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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (2nd right), is in discussion with Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2013, Krystal Tomlinson (2nd left), prior to the media launch of the ‘Million Woman March for Endometriosis’, held recently at the Terra Nova All-Suites hotel in St. Andrew. Looking on (from left) are: wife of the Custos, Sonia Fuller; and local organiser of the March, Shauna Fuller Clarke.

Jamaicans Urged to Participate in Endometriosis Walk on March 13

Jamaicans are being encouraged to participate in the first ever worldwide staging of the ‘Million Woman March for Endometriosis’ on Thursday, March 13, 2014. This call came from wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen, in...

Executive Director, Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission, Maxine Henry-Wilson addressing a public forum on ‘Financing Tertiary Education’ held on February 25, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) auditorium in New Kingston.

Jamaicans Urged to Enroll in Accredited Tertiary Institutions

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to mark the official handing over of the $12 million Meadows of Irwin Police Post to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), on February 26. Sharing in the moment are (from left): Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington; Chairman of West Indies Home Contractors (WIHCON), Peter Melhado; Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams; and Managing Director, WIHCON, Delroy Alcott.

New Police Post Opens in Irwin, St. James

Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna, addressing the Marketing Seminar organised by final year students at the University of Technology School of Business Administration on February 26.

Youth Minister says Traditional ‘Job for Life’ is Gone

Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2013, Yolanda Ellis (right), presents a fruit basket to guest speaker and Principal of the Sam Sharpe Teachers' College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, during the 130th anniversary civic ceremony commemorating the birth of the National Hero, Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, which was held at Blenheim, in Hanover, on February 24.

Principal Calls for Discipline and Positive Values

12 years ago Information

Cabinet Approves Legislation to Give Prosecution Right to Appeal Sentences

Legislation is coming, which will grant a limited right of appeal to the prosecution in cases where the sentence is deemed inadequate or unduly lenient. The legislation, for which Cabinet has approved the issuing of drafting instructions, will also include cases where the court did not have the power in law to pass the sentence. Minister with responsibility for Information,...

12 years ago Transport

Meeting Held With Stakeholders on Proposed Portland Bight/Goat Islands Development

The Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, says the Ministry has been ensuring that environmental groups, residents and other stakeholders, are kept informed regarding the proposed development of the Portland Bight/Goat Islands area. “There have been several town hall meetings with constituents in the Old Harbour area as well as meetings with major stakeholders including...

12 years ago Parliament

Government, China Harbour Agree on Terms for Goat Island Project

The Port Authority of Jamaica and China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) have arrived at an Initial Framework Agreement that provides the general terms and conditions under which discussions will continue regarding the proposed development of Portland Bight/Goat Island. Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, in a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, unveils a plaque on February 20 dedication ceremony at the Cedar Grove Academy in Portmore, St. Catherine. Applauding (from left) are: Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites; Principal of the school, Otis Brown; Chairman, Board of Governors, Rev. Dr. Wellesley Blair; and Advisor to the Prime Minister, Delano Franklyn.

12 years ago Education

New Cedar Grove Academy Aiming For Excellence

‘The spirit of excellence is upon all of us.’ This is the value statement under which staff and students of the Cedar Grove Academy in Portmore, St. Catherine, operate. The institution, which opened its doors to its first batch of students just six months ago, is already making its mark on the local education scene, as it holds its own...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), presents a certificate of title to Victor Grandison, during a recent land title presentation ceremony at the St. Mary Parish Church Hall in Port Maria. Mr. Grandison was one of 70 residents of land settlements in St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland, who received titles for lots under the Jamaica/Republic of (South) Korea Cadastral Mapping and Land Titling Project.

12 years ago Prime MinisterTransport

Beneficiaries Laud Land Titling Project

Beneficiaries of the Cadastral Mapping and Titling Project, being jointly undertaken by the Governments of Jamaica and Republic of (South) Korea, are applauding the initiative, which has enabled them to receive titles for property they have occupied for many years. One thousand certificates of titles are to be delivered under the programme to persons occupying land settlement schemes in the...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Tables First Supplementary Estimates

The first Supplementary Estimates for the 2013/14 financial year was tabled in the House of Representatives, on February 25, by Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips. It reveals that the budget has been revised downwards from $520.886 billion to $500.7 billion, a reduction of $20.15 billion. The Estimates show a decrease in the recurrent or housekeeping...

12 years ago Transport

Titles for Residents of Seaview and Arnett Gardens

One hundred and fifty six residents in Seaview and Arnett Gardens are to receive their land titles on February 26 and 27. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, will hand over 70 titles in Seaview Gardens (Phase 2) on February 26, while 86 residents of Arnett Gardens...