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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, delivers the keynote address at the Benevolent Missions of Atlanta (BMA) breakfast in celebration of Jamaica’s 55th year of Independence held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on August 13

Marks Hails Diaspora Contribution to Economy

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has lauded the contribution of the diaspora to the country’s development, particularly in the critical areas of health and education. She said that up to July this year, there have...

Written Submissions Invited on Use of Plastics and Styrofoam

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis.

ODPEM Monitoring Tropical Storm Harvey

Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board/The Commission of Strata Corporations, Sandra Watson Garrick, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Real Estate Practitioners Urged to Keep Current with Training

Montego Bay businessman, Winston Dear, will receive the Order of Distinction (OD) in the rank of Commander (CD) for contribution to business and community development.

Winston Dear – Passionate About Jamaica’s Development

Children from the Benbow Street community in Kingston with their backpacks distributed by Professional Jamaicans for Jamaica, Inc., as part of their annual ‘Backpack Project’. The organisation has distributed more than 5,000 backpacks since its inception in 2010.

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Children Get Back-to-School Support from PJFJ

‘Uplifting our Nation’s Children, One Child at a Time’ is the mantra that characterises Professional Jamaicans for Jamaica, Inc. (PJFJ), an organisation led by Jamaicans living overseas and dedicated to providing financial support to underserved children in Jamaica who demonstrate academic excellence. Established in 2010, the organisation continues to empower children through education by spearheading several projects and fundraising initiatives...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, pays tribute to Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Thursday (August 17). Occasion was a ceremony to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the National Hero’s birth.

9 years ago Culture

Jamaica Pays Tribute to Marcus Garvey

The Government and people of Jamaica on Thursday (August 17) honoured the life and legacy of the country’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, with a floral tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston. The function, which included the laying of floral arrangements at Garvey’s shrine, was to commemorate the 130th anniversary of his birth. Minister of Culture,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the 23rd Session of the International Seabed Authority at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on August 16.

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Member States of ISA Urged to Pay Arrears

Member States of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in arrears with their annual contributions to the body’s Voluntary Trust Fund are being urged to bring the payments up to date quickly. This call comes from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who noted that several countries are in arrears for more than two...

President of the Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA), Alan Stewart (4th left), shares a photo opportunity with seven of 13 recipients of scholarships presented by the AJA. Occasion was the organisation’s annual Independence Ball and Scholarship Awards ceremony held on August 12 at the Sheraton Hotel, downtown Atlanta. From left are Natahlia Robinson, Brianna Ramsey, Sierra Hart, Keyanna Ennis, Jazz Duncan, Stone Crews and Ghiselle Brown, who are of Jamaican heritage.

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Atlanta Jamaican Association Awards 13 Scholarships

The Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA) has awarded 13 academic scholarships to students pursuing tertiary studies in Jamaica and Atlanta, Georgia. The presentations were made at the AJA’s annual Independence Ball and Scholarship Awards ceremony held on August 12 at the Sheraton Hotel, downtown Atlanta. Of the recipients, five are Jamaican students. They are Cadell Green and Joy-Ann Mason, who attend...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (seated left), navigating the newly developed Social and Health Management software (SOHEMA) – Child Case Management System (CCMS) during the launch on August 16 at the Child Development Agency (CDA) headquarters in downtown Kingston. Developed by Canadian software development company, Avocette, the software allows child-protection officers to upload and track cases of children who are registered in the child-protection system. Seated (from second left) are Acting Mission Director for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Rebecca Robinson, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Avocette, Scott Ross. In the background (from left) are System Administrator for the CDA, George Bowes; Project Integration Manager for Avocette, Cathy Deluca and Chief Executive Officer for the CDA, Rosalee Gage-Grey.

9 years ago Youth

Services in Child Protection Sector Being Streamlined

The Government is streamlining services within the child protection sector with the launch of the Child Case Management System (CCMS), incorporating the Social and Health Management (SOHEMA) software. Developed by Canadian software development company, Avocette, the software allows child-protection officers to upload and track cases of children who are registered in the child-protection system. The software will enable users to...

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter (left), addresses the media at the Bank’s Quarterly Press Briefing, at its headquarters in downtown Kingston on August 16. Others (from second left) are Senior Deputy Governor, John Robinson; Deputy Governor of Financial Institutions, Supervisory Division, Maurene Simms; and Deputy Governor, Administration and Technical Services, Finance and Technology and Payment System and Risk Management, Livingstone Morrison.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

April to June Quarter Records 4.4% Inflation

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Brian Wynter, says the country recorded an inflation rate of 4.4 per cent for the April to June 2017 quarter. Speaking at the Bank’s quarterly press briefing, at its headquarters in downtown Kingston, on August 16, Mr. Wynter noted that the out-turn for June was slightly above the 4.1 per cent recorded at...

Interim Executive Director at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Orville Hill (left), presents a trophy to Juliet Johnson Clarke, who received the Noteworthy Writer award, at the Jamaica Creative Writing Competition and Exhibition awards ceremony held at The Knutsford Court Hotel on August 15.

9 years ago Culture

JCDC Recognises Amateur and Professional Writers

More than 70 amateur and professional writers who entered their works in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) creative writing competition were recognised during an awards ceremony held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on August 15. Among the top awardees were Gloria Malcolm Foster, who received the Best Overall Writer award; Joan Francis, Outstanding Writer award; Rohan Facey,...