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

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....

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).

Health Ministry to Host Forum on Mental Illness

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

All MSMEs Can Benefit from New Public Procurement Regime

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).

Government Signs MoU with USAID

St. Catherine farmer, Alfred Tenn (left); CEO of Home Grown Produce Limited, Damion Young (centre) and St. Elizabeth farmer, Melody Garwood, sign contract for the planting of more red peas, at the launch of the Red Peas Industry Programme, in Spaldings, Clarendon, on November 1. Observing are Chief Agronomist at Bodles Research Centre, Alexi Reid (left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson.

More Red Peas to be Planted

Ambassador of Japan in Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (second right) and Acting Principal, Fair Prospect Primary School, Ms. Avril Neufville (left), cut the ribbon to officially open the new classroom block at the school on Friday (November 1). Sharing the moment are Director, Donor and Partner Relations, National Education Trust, Ms. Latoya Harris (right); Member of Parliament for East Portland, Ann Marie Vaz (background, left); Director, Region 2, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Ms. Janet Brimm and students of the school.

7 years ago Education

Fair Prospect Primary Gets Two New Classrooms

The National Education Trust (NET), in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan, has officially handed over two new classrooms, and replaced windows at Fair Prospect Primary School, in Eastern Portland, at a cost of approximately $11 million. The ceremony took place on Friday (November 1), at the school. With the case at Fair Prospect Primary, a Japan International Cooperation Agency...

Minister with responsibility for Water in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre) and Community Relations Manager for the eastern division of the National Water Commission (NWC), Delano Williams, listen to Member of Parliament for Central Clarendon, Hon. Mike Henry, at a ‘Water Day’, a joint fair hosted by the NWC and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), in Bucknor, Clarendon, on November 2.

7 years ago Water

Residents of Bucknor, Clarendon, Sign Contracts With NWC

More than 150 residents of Bucknor and surrounding communities in Clarendon came out on November 2 to sign contracts to become new customers of the National Water Commission (NWC). The event, dubbed ‘Water Day’, was held at the Bucknor Community Centre, and hosted by the NWC, in collaboration with the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Minister with responsibility for Water...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), listens to Animal Health Technician at the Ministry, Sharna Frater, at an Open Day staged by the Ministry’s Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID), at Hope Gardens, in St. Andrew, on October 31.

7 years ago Agriculture

Active Food Safety Programme in Place – Shaw

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says Jamaica has an active food safety programme, to prevent the spread of plant and animal diseases. Delivering the keynote address at an Open Day, staged by the Ministry’s Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID), at Hope Gardens, in St. Andrew, on October 31, Mr. Shaw said the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), speaks with Assistant Administrator for Latin America and Caribbean Bureau, USAID/Washington, John Barsa, during a courtesy call at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, on Thursday (October 31).

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

PHOTOS: MOFPS Courtesy Call

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), speaks with Assistant Administrator for Latin America and Caribbean Bureau, USAID/Washington, John Barsa, during a courtesy call at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, on Thursday (October 31).

Students of the Papine High School, in Kingston, perform a skit depicting the theme: ‘Encourage, Enable, Include Me’, during the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Youth Forum, which was held on November 1, at the St. Andrew Parish Church Hall, in Kingston.

7 years ago Youth

NCMC Hosts Youth Forum

The National Child Month Committee (NCMC) wrapped up its 2019 calendar of activities with its annual youth forum, held on November 1, at the St. Andrew Parish Church Hall, in Kingston. More than 170 students representing 15 high schools from across the island participated in several activities depicting the theme: ‘Encourage. Enable. Include Me’. Chair of the NCMC, Dr. Pauline...

Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher (2nd left), addresses the launch of the 9th staging of Grennell’s Road Safety 5k race, at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Maxfield Avenue, in St. Andrew, on November 1. Listening (from left) are: Chairman of the event, Alphonso Grennell, father of Jason Alliman, who lost his life in a motor vehicle collision; Errol Alliman, and Claudia Alliman.

7 years ago Transport

Persons Implored Not to Use Cellular Phones While Driving

Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher, is imploring motorists to desist from using cellular telephones while driving, as this is a major cause of road crashes. Mrs. Fletcher, who was delivering the keynote address at the launch of the 9th staging of Grennell’s Road Safety 5k race, at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Maxfield Avenue,...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), is assisted by Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, Hon. Dr. Patricia Dunwell (third left) and Minister Counsellor/Deputy Head of Mission, European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Fredrik Ekfeldt (second left), to open the St. Andrew Justice Centre, Friday (November 1). At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Sancia Bennett Templer.

7 years ago JusticeVision 2030

Justice Centre Opens in St. Andrew

The St. Andrew Justice Centre was officially opened on Friday (November 1), bringing the total number of Parish Justice Centres to eight. This is the latest centre to be established, as the Ministry of Justice seeks to coordinate alternative dispute resolution activities and enable easier access to justice services by members of the public. Constructed at a cost of approximately $20...