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

14 Infant Departments to be Established at Primary Schools

Fourteen infant departments are to be established at primary schools across the island under the Early Childhood Rationalisation Programme. The rationalisation process involves merging clusters of basic schools as well as subsuming some into infant departments of primary schools. This...

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)

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

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).

Adults Urged to Take Action Against Child Abuse

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.

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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...

9 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Poised to Benefit from Starbucks’ Local Operations

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the establishment of operations in Jamaica by American Coffee Company, Starbucks, will serve to strengthen the country’s appeal to international visitors. Mr. Bartlett told JIS News that “alliances with international brands, such as this, do well to drive the marketing of Jamaica.” He indicated that Starbucks would be utilizing Jamaican Blue Mountain and High...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is escorted into the backyard at the home of Central Clarendon resident, Stephanie Largie (left), during a tour on May 5 of sections of constituency that were flooded by heavy rains in April.

9 years ago Community

Prime Minister Holness Assures Clarendon Flood Victims of Government’s Assistance

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has assured the residents of communities in Central Clarendon, who were affected by flood rains in April, that the Government will be assisting with their recovery. He gave this assurance during a tour of sections of the constituency on Friday, May 5. Mr. Holness told JIS News that the administration has commenced disaster...