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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the opening of the cybercrime and cybersecurity forum for Latin America and Caribbean countries at the Hilton Rose Hall and Spa in St. James on December 2.

Gov’t Developing Partnerships To Fight Cybercrime

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is developing critical partnerships to strengthen the country’s defence against cybercrime. She noted that the Organization of American States (OAS) through its Inter-American Committee against Terrorism, has been...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), converses with Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies, Mona, Sir Hilary Beckles, when he called at King’s House, recently.

PHOTOS: G-G And UWI Vice Chancellor Hilary Beckles

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), converses with Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities to observe Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events will be held throughout February 2020 under the theme ‘Come ketch de Riddim’. Performing in the background is Grammy-winning international dancehall artiste, Sean Paul.

$10 Million To Initiate And Host Reggae Events For Visitors

The Toyota pickup trucks, which were offically handed over to the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) to support the region’s vector-control programme, at the Cornwall Regional Hospital’s Stores at Freeport, Montego Bay, on Wednesday (December 4).

WRHA Gets Vehicles To Boost Vector Control, Mental Healthcare

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at a reception ceremony for the crew of a LATAM Airlines flight that made its inaugural visit to the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 2.

Tourism Minister Highlights Growing South American Market

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), share a moment with Grammy-winning international dancehall artiste, Sean Paul (centre), during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities to mark Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events will be held throughout February 2020 under the theme, ‘Come ketch de Riddim’. Others (from left) are Councillor for the Havendale Division of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Dwayne Smith, who represented Chairman and Kingston Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; and Entertainment Advisory Board Chairman, Howard McIntosh.

7 years ago Entertainment

Work Commences On Fort Rocky As First Designated Entertainment Zone

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says work has commenced to build out Fort Rocky, outside Port Royal, as Jamaica’s first designated entertainment zone. Addressing Tuesday’s (December 3) launch of activities to mark Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, Ms. Grange said that, additionally, the Ministry has identified at least three...

He implored Jamaicans not to let down their guard even though the island has not been impacted by a hurricane in several years.

7 years ago Local Government

Jamaicans Urged To Remain Alert Even As Hurricane Season Ends

Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, says that although the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane season has officially ended, Jamaicans should always be in a state of readiness and preparedness to deal with weather events. He said this is crucial, as climate change has resulted in adverse weather conditions occurring even outside of the hurricane season, which traditionally runs...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left); and Country Managing Partner, Ernst and Young Jamaica Limited, Kayann Sudlow (third left), display two contracts, totaling US$7 million, which they signed to carry out a review of the public-sector compensation structure; and to implement shared corporate services for the public sector. Also pictured (from left) are Financial Secretary, Darlene Morrison; Executive Director, Ernst and Young, Barry Eligon; and President, Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), O

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

Proposal For New Public Sector Compensation Structure To Be Submitted To Cabinet

A proposal for a new public-sector compensation structure is expected to be brought to Cabinet for consideration by December 2020. This has been disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, who said the proposal is to be arrived at following a review of the structure as part of the ongoing transformation of the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is surrounded by new homeowners of the Darliston Grove and Shrewsbury communities in Westmoreland, at the National Housing Trust (NHT) handover ceremony, on Wednesday, December 4.

7 years ago Housing

Prime Minister Hands Over 52 Housing Solutions In Westmoreland

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, today (December 4), handed over 52 housing solutions in Darliston Grove and Shrewsbury, in Westmoreland. Mr. Holness presented keys to families for 29 detached units in Darliston Grove and 23 detached units in Shrewsbury. They are the first set of beneficiaries in the island to receive housing units under the National Housing Trust...

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on December 3.

7 years ago National Security and PeaceParliament

House Affirms Terrorism Prevention Amendment Regulations

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 3) affirmed the Terrorism Prevention (Reporting Entities) (Amendment) Regulations. The Regulations seeks to ensure Jamaica’s compliance with its international obligations as well as strengthen the framework for combatting money laundering and financing of terrorism. National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the Regulations was previously approved in the Lower House on November...

Education Officer, Special Education Unit, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Vivian Blake (left), converses with Professor, the City University of New York: Medgar Evers College, Dr. Donna Wright (right), during the Disabilities Awareness Conference, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on December 4. Also participating are (from left) Assistant Chief Education Officer, Special Education Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Sharon Anderson Morgan; and Assistant Chief Education Officer, Media Services, in the Ministry, Nadine Simms.

7 years ago Social Security

Government Commits To Providing Necessary Support For Students With Special Needs

The Government is committed to providing the necessary support to strengthen inclusive school environments that enable students with special needs to function effectively. This was noted by Assistant Chief Education Officer, Media Services, in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Nadine Simms, who represented Acting Permanent Secretary, Dr. Grace McLean, at the Disabilities Awareness Conference, held at the Jamaica...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), demonstrates his dancing skills at the invitation of Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities to mark Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events are slated for February 2020 under the theme ‘Come ketch de Riddim’.

7 years ago CultureEntertainment

Grange Announces Plans To Establish Insurance Fund For Artistes And Musicians

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced plans by the Ministry to establish an insurance fund for performing artistes and musicians. Speaking at the media launch for Reggae Month 2020 at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (December 3), the Minister said it is being proposed that provisions under the facility, being...