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Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left), along with President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (left); State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (centre); Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn (2nd left); and Canadian Senator, Hon. Don Meredith, show off agricultural produce. Occasion was a tour of booths during Saturday’s (Aug. 2) session of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon.

Agro Parks Have Transformed Agriculture in Jamaica – Minister Kellier

The establishment of the agro parks by the Government has turned around food production in the country and has put farmers in a position to reap high yields and increase their earnings. Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev Ronald Thwaites (left), and former Minister of Education and board chairman of the South Trelawny Edu-Skills Centre, Neville Gallimore, engage in light conversation, at the centre’s graduation ceremony held recently, at the Albert Town High School, where Minister Thwaites was the guest speaker.

Reject Divisive Politics In Education – Minister Thwaites

Some of the graduates of the South Trelawny Edu-Skills Centre, at the graduation exercise held recently, at the Albert Town High School.

South Trelawny Skills Centre to Offer Agriculture Training

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), holds a baby chicken during his tour of the Hi Pro Village, while Acting Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right); and President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society, Senator Norman Grant, look on. Occasion was the August 1 opening day of the 62nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Show Ground in May Pen, Clarendon.

Agriculture Needs More Young People – Minister Kellier

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (2nd left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Morant Bay Court House in St. Thomas on July 31. Looking on (from left) are: Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla; Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Eastern St. Thomas, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson; and former Minister of Justice, Dorothy Lightbourne.

Justice Minister Hands Over New Morant Bay Court House

Principal Director of Culture, Ministry of Youth and Culture, Dahlia Harris.

12 years ago Culture

National Colours With White: The Fashion Theme For Independence

Jamaicans are being encouraged to incorporate the country’s National Colours - Black, Green, and Gold, with a hint of white, in their attire for this year’s Independence celebrations. This appeal comes from the Principal Director for Culture in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Dahlia Harris, who indicates that the combination is this year’s chosen fashion theme. She made the...

12 years ago CultureForeign Affairs

Jamaican Independence Celebrations for Washington, D.C.

Activities marking Jamaica’s 52nd Independence anniversary, are slated to be held in the United States capital, Washington, D.C., between August 3 and 15, by several Jamaican organizations based in that city. Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, will lead the Embassy of Jamaica’s participation in several of the engagements. The activities kick off on Sunday, August...

12 years ago National Security

State Agencies Benefit from Intellectual Property Workshop

The competencies of over 150 government officers in intellectual property rights and enforcement have been significantly boosted following their participation in a just concluded three-day workshop at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The workshop, which focused on the theme: ‘Toward Full Regional Compliance – Counter Offensive against Intellectual Property Crimes’, was staged by the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Anti...

12 years ago Information

Media Accreditation for Grand Gala

Journalists who will be covering the Independence Day Grand Gala, at the National Stadium in Kingston, on Wednesday August 6, must be accredited. The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is the designated agency responsible for media accreditation for the stellar event. Accreditation forms are currently on the JIS website – www.jis.gov.jm. Persons may download and complete these, and have the approved...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon, Sandrea Falconer (left), is engaged in conversation by Rotary Club of Kingston President and General Manager of the RJR Communications Group, Francois St. Juste, during the Club’s Media Appreciation luncheon, at the Liguanea Club, New Kingston, on Thursday, July 31.

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Media Urged to be Steadfast Advocates of the Truth

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says journalists and other local media practitioners must remain steadfast, vigilant, and uncompromising in reporting the truth. Speaking at the Rotary Club of Kingston’s Media Appreciation Luncheon, at the Liguanea Club, New Kingston, on Thursday, July 31, Senator Falconer argued that investigating and disseminating the facts on all matters local...

Director of Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse. (FILE)

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health Strengthens Ebola Preparedness Plan

The Ministry of Health will continue its daily monitoring of the Ebola situation in West Africa through the World Health Organization’s Event Information website. This along with other measures to increase the country’s vigilance and preparedness was discussed during a meeting on Thursday (July 31, 2014) involving Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson and International Health Regulations (IHR) Focal Point...

Councillor for the Rae Town Division, Ann Marie Morrison, addresses the ceremony to officially open the new Parade Gardens Community Centre, in downtown Kingston, recently. The $39 million facility will be providing skills training and development initiatives for the community.

12 years ago Executive

Parade Gardens Residents Upbeat About New Community Centre

Residents of Parade Gardens, in downtown Kingston, are optimistic about the possibilities of opportunities that their new $39 million community centre can provide for the community. The centre’s construction was spearheaded by Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), with support from the European Union (EU) under its Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP). Secretary of the Parade Gardens Community Development Committee, Melissa Thompson,...