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Acting High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mrs. Angella Rose-Howell (third left), stands beside the bust of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, which was officially unveiled at the Brent Museum in Willesden Green Library, London, on August 17. With Mrs. Rose-Howell are Mr. Peter Taylor (fourth left, standing), of the High Commission of Ghana; Member of Parliament, Miss Dawn Butler (third right, standing); Professor Cecil Gutzmore (second right, standing) and several Brent Councillors and supporters of the project.
Acting High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mrs. Angella Rose-Howell (third left), stands beside the bust of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, which was officially unveiled at the Brent Museum in Willesden Green Library, London, on August 17. With Mrs. Rose-Howell are Mr. Peter Taylor (fourth left, standing), of the High Commission of Ghana; Member of Parliament, Miss Dawn Butler (third right, standing); Professor Cecil Gutzmore (second right, standing) and several Brent Councillors and supporters of the project.

Bust of Marcus Garvey Unveiled in Brent Museum

The official unveiling of a bust of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, was held at the Brent Museum in Willesden Green Library, London, on August 17. The bust will now be on permanent display in...
Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) Senior Technical Specialist, Monica Walker (left), is in light discussion with Nicola Lee-Tavares of Women Initiating Financial Interest (WIFI); and Sales and Marketing Manager for EduComm Co-operative Credit Union, Delroy Scarlett. The occasion was an income tax seminar at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) on Old Hope Road, St. Andrew on Wednesday, August 17. The seminar was organised by WIFI, under the theme ‘The Income Tax Break Implementation and Its Impact on Public Servants’.
Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) Senior Technical Specialist, Monica Walker (left), is in light discussion with Nicola Lee-Tavares of Women Initiating Financial Interest (WIFI); and Sales and Marketing Manager for EduComm Co-operative Credit Union, Delroy Scarlett. The occasion was an income tax seminar at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) on Old Hope Road, St. Andrew on Wednesday, August 17. The seminar was organised by WIFI, under the theme ‘The Income Tax Break Implementation and Its Impact on Public Servants’.

TAJ Provides Clarity on New Income Tax Regime
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), in discussion with President, EduCom Co-operative Credit Union Limited, C. Leopold Nesbeth, during the credit union’s 2016 scholarship awards ceremony at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, yesterday (August 18).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), in discussion with President, EduCom Co-operative Credit Union Limited, C. Leopold Nesbeth, during the credit union’s 2016 scholarship awards ceremony at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, yesterday (August 18).

Education State Minister calls for more Corporate Partners
Brand Manager at Facey Commodity Company, Shellian Thompson (right), interacts with three top Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) students who have been awarded scholarships valued at $50,000 each by the company. The awardees are (from left) Michaelia Nesbeth of Old Harbour Bay Primary School; Jessica Simms, St. Richard’s Primary School; and Roan Maye, Black River Primary School. The occasion was a presentation luncheon, held on August 18, at The Knutford Court Hotel, in St. Andrew. Others pictured are Business Development Manager with the company, Pernal Ellington (2nd right), and Orville Butler (3rd right), another manager with Facey.
Brand Manager at Facey Commodity Company, Shellian Thompson (right), interacts with three top Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) students who have been awarded scholarships valued at $50,000 each by the company. The awardees are (from left) Michaelia Nesbeth of Old Harbour Bay Primary School; Jessica Simms, St. Richard’s Primary School; and Roan Maye, Black River Primary School. The occasion was a presentation luncheon, held on August 18, at The Knutford Court Hotel, in St. Andrew. Others pictured are Business Development Manager with the company, Pernal Ellington (2nd right), and Orville Butler (3rd right), another manager with Facey.

Three Top GSAT Students Receive Scholarships
Team Leader, Caribbean Energy Information Systems (CEIS) Department, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Curtis Deenah.
Team Leader, Caribbean Energy Information Systems (CEIS) Department, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Curtis Deenah.

Students to see Renewable Energy in Action

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference about the progress of the Economic Growth Council (EGC) at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday, August 17.
Prime Minister

Correspondent Banking Issue Being Addressed by Gov’t

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is strengthening initiatives to tackle the threat of international banks ending their correspondent banking relationships with local financial institutions. In order to reduce reputational risks and be in compliance with international regulations, particularly relating to criminal activity, such as money laundering, fraud and terrorist financing, international banks have threatened to...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, fourth left); Lady Allen (seated, fifth left), and officials of the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards with the 13 recipients of the awards (back row) from the County of Middlesex, at a ceremony held recently at Caymanas Golf and Country Club, in St. Catherine.
Governor General

Hundreds of Jamaicans Recognised Under GGPE

Hundreds of Jamaicans have been recognised for their contribution to nation building, through volunteerism and community service, under the Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE). The GGPE was formed in 2014 to give cohesiveness to two programmes affiliated with the office of the Governor-General – the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) and the ‘I Believe Initiative’ (IBI). The GGAA was conceptualised in...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), reveals the results of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examination at a press conference held on August 18 at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston. Looking on is State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
Education

Education Ministry to Address Decline in CSEC Math Passes

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be implementing a number of initiatives to address the decline in mathematics passes in this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examination. The pass rate for mathematics was 47.7 per cent, which is a 14.3 percentage point decrease compared to 2015. Speaking at a press conference at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), participates in an exercise, at the launch of Caribbean Wellness Day, on August 17, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. Under the theme ‘Love your body; Treat your body right’, Caribbean Wellness Day will be observed on September 10. Also taking part (from left) are Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative, Dr. Noreen Jack; and Director, Health Promotion and Protection, Dr. Sonia Copeland.
Health & Wellness

Make Exercise a Daily Habit – Dr. Tufton

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is again imploring Jamaicans to make exercise a daily habit, in order to avoid non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancers, hypertension and diabetes. Citing statistics from the ‘Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey’, he noted that nearly half of Jamaicans are classified as engaging in very limited physical activity. “Many NCDs are directly related...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange
Sport

Great Bolt Delivers! – Grange

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that “the world’s greatest athlete, Usain Bolt, has delivered again.” The Minister was reacting after Bolt won the 200 metres sprint last evening at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Bolt equalled his season’s best time of 19.78 seconds to win the gold medal. Minister...
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President of the St. Catherine-based Friendship Sports and Community Club, Denese Palmer (left), provides details about the club’s achievements, during a recent interview with JIS News, while Public Relations Officer for the group, Chantee Erskine, displays a handbook on the club’s history. The group is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Community

Friendship Community Club Celebrates 25 Years of Service

The Friendship Sports and Community Club is marking 25 years of service to residents of Friendship Lane, Ebony Pen, and surrounding areas in Spanish Town. Since 1991, the non-profit organisation has been empowering youth through engagement in sports and community activities, and providing scholarships for education and training. Crucial support is also provided to the elderly in accessing services under...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is greeted by Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative, Dr. Noreen Jack, at the launch of Caribbean Wellness Day, on August 17, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. Under the theme ‘Love your body; Treat your body right’, Caribbean Wellness Day will be observed on September 10.
Health & Wellness

Focus on Healthy Diets and Exercise Sept. 10

The country will join the rest of the region to observe Caribbean Wellness Day on September 10, 2016. The Day, which was launched on August 17, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, will be used to highlight the importance of healthy diets and exercise among the population. This year, the event will be staged in Half-Way Tree Square from...
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