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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right); and Education Specialist, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Dr. Rebecca Tortello (left), interact with students of the Gregory Park Primary School during a session teaching them about the United Nations (UN) ‘World’s Largest Lesson (WLL)’, which relays the importance of the Global Goals for Sustainable Development in a way that children can understand. The session took place at the school's location in St. Catherine, on Monday (November 4).

Gregory Park Primary Main Beneficiary Of UN Session

The Gregory Park Primary School in St. Catherine was this year chosen as the main beneficiary of an intervention by the United Nations (UN) – the ‘World’s Largest Lesson (WLL)’ – which relays the importance of the Global Goals for...

Local Government stakeholders participating in the official launch of Local Government and Community Development Month 2019 (November), at Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios, St Ann, on Monday, November 4.

Focus On Service During Local Government Month

Chief Technical Officer in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings, addresses the media launch of the Family Expo and Special Needs Resource Fair, in Nain, St. Elizabeth, on November 1. She spoke on behalf of State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

Government Committed To Empowering Persons With Disabilities – Mayne

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, gives the main address at the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s Local Government Adaption to Climate Change (LG-ACT) Project water conference, held at Sandals South Coast in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, on October 31.

Gov’t Taking Proactive Approach To Climate Change

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards (centre), converses with participants at the recent launch of Jamaica’s Investment Guide (iGuide), at JAMPRO’s head office in New Kingston. From left are iGuide Project Consultant, Michelle Frederick Johnson; Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans; United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Economist, Ian Richards; and Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) Executive Director, Imega Breese McNab.

Jamaica Launches Online Investment Guide

Community Health Aides (CHAs) attached to the Hanover Health Department, were recognised at an appreciation ceremony held at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea on November 1.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Community Health Aides In Hanover Recognised

Twenty-four Community Health Aides (CHAs) attached to the Hanover Health Department have been recognised for excellence in service delivery. At a function held on the grounds of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea on November 1, the CHAs were presented with certificates of appreciation, with Carolyn Cunningham Thompson, Cely Stewart and Jacqueline Rubie hailed as top achievers in the performance...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right, foreground), inspects members of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), during the corps

6 years ago National Security

Cadet Corps To Be Established In All High Schools

The Government plans to establish cadet corps in all high schools across the country by the end of the next financial year. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the disclosure while addressing the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) 75th anniversary closing parade and medal ceremony at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in St. James on Sunday (November...

6 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Holness Arrival and Diaspora Meeting in the People’s Republic of China

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

6 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Be Vigilant in Protecting Your Children from Harm – Urges PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expressing deep sadness following the death of two young boys; Javinchie Palmer and Tyler McLeod, who tragically died after fire on Friday night razed their home in the community of Paradise in Norwood St. James. Prime Minister Holness continues to reiterate the need for greater parental supervision and protection of children from catastrophic events such...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in discussion with Regional Psychiatrist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WHRA), Lisabeth Crossman, during a visit to the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI) Rehabilitation Centre, in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 24).

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry to Host Forum on Mental Illness

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is to host a forum in November, to discuss the increase in mental health cases in Western Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who made the announcement following a visit to the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI) Rehabilitation Centre, in Montego Bay, on October 24, said there is...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., MP.

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

All MSMEs Can Benefit from New Public Procurement Regime

All micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), regardless of the industry, will be able to benefit from the Government’s new public procurement regime, which came into force on April 1. This assurance comes from Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who noted that there is no restriction to...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), and Assistant Administrator for Latin America and Caribbean Bureau, USAID/Washington, John Barsa, display copy of the Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, on Thursday (October 31).

6 years ago Finance & Public Service

Government Signs MoU with USAID

The Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to improve the nation’s financial and fiscal resilience that will help to safeguard against losses during natural disasters. The MoU was signed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke and Assistant Administrator for the Latin America...