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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley, addresses a SRC-sponsored public forum at the St. Ann’s Bay Parish Library on Wednesday, September 30 under the theme: ‘Grow Jamaica…Protect Jamaica.’

SRC Urges Jamaicans to Come Forward with Creative Ideas

The Scientific Research Council (SRC), the agency with principal responsibility for coordinating and promoting Jamaica’s scientific research, is urging persons to come forward with their creative ideas, and take full advantage of the assistance, which is available. Executive Director of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, and Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Mr. Shinzo Abe, look at LP vinyl records on display during a tour of the Bob Marley Museum on Hope Road in Kingston on Wednesday (September 30), during his one-day official visit to the country.

Prime Ministers Tour Bob Marley Museum

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Portia Simpson Miller, applauds the announcement of additional support to Jamaica by Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Mr. Shinzo Abe. Occasion was a joint presentation by the leaders after a bilateral meeting at Jamaica House on September 30.

Japan Providing $57 Million Grant for Improvements at IOJ

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, on September 29.

No Building on World Heritage Site

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, explains the significance and value of world heritage sites, at a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’, held today (September 29) at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

World Heritage Awareness Campaign Launched

President of the Youth-for-Development Network (YFDN), Andre Wilson (left), makes a presentation to Social Development Manager, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Mona Sue-Ho, during the A Ganar Alliance programme’s recent graduation ceremony at the Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

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A Ganar Alliance – Tailoring Assistance for Unattached Youth

In 2011, Javan Blake, who lives in Montego Bay, St. James, and describes himself as an ‘unattached youth’ with little family support, discovered that he was heading towards a life of crime. Desperate to prevent this from happening, Mr. Blake seized the opportunity to become part of the A Ganar Alliance, a programme led by the international support agency, Partners...

Participant in the National Youth Service (NYS) Empowerment Programme, Oshane Nevers, tells of his experiences in the programme, during an interview with JIS News. At right is NYS Director of Community Services, Nickeasha Lindsay.

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NYS Empowerment Programme Caters to the Disabled

Twenty year-old Oshane Nevers, a participant in the National Youth Service (NYS) Empowerment Programme, is proof that suffering from mild intellectual disability is not a hindrance to accomplishing one’s dreams and aspirations. Oshane, who is unable to read at the level of the average individual, and also has some difficulty in expressing himself clearly, took part in personal development training...

Anthony C. Winkler, successful Jamaican-born novelist and winner of 2014 Gold Musgrave award.

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IOJ regrets the passing of celebrated Jamaican novelist, Anthony C. Winkler

The Institute of Jamaica expresses its deepest regret at the passing of noted Jamaican born novelist, Anthony C. Winkler, who was presented with his Musgrave Gold medal for distinguished eminence in the field of Literature in 2014, ten years after he won the Musgrave Silver Medal in the said category. The Executive Director of the Institute, Anne Marie Bonner said...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, is in light conversation with Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Executive Director, Delroy Gordon, just before the start of the Spirit of Independence Awards presentation ceremony at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre in St. Andrew on September 16.

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Minister Hanna Reports Savings of $20 Million from Grand Gala

Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, has indicated that roughly $20 million has been saved in this year’s staging of the Independence Grand Gala. “Everything for Independence this year was produced in the Ministry of Youth and Culture and by the JCDC (Jamaica Cultural Development Commission). We didn’t have to outsource anything,” said Ms. Hanna. She was speaking at the...

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NYS Says GWEP Has Helped Young People

Director of Community Services at the National Youth Service (NYS), Nickeasha Lindsay, says the Graduate Work Experience Programme (GWEP) has been successful in helping to provide work experience for young people. “It has helped young persons to garner valuable work experience, technical and employability skills, create a professional network as well as build their confidence that can aid in their...

Director, Marketing and Public Relations, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Stephen Davidson, speaks about the work of the entity, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on September 2.

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JCDC Up For Most Socially Aware Award

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is among six finalists in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition. The JCDC, an agency of the Ministry of Youth and Culture, has been nominated for the ‘Most Socially Aware’ award in the competition, organised by the Cabinet Office, which is aimed at recognising service excellence in the public sector. “This nomination is welcome...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left); and President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro, exchange warm greetings just before the start of the ceremony to officially open the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre in downtown Kingston today (Sept. 6). The centre, named in honour of South American Liberator and Venezuelan Revolutionary Leader, Simón Bolívar, is a gift to Jamaica from Venezuela.

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Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre Officially Opens

The Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre was officially opened today (September 6), standing as another symbol of the bonds of friendship between Jamaica and Venezuela. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller and President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro, cut the ribbon at the ceremony held at the facility’s North Parade location, downtown Kingston. A...