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Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (standing), addresses the Senate on July 13. To the Minister’s right is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid; and in the second row are Government Senators, Matthew Samuda and Kerensia Morrison.

Cooperation Between Jamaica and Belgium to be Strengthened

Increased cooperation on criminal matters between Jamaica and the Kingdom of Belgium is to be strengthened. This follows approval of the Mutual Assistance (Criminal Matters) (Foreign States) (Kingdom of Belgium) Order, 2018 Resolution by members of the Senate during its...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), in discussion with Governor of Rotary International District 7020, Dr. Patrick Adizua (centre) and Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal, Dameon Brackett (left), at the Club’s Installation Banquet held on July 14 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Minister Renews Call for Persons to Take Care of Their Health

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRPO), Diane Edwards, addressing a JIS Think Tank.

JAMPRO Forecasts Business and Investment Boom

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), signs agreement between the Ministry and the National Health Fund (NHF) for the renovation of the Stony Hill Health Centre in St. Andrew on Monday (July 16), at the facility. Others (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, NHF, Everton Anderson; Board Chairman, NHF, Gregory Mair; and Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.

Stony Hill Health Centre to be Renovated

Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the Senate on July 13.

Procurement Regulations Passed in Senate

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), greets newly elected President of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ), Lennon Richards, at the Association’s Sixth Biennial General Meeting and National Conference, held at Jamaica College in St. Andrew on July 14.

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NPTAJ to Encourage More Fathers to Get Involved in Education System

Newly elected President of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ), Lennon Richards, says he will be encouraging more fathers to be active participants in the education system. Mr. Richards, who was elected at the NPTAJ’s just-concluded Sixth Biennial General Meeting and National Conference, held at Jamaica College in St. Andrew on July 14, said more fathers are needed in...

Business Development and Communications Director at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Marlene Campbell. (File)

8 years ago DevelopmentEducationVision 2030

MIND Stages 20th Public Lecture July 19

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) will stage its 20th public lecture on Thursday (July 19) under the theme: ‘Let’s Talk Productivity… Harder, Smarter or Technology’. The event will be held at The Knutsford Court Hotel beginning at 6:00 pm, with the Executive Director of Jamaica Productivity Centre, Dr. Charles Douglas, to deliver the lecture. Director of Business Development...

Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

8 years ago Tourism

Some 118 Exhibitors for Christmas in July

Some 118 local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items will showcase their products and network with corporate entities and various industry players at ‘Christmas in July’. The event, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network and its partners, is slated for July 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Activities get under way at 9:00 a.m. with...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (centre), with some of his St. Catherine High School class of 1988 batch-mates at their 30th anniversary banquet, held at the Jewels Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on July 14. From right are Bryan Hastings, Andrine West Davidson, Leonie Dixon Sylvester, Georgia Lawrence Robinson, Merle Donaldson and Garfield Gordon.

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PM Says Sixth-Form Option Provides Opportunity to Develop Leadership Skills

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the sixth-form option in high schools provides a unique opportunity for students to develop leadership qualities and should be encouraged. Addressing the 30th Anniversary Banquet of the St. Catherine High School Class of 1988, at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort, Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on July 14, Mr. Holness...

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.

8 years ago Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

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 and private buildings. Titled, ‘Advancing Disaster Risk Finance in Jamaica’, the report, which outlines proposals for the formulation of a...

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.

8 years ago EducationInformation

Schools Benefiting From Leadership Training of Principals

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says that schools are benefiting from the effective management of principals who have been trained and certified by the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL). The Ministry’s policy position is that no principal can be appointed to lead an educational institution unless he/she has done the requisite training at...

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.

8 years ago Entertainment

Sligoville Emanci-Fest July 31-August 1

A Miss Emanci-Fest Queen Coronation, an African fashion show, art and craft display and a Celebrity Chef Cook-off competition are among the many activities to be held at the 11th staging of the Sligoville Emanci-Fest 2018 on July 31 and August 1. This event will also include a Marching Band competition and a dramatic re-enactment of the Proclamation Reading and...