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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), is greeted by General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Koen Hietbrink, on arrival at the New Kingston-based hotel on April 15 for the official opening ceremony.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), is greeted by General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Koen Hietbrink, on arrival at the New Kingston-based hotel on April 15 for the official opening ceremony.

Jamaica Looks to Firm-Up Multi-Destination Marketing Deal

Jamaica’s tourism officials will meet with their counterparts in Cuba and the Dominican Republic this week to finalise an arrangement for the multi-destination marketing of the countries. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure at the grand opening...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (2nd right), affixes his signature to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will facilitate the creation and delivery of a leadership development programme for middle-level leaders in the public service. Also signing (from 2nd left), are: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Ruby Brown; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Maurice Smith. Looking on at left is Director, Public Service Capability Development, MIND, Ann-Marie Smith. The MoU, which is a partnership between MIND and the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), was signed during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on April 15.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (2nd right), affixes his signature to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will facilitate the creation and delivery of a leadership development programme for middle-level leaders in the public service. Also signing (from 2nd left), are: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Ruby Brown; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Maurice Smith. Looking on at left is Director, Public Service Capability Development, MIND, Ann-Marie Smith. The MoU, which is a partnership between MIND and the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), was signed during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on April 15.

Public Sector Leaders to Benefit from Training Programme
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), greets United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Luis G. Moreno. Occasion was a visit by the United States Ambassador to the Ministry’s downtown Kingston offices on April 15, for talks on a range of issues.
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), greets United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Luis G. Moreno. Occasion was a visit by the United States Ambassador to the Ministry’s downtown Kingston offices on April 15, for talks on a range of issues.

Gov’t Committed to Eradicating Child Labour and Human Trafficking – Labour Minister
Regional Director, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, addresses an anti-tobacco forum for students, held at the St. John’s Methodist Church Hall in Montego Bay on Thursday, April 14. The forum was hosted by the Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control, and was attended by students from several schools across Western Jamaica.
Regional Director, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, addresses an anti-tobacco forum for students, held at the St. John’s Methodist Church Hall in Montego Bay on Thursday, April 14. The forum was hosted by the Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control, and was attended by students from several schools across Western Jamaica.

Education Ministry Supports Anti-Tobacco Programmes
British financier and philanthropist, Christopher Hohn (2nd left), interfaces with, from left: Montego Bay businessman and member of the ‘We Care Foundation’ charitable organization, Mark Hart; Head of the Cornwall Regional Hospital’s (CRH) Paediatric Department, Dr. Carlene Grant Davis; Consultant Pediatrician, Dr Tracey Gilbert; and CRH Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Smikle, during a recent tour of the institution.
British financier and philanthropist, Christopher Hohn (2nd left), interfaces with, from left: Montego Bay businessman and member of the ‘We Care Foundation’ charitable organization, Mark Hart; Head of the Cornwall Regional Hospital’s (CRH) Paediatric Department, Dr. Carlene Grant Davis; Consultant Pediatrician, Dr Tracey Gilbert; and CRH Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Smikle, during a recent tour of the institution.

Cornwall Regional Hospital to Receive $24m Sterilization Unit

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Transport

Neglected Minerals a Goldmine

Permanent Secretary in the Transport and Mining Ministry, Dr. Alwin Hales,  says the Neglected Development Minerals sector has the potential to create jobs and boost the livelihoods of residents of local communities across the island. He noted that the industry is a major contributor to economic growth in several small island states around the world. “We need to recognise the...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses a town hall meeting held recently, at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James.
National Security

Jamaica Proactive in The Face of Global Threats – Montague

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government is very cognizant of global threats such as terrorism and cyber attacks and continues to put measures in place to protect the country. “We cannot reveal our plans but what I can tell you is that we have the ability to react and that we have to remain proactive,” he...
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Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams.
National Security

Police Making Gains in St. James

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams, says the  Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is making gains in reducing crime in St. James. He informed that last year the police arrested and charged persons in connection to 104 cases of murder, representing the largest  number of murder arrests in the parish to date. He informed that 112 illegal guns were also recovered....
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Agriculture

Agriculture a Key Part of Growth Agenda

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says strengthening the contribution of agriculture to economic growth is a major priority of the Government. Mr. Hutchinson was speaking at the official launch of Newport Fersan’s Manni-Plex liquid fertiliser at Adam’s Valley Farm in Manchester on Wednesday (April 13). He noted that Jamaican produce,...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (seated 4th left), shares a moment with 31 newly trained Municipal Police Officers, who will be deployed to six local government authorities across the island. Occasion was the graduation ceremony held on Friday (April 15), at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine. Also pictured are: Training Director at the police college, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Norman Heywood (3rd left); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe(3rd right); and other officials of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), and the Ministry.
Local Government

31 Municipal Police to Join Six Local Authorities

Thirty-one new municipal police officers are be deployed to six local government authorities across the island. The municipal officers, who recently completed a six-week training course at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, have been assigned to the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), and the St. Catherine, Portland, St. Mary, Manchester, and St. James parish councils....
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), is introduced to Deputy Representative for the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Lone Hvass (right), by Development and Behavioural Paediatrician, Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan (2nd left). Occasion was the fourth staging of the Jamaica Autism Support Association’s (JASA) ‘Light it up Blue’ autism awareness forum held recently, at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona campus in St. Andrew. Sharing the moment is Co-Founder of the JASA, Kathy Chang.
Education

Education Ministry Looks to Better Serve Children with Autism

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is looking to work more closely with the Jamaica Autism Support Association (JASA) to better address the needs of children with autism. “I want to invite you at your earliest convenience to have a sit down to examine how the great work of JASA can be enhanced through greater...
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State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), and Chairperson of the National Child Month Committee, Dr. Pauline Mullings (left), converse with St. George’s College students (from 3rd left): Delano Headley, Howard Llewellyn, Ajani Lyons and Daniel Harper, following the media launch for Child Month, being commemorated in May, at GraceKennedy Limited’s corporate office, in downtown Kingston, on April 13.
Education

National School Feeding Policy Being Implemented in 2016/17 Academic Year

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will implement its National School Feeding Policy during the 2016/17 academic year. State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says the policy is part of the Government’s undertaking to ensure that children attending school are provided with the appropriate nutrition that will “improve (their) educational outcomes.” He was speaking at the media launch for Child...
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