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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), takes a close look at bamboo sauce, being shown to him by proprietor of KM3s Natural Juices, Khadesha Whyte (centre). Occasion was the media launch of the Caribbean International Bamboo Symposium at the Minister
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), takes a close look at bamboo sauce, being shown to him by proprietor of KM3s Natural Juices, Khadesha Whyte (centre). Occasion was the media launch of the Caribbean International Bamboo Symposium at the Minister's New Kingston offices in St. Andrew on September 5. Looking on (from left) are Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Stephen Wedderburn; Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira; Proprietor of KM3’S Natural Juices, Khadesha Whyte, Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, and Chairman of the Bamboo Industry Association of Jamaica (BIAJ), Robert Rainford.

Farmers Encouraged to Tap Into Market for Non-Traditional Exports

The island’s farmers are being encouraged to diversify agricultural production and grow more non-traditional crops for the export market. Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, who made the call, said that crops such as caster beans, sorghum,...
Acting Deputy CEO and Director of Productions at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell, has the attention of the audience at a Physiotherapy Week Open Day Breakfast held at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on Monday (September 3). The breakfast was part of a week of actvities organised by the hospital
Acting Deputy CEO and Director of Productions at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell, has the attention of the audience at a Physiotherapy Week Open Day Breakfast held at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on Monday (September 3). The breakfast was part of a week of actvities organised by the hospital's Physiotherapy Department to mark World Physical Therapy Day on Saturday, September 8 under the theme: 'Health is Wealth. A Holistic Approach to Workers’ Well-being’.

The Country’s Physiotherapists Praised
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in discussion with (from left): Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, and Professor Rainford Wilks, University of the West Indies. Occasion was the release of the preliminary key findings of the third Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey, at a media briefing held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre, University of the West Indies, on September 6.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in discussion with (from left): Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Ministry of Health, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, and Professor Rainford Wilks, University of the West Indies. Occasion was the release of the preliminary key findings of the third Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey, at a media briefing held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre, University of the West Indies, on September 6.

Ministry Releases Health and Lifestyle Survey
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 5.
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 5.

National Quality Policy Will Require Conformity Assessment Bodies to be Accredited
Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (left), discussing Primary Exit Profile (PEP) documents with Principal of Hosanna Preparatory School, Montego Bay, Doreth Chambers, during a sensitisation session with leaders and educators of independent and private institutions on the new National Standards Curriculum (NSC) and the Primary Exit Profile (PEP), on September 5 at Jamaica College in Kingston.
Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (left), discussing Primary Exit Profile (PEP) documents with Principal of Hosanna Preparatory School, Montego Bay, Doreth Chambers, during a sensitisation session with leaders and educators of independent and private institutions on the new National Standards Curriculum (NSC) and the Primary Exit Profile (PEP), on September 5 at Jamaica College in Kingston.

Time-Out Facilities to Help Students with Behavioural Problems

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Health & Wellness

NCDA Head Calls for Greater Enforcement of Laws

Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker, is calling for greater enforcement of the laws governing underage drug and alcohol use. “We understand that the police have been under significant pressure… however, the children’s health and often their welfare and safety are at risk when they get into places where they get alcohol and often...
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Labour

Labour Ministry to Undertake Roadshows

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be embarking on a series of two-day roadshows to raise public awareness about the services of the Labour Department. These roadshows, which will be held in five parishes, will begin at the Cecil Charlton Park in Mandeville, Manchester, on September 19 and 20. This will be followed up by shows in St....
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Education

September 8 is Literacy Day

International Literacy Day 2018 will be observed on Saturday, September 8, under the theme ‘Literacy and Skills Development’. According to a UNESCO report, this year’s focus will be on youth and adults within the lifelong-learning framework. The effective linkages between literacy and skills will also be explored. Locally, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is encouraging schools to engage...
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The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry (centre), and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle. share a laugh with Chair of the Commonwealth Youth Council, Tijani Christian, at a reception held in July to officially present the Prince as the Queen’s Commonwealth Youth Ambassador. The reception was held at Marlborough House in London, England.
Youth

Young Jamaican Chairs Commonwealth Youth Council

At 26 years old, Tijani Christian from Waterhouse in Kingston can boast of meeting Queen Elizabeth II on two occasions. He was also given the awesome responsibility of officially presenting the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, at a July reception held in the Duke’s honour as the Queen’s Commonwealth Youth Ambassador. The opportunity presented itself when Mr. Christian, who was...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left), is given a certificate of appreciation after he made a presentation on the Vernamfield development project at a Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston meeting held at Hotel Four Seasons in Kingston on Wednesday (September 5). Making the presentation is Past President of the Club, Richard Priestley (right), while observing is current President of the Club, Robert Scott.
DevelopmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Development of Vernamfield Begins in October

Activities for the first phase of the US$2.5-billion Vernamfield development project in Clarendon are expected to get under way by the end of October this year. This is according to Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, who said activities will include de-bushing and clearing of the existing runways. Dubbed the ‘Aerotropolis Vernamfield’, the...
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The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (centre) signs the Deed of Gift under which the Coverley Collection has been turned over to the National Library of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry. The document was also signed by Fabian Coverley, son (second left) and Judge Pamela Appelt, Co-Executor, Louise Bennet Coverley Estate (second right), who is being assisted by Deon Ellignton, Team Leader, Advantage General Insurance Company Limited who signed as a witness (right). Looking on are: Georgette Grant, Legal Officer in the Ministry; Beverley Lashley, CEO, National Library of Jamaica; Marigold Harding, Deputy Chair and Institute of Jamaica (left to right).
Gender Affairs

Historic Signing with Louise Bennett Coverley Estate – Grange

The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has described as “historic” today’s signing of the Deed of Gift under which the Coverley Collection has been turned over to the National Library of Jamaica, an agency of the Ministry. The Coverley Collection includes a wide range of items from both Miss Lou and her husband Eric Coverley,...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), converses with Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), at the Jamaica Electronic Single Window Project Mobilisation Seminar at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (September 5). At left is Chief Executive Officer/Commissioner, Jamaica Customs Agency, Velma Ricketts Walker.
AgricultureCommerce

Jamaica Implementing Single Window for Trade

Jamaica is implementing a single window for trade, which will greatly enhance the way in which goods and services are imported into and exported out of the island. The Jamaica Electronic Single Window Project, which will be rolled out by the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) over the next 36 months, will provide one entry point for all import, export and...
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