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United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Pamela Bridgewater, addresses Wednesday’s (July 10) opening of a three-day forum at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay, which focuses on the expansion of opportunities for women in agriculture in the Caribbean and Pacific Regions.

US Ambassador Urges Governments to Create Economic Opportunities for Women

United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Pamela Bridgewater, is calling on Governments in the Caribbean and Pacific Islands to leverage their advantages to build sustainable and productive agricultural enterprises and create opportunities for women-owned businesses. The Ambassador was speaking...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (standing), interacts with residents of St. Catherine during the eighth in a series of consultations on health financing, on the grounds of the Spanish Town Hospital, in St. Catherine, on July 9.

Government Steadfast With Plans To Improve Health Sector

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), speaks with Cabinet Secretary, Ambassador the Hon. Douglas Saunders, shortly before the start of the Public Sector Customer Service Competition awards ceremony on Thursday, July 11, at the Terra Nova All Suites hotel in St. Andrew

Effective Public Service Delivery Key in Facilitating Business – PM

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (right), is in light discussion with Vice Chairman/Convenor, National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Dr. Lucien Jones (left) and Executive Director, NRSC, Paula Fletcher during the Council’s poster competition awards ceremony, held today (July 11) at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Stiff Penalties for Breaches Under New Road Safety Act

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left); shares a thought with Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, during the organisation’s 118th annual general meeting held yesterday (July 10), at the Denbigh showground in May Pen, Clarendon

Agriculture Sector Must Be Positioned To Feed Population

13 years ago ParliamentSenate

Senate Passes Defamation Bill

An Act to Repeal the Defamation Act and Libel and Slander Act', also known as the Defamation Bill, was passed today (July 12) in the Senate. The Bill addresses inadequacies in the existing libel law and promotes speedy and non-litigious methods of resolving disputes. Among the provisions are: the abolition of the distinction between libel and slander and the establishment...

13 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

Eight Paralympic Athletes to Compete in World Championships in France

Eight athletes are set to compete in the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) Athletic World Championships, slated for July 19 to 28 in Lyon, France. They are multiple gold medallist Alphanso Cunningham, Sylvia Grant, Shane Hudson, David Bascoe, Romadeo Williams, Isaiah Simms, Javon Campbell and team captain Tanto Campbell. The athletes, who depart the island on Monday (July 15), will be...

13 years ago Technology

KSAC Acquires Tablet Computers to Boost Service

The operational capacity of the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) has been boosted with the acquisition of some 40 portable tablet computers, valued just over $400,000. The tablets have been equipped with the KSAC's LoveCleanKSA interactive mobile technology application, and are expected to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness with which the Council's officers deliver its services. These include activities...

13 years ago Sport

Minister Neita Headley Congratulates Water Polo Team

The Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley has congratulated the national Under 17 Water Polo Team on its performance in the recently concluded Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation (CCCAN) Games, held in Costa Rica. The Jamaican Water Polo Team captured the bronze medal after beating Panama 19-1. “This is a brilliant performance,” Minister...

President of the Senate, Senator Floyd Morris (right), is presented with a gift basket by Administrative Assistant in the Human Resource Department at Sandals Montego Bay, Althea Moore (left), after delivering the keynote address at the hotel’s annual staff awards held yesterday (July 10), at the property in Flanker.

13 years ago Parliament

Clear Vision Key in Addressing Challenges – Senator Morris

President of the Senate, Senator Floyd Morris, says having a sound education as well as a clear vision of what one wants to achieve in life, are among factors, which will ensure one’s survival in these challenging times. He said many Jamaicans are facing financial strains and the stresses of family life, and they will have to dig deep into...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), and Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (2nd right), are apprised of the contents of the Jamaica Agricultural Society’s (JAS) 2012 annual report, by President of the JAS, Senator Norman Grant (centre), just before the start of the organisation’s 118th annual general meeting yesterday (July 10), at the Denbigh showground in May Pen, Clarendon. Also looking on are Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Scean Barnswell (2nd left); and Custos Rotulorum of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury .

13 years ago Agriculture

Farmers Urged to Boost Output to Ensure Food Security

As the Government moves to institute a Food and Nutrition Policy for Jamaica, the country’s farmers are again being urged to increase their output to support this and other efforts to safeguard the nation’s food security. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, who made the call during the Jamaica Agricultural Society’s (JAS) 118th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on...

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

13 years ago Education

Education Minister Lauds Work of ESP

The positive impact that the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) has had on the lives of thousands of children with varying disabilities, through its many interventions, has been lauded by Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites. “The ESP has come a far way and has evolved significantly over the years, which has contributed to the overall success of many individuals,...