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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), is presented with a copy of a World Bank Report, titled ‘Advancing Disaster Risk Finance in Jamaica’, by World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova (second left). Also pictured (from left) are Acting Financial Secretary in the Finance Ministry, Darlene Morrison; and Disaster Risk Management Specialists, Rashmin Gunasekera and Mary Royer. Occasion was the official launch of the Report during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (July 16). The document outlines recommendations for the formulation of a country-specific comprehensive disaster risk finance (DRF) strategy for Jamaica.

World Bank Report Says Jamaica Needs $16 Billion Annually to Deal With Disasters

A new World Bank Report is suggesting that, on average, Jamaica would need $16 billion annually to cover losses from natural disasters. Of this amount, it is estimated that $9 billion would be required to address hurricane damage to public...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), is in discussion with Opposition Spokesman on Education and Training, the Reverend Ronald Thwaites, at the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) Sixth biennial general meeting and national conference held on Saturday (July 14), at Jamaica College in St. Andrew.

Schools Benefiting From Leadership Training of Principals

Miss Emanci-Fest contestants pose for a picture at the media launch held recently at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. From left are Alisa Durrant, Nadraka Graham, Latola Morrison, Marika Stewart and Terry-Ann Wilson.

Sligoville Emanci-Fest July 31-August 1

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents former Vice principal of the May Pen Primary School, Mrs. Isoline A. Brown-Budhoo, with the 2018 Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education at the awards ceremony held on June 27 at Jamaica House.

Retired Vice Principal Elated to Receive PM’s Medal of Appreciation

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

Grange Congratulates Exceptional Briana and Team at World U20 Champs

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton addresses the National Parent Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) 6th Biennial General Meeting and Conference, held at Jamaica College on July 14.

8 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Emphasises Need for Behaviour Change to Reduce Obesity Levels

Minister of Health, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton, says there is a need for heightened discussions on behaviour change initiatives that will lead to improved lifestyle choices. Delivering the keynote address at the National Parent Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) 6th Biennial General Meeting and Conference, at Jamaica College on July 14, Dr. Tufton said this was necessary, as obesity levels...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (left) presents Retired Principal of Campbell’s Castle Primary and Infant School, Rev. Owen Lambert (right) with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education at the awards ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House on June 27.

8 years ago CommunityEducationPrime Minister

Distinguished Educator Recognised for his Service to Education

For over three decades, Rev. Owen Lambert, has been driven by a passion to educate and to uplift his community through teaching. It is this passion and dedication which has now earned him the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education, which was presented to him at a ceremony at Jamaica House on June 27. Rev. Lambert, who was...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (File)

8 years ago SenateYouth

Senate Passes Child Diversion Bill

The Senate on Friday (July 13) passed the Child Diversion Bill with 13 amendments. The legislation seeks to enable the implementation of child-diversion measures in dealing with children who come into conflict with the law. The Bill was piloted by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. In his contribution to the debate, Government Senator Charles Sinclair...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (third left), is presented with a bag of coffee fertilizer by Managing Director, Newport-Fersan Jamaica Limited (NFJ), Dennis Valdez (second right) during a symbolic handing over ceremony at NFJ’s Wherry Wharf Complex location in Kingston on Friday (July 13). Also pictured (from left) are: outgoing President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry; and Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson. The product, called ‘coffee-lizer’, is among the over 28,000 bags being distributed to farmers islandwide under the Fertilizer Assistance Supplies and Training (FAST) Programme which was established by the Agriculture Ministry last year.

8 years ago Agriculture

Gov’t and Newport Fersan Partner to Provide Fertiliser for Coffee Farmers

The Government and Newport Fersan Jamaica Limited (NFJ) have partnered to provide over 28,000 bags of newly formulated fertilizer to coffee farmers islandwide. Dubbed ‘coffee-lizer’, the product is designed for application to coffee trees for the prevention and correction of soil nutrient deficiency when used as part of a balanced fertility programme. It is being distributed under the Fertilizer Assistance...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie

8 years ago Local Government

Inaugural Local Governance Conference July 17 to 19, 2018

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will be hosting its inaugural Local Governance Conference from July 17 to 19 at the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort in St. James. The three-day meeting is in keeping with the Ministry’s focus on improving the effectiveness of governance at the local level. Under the theme ‘Strengthening responsiveness and accountability within the...

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), engages in discussion with farmers, Eric Young (centre) and Sherlon Michael, at the 123rd annual general meeting (AGM) of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), held at the Denbigh showground in May Pen, Clarendon, on July 11.

8 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Minister to Tackle Illegal Imports

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he will be taking steps to stop the illegal import of sugar, coffee and other commodities. “Right now, we have a stockpile of 32,000 tonnes of locally manufactured sugar that cannot be sold because of the illegal importation of white sugar. Some of it is being coloured with molasses to...

Chief Executive Officer, Firearm Licensing Authority, Shane Dalling, shows a demand map for ammunition among Jamaican firearm and ammunition dealers, during a Press Conference at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Friday (July 13).

8 years ago National Security

Psychologists to Assess Firearm Licence Applicants

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), Shane Dalling, says the organisation is currently holding discussions with two psychologists to assess applicants of firearm licences. During a press conference at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Friday (July 13), Mr. Dalling said this is part of the vetting process for persons who are applying for...