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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), emphasises a point as he addresses principals of teacher’s colleges and representatives of the University of the West Indies (UWI) on October 7, at the signing of a Heads of Agreement between UWI and eight teachers’ colleges, at the university’s Mona campus. Vice Chancellor of the UWI, Professor E. Nigel Harris is at left. The agreement will see UWI awarding Bachelor’s Degrees in 18 specified programmes delivered by the colleges.

UWI to Deliver Degrees on Behalf of Teachers’ Colleges

Eight Government-funded teachers’ colleges on October 7 signed a Heads of Agreement with the University of the West Indies (UWI) authorizing that institution to award Bachelor of Education degrees (B.Ed) on their behalf. The institutions are: Shortwood Teachers College, St....

Co-Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), Richard Byles, highlights a point while addressing journalists at a press briefing at the Sagicor Life Jamaica head office, in Kingston, on October 7.

Positive Review By EPOC

Deputy Chairman of the Jamaica Customer Service Association Richard Rowe.

JaCSA Names Four Ambassadors of Service Excellence

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), in discussion with former Minister of State with responsibility for Primary Health Care Infrastructure, Hon. Luther Buchanan (left), at the official opening and handing over ceremony for the upgraded Williamsfield Health Centre in Westmoreland, on October 3. Mr. Buchanan was re-assigned as Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture on October 6.

Health Minister Commends State Minister Buchanan

Director of Safety and Security in Schools at the Ministry of Education, Sergeant Coleridge Minto (left), has the attention of Deputy Representative, United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica, Deirdre Kiernan (centre); and Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF, Janet Cupidon Quallo. Occasion was the launch of the Schools Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning Competition on October 6, at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) on Haining Road, Kingston.

Schools Encouraged to Develop Disaster Plans

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Fenton Ferguson (right), and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson (2nd right), are presented with a cheque for US$132, 212.25 towards the purchase of two Linear Accelerator machines from the New York-based Dr. Vincent HoSang Foundation. Dr. HoSang (left) and his daughter Sabrina (2nd left), made the presentation at the 2014 Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals (JAAP) Convention held on October 4, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James. Sharing the moment is Life Member of JAAP, Gloria Henry.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Cancer Treatment Machines Next Year

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the process is advanced for the acquisition of two Linear Accelerator (Linac) machines to improve cancer treatment in the public sector. “We are far down the wicket in relation to the procurement of these machines. My own expectation is that by next year this time, we should have those machines in place,”...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Hon. Derrick Kellier Appointed Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has announced that on her recommendation, Governor General the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen has appointed Hon. Derrick Kellier as Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security with immediate effect. The appointment gives Minister Kellier permanent portfolio responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries in addition to his responsibility for Labour and Social Security....

Executive Chairman of the Lasco Group of Companies, Hon. Lascelles Chin, addresses the 2014 Convention of the Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 4. In his address, Mr. Chin gave his support to the Government’s flexi-work arrangements, stating that it will boost productivity.

11 years ago Labour

Lascelles Chin Supports Flexi-Work Bill

Executive Chairman of the Lasco Group of Companies, Hon. Lascelles Chin, has expressed support for the flexible working arrangements, which are being introduced under the Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2014. Addressing the 2014 Convention of the Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals (JAAP), at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 4, Mr....

Head of the Organised Crime Division (OCID), Senior Superintendent of Police, Clifford Chambers (2nd left)’ and Chairman of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) Gary Peart (right), sign copies of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will see both entities partnering to tackle illegal gaming and money laundering in the industry. Also pictured is Deputy Superintendent of Police, Shane McCalla. The signing took place on October 7, at the Hotel Four Seasons in Kingston.

11 years ago National Security

Police and Lotteries Commission Ramp Up Efforts to Tackle Illegal Gaming

The Organised Crime Division (OCID) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has strengthened its collaboration with the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) in tackling money laundering activities within the industry. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between both parties on October 7, during a ceremony held at the Hotel Four Seasons in Kingston. The agreement, which follows a...

11 years ago Health & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

National Emergency Operation Center Activated to Respond to Chikungunya Outbreak

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health continues to maintain vigilance, through coordinated response and reporting in light of the Chikungunya outbreak impacting Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.The National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) has been activated to provide coordination and monitoring support. Additionally, the Ministry of Health remains the operational lead...

Chairman of the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA), Dr. Lanie Oakley-Williams (left), and Founding Chairman of the JaCSA , Ms. Ilsa duVerney (right), examine a customer service poster before the start of a special church service on Sunday (October 5), to commemorate National Customer Service Week (October 5 – 11). The service was held at the Open Bible Church, 12 Washington Boulevard, Kingston 20, under the theme: ‘Exceptional Customer Experience: Gateway to National Transformation’.

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterVision 2030

JaCSA Hosts Service Excellence Conference

Representatives of public and private organizations will attend a two-day conference on service excellence from October 8 to 9, as part of activities to observe National Customer Service Week from October 5 to 11. The conference is scheduled to take place at the Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The event is one in a series of...

Students of the Williamsfield All Age School in Westmoreland, performing a poem on the Chikungunya disease, during the official opening and handing over of the upgraded Williamsfield Health Centre in Westmoreland, on October 3.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Citizens Urged to Assist in Drive to Control Chikungunya

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the citizens should assist in the campaign to control the Chikungunya disease, as it is impacting schools, homes, places of work, production and productivity. Addressing the official opening and handover ceremony for the upgraded Williamsfield Health Centre in Westmoreland on October 3, Dr. Ferguson emphasized that the effort to contain and control...