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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), listens to a matter being outlined by a farmer in Maroon Town, St James, where he attended a recent stakeholders meeting. Also listening are other sector interests.

Jamaican Farmers Have Evolved – Minister Kellier

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says a significant percentage of Jamaica’s over 200,000 farmers have evolved into modern practitioners, who are serving the agricultural sector and nation with distinction. Addressing a recent agriculture stakeholders meeting in Maroon Town,...

Minister with responsibility for Information and Gender Affairs, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), shares a moment with her mother, Gertrude Falconer (centre); and Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Elaine Foster Allen, following Sunday’s (November 22) commemorative church service to launch the observance of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Senator Falconer delivered a message on behalf of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, whom she represented. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will be observed on Wednesday, November 25, under the theme: ‘Violence does not Discriminate: Unite to End Gender-Based Violence’.

Gov’t Embarks on Shelter Policy for Victims of Domestic Violence

Civil Servant of the Year 2015/16 and Senior Director, Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Education, Barbara Allen (foreground), accepts the symbolic baton from her predecessor, Sean Barrow, during the recent launch of Civil Service Week, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston. The week was celebrated from November 15 to 20, under the theme: ‘Diligently and Relentlessly Pursuing Quality Public Services for Sustainable Development’.

Barbara Allen – Top Civil Servant for 2015/16

Jamaican Reggae Superstar Orville 'Shaggy' Burrell performs at the Chain of Hope’s fundraising ball in London on Friday (November 20). The Jamaican philanthropist, through his Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation, is partnering with Chain of Hope to raise funds in the United Kingdom (UK) to support the provision of cardiac services for children at the Bustamante Hospital for Children.

London Fundraiser to Benefit Children with Heart Defects

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Ralph Thomas (2nd left), is flanked by Jamaican recipients of the 2015 Caribbean Heritage Awards. They are (l-r) is Michael Thompson, recipient of the Outstanding Community Service Award; Luminary awardee, international Reggae Artist Maxi Priest; and recipient of the Forerunner Award, Beverly East. The awards were presented at the 22nd Annual Caribbean Awards Gala held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington DC on Friday, November 20.

Three Jamaicans Honoured At Caribbean American Heritage Awards

10 years ago Education

UWI Open Campus to Provide Scholarships for Youngsters Transitioning Out of State Care

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus will shortly be offering 45 scholarships to youngsters transitioning out of the state care, to pursue studies at the institution. The initiative is being facilitated under a three-year Transitional Living Programme for Children in State Care (TLP-CSC) project, being jointly implemented by the Open Campus; Caribbean Child Development Centre (CCDC); Child...

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

PIOJ Forecasts Growth of 0.5 to 1.5 Per Cent for December Quarter

The economy is expected to record growth of between 0.5 per cent and 1.5 per cent for the October to December 2015 quarter. Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock, gave the growth forecast as he addressed the quarterly media briefing at the PIOJ’s New Kingston offices on November 19. The positive growth projection is predicated...

10 years ago Technology

Technology Minister Impressed with Results of Tablets in Schools Pilot

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says he is impressed with the initial results from the evaluation of the Tablet in Schools pilot project which, he notes, has resulted in tremendous improvement in literacy at the primary level. The Minister pointed out that the full evaluation report will be made available to the public shortly. Mr....

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, addresses a JIS Think Tank on November 18.

10 years ago Agriculture

JAS Assuring Adequate Supply of Produce for Christmas

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, is assuring consumers that there will be adequate supply of produce for the upcoming festive season. Addressing a JIS Think Tank recently, the JAS President said that the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries should be commended for the support given to the farmers during the drought period. “The Government implemented...

Fundraising and Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) Shullian Brown, Radiation Oncologist at 21st Century Oncology, Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett (middle) Substance Abuse Officer at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Daniel Brown (right), responds to a question at a recent JIS Think Tank.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Focus On Youth for Lung Cancer and Drug Awareness Month

The Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) and the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) are increasing their focus on smoking among young people in order to prevent lung cancer. Fundraising and Public Relations Officer at the JCS, Shullian Brown, said that in addition to the regular cigarettes, young people are using substances such as grabba, e-cigarettes and hookah pipes. Ms. Brown...

Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Managing Director, Colin Campbell (left), addressing journalists during Friday’s (November 20) media briefing at the entity’s corporate offices at Twickenham Park, Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Listening keenly is JUTC Deputy Managing Director in charge of Operations, Kirk Finnikin.

10 years ago Transport

JUTC Projects Revenue of $5.2 Billion for 2015/16

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is projecting to generate revenue of $5.2 billion for 2015/16. This is an increase over the earnings of $4.7 billion in 2014/15 and $2.8 billion in the 2011/12 fiscal year. JUTC Managing Director, Colin Campbell, said revenue was at $2.98 billion for the first seven months of the fiscal year, and “we are optimistic...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre) addresses employers and union representatives at a special meeting of the Labour Advisory Council held on Wednesday (November 18) at the Ministry’s North Street office. Listening on are: Permanent Secretary, Collette Roberts Risden (left) and Consultant and Advisor to the Minister Hurley Taylor (right).

10 years ago Labour

New Minister Pledges to Advance Work of LAC

Newly appointed Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has pledged to advance the work of the Labour Advisory Council (LAC). “Given the critical importance of the work of this advisory group to the overall success and impact of the output of this Ministry, I want to express my support for the work that you do. I...