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State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the Ministry’s quarterly press briefing at its Dominica Drive offices in New Kingston on November 7.

White Paper on Diaspora Policy to Go Before Cabinet Shortly

State Minister in the Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Ministry, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, says that a White Paper on the National Diaspora Policy will be submitted to Cabinet in short order. He noted that the Ministry and...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 6). Looking on is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.

Education Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence Being Developed

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left), engages with (from right) United Nations Resident Coordinator, Bruno Pouezat; Head of Office at the International Organization for Migration, Keisha Livermore; and Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Dr. Elsie Laurence-Chounoune. Occasion was a national consultative workshop on the implications for the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on November 6.

Migration Important to National Development – Senator Charles Jr.

(FILE) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, emphasises a point as she addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 6).

First State-Run National Shelter to Assist Abused Women

Jamaican born 84-year-old nurse, Murlin Hampton visited Clark County in Nevada to cast her vote in the United States Midterm Elections on November 6.

84-Year-Old Jamaican Exercised Her Right to Vote in US Midterm Elections

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Ambassador of the Republic of Panama, His Excellency Alexis Eduardo Sandoval Cajar (centre) and his wife, Yomaris Franco de Sandoval (right), at a reception held on Monday (November 5) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, to observe the 115th Anniversary of Panama’s Independence Day.

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Jamaica and Panama to Cooperate in Education, Tourism and Maritime Development

Jamaica will be assisting the Republic of Panama in the areas of education, maritime development and community tourism. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the announcement while speaking at a reception on November 5 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston to observe the 115th anniversary of...

State Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), highlights the benefits of play through games, such as ‘Chinese skip’, during a forum focusing on the importance of play for children, at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home on Tuesday (November 6). Engaging in the game of ‘Chinese skip’ are students from the Seaward Primary and Junior High School. They are (in the foreground, from left) Shadae Salmon, and Latanya Graham. At right is media personality and host of the forum, Emprezz Golding.

7 years ago Gender AffairsYouth

State Minister Calls on Parents to Look for Signs of Abuse

State Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, is calling on parents, teachers and caregivers to not only encourage play amongst children, but to look out for the telltale signs of abuse during this activity. Mr. Terrelonge was speaking at a forum focusing on the importance of play for children, at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in...

Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who is also Minister of Health, addresses the recent ceremony to break ground for the new $25-million Brown’s Hall Health Centre. He also spoke about several community development projects.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Back Pasture to Brown’s Hall Main Road to be Rehabilitated

The Back Pasture to Brown’s Hall main road in St. Catherine is to be rehabilitated at a cost of $98 million. Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said bushing of the roadway has started, and pedestrians and motorists traversing the area will soon have a “much smoother” road surface. Dr. Tufton, who is...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addressing students of Penwood High School in St. Andrew, during a motivational and empowerment session at the institution on Tuesday (November 6).

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PM Calls On Youth to Reject Crime and Violence in Communities

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on Jamaica’s youth to reject crime and violence in their communities. He said that young people, as part of their civic duty, have a responsibility to renounce the influence of the dons and gangs and report any criminal activity. “It is the right thing, it is the honourable thing, it is...

Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan González Mijares (right), points out features of the "altar" display at the ‘Dia de los Muertos’ (Day of the Dead) celebration held on Thursday (November 1) at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona, Kingston. Looking on are Minister Consular, Embassy of the Republic of Chile, Roberto Alvarez (left); and the Ambassador of Chile, His Excellency Francisco Bernales.

7 years ago Culture

Jamaican Foods Included in Mexican ‘Dia De Los Muertos’ Celebration

An array of Jamaican foods were included in an exhibition staged as part of the local Dia de los Muertos celebration, which is a popular Mexican tradition dating back more than 1,000 years. Ackee, Jamaican white rum, Red Stripe, coconut water, were part of the three-level “altar” bearing gifts for the dead, which was mounted in the lobby of the...

Commandant of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), Colonel Errol Johnson, addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

7 years ago National Security and Peace

JCCF to Increase Membership to Over 10,000

The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) is aiming to increase its membership to 10,000 over the next three years. The youth-centred organisation is planning to add 50 cadet units islandwide to the existing 94 units, to continue its contribution to the holistic development of Jamaica’s youth. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ recently, Commandant of the JCCF,...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, shakes hands with Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, during a recent Justices of the Peace training session held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingtson.

7 years ago Justice

Jamaicans Encouraged to Think First-Class

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is appealing for Jamaicans to start thinking first class. He said that “Jamaica will never achieve first-world status unless our people start thinking first class. We can only build a good society and a great nation if our people are good and think greatly.” Minister Chuck was speaking at a Justices of the Peace...