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Organic farmer, Kermar Francis, tends to kale (curly lettuce) that is grown on his farm in Middleton, St. Thomas.

Organic Farming Project Impacting Sector

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) sponsored ‘One One Coco’ project is having a positive impact on the agricultural sector. The project, which was launched in 2014 through the Source Farm Foundation and Eco-village Programme (SFFEP)’s ‘One One...

Chairman of the National Commercial Bank Foundation, Thalia Lyn (right), in discussion with Principal of the Convent of Mercy Academy, Alpha, Mrs. Kali McMorris (centre) and Deputy Chief Education Officer, Lena Buckle Scott, at the institution, on February 3. Occasion was the presentation of more than $11 million in sponsorship fees to support students sitting the 2016 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) principles of business (POB) and principles of accounts (POA) examinations in May or June.

Deputy Chief Education Officer Highlights Importance of SBAs

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), in discussion with Chairman of the Tourism Linkages Council, Donovan Perkins, at a media briefing hosted by the Tourism Linkages Council at Sagicor Bank, in New Kingston, on February 2.

Tourism Ministry Releases Demand Study

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Mr. Omar Sweeney (left), accepts a certificate of appreciation from a member of the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston, Ms. Kahmile Reid (right), following his presentation at a meeting of the Club on Wednesday, February 3, at the Hotel Four Seasons. President of the Club, Ms. Melanie Reece (centre), shares in the moment.

Private Sector Urged To Partner with JSIF

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), makes a symbolic presentation of a signed contract to Contractor and Director of Surrey Pavements, Mr. Leslie Chang (right), following the signing of seven contracts for the rehabilitation of farm roads across 10 parishes, under Phase Two of the National Farm Road Rehabilitation Programme, by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, valued at $182 million. Others (from left) are: Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier , and State Minister, Hon. Luther Buchanan. The ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday, February 2.

22 Farm Roads To Be Rehabilitated

10 years ago Culture

Over 600,000 Positively Impacted by Youth Ministry

Some 619, 974 young people between the ages of 15 and 24 have benefitted from interventions by the Ministry of Youth and Culture and its agencies during the period between 2012 and 2015. Minister of Youth and Culture Lisa Hanna disclosed that face-to-face engagement with youth amounted to 280,049 during the period, while an additional 339,925 were reached via social...

10 years ago CultureYouth

Youth in Detention Centre Get Help From RISE Life

Some 50 youth housed at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Detention Centre for Boys, in St. Catherine, are undergoing rehabilitation, in preparation for their reintegration into society. The Reaching Individuals Through Skills and Education (RISE) Life Management Services is providing training in essential life skills, through its ‘Finding My Voice’ programme. Under the rehabilitation and reintegration component of the programme, the boys...

10 years ago Transport

Transportation Centre Opens in Linstead

The town of Linstead, in St. Catherine, now has its first ever transportation centre, construction of which was spearheaded by the Transport Authority (TA), at a cost of $38.2 million. The facility, which was officially opened by Transport, Works and Housing Minister, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, on February 3, will accommodate the 292 route taxis and 110 rural buses...

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Dr. Winston De La Haye is Acting Chief Medical Officer

Psychiatrist, Dr. Winston De La Haye, is the country’s Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO), replacing Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse, who has retired. This was disclosed by Minister of Health, Hon. Horace Dalley, during a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, in Kingston, on February 2. A former Medical Association of Jamaica President, Dr. De La Haye chairs...

10 years ago Health & WellnessLocal Government

Major Gullies and Drains To Be Cleaned

Beginning this week, several of the nation’s major gullies and drains will be cleaned, as the Government heightens activities to eradicate possible mosquito breeding sites. The clean-up activities, which will cost $200 million, are being carried out by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, through the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) Secretariat. This was disclosed by Minister of Health, Hon. Horace...

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Honourable Lisa Hanna to Open Symposium on Research to Boost Cultural & Creative Industries

The National Cultural and Creative Industries Commission (NCCI) is staging a symposium bringing together learning institutions, government entities and private players, as part of the effort to stimulate more and better research on the creative economy. Scheduled to be officially opened by Minister of Youth and Culture Lisa Hanna who will be representing Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, on Friday...

10 years ago National Security

Department of Correctional Services Expresses Condolences at Officer’s Passing

The Department of Correctional Services is deeply saddened at the tragic death of Correctional Officer Romar Bent on Saturday, January 31, 2016 in Bog Walk, St. Catherine. We emphatically state that at the time of death Correctional Officer Romar Bent was on official duties. The matter is currently being investigated by the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Independent Commission of...