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Justice of the Peace and author, Dr John McDowell (right), presents a copy of his autobiography, ‘When All is Said and Done’, to Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at a special meeting held at the Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa, Runaway Bay, on Thursday, October 30.

GG Urges JPs to Educate Citizens About Chik-V and Ebola

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging Justices of the Peace (JPs), in St Ann, to educate persons in their communities about the Chikungunya (CHIK-V) and Ebola Viruses. The Governor-General was addressing the JPs at a...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (centre), turns on water at the official commissioning ceremony for the Burnt Savannah/Knoxwood Water Supply System in Southern St. Elizabeth, on October 30. The project was carried out by the National Water Commission at a cost of $59.6 million and will see over 3,000 customers and schools receiving improved and reliable water supply. To the Minister's right is Member of Parliament for South West St. Elizabeth, Hugh Buchanan and at second right is Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce.

Consumers Urged To Pay Water Bills

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right), addresses members of the Jamaica-American Chamber of Commerce at a special luncheon, at the Three West Club in Manhattan, New York, this week.

Strict Rule of Fiscal Discipline Will Be Maintained – Finance Minister

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), and Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), examine a root of cassava, while in discussion with Project Manager at the St. Catherine based Red Stripe cassava farm, Damian Graham (left), during a recent tour of the facility.

Government to Adopt Technology Used By Red Stripe in Cassava Production

Manager of Property Services at the National Land Agency (NLA), Peter Baker, gives details of the new Estate Management System (EMS) to be implemented at the NLA, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

NLA Implementing EMS to Improve Service

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), having a light exchange with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Elaine Foster-Allen, during the official launch of Parents’ Month 2014 at the Office of the Prime Minister, on October 31.

11 years ago Education

Education Minister Urges Teachers to Join NPSC

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is urging teachers to offer their expertise to the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), to enhance the operations of the entity. “The Ministry of Education has identified hundreds of teachers who are not fully deployed...and we are hoping that we can encourage many of them to transfer into service with the Parenting Commission,”...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated fourth right), enjoys a performance by The Maanyi Ensemble Stars during a proclamation ceremony at King’s House on October 31, declaring November, Science, Technology and Innovation Month. Others from (third right) are: Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Director General, National Commission on Science and Technology, Professor Errol Morrison; and Chairman of the Board, Scientific Research Council, Mellissa McHargh.

11 years ago Governor General

GG Encourages Jamaicans to Embrace Science and Technology

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging Jamaicans to recognise the importance of science and technology for the sustainable development of the country. Reading a proclamation declaring November, Science, Technology and Innovation Month at King’s House, on October 31, the Governor-General pointed out that science and technology have proven to be critical factors to economic development,...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), with a group of New York investors on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, October 30, while on a tour of the Exchange.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Encourages New York Investors to Make it Jamaica

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, has encouraged the most prominent members of New York’s financial community to seize the opportunity and invest in Jamaica. Dr. Phillips told the potential investors that there are many opportunities available in several areas, including the logistics hub, tourism, light manufacturing, business processing operations, agriculture and health tourism, among others. The...

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (right), presents Route Inspector, Ronisha Davis, with her certificate at a graduation ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on October 31.

11 years ago Transport

61 New Route Inspectors for Transport Authority

As part of its continued efforts to ensure discipline and order in the public transport system, the Transport Authority (TA) has added 61 new route inspectors to its Inspectorate Division. The inspectors, who graduated on Friday (October 31) at a ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ), in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, are the first cohort to be...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, with the proclamation declaring November as Science, Technology and Innovation Month. This year’s theme will focus on: ‘Science and Technology for Economic Development: Science for Life’.

11 years ago Technology

Legislation to Push Nutraceutical Industry

The Government will be examining several pieces of legislation and regulations geared towards the development of the nutraceutical industry, particularly the Food and Drug Act. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, at the reading of a proclamation declaring November, Science, Technology and Innovation Month, at King’s House on October 31. The proclamation was...

11 years ago Community

Fun Day to Unite Youth in Half-Way-Tree Communities

At-risk youth in a number of communities in the Half-Way-Tree area will be engaged in a fun day on November 2, aimed at uniting the communities and promoting non-violence. The event entitled: ‘Sizzle 2014,’ is being organised by the Half-Way-Tree Community Development Committee Benevolent Society, in collaboration with the Eastwood Gardens Youth for Progress Club. The event, to be held...

11 years ago Sport

JADCO Hosts Workshop for Senior Athletes

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) will host its inaugural Senior Athletes Anti-Doping Education Workshop in November. The workshop, which will be held on November 22 commencing at 8:30 a.m. at the Liguanea Club in Kingston, is targeting athletes in JADCO’s testing pool and their support personnel. Some of the areas of focus for the event will be the 2015 revised...