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Chairman of the Denbigh Show Committee, Senator Norman Grant, highlights issues that will be addressed at the 2014 Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food show at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on July 28.

JUTC to Provide Shuttle Service for Denbigh

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be the official transportation for Denbigh 2014, over the Emancipation Day holiday weekend. Over 30 JUTC buses will be available to transport patrons to and from the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, congratulates an excited Jodane Martin, for being the valedictorian for the 2014 graduating class of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation Programme (ESP). Minister Hanna was the guest speaker at the ceremony, which was held on July 30, at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica, in Kingston.

Parents and Society Urged to Embrace Positives of Children with Disabilities

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left); and Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd right), share a moment with valedictorian of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Jodane Martin, at the graduation ceremony held today (July 30), at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica in Kingston. Director of the ESP, Antonica Gunter Gayle (2nd left); and Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Samantha Chantrelle (right), also participated in the ceremony.

25 Children Graduate from Early Stimulation Programme

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (second right), converses with Mission Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise Herbol (left), at the closing out ceremony for the US$1 million Collaborate to Prosper Project held at the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) headquarters in Kingston on July 30. Also pictured is: Head of The Competiveness Company, Dr. Beverley Morgan (right).

Jamaica to Tap into Lucrative Ornamental Fish Exports

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), enjoys a pleasant moment with Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei, at the launch of a $3.3 billion maternal health project on July 30, at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) in St. Andrew.

Government Launches $3.3B Programme to Boost Maternal and Child Health

12 years ago Local GovernmentParliament

Government Spends $128 Million to Extinguish Riverton Fires

Since 2011, Government has spent $128 million to extinguish fires at the Riverton Disposal site. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 29. The Minister was responding to questions posed by Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Desmond McKenzie, in relation to...

Executive Director (Acting) and Legal Counsel of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, makes a point during an interview at the JIPO offices in New Kingston July 28.

12 years ago Culture

Jamaicans Urged to Adhere to Guidelines on Use of National Symbols

It is two days before Emancipation Day and eight days until Independence, and Jamaican flags are adorning cars, homes and business places in a show of patriotism and celebration of nationhood. Other national emblems and symbols are often used as part of the various ceremonies and festivities held during the annual ‘Emancipendence’ period. While this practice is encouraged, citizens are...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Bill to Modernize Public Procurement Tabled in the House

A Bill aimed at modernizing Jamaica’s public procurement laws was laid in the House of Representatives on July 30. The Bill entitled, the Public Procurement Act, 2014 was tabled by Minister with responsibility for Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley. In a statement to the Lower House, Mr. Dalley said the law will reflect...

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

12 years ago Culture

Grand Gala to Cost $57 Million

A sum of $57 million has been allocated for the staging of the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium on Wednesday, August 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This was disclosed by the Principal Director of Culture, Ministry of Youth and Culture, Dahlia Harris, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held on Wednesday, July 30, at the agency’s...

12 years ago Agriculture

Education Programme on Drought Mitigation at Denbigh

A massive education programme on drought mitigation will be unfolded at this year’s Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, to be held from August 1 to 3. Chairman of the Denbigh Show Committee, Senator Norman Grant, said that a critical part of the education programme will be to implore farmers to stop using the slash and burn practice to clear...

12 years ago Culture

Emancipation Jubilee at Seville July 31

The 18th staging of Emancipation Jubilee will be held on the grounds of the historic Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann, on Thursday, July 31. The annual jubilee is a major national celebration organised by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), in honour of the African ancestors and their contribution towards the free society that Jamaicans now enjoy. Activities begin...

12 years ago Culture

Experience Jamaica on National Family Day

The Ministry of Youth and Culture has partnered with the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment to give Jamaican families an opportunity to experience dozens of hotels, sites and attractions at discounted rates on National Family Day, August 2, 2014. The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honourable Lisa Hanna, MP who announced Family Day as one of the features of...