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Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Dannie Clarke, addresses the EcoChampions School Tour at the Negril/Green Island Local Planning Authority (NEGALPA) in Westmoreland, recently.

Students Encouraged to Help Protect the Environment

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) inaugural EcoChampions School Tour aims to encourage students across the island to play their part in protecting the environment. This was emphasised by Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations Branch in...

Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

More Than 120 Jamaicans Benefit from ‘New Limb, New Life’ Programme

Passengers arrive from Lima, Peru, on a LATAM flight at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James, on December 1. They are being greeted by Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett (at left).

Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural LATAM Airlines Flight From Peru

Executive Director of Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL), Kandasi Walton-Levermore, addresses a recent forum held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

JASL Calls for Greater Efforts To End HIV-Related Discrimination

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), joins the Trade Board Limited (TBL) team in displaying the ISO 9001:2015 certification, which was officially presented by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), during a recent ceremony at the AC Hotel in Kingston. The TBL members (from left) are Public Relations Officer, Rushelle Whyte; Trade Administrator/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. (Maj. Ret’d) Hugh Blake; and Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Renee White.

Trade Board Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Chairman, Robert Stennett (left), and Director General (Acting), Leesha Delatie-Budair (right), converse with (from second left): Director, Regional Statistics, CARICOM Secretariat, Halim Brizan; Resident Coordinator, United Nations (UN) Mission in Jamaica, Dennis Zulu, and Inter-Regional Adviser at the United Nations Statistics Division, Gabriel Gamez, during STATIN’s Capacity-Building Workshop focused on Data Ethics, Governance, and Quality for the Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on Monday (December 2) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

STATIN Hosts Data Capacity-Building Workshop

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) recently kicked off its Capacity-Building Workshop focused on Data Ethics, Governance and Quality for Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The opening ceremony, which was held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Monday (December 2), saw speakers highlighting the critical role of high-quality data in shaping informed decisions and sustainable development...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), with Managing Director, Central Jamaica Social Development Initiative (CJSDI), Damion Young (left) and three graduates of the CJSDI’s training programme in Hospitality and Entrepreneurship. They are (from second left) Diana Williams, Hannaree Edwards and Odette Cotterell. Occasion was a graduation ceremony held on December 1 at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, for participants in the six-month programme.

1 year ago Social Security

Labour Minister Emphasises Critical Role Of Entrepreneurs In Building Strong Economies

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has emphasised the critical role of entrepreneurs in building strong economies. He pointed out that across the globe, entrepreneurs are the backbone of prosperous countries, creating jobs, driving innovation, and shaping the future of industries. The Minister was speaking at a graduation ceremony for the Central Jamaica Social Development Initiative...

1 year ago Tourism

Minister Bartlett Hails Role Of Craft Traders And Artisans In Tourism’s Success

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has highlighted the significant role of craft traders and artisans in the success of the local tourism sector. “Visitors don’t just come solely for our beaches and music; they come for the Jamaican experience, and craft plays a huge role in delivering that authenticity. From hand-carved wooden sculptures and basketry to intricate beadwork and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with centenarian, Phyllis Jamieson, during a visit to her home on Gully Road in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on November 28. Mrs. Jamieson celebrated her 100th birthday on November 16. Sharing the moment are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), and Councillor for the St. Ann’s Bay Division, Dallas Dickenson.

1 year ago Prime MinisterSocial Security

Prime Minister Visits St. Ann Centenarian

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on November 28 made a special visit to the home of St. Ann centenarian, Phyllis Jamieson, on Gully Road in St. Ann’s Bay. Mrs. Jamieson, who celebrated her milestone 100th birthday on November 16, was greeted by Dr. Holness with warm words of respect and admiration. “God has blessed you truly, and...

Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Person with Disabilities, Dr. Christine Hendricks.

1 year ago LabourSocial Security

December 1 to 7 is Disabilities Awareness Week

Disabilities Awareness Week is being observed from December 1 to 7 under the theme ‘Inclusion in Action: Connecting Communities for a Better Tomorrow’. The annual observance serves as an opportunity to highlight the achievements of persons with disabilities, address challenges and underscore the importance of accessibility in all aspects of life including education, employment, healthcare, transportation, and community engagement. Executive...

Graduates of the Montego Bay Community College at their recent graduation ceremony, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

1 year ago Education

Graduates of MBCC Encouraged To Continue On Path of Excellence

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, has encouraged graduates of the Montego Bay Community College (MBCC) in St. James to continue on the path of excellence, despite challenges they may encounter. Addressing the college’s graduation ceremony recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in the parish, Dr. Troupe told the graduates that...

Official flyer for the Forestry Department’s Christmas Plant Fair, which will be held on Saturday, December 7.

1 year ago Environment

Forestry Dept. Hosts Christmas Plant Fair December 7

The Forestry Department will host its Annual Christmas Plant Fair on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at its Head Office located at 173 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 8. This event promises to offer something for everyone, with a wide variety of Christmas trees available for purchase. Shoppers can choose from trees ranging in size from 3...