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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right), is assisted by Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Scean Barnswell (left), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the Youth Information Centre (YIC), in May Pen, Clarendon, on May 16. Others are (from second left): Acting Director of Youth Policy and Programme Development at the National Centre for Youth Development (NCYD), Andrene Blackwin; Country Representative for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Sherril O'Reggio Angus, and Member of Parliament for Central Clarendon, Mr. Mike Henry.

Youth Information Centre Opens in May Pen

Young persons in the parish of Clarendon now have a Youth Information Centre (YIC), which operates under the auspices of the National Centre for Youth Development (NCYD). The facility, located in May Pen, was constructed with funding provided by the...

Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen address Justices of the Peace from the parish of Westmoreland at a meeting convened by the Westmoreland Lay Magistrate’s Association at the Sean Lavrey Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar on May 15.

Westmoreland JPs Urged to Join Fight Against Crime

Chief Executive Officer, Innovative Corporate Solutions Limited, Neil Abrahams (right) presents winner of the tablets in schools mascot design competition, Jevaughn Graham with his prize during the awards ceremony at the PCJ auditorium in New Kingston recently. Sheena McLean of Northern Caribbean University and Anika Makeda Duffus of Immaculate Conception High were placed second and third respectively. The winners were presented with among other things, tablets, certificates, and trophies. Jevaughn’s mascot will be the animated figure that will become the face of the tablets in schools project. The one-year pilot will be administered in 13 primary schools; six all age and junior high schools; 11 high schools; six infant departments; one teachers’ college; and one special education institution.

Government Committed to Infusing ICT At All Levels

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), is greeted by Managing Director, Wonder World Early Childhood Institution, Garthia Boyd, on his arrival at the school’s annual parenting forum on Friday, May 16.

Quality Early Childhood Education Critical – Rev. Thwaites

Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Shernette Haughton (right): and Hanover Parish Councillor, Wynter McIntosh (left); along with a team of volunteers wash the outside walls of the Ramble police station, in Hanover, on Saturday, May 17, in preparation for work to be carried out at the facility on Labour Day, May 23.

Western Parishes Gear Up For Labour Day 2014

12 years ago AgricultureEducation

Waterford High Students Develop Anti-Praedial Larceny Device

A group of innovative youngsters from Waterford High School in St. Catherine are proposing the use of modern technology to assist in the fight against praedial larceny. The four students, Cardia Williams; Kema Anderson; Ifanie Grant; and Shenel Allen, under the guidance of their science teacher, Tera Rankine, have designed an anti-praedial larceny device, which they hope will help to...

12 years ago CultureLocal Government

Additional $5 Million for Labour Day Parish Projects

An additional $5 million will be provided by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development to assist with Labour Day parish projects. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott made this announcement while bringing greetings at the National Workers’ Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Church Service held on May 18 at the Covenant Moravian Church on...

12 years ago Commerce

Big Market for Bamboo – Industry State Minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, says the local bamboo industry is now poised for growth as a result of years of work to make it sustainable. She says that there is a ready market, locally and abroad, for bamboo products, adding that the industry has benefits that can help boost the...

The two teams tying for first place in the Katalyxt Youth Innovators’ Competition, Campion College and Guy’s Hill High School, with their trophies, during a special awards ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday, May 14. The Guy’s Hill team members are (from left): Kymani Malvo; Shemar Gilbert; Johnnoy Barnett; and Akeem Brooks. The Campion College team comprises (from right): Darien Francis; Raheem Henry; Tajay Watson; and Kareem Marshall.

12 years ago Education

Youth Innovators Competition Attracts Impressive Inventions

Two ground-breaking teams from Guy’s Hill High school in St. Catherine, and Campion College in St. Andrew, have tied for first place in this year’s Katalyxt Youth Innovators’ Competition. Third place went to Excelsior High School, while Central High placed fourth, and Lennon High School placed fifth. The five schools headed a list of more than 20 institutions to walk...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism & Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, highlights aspects of the Entertainment Registry to be established July 31, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 15.

12 years ago Tourism

Rating System Coming For Entertainment Events

As of July 31, promoters and organisers of entertainment events will be required to have their events rated, based on stipulations outlined by the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment. The introduction of an event rating system for the entertainment industry is aimed at providing the public with a guide to information on what is expected and the types of content...

A proud Romario Ricketts (right) accepts his winning prize from wife of the Governor General, Her Excellency, Lady Allen,(left) after his essay on ‘What is right with Jamaica’ was deemed the best in the ‘I Believe’ Essay Competition. Occasion was an awards ceremony held in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, on Thursday, May 15.

12 years ago Governor General

Frome Technical High Student Wins ‘I Believe’ Essay Competition

The top performers in the Governor General’s ‘I Believe’ Essay competition were on Thursday May 15, presented with their prizes. The presentations were made by wife of the Governor General, Lady Allen, during a ceremony at the Petersfield association of community-based organisations facility in Shewsbury, Westmoreland. The participants were asked to write an essay of not more than 500 words...

Trade Unionist and Head of the Hugh Lawson Shearer trade Union Education Institute (HLSTUEI), Danny Roberts called on workers to reflect on the contributions made by labourers of the 1938 labour unrest and its significance for the future of Jamaica’s labour relations as the nation celebrates Workers’ Week, May 18-23.

12 years ago Labour

Jamaicans Urged To Participate In Forum on Flexi Work

As debate surrounding flexible work arrangements intensifies, Jamaicans are being urged to participate in an upcoming panel discussion that will focus on the issue. The forum will be held on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. at Emancipation Park in Kingston, under the theme ‘Flexi-Work for Labour Market Reform and Sustainable Development’. The event will look at the challenges of...