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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.

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...

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.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Seek Positive Conflict Resolution Methods

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

Education Regulation Review Far Advanced

Grooming and Nutrition Policy for Schools to Be Outlined

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.

Culture Ministry Pledges Full Support for Significant Milestones

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...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw. (FILE)

8 years ago Culture

Maroons Commended for Living Peacefully

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, has commended the Accompong Town Maroons for being a beacon of hope and a shining example of peace and prosperity, for the rest of the nation. The Minister said the fact that Accompong Town in St. Elizabeth, had registered only two murders in 280 years, made it the most peaceful...

Maroons of Accompong Town lead a procession to the official opening 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 Culture

Sustainable Development Activities in Accompong Town

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the Government will be undertaking infrastructural and other sustainable development activities in Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the 280th anniversary of the signing of the Peace Treaty between the Accompong Town Maroons and the British in the community on January 6, Ms. Grange said...

8 years ago Justice

Public Defender Opens Office in Montego Bay

Residents of western Jamaica will now have easier access to the services of the Public Defender, with the opening of a regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on January 5. The office, which will serve the parishes of Hanover, Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Trelawny and St. James, was officially opened at shop 18, St. Claver Avenue. Delivering the keynote address, Custos...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, presents the Ministry’s trophy to Asher Harrison of Greater Portmore Primary School, who was the winner in the primary school category of the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) inaugural essay competition in 2016. Sharing the moment is Marketing Coordinator at Newport Fersan, Joan Sharpe Colley.

8 years ago Agriculture

Deadline for PLPU Essay and Poster Competitions Extended

The Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has extended the deadline for entries to its Essay and Poster Competitions. Students now have until midnight on Wednesday, February 28, to make their submissions. The extension is to allow more time for students who have expressed an interest to send in their entries. The...

New Puisne Judges sworn in: Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla (4th right) and President of the Court of Appeal, Dennis Morrison (centre) share a moment with judges who were sworn in to higher office during a ceremony at King’s House on Friday (January 5). They are (from left) Sonya M. Wint Blair, Stephane A. Jackson Haisley, Carolyn N. Tie, Judith A. Pusey, Simone Wolfe Reece, Anne-Marie A. Nembhard and Natalie Hart Hines.

8 years ago Justice

Seven Judges Sworn in to Higher Office

Seven judges were sworn in to serve at the Supreme Court during a ceremony held at King’s House on Friday (January 5). They are Carolyn N. Tie, Stephane A. Jackson Haisley and Sonya Wint Blair, who have been appointed Puisne judges; and Judith Pusey, Simone Wolfe Reece and Anne-Marie Nembhard, who will act as Puisne judges. Also taking the oath...

8 years ago Education

Physical Activity Must Be Incorporated into Teaching

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has called on teachers to incorporate physical activity and play into teaching at all levels of the primary and secondary school systems, in order to enhance students’ learning. Speaking at the Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Joint Alumni Professional Development Conference 2018, at the Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College in...