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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), looks on as Universal Service Fund (USF) Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes (centre), greets Pastor of Fellowship Tabernacle, Rev. Al Miller, at the USF’s 14th anniversary church service, held at Fellowship Tabernacle, 2 Fairfield Avenue, Kingston, on May 19.

PHOTOS: USF Church Service

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), greets Pastor of Fellowship Tabernacle, Rev. Al Miller (right), at the Universal Service Fund’s 14th anniversary church service, held at Fellowship Tabernacle, 2 Fairfield Avenue, Kingston, on May 19....

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left) and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left) interact with members of the multiple award-winning Ascot Primary School Choir from Portmore in St. Catherine. Occasion was the Workers’ Week Thanksgiving Church Service held on Sunday (May 19) at the Meadowbrook United Church, 2 Flemington Drive, Meadowbrook in Kingston.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Work on Projects to Ensure the Safety of Children

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses the opening of the 18th Caribbean Shipping Executives Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (May 20).

Prime Minister Commends SAJ for Service in Country’s Development

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), partcipates in the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open Epican Montego Bay on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard on May 16. Others (from left) are President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Omar Robinson; President of Epican, Dwayne McKenzie; President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Winston Lawson; and Epican's Marketing Director, Jermaine Bibbons.

Cannabis Authority Taking Steps to Meet Growing Demand

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (3rd right), receives from Reggae Girlz captain Konya Plummer a football signed by members of the team. The Reggae Girlz departed Jamaica on Monday to begin final preparation for the FIFA Women's World Cup in France. Sharing the moment are JFF President, Michael Ricketts (r) and from Caribbean Airlines: Zachary Harding, Director; Alicia Cabrera, Senior Marketing Manager; and Trudy Chin, General Manager.

Minister Grange Tells Girlz to Strike Hard in France

Principal of the Mount Olivet Primary School in Manchester, Alwyn McLeod (back, left), and his winning spellers collect the first-place trophy from Councillor of the Walderston Division in Manchester, Leroy Mitchell (right). Also sharing in the moment is Community Development Officer with the Social Development Commission (SDC), Venessa Russell (centre). The finals of the spelling bee competition were held at the Top Hill Primary School in Manchester.

7 years ago DevelopmentEducation

SDC Spelling Competition Encourages Competitive Academic Participation

The Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Walderston Cluster of Primary Schools Spelling Bee Competition is serving to encourage competitive academic participation among other educational institutions across Manchester. The competition, which is in its second year, was held from April 10 to May 14. It involved 42 grade-four and five students from seven primary schools, participating in three rounds of matches. Students...

General Manager of the Jamaica Mortgage Bank, Mr. Courtney Wynter (left), presents a cheque valued at $20,000 to President of the Rotaract Club of New Kingston, Ms. Vanessa Williams.

7 years ago CommunityYouth

JMB Donates $20,000 to Rotaract Early Childhood Project

The Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) has donated $20,000 to the Rotaract Club of New Kingston’s Stratton Early Childhood Centre project. “This money will go toward erecting a cover for the walkway leading to the two newly-built bathrooms for the students… on Labour Day, May 23,” President of the New Kingston Rotaract Club, Vanessa Williams told JIS News. Ms Williams expressed...

General Manager of the Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), Courtney Wynter.

7 years ago CommunityLabour

JMB to Conduct Labour Day Activities at Arnold Road Methodist Basic School

Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), will be conducting Labour Day activities at the Arnold Road Methodist Basic School, in Kingston. Speaking with JIS News, General Manager of the JMB, Courtney Wynter noted that his institution has a strong sense of corporate social responsibility. “We are particularly passionate about learning and development, so, on Labour Day we will be assisting the Arnold...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second right) and Chairman of the Wolmer’s Trust, Milton Samuda (second left), holding a proclamation officially designating May 21 as ‘Wolmer’s Day’. The event was held at King’s House on Friday (May 17). Others are Chairman of the Wolmer’s Girls Sub-Committee, Karla Small-Dwyer (left) and Chairman of the Wolmer’s Board of Management, Lincoln McIntyre.

7 years ago

PHOTOS: Wolmer’s Day

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), greets Chairman of the Wolmer’s Girls Sub-Committee, Karla Small-Dwyer (left), during a proclamation ceremony on Friday (May 17) at King’s House, officially designating May 21 as ‘Wolmer’s Day’. Observing are Chairman of the Wolmer’s Board of Management, Lincoln McIntyre (second left); and Chairman of the Wolmer’s Trust, Milton Samuda.

: Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Homer Davis speaking during a press conference held at the Municipal Corporation’s office, Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (May 17).

7 years ago Local GovernmentNational Security and Peace

‘Operation Restore Paradise’ Begins May 20

The St. James Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with the police, will be undertaking activities aimed at restoring and maintaining law and order in the Parish starting on Monday, May 20. The initiative dubbed ‘Operation Restore Paradise’ will span one week, and will involve other agencies including the Ministry of Health and Wellness, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Island Traffic...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, speaking at an airport forum held at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay in St. James on Friday, May 17.

7 years ago Transport

Negotiations at Final Stage to Reintroduce Domestic Flights

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says the Government is in the final stages of negotiation with two companies, to facilitate the reintroduction of domestic flights within Jamaica. “At least one will start before Reggae Sumfest [2019] because we are trying to fit it within the product, so… we need to give our people options,” he said. Mr....

Corporate and Public Affairs Manager of the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick.

7 years ago Housing

OVER 10,000 Jamaicans Living Abroad Contribute to the NHT

Manager of Corporate and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick, says over 10,000 Jamaicans living and working abroad, make voluntarily contributions to the NHT. “With the current migration pattern, more persons are going abroad for work, but they are in fact interested in coming back home to Jamaica, so a number of them are making their...