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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), observes as teachers from the Special Needs Department at Liberty Academy at the Priory, in St. Andrew, Jami-Ann Genius (left) and Tamalee Hamilton (right), interact with students during a visit to the institution on July 16. To the Prime Minister’s left is Special Needs Coordinator, Liberty Academy at the Priory, Toni-Ann Millen.

Government Facilitates Inclusive Education System for All Children – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains resolute in facilitating an inclusive education system that caters to the needs of all children, particularly those with special needs. “The Government is very sensitive towards special needs education...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), addresses a meeting with political representatives from the parish of St. Thomas, and officials from the National Water Commission (NWC), Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Water Resources Authority (WRA) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), today (July 16), at his New Kingston office, to provide update on funding to truck water to drought-affected communities.

Government Approves Additional Funds to Truck Water

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), listens to a point from Global Power Sector Programme Manager, Bureau of Energy Resources, United States Department of State, Faith Corneille, at the opening of a two-day alternative energy conference at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (July 15). Sharing in the discussion is Country Representative, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Jason Fraser.

US State Department to Support Alternative Energy Projects in Caribbean

Parliamentary Secretary, Senator Robert Morgan (right), is in discussion with Past President, Rotary Club of Kingston, Mike Fennel, during a club meeting at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 11.

Upgrading of ICT Infrastructure Will Boost Productivity – Senator Morgan

Trainees of the HEART Trust/ NTA National Unattached Youth Programme (NUYP) at a job-readiness seminar at the HEART College of Innovation and Technology in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 11.

Young Trainees Urged to Show Positive Attitude in the Workplace

Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Hopeton Heron (right), converses with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen; and Chairman of the BSJ’s Standards Council, Senator Matthew Samuda, during Monday’s (July 15) launch of the BSJ’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The event was held at the Bureau’s Winchester Road head office in St. Andrew.

7 years ago Industry

Bureau of Standards Jamaica Lauded for 50 Years of Service

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has been lauded for rendering exemplary and distinguished service over the past 50 years. “In your five-decade history, you have been an outstanding organisation, contributing significantly to standards at the national, regional and international levels,” Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence, said. He was speaking at the...

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Police Officers’ Association (POA) at the Iberostar Rosehall Hotel in St. James on July 12.

7 years ago National Security and Peace

Police Urged to Observe Rules and Regulations

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, is imploring police personnel to observe the established rules and regulations of the force when executing their duties. He said that indiscipline on the part of the police undermines the core values of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), noting that at all times, citizens should be treated with respect and their rights observed....

Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Laurie Peters

7 years ago CommunityForeign Affairs

NGOs Encouraged to Access Canada Fund

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are being invited to submit proposals under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) programme. Deadline for submission of proposals is July 31 and applicants can apply for up to Can$25,000 per project. The CFLI provides support for small-scale but high-impact projects undertaken by local NGOs that align with the Government of Canada’s international assistance priorities. Canada’s...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), examines a fire proximity boot, part of a number of equipment donated to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) by the United States Embassy in Kingston. At left is Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy, Kingston, Eric Khant; and at right is Superintendent, Kingston and St. Andrew, JFB, Julian Davis-Buckle. The handover ceremony was held on Monday (July 15) at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road address in Kingston. The equipment is valued at over $30 million.

7 years ago Local Government

Jamaica Fire Brigade Receives More Equipment

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has received equipment from the United States Embassy in Kingston to strengthen its capacity. Valued at over $30 million, the first responder equipment includes 42 fire proximity suits, 244 fire proximity gloves, 27 fire boots, 10 coveralls, 360 bed nets, 18 cots, 60 axes, 60 shovels, six rakes and two large military-grade tents. These will...

Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, speaking at the official opening of the St. Elizabeth Justice Centre on Coke Drive in Santa Cruz, on Thursday (July 11).

7 years ago Justice

Parish Justice Centres to Help Clear Court Backlog

Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, says the establishment of parish justice centres will help to further increase the court clearance rate, which averaged 103 per cent for the January to March quarter. He was addressing the official opening of the St. Elizabeth Justice Centre on Thursday (July 11). “We are clearing 103 cases for every 100 coming in [which] means we...

Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley.

7 years ago CommerceIndustryTourism

120 Exhibitors to Showcase Products at ‘Christmas In July’

Some 120 local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items will showcase their products and network with corporate entities and various industry players at the fifth staging of ‘Christmas in July’. The event, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network and its partners, is slated for July 18 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Activities will get under...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), engages with children at a community health fair held at the Glendevon Primary and Junior High School in St. James on Sunday, July 14.

7 years ago CommunityDevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentYouth

UNESCO Youth Advisory Committee to Stage Seminars

The Youth Advisory Committee of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO will be spearheading a series of youth engagement seminars across the island. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who is the Chairman of the Committee, said that the outreach activities are aimed at encouraging more youngsters to...