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Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), converses with Director General in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Dr. Sharon Crooks, at the start of a three-day Climate Change and Gender Focal Points Workshop, at the Melia Braco Resort on September 18.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), converses with Director General in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Dr. Sharon Crooks, at the start of a three-day Climate Change and Gender Focal Points Workshop, at the Melia Braco Resort on September 18.

State Minister Highlights Strengths of Women during Disasters

Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says women are oftentimes the unsung heroes during and after natural disasters, always ensuring the safety of family, including young children. Addressing a three-day Climate...
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon.Christopher Tufton, gives the keynote address at the launch of the Compassionate Care Programme, held at the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (September 20).
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon.Christopher Tufton, gives the keynote address at the launch of the Compassionate Care Programme, held at the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (September 20).

Compassionate Care Programme Launched At Black River Hospital
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point, while addressing the House of Representatives earlier this week.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point, while addressing the House of Representatives earlier this week.

Jamaica Pursuing Partnerships to Strengthen Security Framework
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), engages with Knox Community College students, Brittania Tomlinson (left) and Abbigail McCleod, at the
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), engages with Knox Community College students, Brittania Tomlinson (left) and Abbigail McCleod, at the 'Labour and You' roadshow at the Cecil Charlton Park in Mandeville, Manchester, on Septembeer 19.

Young Jobseekers Benefiting from Electronic Labour Exchange
Project Manager of the MoBay City Run organizing committee, Ashley Anguin ( fourth left), with students ( from left) Selcia Johnson, Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College; Shanique Corbett, University of Technology – Western Campus; Rayon Fray, University of the West Indies - Western Jamaica Campus; Roma Rajwani Mt. Alvernia High School; and Rushell Samuels Montego Bay Community College. The students collected cheques on behalf of their schools at the MoBay City Run Scholarship presentation, which was held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Wednesday (September 19).
Project Manager of the MoBay City Run organizing committee, Ashley Anguin ( fourth left), with students ( from left) Selcia Johnson, Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College; Shanique Corbett, University of Technology – Western Campus; Rayon Fray, University of the West Indies - Western Jamaica Campus; Roma Rajwani Mt. Alvernia High School; and Rushell Samuels Montego Bay Community College. The students collected cheques on behalf of their schools at the MoBay City Run Scholarship presentation, which was held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Wednesday (September 19).

Montego Bay City Run Scholarship Fund Assists Students in the West

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Hon. Mike Henry (second right), observes as Jamaican student, Tagera Ottey (left), receives a symbolic cheque valued at $5 million from Managing Director of China National Pharmaceutical Corporation (Sinopharm), Zheng Huanming (right) to pursue medical studies in China. Occasion was a send-off for the student at the OPM in St. Andrew on Thursday (September 20). Others pictured (from left) are Special Assistant to the Minister, Dei-Rasi Freckleton; Economic and Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of China in Jamaica, Fan Jianghong; and Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian Qi.
EducationYouth

Jamaican Student Gets Scholarship to Study in China

Jamaican student, Tagera Ottey has received a $5-million scholarship to study medicine in the People’s Republic of China, courtesy of China National Pharmaceutical Corporation (Sinopharm). Speaking at a send-off for the student at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Thursday (September 20), Minister without Portfolio, Hon. Mike Henry, who had appealed to the company on behalf of the...
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Conrad Douglas, signs a hymn during the funeral for his late brother, Easton Douglas, which was held at the St. Andrew Parish Church on Thursday (September 20).
Community

Hundreds Bid Farewell to Easton Douglas

Hundreds of mourners turned out at the St. Andrew Parish Church on Thursday (September 20) to pay final respects to late former government minister, Easton Wentworth Xavier Douglas. The official funeral was a celebration of a life well-lived and included musical tributes from Pam Hall, DiMario McDowell, and Professor Winston Davidson. The congregation included Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...
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Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), shares a joke with President and Chief Executive Officer, Massy Group, E. Gervase Warner (second left), during the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) annual economic forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Thursday (September 20). Both were keynote speakers at the event. Looking on (from left) are PSOJ Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer McDonald, and President, Howard Mitchell.
Finance & Public Service

Finance Ministry Drafting Policy to Respond to Natural Disasters

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Ministry is drafting a Public Financial Management for Disaster Risk Policy and Framework, for submission to Cabinet. Addressing the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) annual economic forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (September 20), he said the Policy aims to strengthen...
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JamaicaEye Project Coordinator, Emil Holgate, addresses a meeting of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce & industry at the group
National SecurityTechnology

More CCTVs for Montego Bay Under JamaicaEye

An additional 300 closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) will be installed in public spaces in Montego Bay by year end under the National Security Ministry’s JamaicaEye Initiative. Project Coordinator, Emil Holgate, who made the disclosure at a meeting of the city’s chamber of commerce and industry at the group’s Union Street offices on Wednesday (September 19), said the measure will serve...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), presents a copy of the National Standard Curriculum and materials of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) to Naggo Head Primary School student, Rashard Gordon, at a meeting of the Portmore Rotary Club at the Jamaica Employers’ Federation headquarters on Ruthven Road in Kingston on September 19. At right is the club’s President, Vicki Hanson.
Education

PEP Students Will Have Enough Materials – Education Minister

Parents of students sitting the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) are being assured that enough materials will be provided to adequately prepare students for the upcoming examination. Speaking at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Portmore at the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) headquarters on Ruthven Road in Kingston on September 19, Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel...
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PCJ Competition Flyer
Energy

Registration for PCJ Energy Competition Closes Sept. 30

September 30 is the deadline for registration for the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) 2018 Energy Champion Competition. Project Manager for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme at the PCJ, Jody Grizzle, told JIS News that this second staging of the competition has seen over 100 per cent increase in enrolment, with more than 40 public-sector entities registered, so far....
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