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Members of the Abilities Foundation’s Class of 2015, at the graduation ceremony held recently, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Labour Ministry to Provide $10 Million Grant to Abilities Foundation

The Abilities Foundation is to benefit from the injection of over $10 million from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) for the new academic year, which gets underway in September. The allocation, under the Japanese Development Grant-funded Economic...

Chairperson for the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Person (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer.

Gov’t Looking To Secure More Human Trafficking Convictions

World Health Organisation/Pan American Health Organisation (WHO/PAHO) International Consultant, Jurgen Rehm, addresses the National Alcohol Policy workshop, held at the Medallion Hall Hotel on July 7. Paying keen attention to Mr. Rehm’s presentation are (from left): World Health Organisation/Pan American Health Organisation Country representative, Dr. Noreen Jack; Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson and Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse, Michael Tucker.

Health Ministry to Reduce Harmful Consumption of Alcohol by 3%

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, addressing the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) annual economic forum, which was held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on July 7, under the theme: ‘Imperatives for Growth – Options and Opportunities’.

Finance Minister Confident of Passing Ninth IMF Review

Senior Lecturer, University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Orville Taylor, delivers the keynote address at a civic ceremony on July 4, to commemorate the 122nd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Norman Washington Manley, held at his childhood home in Roxborough, Manchester.

Jamaicans Urged To Emulate Norman Manley by Standing Up Against Wrongdoings

Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, outlines economic indicators for April and May, which showed that the Government exceeded budgeted targets for the period . He was speaking to journalists at the EPOC’s monthly press briefing in Kingston on Monday, July 6.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Strong Fiscal Performance Continues – Richard Byles

The Government maintained a strong fiscal management programme during the first two months of the current financial year. Addressing the Economic Programme Oversight Committee’s (EPOC) monthly press briefing on Monday (July 6), Co-Chair of the committee, Richard Byles, said April and May were “particularly good months for the country”. He noted that revenues were $1.25 billion (5.2 per cent) ahead...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, makes a presentation to guests and graduates, at the Mona Heights Primary school graduation ceremony, held on Thursday (July 2), at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College, St. Andrew.

11 years ago Education

Education Minister Reports Successful Sitting of Grade Four Literacy, Numeracy Test

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, said that despite some “small hitches,” the sitting of the Grade Four Literacy and Numeracy Test on June 30 and July 1 was a success. He explained that the issues were confined to insufficient test and answer papers, but noted that these were quickly rectified. He said that provision was made for students...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses Wednesday’s (July 1) Tourism Linkages Hub stakeholders meeting, held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester.

11 years ago AgricultureTourism

Strengthening Agri-Tourism Link to Reduce Food Import Bill

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the strengthening of linkages between tourism and agriculture has the potential to boost both sectors and reduce the country’s food import bill. He said a demand study conducted by the Tourism Linkages Hub, housed in the Ministry, indicates that tourism can potentially generate the “greatest benefits” for farmers and the suppliers...

11 years ago Culture

Jamaica’s Blue and John Crow Mountains inscribed to UNESCO’s Prestigious World Heritage List

July 3, 2015 is a Historic day for Jamaica and Jamaican people as our renowned Blue and John Crow Mountains was inscribed to UNESCO’s Prestigious World Heritage List. This is Jamaica’s first world heritage site. Today the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee during its 39th session taking place in Bonn, Germany announced the inscription of the Blue and John Crow Mountains...

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), presents Manchester farmer, Sylvia Jones (centre), with a commitment letter for the provision of a 650-gallon water tank, highlighted in the background, during a handing over ceremony at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) parish office, in Mandeville, on Wednesday (July 1). Looking on is RADA Chief Executive Officer, Lenworth Fulton.

11 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Distributing 300 Water Tanks To Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will, over the coming weeks, continue distribution of 300 water tanks, valued at $5 million, to farmers islandwide whose cultivations have been adversely affected by the prevailing drought. This action commenced recently with the provision of 10 of the 650-gallon black water tanks to coffee farmers in the Blue Mountain Ridge of East Rural...

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of St. James, Steve McGregor, addresses the official launch of the Champions for Change Club at the Anchovy High School in St. James on June 29.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

SSP McGregor Pledges to Turn around Crime in St. James

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of St. James, Steve McGregor, is expressing confidence of a major turnaround in crime in the parish. He said a number of strategies have been implemented to achieve significant and sustained reduction in serious and violent crimes, including murders. St. James has recorded 101 murders since the start of the year, which is...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), in discussion with Vice President of Playa Resorts Management, the parent company for Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa, Gibran Chapur, during a tour of the hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on June 18. Mr. Chapur announced that the 705-room hotel will have a soft opening on July 11.

11 years ago Tourism

Moon Palace Resort in Ocho Rios to Employ 1,200 Persons

The rehabilitated Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, could employ 1,200 persons when the facility is running at full capacity. The 705-room hotel, which is being refurbished at a cost of US$200 million, is slated for a soft opening on 11. Making the disclosure, Vice President of Playa Resorts Management, the parent company for...