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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), shares a joke with Digicel’s Regional Communications Manager, Elon Parkinson (right), at an Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) media workshop on the new 658 area code and 10-digit dialling, at the Hotel Four Seasons, St. Andrew on Wednesday (April 25). Looking on (from left) are OUR Director General, Ansord Hewitt; and FLOW’s Corporate Communications Manager, Ceila Morgan.

Increased Telecoms Competition Spurred New 658 Area Code – Dr. Wheatley

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has cited increased competition among local telecommunications providers as the primary reason for the proposed introduction of the new 658 area code. Noting that “quite a number of service providers...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), speaking during the launch of the 2016 Jamaica Youth Activity Survey at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (April 25). Seated (from second left) are Statistician, Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Marsha Windross; National Project Coordinator, Regional Initiative at the International Labour Organization, Resel Melville; and Employment and Labour Market Specialist, Diego Rei.

Jamaica to Host Regional Child Labour Elimination Workshop in July

Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Dr. Zoe Simpson, speaks at Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on April 25.

Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation Stages Events for 40th Anniversary

Participants in the recent International Bunker Industry Association Caribbean Bunker Conference display their certificates following a training course at the three-day event, which was held at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel in Montego Bay from April 17 to 19..

MAJ Reports Successful Caribbean Bunker Conference

Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), engages Kingston High School students, Deandrea Gardner (second left), and Treshana Goodger (second right) in discussion during a function at the Sagicor Auditorium, New Kingston, on Thursday (April 26) to mark International Girls in Information and Communications Technology Day. Also listening is Teacher at the school, Alecia Reid.

Jamaica Celebrates International Girls in ICT Day on April 26

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second right), is joined by (from left) Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn; Solicitor General, Nicole Foster-Pusey; and Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, during a tour of renovated facilities at the Attorney General’s Department, on Wednesday, April 25.

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Salary Discussions Far Advanced for Legal Officers

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has assured legal officers and support staff in the justice sector that discussions are far advanced to facilitate salary increases and effect improvement in the terms and conditions of their service. Mr. Chuck said his proposal will now be taken before the Cabinet, adding that Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has also...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), converses with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (left), at the agency’s National Exiting Care Expo held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on April 26. At right is Executive Assistant at the CPFSA, Deverline Burrell Wallen.

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Mentorship Programme for Youth Exiting State Care

The Education, Youth and Information Ministry will introduce a mentorship programme later this year to guide youth exiting State care. Education Minister of State, Hon. Floyd Green, said these youth will be peered with mentors, who will receive ideas from them and, in turn, provide them with feedback. Mr. Green was speaking at the third staging of the Child Protection...

Communications/Social marketing Specialist with the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, Patrice Nephew, addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

8 years ago Justice

CSJP Partners With TVJ to Promote Mediation

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III has partnered with Television Jamaica (TVJ) and Future Services Ltd. for an entertaining new reality TV series to start airing in May, which will focus on the use of mediation to resolve conflicts. Promotional advertisements for the programme, dubbed 'Let's Make Peace', have started airing, and it promises to be as informative...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), exchanges Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) document with Executive Director of the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Barton Clarke, at the signing held at the Ministry in New Kingston on April 25. The MOU was signed for the refurbishing of the Bodles Research Station’s seed laboratory and storage facility in St Catherine.

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Cabinet to Review National Seed Policy

The National Seed Policy, which is now a White Paper, is to be submitted to Cabinet for review, says Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw. The goal of the policy is to establish a sustainable seed system that ensures consistent and reliable supply of clean, affordable and accessible seeds, in support of agricultural production, productivity, food...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry (left) and Executive Director of the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Barton Clarke, sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the refurbishing of the Bodles Research Station’s seed laboratory and storage facility, in St. Catherine. The signing took place on April 25 at the Ministry’s St. Lucia Avenue corporate offices in New Kingston.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustry

MOU Signed to Upgrade Seed Lab at Bodles

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries and the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the refurbishing of the Bodles Research Station’s seed laboratory and storage facility in St. Catherine. This is one of several adaptation initiatives being implemented under the Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience (PPCR), with grant funding...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Fabian Brown (right) with his award for Community service and Development. Mr. Brown was among 65 persons who were conferred with the Prime Minister’s Jamaica 55 Commemorative Medal of Appreciation for 2017, during a ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 25). Assisting is aide-de-camp assigned to the Prime Minister for the function, Major Karl McKen.

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PM Says Government Will Build on Legacy of Nation Builders

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will build on the legacy of the 65 recipients of medals of appreciation, who have been recognised for their sterling service to the nation. “We must ensure that your contributions are lasting and to the benefit of generations to come. We will do so by building on your legacies and...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre), shares in the joy of Specialist Mathematics Teacher at the Hatfield Primary and Junior High School in Manchester, Stacey Taylor (right), as he presents her with the National Mathematics Teacher of the Year Trophy for 2018. Looking on is Business Relationships and Sales Manager for the competition’s sponsor, JN Bank, Jacqueline Robotham.

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Stacey Taylor – 2018 National Mathematics Teacher

Educator, Stacey Taylor’s selection as the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s National Mathematics Teacher for 2018 is arguably testament of the impact of her unconventional but effective teaching methodology, as manifested in the positive outcomes recorded by her students. A Specialist Mathematics Teacher at Hatfield Primary and Junior High School in Manchester for the past 14 years and an...