Latest

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Terrelonge Urges Parents, Educators To Protect Boys

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, is urging parents and school administrators to ensure that boys are not bullied or marginalised because they might be doing better at academics than sports. He said there have been...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) is assisted by Director, Health Promotion and Protection Branch in the Ministry, Dr. Simone Spence (second right) in unveiling the logo for the National Infant and Young Child Feeding Network, at the launch on Tuesday (December 3) at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston. Looking on are Country Representative, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Mariko Kagoshima (left); and Food and Nutrition Advisor, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Audrey Morris.

National Infant And Young Child Feeding Network Launched

Member of Parliament for East Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz, makes her contribution to the 2019/20 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 3). At left is her husband and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Hundreds Of Housing Solutions For East Portland

Chairman of the National Cruise Council (NCC) and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis

Ocho Rios Reaping Benefits Of Measures To Boost Cruise Ship Calls

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), with Captain of the inaugural LATAM Airlines flight from Lima, Peru, Captain Hugo Feldsmith Paino (left) and First Officer, Danieia Santibanez, at the Sangster International Airport on December 2.

Jamaica The Most Connected Destination In The English-Speaking Caribbean

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) gives Captain of the MSC Meraviglia, Stephano Battinelli, an authentic Jamaican gift at the official welcome reception for the cruise ship’s inaugural visit to Ocho Rios on December 3. In the background is Hotel Manager of the MSC Meraviglia, Antonio Castellana. Minister Bartlett announced that the MSC Meraviglia will bring 50,000 cruise passengers between now and April of next year.

7 years ago Tourism

Ocho Rios Welcomes New Cruise Ship

The resort town of Ocho Rios in St. Ann, continues to attract cruise ships, and today (December 3) it welcomed the MSC Meraviglia with its 7,200 passengers and crew to its port. A delegation that included Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Jamaica Vacations Executive Director, Joy Roberts, greeted the Meravigilia, one of the prime jewels in the MSC Cruise...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), admires her purple bracelet in commemoration of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, at the

7 years ago Gender Affairs

Break The Silence Surrounding Domestic Violence – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange, is imploring members of society to break the silence surrounding domestic violence. “Don't turn a blind eye. Don't keep your silence, because if you speak up, if you stand up and talk up you will be able to save a life,” she said. The Minister, who was addressing the ‘Stand...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), holds seven-month-old Sherina Grant, at the National Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) certification ceremony and launch of the National Infant and Young Child Feeding Network, on Tuesday (December 3), at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston. Enjoying the moment are (from second left) Country Representative, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Mariko Kagoshima; Sherina’s mother, Patrina Rowe, and Food and Nutrition Advisor, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Audrey Morris.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Three More Hospitals Certified As Baby-Friendly

Three more hospitals in the public health system have been officially certified by the Ministry of Health and Wellness as ‘Baby Friendly’, under the Ministry’s National Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). These are Lionel Town Hospital in Clarendon, Port Antonio Hospital, Portland and Port Maria Hospital, St. Mary. There are now five baby-friendly public health facilities. The other two are...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in discussion with Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams; and the United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Donald Tapia, at the Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Workshop in Latin America and the Caribbean, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel and Spa in St. James, on December 3.

7 years ago National Security and PeaceTechnology

National Cyber Policy Being Developed To Protect Citizens

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that to further protect citizens from the evolving threat of cybercrime, the Government is working towards the development of a National Cyber Policy in 2020. Speaking at a Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Workshop for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Hilton Resort and Spa in St. James on December 3, the...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses media representatives at the High Commission of Canada, in Kingston, on Tuesday (December 3). Listening at left is High Commissioner of Canada, Her Excellency Laurie Peters. Occasion was the award of grants to five local organisations to advance gender equality.

7 years ago Gender Affairs

Canada Gives Grants To Local Organisations To Advance Gender Equality

The High Commission of Canada in Jamaica has offered five grants to local organisations to advance gender equality, peace and security in the communities they serve across the island. They are the Boxing Board of Jamaica, National Youth Orchestra of Jamaica, Peace Management Initiative, Institute of Law and Economics, and Advocates for Change. The Boxing Board will use the funds...

Founder and Executive Chairman, LASCO Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin (centre), shares a moment with Old Harbour High School Principal, Lynton Weir (right), and Bhagya Malladi of Immaculate Conception High School, who copped the LASCO/Ministry of Education, Youth and Information 2019/20 Principal and Teacher of the Year awards, respectively. Occasion was the awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston on Tuesday (December 2).

7 years ago Education

Old Harbour High, Immaculate Conception Educators Win LASCO Awards

Principal of Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine, Lynton Weir; and Bhagya Malladi of Immaculate Conception High School in St. Andrew, are the proud LASCO/Ministry of Education, Youth and Information 2019/20 Principal and Teacher of the Year, respectively. Mr. Weir and Ms. Malladi, who both came out ahead of five others in their respective categories, were on Monday (December...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), hands over a symbolic cheque for $150,000 to representative of the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Kay-Ann Samuels, at the Stand up, Talk up Public Forum, held at the Courtleigh Auditorium, on Friday (November 29), in New Kingston.

7 years ago Gender AffairsSocial Security

More Protection For Members Of The Disabled Community

Members of the disabled community who are suffering from domestic abuse will now be better able to access State resources to get help and expand their knowledge of gender-based violence. Three text lines have been set up by the Bureau of Gender Affairs for victims of gender-based violence, including hearing impaired individuals, to access in case of an emergency. Minister...