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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), greets head boy of York Castle High School in St. Ann, Bobby Francos (right), at the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission’s (J-TEC) Go Higher Conference on Thursday (October 31) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. At second right is President of the Students’ Council at York Castle High, Mark Johnson.

Young People Encouraged To Follow Their Passion

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, is encouraging the nation’s youth to follow their passion and to be prepared to put in the work that is required to make it a reality. “Preparation...

The 901 – Room RIU Ocho Rios property is now one of the largest hotels in Jamaica.

Minister Bartlett Hails RIU’s Investment In Jamaica

Professor Mark Harris (centre) presents a copy of his book, ‘Confronting Global Climate Change: Experiments and Applications in the Tropics’, to Minister with responsibility for Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), at the launch, at Northern Caribbean University (NCU), in Mandeville, Manchester, on October 30. At left is President of NCU, Professor Lincoln Edwards.

Jamaica To Develop Sound Project Proposals To Access Funds From GCF

Programme Manager, Education System Transformation Programme (ESTP), Daynea Facey, addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on Tuesday (October 29).

Early-Childhood Brain Builders Initiative Receives US$70,000 Boost

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), applauds members of the Akwaaba Drummers (from second left): Calvin Trima Mitchell and Phillip Supersad, as they perform during Thursday’s (October 31) staging of a national cultural consultation, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are Honorary Consul General for the Kingdom of Sweden in Jamaica, Peter Goldson; and Director and Representative, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) office in Kingston, Katherine Grigsby. The consultation looked at reshaping cultural policies for the promotion of fundamental freedoms and the diversity of cultural expressions.

PHOTO: Minister Grange At National Consultation

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (second right); engages with (from left), University of Technology (UTech) Vice President, Professor Colin Gyles; Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) Network Manager, JBDC, Dionne Palmer; and Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts Vice Principal, Kerry-Ann Henry, at the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for the establishment of SBDCs to serve the creative industries at the JBDC in Kingtson, recently.

7 years ago Industry

More Business Support For Creative Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs in the creative industry are to benefit from increased technical and managerial support through the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The entity recently signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with three tertiary institutions for the establishment of small business development centres (SBDCs) to serve micro, small and medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) operators in the sector. Speaking in an interview with JIS...

Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Deputy Commissioner in charge of Operations, Kevin Haughton (left), and Councillor, Donald Simpson, unveil a commemorative scroll mounted at the front of the Black River Fire Station during Open House on Wednesday (October 30), to commemorate 85 years of service by the St. Elizabeth Fire Division.

7 years ago Local Government

St. Elizabeth Fire Division Commemorates 85 Years Of Service

The St. Elizabeth Fire Division on Wednesday (October 30) commemorated 85 years of service to the parish with an open house at the Black River Fire Station. The event coincided with the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) National Fire Safety Awareness Week, being observed from October 27 to November 2 under the theme ‘Mek Wi Fix It – Community First’. Firefighters...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague addresses the opening of the ninth annual

7 years ago Transport

“Take Time On The Roads” – Minister Montague

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, is again appealing for motorists to exercise greater care in the use of the roads in order to prevent further casualties from road crashes. He noted that there have been over 300 fatalities and thousands more persons injured in motor vehicle crashes since the start of the year. “Take time on the...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), is presented with a token by Jamaica Computer Society (JCS) Council Member, Stacey Hines, during the entity’s BizTech Conference on Wednesday (October 30) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

7 years ago TechnologyVision 2030

Gov’t Working To Reposition Jamaica As A Technology-Enabled Society

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is working assiduously to ensure that the country becomes a technology-enabled society. This, she noted, is in keeping with Outcome 11 of the long-term National Development Plan – Vision 2030 Jamaica. “As a Ministry, we are working to transform Jamaica into a digital and knowledge-based society where all...

State Minister for National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer.

7 years ago National Security and PeaceYouth

Wards, Staff At Hill Top Juvenile Facility Trained In Drama And Theatre

Thirty-seven wards and members of staff of the Hill Top Juvenile Facility, who have successfully completed a drama and theatre programme, were feted on Monday (October 27), during a closing ceremony held at the institution in St. Ann. The six-week programme, dubbed ‘From Training to Stage’ was undertaken by the Ministry of National Security as part of its youth-offender rehabilitation...

Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr Carey Wallace.

7 years ago Environment

Tourism Enhancement Fund Committed To Environmental Preservation

Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, says the entity remains committed to safeguarding Jamaica’s environment while developing the country’s tourism product. “One of the greatest things we showcase is Jamaica’s natural beauty. If we did not have the majestic mountains, pearly white sand beaches and clean turquoise waters, then we would not be as attractive...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the fourth biennial Jamaica Statistics Symposium and pre-conference workshop series, at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, on October 31.

7 years ago Technology

Government Commits To Protection Of Personal Data

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is committed to providing Jamaicans with the requisite safeguards to have their personal data protected. Speaking at the fourth biennial Jamaica Statistics Symposium and pre-conference workshop series, at the Regional Headquarters, University of the West Indies, Mona, on October 31, Mrs. Williams said passage of the Data Protection...