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JUTC Conducts Second Bus Lane Trial Along Mandela Tomorrow

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing is advising the public that a second simulation exercise for a designated Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) bus lane will take place along the Nelson Mandela Highway on Tuesday, October 29, during the...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites ( second right) presents Vice Principal, Oberlin High School, Audrey Francis (centre), with a trophy for being the top high school in the Eastern Region, during an awards luncheon held on October 25, at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Assistant Marketing Manager, Jamaica Observer, Pamille Shaw Blair; Principal, Oberlin High, Ivy Clarke; and Public Relations Manager, Flow, Jeanette Lewis. The luncheon was to honour approximately 22 teachers from the Eastern Region, who have assisted with the production and sales of the company’s educational publications.

Process to Recruit Reading Coaches Advanced – Minister Thwaites

Government Senator K.D. Knight, as he contributed to the debate on the ECJ’s report on campaign financing in the Senate on Friday, October 25.

Upper House Debates Campaign Financing

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites ( second right) presents a trophy to Principal, Jessie Ripoll Primary School, Marcia Dentry Fogah, during an awards luncheon held on October 25, at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Assistant Marketing Manager, Jamaica Observer, Pamille Shaw Blair; teacher, Jessie Ripoll Primary, Raphael Davis; and Public Relations Manager, Flow, Jeanette Lewis. The luncheon was to honour approximately 22 teachers from the Eastern Region, who have assisted with the production and sales of the company’s educational publications.

Parenting Resource Centres on Track for Year End

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining of Jamaica, Hon. Phillip Paulwell addressing senior officials and delegates during the Second Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) on Friday, October 25 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Some 22 states and regional organisations including Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) with over 100 attendees inclusive of 70 delegates and Ministers of Energy participated in the two-day Conference from October 24 to 25.

Successful Energy Meeting Closes in Montego Bay

Assistant Superintendent of the Kingston and St Andrew Fire Prevention Division, Nicholas Ogilvie. (FILE)

12 years ago JIS Think TankLocal Government

Brigade Set to Kick off Activities for Fire Awareness Week

An exposition at Emancipation Park in New Kingston and community walk-throughs are to form part of the activities being carried out by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) in Kingston, to observe Fire Awareness Week from October 26 to November 2. This was disclosed by District Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Fire Prevention Division, Nicholas Ogilvie at a JIS...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (left), greets a farmer, who attended the launch of the Irish Potato Programme for the crop year 2013/14, at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in S. Andrew on October 26. Others (seated from 2nd left) are: with Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton; and Deputy Chairman of RADA, Dr. Andre Gordon.

12 years ago Agriculture

Minister Clarke Launches 2013/14 Irish Potato Programme

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in collaboration with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), on October 23 launched the Irish Potato Programme for the crop year 2013/14. The proposed production target is 600 hectares for autumn; 600 hectares for spring; and 50 hectares for summer. In order to achieve this, the Ministry will be providing support in the sum...

Minister with responsibility for Housing in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left); and New Era Homes 2000 Limited President, Benedetto Persichilli (right), listen to a point being emphasized by Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Robert Ready, following Wednesday’s (October 23) official opening of the Caymanas Country Club Estate housing development in St. Catherine. Dr. Guy was the main speaker. Phase one of the development, being undertaken by New Era Homes, comprises 264 one and two bedroom units, which have been completed, while the second phase, currently under construction, will provide an additional 420 units.

12 years ago Transport

Mortgage Insurance Act to be Amended to Assist Home Buyers

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing has received Cabinet’s approval for a proposed amendment to the Mortgage Insurance Act,aimed at making mortgages more accessible for persons seeking to acquire a home. Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, says this will allow for an increase from 90 to 97 per cent, the Mortgage Indemnity Insurance coverage of...

Minister with responsibility for Housing in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (centre), is presented with a painting of the new Caymanas Country Club Estate housing development in St. Catherine by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the developer, New Era Homes 2000 Limited, Leo Taddeo (left), and President, Benedetto Persichilli, during the official opening ceremony on October 23. Dr. Guy was the keynote speaker. Phase one of the development, comprising 264 one and two bedroom units, has been completed, while the second, currently under construction, will provide an additional 420 units.

12 years ago Transport

Hundreds Pay Final Respects to Seymour Mullings

Hundreds of Jamaicans, from all walks of life, travelled to the hills of Claremont, St. Ann on October 24, to pay their final respects to the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Seymour St. Edward “Foggy” Mullings, OJ, CD. Mourners filled the St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, where the official funeral service was held. Tents were erected on the lawns of the...

12 years ago EnvironmentVision 2030

NEPA Head Hails Contribution of UN to the Environment

Executive Director, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight, has hailed the contribution of the United Nations (UN) in addressing a number of issues in Jamaica, particularly as it relates to environmental management. Mr. Knight informed that NEPA has received more than $300 million in support from the international organisation over the last 10 years to carry out its...

Windward Road Primary and Junior High School student, Princess Rainford (seated), demonstrates her proficiency of the computer to Minister of Education, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites (2nd right). The Minister was touring sections of the school, during a visit to the institution’s East Kingston location on October 24. Looking on at right, is principal, Norman Malcolm. (FILE)

12 years ago Education

Education Ministry Assessing Needs of Schools

The Windward Road Primary and Junior High School in Kingston is among several institutions being assessed by the Ministry of Education, to determine the extent of assistance needed to address classroom space limitations, among other challenges. Making the disclosure during a visit to the school on October 24, portfolio Minister, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites, said this is in a bid...