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Tsunami Alert Cancelled for Jamaica

On January 9th, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred between the Coast of Honduras and the Cayman Islands. The epicenter was located at latitude 17.5 north, longitude 83.6 west at a depth of 20 miles. A tsunami threat message was issued...

Staff members at the Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre located along South Camp Road in Kingston engage in a praise and worship session held on the grounds of the facility on Monday, January 8.

Correctional Services Staff to Be Engaged Through Town Halls

Chief Plant Quarantine and Produce Inspector, Sanniel Wilson, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (January 9), about the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries initiative to deal with the Frosty Pod Rot (FPR) cocoa disease.

Agriculture Ministry to Assist Farmers to Tackle Cocoa Disease

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)

Three-Day Cabinet Retreat Begins Today

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Sancia Bennett Templer (left), addresses the launch of a manual with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for health officials to deal with victims of human trafficking at the Ministry of Justice, Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew on January 8. Others (from second left ) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carole Palmer, and Director, Organised Crime and Defence Unit in the Ministry of National Security, Captain Steve Bachelor.

Training for Healthcare Workers to Deal with Human-Trafficking Victims

Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis (left), emphasises a point during conversation with (from second left) Director, Urban and Regional Planning in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin; Charges d’Affaires, Embassy of Argentina, Garielle Parini; and Professor Alfredo Ladillinsky, Argentine South-South and Triangular Cooperation. They were at the launch of Earthquake Awareness Week on Monday (January 8) at ODPEM’s Haining Road offices, St. Andrew.

8 years ago Local Government

Earthquake Awareness Week January 7 to 13

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is observing Earthquake Awareness Week from January 7-13 under the theme ‘Preparing for the quake helps reduce damage after the shake’. The week was officially launched on Monday (January 8) at ODPEM’s Haining Road offices in St. Andrew. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that personal...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange joins the Charles Town Maroon Council on stage as they perform at the celebration of the 280th Anniversary of the Signing of the Treaty with the British and the birthday of Captain Kojo.

8 years ago CultureEntertainmentGender Affairs

Accompong Town to Benefit from Economic Opportunities Programme –Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange says her Ministry will be expanding its Economic Opportunities Workshop programme to include the Maroon community of Accompong. Minister Grange was speaking in the community at a ceremony on January 6 to mark the 280th anniversary of the signing of the Peace Treaty between the Accompong Town Maroons and...

State Minister, Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), along with (from left) Acting Corporal, Cariann Smikle; Assistant Commissioner, Department of Correctional Services, Joyce Stone; and Superintendent M. Smith participate in worship during the ‘Morning of Prayer and Praise’ for staff at the Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre, on Monday, January 8.

8 years ago National Security and Peace

Jamaicans Encouraged to Seek Positive Conflict Resolution Methods

State Minister for National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has reiterated the call for Jamaicans to seek positive conflict-resolution methods and not turn to violence to resolve their issues. Speaking at ‘A Morning of Prayer and Praise’ on January 8 for the staff of Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre on South Camp Road in Kingston, Senator Charles Jr....

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

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Education Regulation Review Far Advanced

A review of the Education Regulation of 1980, which outlines the framework under which all schools should operate, is at an advanced stage of completion. The review is expected to address matters directly and indirectly impacting students’ performance. These include guidelines regarding instruction hours across school days; safety precautions and equipment; and student behaviour, among other factors. This was disclosed...

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Grooming and Nutrition Policy for Schools to Be Outlined

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Ministry intends to outline the proposed grooming and nutrition policy for schools this academic term. In a national broadcast on January 7, Senator Reid said this is aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle among students. The Minister pointed out that last year, Jamaica did not have a persistent...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, enjoys a performance at the official ceremony to mark the 280th anniversary of the signing of the Peace Treaty between the Accompong Town Maroons and the British, in Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth, on January 6.

8 years ago CultureEntertainmentGender Affairs

Culture Ministry Pledges Full Support for Significant Milestones

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says in addition to the Maroon Peace Treaty celebration on January 6, the Ministry will provide maximum support to two other significant milestones this year. They are the 180th anniversary of full freedom, emanating from the 1834 Abolition Act; and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the labour riots...

The Hon. Senator Ruel Reid, CD, Minister of Education, Youth and Information.

8 years ago Education

Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, Minister of Education, Youth and Information Back to School National Broadcast

Good Evening. As we begin this new school term, let me take this opportunity to extend Happy New Year greetings to all stakeholders in our education system including our hard working teachers, students, parents, board members, administrative, ancillary, and Ministry of Education, Youth and Information staff. Each new year brings with it opportunities for renewal and a new focus, and...