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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (at mike), addresses handover ceremony for three new trucks to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at the agency’s Half-Way-Tree Road offices, in St. Andrew, today (May 9). At centre is Chairman of the NSWMA, Dennis Chung.

Gov’t Equipping NSWMA for Timely Collection of Garbage

The Government is assuring the public that equipping the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) for the timely collection of garbage is a priority. According to Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, there is an ongoing...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (2nd right), and Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Dr. Zoey Simpson, accept baby supplies from Bishop Dr. Durone Hepburn (2nd left) and his wife, Phuong Hepburn, from the Joyously Unveiling the Master’s Plan (J.U.M.P.) Ministries Global Church. The items, which will benefit adolescent mothers from the WCFJ’s 18 sites across the island, were handed over on May 9, at the WCJF’s Trafalgar Road headquarters in St. Andrew.

Adolescent Mothers to Benefit from Donation of Baby and School Supplies

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

14 Infant Departments to be Established at Primary Schools

Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte (left), shares a photo opportunity with Member Care Representative for Sales at EduCom Co-operative Credit Union Limited, Topaz Johnson (centre) and the entity’s Branch Supervisor, Lisa Bent. Occasion was the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) Convention and Expo at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on May 4 where the Attorney General was the keynote speaker.

People at Heart of Gov’t’s Growth Strategy – Malahoo Forte

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda addresses coconut growers in attendance at the Coconut Growers’ Annual General Meeting, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre on Saturday, May 06, 2017.

Commodity Boards to be Dissolved – Samuda

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

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

First Phase of HOPE Programme to Focus on Employment – PM Holness Says This is Not Emergency Work

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) programme is not emergency work but instead is a one year engagement for unattached youths. He says it is aimed at building character and providing opportunities to develop employable skills. “It is not emergency work. This is a one year engagement. This is not emergency work where you...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), greets Child Development Agency Chief Executive Officer, Rosalee Gage-Grey (left) ), during Sunday’s ( May 7) National Child Month Church Service at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston. Others (from 2nd left) are Fellowship Tabernacle Pastor, Rev. Merrick ‘Al’ Miller; Stanley Dunwell, husband of Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Dr. Patricia Dunwell; and Chair of the National Child Month Committee, Dr. Pauline Mullings (2nd right).

9 years ago Education

Adults Urged to Take Action Against Child Abuse

Minister of State for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is pleading to adults to take action against child abuse. Mr. Green, who brought greetings at the Child Month National Church Service on May 7 at the Fellowship Tabernacle, 2 Fairfield Avenue, Kingston 20, said that as Jamaicans, “we are good at talking, researching and putting out solutions, but...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), activates one of two air-conditioning units at the Mountainside Primary School in St. Elizabeth on May 5. Others (from left) are Vincent Dennis, father of Junior Mayor, Brandi Dennis; her mother, Luciane Henry; and His Worship the Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster.

9 years ago Education

Mountainside Primary Gets Air-Conditioning Units

Two air-conditioning units were activated at the Mountainside Primary School in St. Elizabeth on May 5, by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. They were purchased with funds provided by the 2015-16 Junior Mayor for St. Elizabeth, Brandi Dennis, who was unable to attend the ceremony at her alma mater, because she was sitting her examinations...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. (File)

9 years ago Tourism

Country’s Presence at Trade Shows Critical – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s presence at international trade shows is critical in promoting the destination, while simultaneously encouraging direct foreign investments. “We had a very successful winter tourist season where earnings exceeded $125 billion… a record by any calculation. This did not happen by mere coincidence. This came as a result of the work we have...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) engages in conversation with Head of the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) programme, Lieutenant Colonel Martin Rickman, during the official launch of the initiative on Monday (May 8) at the Office of the Prime Minister. The HOPE initiative aims to provide educational and job opportunities for young people, aged 18 to 24, who are not employed or enrolled in school or programme of training.

9 years ago Prime Minister

PM Launches HOPE Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, today (May 8) officially launched the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) programme, which will provide educational and job opportunities for young people. The initiative is targeted at persons, aged 18 to 24, who are not employed or enrolled in a school or programme of training. It is being headed by Lieutenant Colonel...

In previous years, the Gebbers Farms workers made donations to the Vineyard Town Golden Age Home in Kingston, the Garland Hall Memorial Children’s Home in St. James and the Hanbury Children’s Home in Manchester.

9 years ago EducationLocal Government

Clarendon Students Get Grants from Gebbers Farms and Workers

Thirteen students from Clarendon have received grants for their education from Gebbers Farms employers in Washington, United States, and farmworkers. Last Friday (May 5), the students were each presented with a grant of $50,000 at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Kingston. The students are among the top performers at their schools and are...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda. (FILE)

9 years ago Agriculture

Coconut Imports Cess for Industry Development – Minister Samuda

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the revenue generated from the cess imposed on imported coconut products will be used to develop the sector. According to the website of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), which falls under the Ministry, a cess of eight cents per pound is levied on coconut products and some substitutes. Speaking at...