, Tanisha Weir Grant, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

AGD Hosting Government Pensionsers’ Forum on Nov. 30

Government of Jamaica pensioners are invited to the Accountant General’s Department (AGD) Pensioners Information Forum at the agency’s offices, 2-4 Church Street, downtown Kingston, on Friday, November 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pensioners will be able to get information on new and improved health benefits and estate planning. They will also benefit from free health checks. The AGD’s...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), speaks with Maria Wheatle (left), a patient at the Greater Portmore Health Centre in St. Catherine, prior to her eyes being tested for diabetic retinopathy in the facility’s newly opened screening room. Looking on (from second left) are Chief Executive of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, Dr. Astrid Bonfield; and Regional Director, South East Regional Health Authority, Maureen Golding. The screening room for diabetic retinopathy was opened during a ceremony on Wednesday (November 28), at which the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme was officially launched.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons with Diabetes Urged to Get Screened for Diabetic Retinopathy

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging persons with diabetes to get screened for eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, to prevent vision loss. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness, resulting from damage of the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissues at the back of the eye (retina). The Minister made the appeal during the launch...