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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), with persons who were recognized for their contribution and support to the Community Training for Empowerment Programme (CTEP), at the 10th Anniversary Awards Ceremony, held at the Wexford Court Hotel in Montego Bay, on February 23.

World Needs Persons with Skills and Certification – Minister Kellier

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has emphasized that, “the global village in which we live, requires persons with skills and certification,” to undertake projects that will result in sustained development. “Without that in today’s world, you...

Fitch Ratings upgrades Jamaica Government Sovereign Rating –Outlook Stable

Chef at the Embassy of Jamaica, Sherene James (right), explains to visitors at the Taste of Travel Culinary Stage, how to make Jamaica’s famous jerk sauce, during the 10th Annual Travel and Adventure Show, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre from February 22 to 23.

Jamaican Dishes on Display in Washington

The Minister of Youth and Culture, Lisa Hanna, pays tribute to the late Bunny Rugs, lead singer for Third World.

Minister Hanna hails Bunny Rugs’ contribution to Jamaica’s rich and evolving culture

Residents of the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester enjoy a game of football on their new field, which is part of a sports complex built by Yohan Blake’s YB Afraid Foundation.

YB Afraid Foundation Provides Modern Sports Facility at Mount Olivet Home

12 years ago CommerceEducation

4-H Club Training 600 Young Persons

The Jamaica 4-H Club has begun a programme to train 600 young persons for self-employment and jobs in the logistics hub. Making the announcement on February 21, at the Club’s Kingston Parish Achievement Day activities at the Duhaney Park Primary School, Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Club, Ronald Blake, disclosed that the participants, all of whom are over 17...

12 years ago National SecurityTransport

Juvenile Detention Centres to be Completed in March

Three of the four new juvenile detention centres being constructed by the National Works Agency (NWA) are set for completion in March, while the tendering process had to be redone for the Nain facility in St. Elizabeth. The facilities where work is currently taking place are Bridgeport, St. Catherine; Barrett Town, St. James; and Moneague, St. Ann. Construction is being...

Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Business Development Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region, Victoria Harper-Rogers (right), presents an information kit to Anjie Kahot of Ashburn, Virginia, who visited the JTB booth at the Washington DC 10th annual travel and adventure show held recently at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

12 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Choice Destination at Washington Travel Show

Jamaica was a much sought after destination at the 10th annual Washington DC Travel and Adventure Show held from February 22 to 23 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Destination Jamaica was on brilliant display as the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), along with hotels and attractions such as Sandals, Beaches, Mystic Ridge Resorts, Island Routes, and tour operators, mounted...

12 years ago Education

Government Seeking Partners to Expand Schools

The National Education Trust (NET) is eager to partner with philanthropic and investor interests in expanding and modernising the country’s school plants. This was the word from Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, as he addressed the dedication ceremony for The Cedar Grove Academy in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Thursday, February 21. The school is the first to be...

12 years ago Environment

Jamaica Must Act Now To Address Climate Change – Minister Pickersgill

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, says it is imperative that Jamaica takes steps now to address climate change, given the extreme weather events in many parts of the world, and the projections from the experts that these will increase or intensify. “Adapting to climate change won’t be easy but it makes sense. Given the...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), is about to open the new administrative offices of the Jamaica Association of Professionals in Nutrition and Dietetics (JAPINAD) located on the grounds of the Nuttall Memorial Hospital in St. Andrew. The Minister officially opened the offices during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held recently. Participating in the event (from centre) are: President of JAPINAD, Kirk Bolton; and Lord Bishop of Jamaica and The Cayman Islands, Rt. Rev. Dr. Howard Gregory.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Concerns of Nutrition and Dietetics Group are Being Addressed – Dr. Ferguson

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, is assuring members of the Jamaica Association of Professionals in Nutrition and Dietetics (JAPINAD) that the Government is working to address several matters the group has raised. “I am well acquainted with the issues of your association…and I can assure you that (they are) going to be dealt with,” the Minister said. He...

Prime Minister, Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, addresses the 10th anniversary awards ceremony for the Community Training for Empowerment Programme (CTEP), which was held on February 23 at the Wexford Court Hotel in Montego Bay.

12 years ago Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

PM Upbeat on Growth

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is upbeat about the improved macroeconomic performance for 2013/14, noting that this will translate into better opportunities for the Jamaican people. She was addressing the 10th anniversary awards ceremony for the Community Training for Empowerment Programme (CTEP), held on February 23, at the Wexford Court Hotel in Montego Bay. The Prime Minister...