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Sector Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Donna Harris (left), and Senior Public Sector Specialist, World Bank, Kathy Lalazarian (right), congratulate Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Top Achievers for 2012 and 2013 (from left): Denbigh High School student, Othneil Williams; Glenmuir High school student, Chedukia Longley; Immaculate Conception High student, Kimberley Burnett and Glenmuir High’s, Peter Williams, following the PATH Top Achievers Awards ceremony at the Knutsford Court hotel on July 9.

PATH Lauded By World Bank and IDB

The Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) is being lauded by the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for its tremendous achievements over the past 12 years. Senior Public Sector Specialist, World Bank, Kathy Lalazarian, said...

UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin.

Message for World Population Day

Minister with Responsibility for Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (left), in discussion with Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, before making his presentation in the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, July 8.

Government to Address Workers’ Concerns During Upcoming Wage Negotiations

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (2nd right), in discussion with Creative Media and Events (CME) Chairman, Gareth Walker (2nd left), during Tuesday’s (July 8) media launch for the second annual Wealth Auto Show, at Adam and Eve Spa, New Kingston. Mr. Hylton was the guest speaker. Also sharing in the conversation are Jamaica International Insurance Company’s Customer Experience and Innovation Brand Manager, Elizabeth Chung (left), and CME Managing Director, Leighton Davis. The auto show, being staged by CME, is slated for July 19 and 20 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

Industry Minister Welcomes Wealth Auto Show

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Carol Palmer.

PS says Jamaica Has Done More to Combat Human Trafficking

12 years ago Agriculture

Agricultural Industry Recovers Fully

The agricultural industry is now fully recovered from recent natural disasters, with banana seeing a 64 per cent growth and several main crops up in production. Making the disclosure, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, said the current agricultural production level is above what existed before Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and that the rebound of...

12 years ago Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

CCTV Installed At Bog Walk Gorge

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras have been installed in the Bog Walk Gorge, as part of automated early warning system developed by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). The system, which also involves text message alerts, is to warn emergency personnel in the event of flooding in the area. “The Bog Walk Gorge, which has been a...

12 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime MinisterTechnology

Cabinet Approves Amendment to Cybercrimes Act

Amendments to the Cybercrimes Act have been approved by Cabinet and the necessary drafting instructions have been issued to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel to modify the Act. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, during Wednesday’s (July 9) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Promulgated in...

12 years ago Education

Cabinet Approves Appointment of Burchell Whiteman to Utech Council

Cabinet has approved the appointment of Ambassador Burchell Whiteman to the Council of the University of Technology (UTech). The Council is the supreme university body and has legal responsibility for all appointments and promotions, and for the maintenance of standards. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, told Wednesday’s (July 9) Jamaica House press briefing that the...

12 years ago Education

High School Dropouts Benefit From Skills Training

Thirty-eight high school dropouts are now equipped to enter the workforce having received skills training and certification from the HEART Trust/NTA. The beneficiaries are from six Citizens Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) communities in St. Catherine. They participated in a six-month programme at the Innswood Pre-College Skills Training Institution, where they received certification in General Construction (Levels 1 and 2)...

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Net International Reserves Up

The Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) is reporting that at the end of June 2014, the country’s Net International Reserves (NIR) increased to US$1.37 billion up from US$1.16 billion at the end of May 2014. The BoJ said the increase has resulted from growth in the country’s foreign assets and a decrease in its foreign liabilities. According to the central bank,...

Two students from the Hopewell High School in Hanover have the full attention of Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, when he toured the institution on Thursday, July 10. The Minister used the occasion to announce changes which will take place at the school ahead of the new academic year in September.

12 years ago Education

Help for Hopewell High School

The Ministry of Education is taking steps to address some of the academic and image challenges that the administration of the Hopewell High School in Hanover is facing. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, said solutions to be implemented by the Ministry, in time for the start of the new academic year in September, will include a possible name change...