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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), introduces Ambassador of the Dominican Republic and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Dr. José Tomás Ares Germán (centre) to Lord Bishop, Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Right Reverend Dr. Howard Gregory (right). Occasion was the 2017 Diplomatic Week church service held yesterday (February 5) at the University Chapel on the Mona campus. Diplomatic Week is being observed from February 5 to February 10 under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships.’
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), introduces Ambassador of the Dominican Republic and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Dr. José Tomás Ares Germán (centre) to Lord Bishop, Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Right Reverend Dr. Howard Gregory (right). Occasion was the 2017 Diplomatic Week church service held yesterday (February 5) at the University Chapel on the Mona campus. Diplomatic Week is being observed from February 5 to February 10 under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships.’

Foreign Minister Emphasises Importance of Bilateral Partnerships

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has emphasised the importance of bilateral partnerships for Jamaica “to succeed on its path to economic growth.” “We recognise that if Jamaica is to succeed in this...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses an appreciation and awards banquet for teachers at the Aabothnott Gallimore High School in Alexandria, St. Ann, on February 4.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses an appreciation and awards banquet for teachers at the Aabothnott Gallimore High School in Alexandria, St. Ann, on February 4.

Education Minister Commends the Church
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), hands over a plaque for dedicated service to Odeth Rhoden, teacher at the Aboukir Primary School in St. Ann. The award was given by the Kiwanis Club of Charlton Alexandria, during a ceremony at the Aabothnott Gallimore High School on February 4.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), hands over a plaque for dedicated service to Odeth Rhoden, teacher at the Aboukir Primary School in St. Ann. The award was given by the Kiwanis Club of Charlton Alexandria, during a ceremony at the Aabothnott Gallimore High School on February 4.

Work of Teachers Lauded by Education Minister
Chairman of the Joint Committee for Tertiary Education (JCTE), Dr. Cecil Cornwall (right), looks on as Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Chairman of the HEART Trust/NTA, Maxine P. Wilson (2nd right), ahead of the launch of an Absorptive Capacity Programme by the institution, in partnership with the Joint Committee for Tertiary Education on February 2 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston. At second left is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
Chairman of the Joint Committee for Tertiary Education (JCTE), Dr. Cecil Cornwall (right), looks on as Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Chairman of the HEART Trust/NTA, Maxine P. Wilson (2nd right), ahead of the launch of an Absorptive Capacity Programme by the institution, in partnership with the Joint Committee for Tertiary Education on February 2 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston. At second left is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Prime Minister to Pay Close Attention to Merger
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Country Manager, Therese Turner-Jones (2ndright), shares a light moment with (from left): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Representative to Jamaica, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Mgouana; Senior World Bank Country Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean, Annette De Kleine Feige; and Lecturer in the Department of Economics, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Dr. Peter-John Gordon. Occasion was the staging of the UWI’s inaugural economics symposium on February 2 at the institution’s regional headquarters, St. Andrew.
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Country Manager, Therese Turner-Jones (2ndright), shares a light moment with (from left): International Monetary Fund (IMF) Representative to Jamaica, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Mgouana; Senior World Bank Country Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean, Annette De Kleine Feige; and Lecturer in the Department of Economics, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Dr. Peter-John Gordon. Occasion was the staging of the UWI’s inaugural economics symposium on February 2 at the institution’s regional headquarters, St. Andrew.

UWI Stages Annual Fora to Examine Economic Outlook for Region

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Office of the Prime Minister

PM Underscores the Importance of Maritime Sector to the Economy

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the maritime sector, which boasts remarkable infrastructure, is important to the Jamaican economy. Against this background Jamaica has launched its candidature to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2018-2019 biennium. In a video message delivered at the launch on Thursday (February 2) at Jamaica House, the prime minister emphasized the critical role of the...
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Local Government

NSWMA to get 11 new Garbage Compactors

The number of garbage compactors owned by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is expected to be increased soon. This follows Cabinet’s approval of a US$1.8 million contract to Kingston Industrial Agencies for the supply of 11 McNeilus garbage compactors for the Authority. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the announcement during the...
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Health & Wellness

Cabinet Approves Contract for Security Guard Services

Cabinet has approved the procurement of private security guard services at health facilities in the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA). The contract totalling $321.78 million was awarded to Marksman Limited for a period of three years. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on...
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Tourism

Tourism Awards to be Given March 4

The Ministry of Tourism will be recognising individuals and organisations in the sector that demonstrate best practices and offer excellent customer service on Saturday, March 4. This will be done at the National Tourism Service Excellence Programme (NTSEP) awards ceremony to be held at the Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall in Montego Bay, St. James. The tourism awards aim to promote...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
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Jamaica Seeking Re-election to IMO Council

Jamaica will be seeking re-election to the influential Council of the London-based International Maritime Organization (IMO). The country will be submitting its candidature to the Council’s Category ‘C’ for the 2018-2019 election period. Elections will be held during the 30th Regular Session of the IMO Assembly in London from November 27 to December 8, 2017. Jamaica was elected to the...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a two-day regional sensitisation workshop for elected local representatives for St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland at the Jewel Dunn’s River Resort in Ocho Rios on Wednesday (Feb. 1).
Local Government

Training for Elected Representatives and Staff of Municipal Authorities

Mayors, councillors and support staff of the municipal corporations will have the opportunity to access tertiary training in local governance at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) in Kingston. Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure while addressing the opening session of a two-day regional sensitisation workshop for local government representatives from St. Ann,...
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Health & Wellness

JIS Stages Blood Drive February 7

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is appealing to members of the public to participate in its upcoming blood drive on Tuesday, February 7 at the agency’s headquarters at 58a Half-Way Tree Road. The blood drive is being spearheaded by the agency’s Radio Department and is in support of the appeal by the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) for persons to...
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