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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), receives a warm hug from students at the launch of the 2017 Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) Basic School Athletics Championship at the National Stadium on Monday (June 12). The event will be held from June 14-16 at the National Stadium.

Gov’t Committed to Improving Sports Infrastructure – Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the Government is committed to improving the country’s sports infrastructure. “We want to ensure that we have the right infrastructure in place so that our young talent can have...

Father Dan Leary (third right) of St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church in Silver Spring, Maryland, accepts a citation from Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, at the Embassy on June 7. The citation was presented on behalf of Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Also sharing in the occasion are members of the St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church.

Citation Presented to Father Dan Leary

Director of the Child Labour Unit, Marva Pringle-Ximinnies, discussing the need for Jamaicans to protect children from child labour.

Jamaicans Urged to Reject Culture of Child Labour

Head of the Trade Agreement Implementation Coordination Unit in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Symone Betton-Nayo, speaking with students at a CARICOM Single Market and Economy Sensitisation session held recently in Clarendon. About 500 students from nine high schools in the parish participated in the session, organised by the Ministry.

Foreign Ministry Ironing Out Kinks in CSME

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

Economic Opportunities Workshop for Residents of St. Thomas

Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) Chief Executive Officer, Sharonmae Shirley (right), holds accreditation certificate presented to the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus’ Microbiology Diagnostic Services Laboratory, at a JANAAC forum, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on June 9. Also holding the certificate (from left) are Chairman of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation, Randy Dougherty; Head of the Microbiology Department at UWI, Dr. Alison Nicholson; Technical Manager for the Microbiology Department, Professor Monica Smikle and JANAAC Chairman, Simon Roberts.

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JANAAC Hosts Forum for World Accreditation Day

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) hosted a forum on Friday (June 9), which focused on how accreditation can support professionals in the construction industry. These include contractors, manufacturers, designers, architects, civil engineers and regulators. Accreditation supports the construction sector to control risk, drive efficiency, demonstrate regulatory compliance, and provide supply chain confidence. Importantly, accreditation determines the technical competence,...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), greets Executive Director of the e-Governance Academy in Estonia, Dr. Arvo Ott (left), while Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Representative for Jamaica and Caribbean Country Department General Manager, Therese Turner-Jones, makes the introduction. Occasion was the IDB’s seventh annual Caribbean Civil Society Meeting at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday, June 8, where Senator Reid delivered an address on behalf of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The meeting was held under the theme ‘Delivery Revolution: Governments – Civil Society: A Partnership for Delivering’.

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Gov’t Committed to Partnering with Civil Society – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to partnering with civil society in the delivery of high-quality services to citizens. He noted that persons are demanding greater accountability and transparency in how Government conducts the affairs of the country, and such collaboration will help in improving governance at all levels. “As Jamaican citizens and firms...

Director of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Dr. Veronica Taylor (left), presents a token of appreciation for the Mandeville Regional Hospital to Dr. Donna-Marie Gray-Henry, at a ceremony held to mark World Blood Donor Day 2016 at Emancipation Park on June 14, 2016. Dr. Gray-Henry and the hospital were recognized for efforts made to improve the blood stock of the NBTS. (File)

9 years ago Health & Wellness

NBTS Goes After Blood in Mandeville June 14

The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) will observe World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on Wednesday (June 14) with a blood-collection campaign in Mandeville, Manchester. The blood drive will be held at Golf View Hotel, 5 ½ Caledonia Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Director of the NBTS, Dr. Veronica Taylor, told JIS News that the choice of location was...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (fourth left) and Jamie Russell (second left), from the United States Department of State (Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs), with Correctional Officers from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), at the recent 2017 Mock Prison Riot in West Virginia, United States.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Training for DCS Officers

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and officers from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) recently participated in the West Virginia 2017 Mock Prison Riot, as part of the Government’s move to improve safety in the local facilities. The State Minister told JIS News that participation of the officers has equipped...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), emphasises a point to Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), following the unveiling of the gateway sign to the Blue and John Crow Mountains World Heritage Site in Port Morant, St. Thomas on June 8. At left is Chairman of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Mayor Lenworth Rawle.

9 years ago Culture

Gateway Sign to Blue and John Crow Mountains Unveiled in St. Thomas

The third and final gateway sign to the island’s first World Heritage Site, the Blue and John Crow Mountains has been mounted. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange, was joined by community stakeholders in unveiling the sign at the access route in Port Morant, St. Thomas on June 8. The other two gateways signs are in...

The Ministry of Education’s main office, 2 National Heroes Circle.

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No Transfer Policy Remains in Place

The Ministry of Education Youth and Information is reminding parents and guardians of students who sat the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) that the ‘no transfer’ policy remains in effect for 2017. This is in keeping with the Procedure for Transfers dated June 16, 2014. The Ministry noted, however, that it will accommodate cases where students could have otherwise been...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (File Photo)

9 years ago CultureNational Security and Peace

Inmates and Youth Offenders to Contribute to ‘Jamaica 55’ Celebrations

Inmates and juveniles in correctional institutions across the island will be showcasing their talents as part of the ‘Jamaica 55’ celebrations. Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., told JIS News that the inmates will be making their contributions through music, and other skill areas such as visual and culinary arts. He...