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Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

Minister Falconer to Participate in Seminar for Information Ministers of Developing Countries

The Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer left the island on Tuesday, October 15, for China where she will participate in a seminar/workshop for Information Ministers from developing countries. The seminar which will be held...

Medical Director of the Breast Care Centre at Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, Maryland, Dr. Regina Hampton (left), accepts an award from Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie at WARR’s 13th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Gala held on Saturday, October 12, at the Sheraton Hotel in Silver Spring, Maryland. Looking on is Executive Director and Founder of WARR, Totlyn Taylor-Newby.

WARR Commended for Effort at Fighting Breast Cancer

An illustration showing a Paul Bogle as a child in the fictional series 'Young Heroes', written by Jamaican author Gwyneth Harold Davidson.

JIS Radio Looks at Young Lives of National Heroes

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), in conversation with Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Joze Graziano Da Silva, in the hospitality room at the Norman Manley International Airport, during Mr. Da Silva’s recent visit to Jamaica.

World Food Day to be Observed October 16

A procession with the body of former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee, on their way to a funeral home in Portmore, after the body arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, today (October 14). Mr. Lee, who died on September 29 in Florida after a period of illness, is to be accorded an official funeral by the Government of Jamaica. The funeral service will take place at The Power of Faith Ministries, Portmore, on Thursday, October 17, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Body of Mayor George Lee Arrives for Official Funeral

Ambassador the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, administers the Oath of Office for the new Board of the National Association of Jamaicans and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO). They are (left to right): President, Rick Nugent; Executive Secretary, Janice Wisdom; Treasurer, Lorraine Leonie Carter; Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Richard Constable; Recording Secretary, Carol Williams, and Parliamentarian Errol Mitchell. The installation was held at the Baltimore Hilton Hotel on October 12.

13 years ago Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Commends NAJASO

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, has lauded the National Association of Jamaican and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO) for its 36 years of service to Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora. Ambassador Vasciannie, who was addressing the installation ceremony of the new NAJASO Executive Committee at the Baltimore Hilton Hotel on October 12, noted that...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (third left), addresses staff members of the embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C., on October 11. To the Minister’s right is Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter and to his left is Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie.

13 years ago Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsOfficial Visits

Work of Embassy Praised

WASHINGTON, D.C.- The work being done by staff at the embassy in Washington, D.C., to represent Jamaica in the United States (US), has come in for high praise from Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips. Dr. Phillips, who met with members of the embassy on October 11, told them that their work to promote Jamaica’s interest...

13 years ago Sport

JADCO Awaits WADA Response on Date for Visit

The Government of Jamaica takes note of reports regarding what appears to be announced plans of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to visit Jamaica to look at the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s (JADCO’s) processes. The Government welcomes WADA’s acceptance of the invitation extended by the Prime Minister and Minister of Sport, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller on August 5, 2013...

Media Consultant and Lecturer at the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), Fae Ellington, addresses the launch of the Meadowbrook High School Heritage Week activities today (Oct. 14), at the institution in St. Andrew.

13 years ago CommunityEducation

Students Urged to Learn from Achievements of Outstanding Jamaicans

Media Consultant and Lecturer at the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), Fae Ellington, is encouraging the country’s youth to know their history and be inspired by the accomplishments of outstanding Jamaicans. She was delivering the main address on Monday, October 14, at the launch of the Meadowbrook High School Heritage Week activities at the institution in St. Andrew....

13 years ago Justice

Way Paved for Land Divestment Advisory Committee to be Enshrined in Law

The Land Divestment Advisory Committee has been given legal authority to provide advice in ensuring that Government-owned lands are disposed of fairly, transparently, and equitably. Provisions have been made in the amendments to the Crown Property (Vesting) Act for the body to be incorporated into law. The Bill was approved in the Senate on Friday, October 11, after being passed...

Minister of Youth and Cuture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right) greets Member of Parliament for North Central Clarendon, Pearnel Charles, at the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving service held yesterday (Oct. 13), at the Power of Faith Deliverance Ministries in May Pen, Clarendon.

13 years ago Culture

Museums Free to the Public During Heroes Weekend

All museums, including the one in Fort Charles, Port Royal will be opened to the public free of cost during the Heroes weekend from Saturday, October 19, to National Heroes Day on Monday, October 21. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, made the announcement on Sunday, October 13, at the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service held at the Power of Faith...

13 years ago EnvironmentVision 2030

Environmentalist Suggests Rapid Mass Transit System

Environmentalist, Peter Espeut, is recommending the implementation of a rapid mass transit system as a more sustainable means of transportation for Jamaicans, particularly those residing in Portmore, St. Catherine. Rapid transit is a public transport system in an urban area with high capacity and high frequency, which is fast and segregated from other traffic, and includes rail transportation. Responding to...