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In this file photo, State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), reflects on the life of Ananda Dean, who died tragically in 2008, with her mother, Nardia Campbell.

Gov’t to Partner with Facebook to Broadcast Ananda Alerts

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be partnering with social media giant, Facebook, to broadcast Ananda Alerts. In his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 5, State Minister in the Ministry,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left) replicates the pose he holds in his portrait painted by artist Kai Watson (right), which was unveiled during the media launch of ‘Jamaica 55’ Independence celebrations on the lawns of Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 5). At left is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. The painting is one of three that Mr. Watson has been commissioned to complete as part of the Legacy Projects Programme for ‘Jamaica 55’. Portraits of former Prime Ministers, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller; and Hon. Bruce Golding are also to be painted. Mr. Holness’ portrait will join those of previous Prime Ministers, which adorn the walls of the Cabinet room at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Announces ‘Jamaica 55’ Legacy Projects

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

Revised Pension Scheme Takes Effect June 1

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)

Two Buses for Children in State Care

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) and Managing Director of the National Housing Trust (NHT), Martin Miller (3rd right), share a photo opportunity with some of the NHT’s long-service awardees, prior to the start of the awards function on April 5 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Mr. Miller, who has served the entity for 30 years, was among the honourees.

PM Commends NHT on Measures to Improve Service

Minister with responsibility for Water and Housing in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (File)

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Taking Steps to Address Squatting

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government will take proactive steps to address squatting. Minister Chang, who was making his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 5, said “squatting has become the source of much social ills” and the Government “will...

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

New Customs Head Appointed

PRESS RELEASE - The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service wishes to announce the appointment of Mrs. Velma Ricketts Walker as the new Chief Executive Office/Commissioner of Customs for the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA). She will assume duties as Chief Executive Officer/Commissioner of Customs on Monday, April 10, 2017. Mrs. Ricketts Walker has over 17 years of experience in...

9 years ago Youth

Prime Minister’s Youth Awards Returns this Year

State Minister in the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence will return this year. Making the announcement during his Sectoral Debate presentation on April 5 in the House of Representatives, Mr. Green said young people will be selected from a list of categories. These include Academics, Youth in Service,...

In this file photo, State Minister in the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green (third left), interacts with (from left): Dammi Hannigan, Dominique Parkes and Drew Stewart of the St. Margaret’s Basic School in Portland on January 26. Occasion was a ceremony organised by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) to announce the certification of the school.

9 years ago Education

MPs Urged to Help ECIs Become Certified

State Minister in the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to help early-childhood institutions (ECIs) in their constituencies to become certified. Making his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 5, Mr. Green said the MPs should channel some of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF)...

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Stephen Wedderburn (right), listens to a point being made by President of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA), Phillip Chong, at the opening of the JGRA’s inaugural Trade Show, held at the Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston, on April 5.

9 years ago Commerce

JGRA Lauded for Integrity in Retail Trade

The Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) has been lauded by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, for ensuring integrity in the retail trade. Speaking at the Association’s inaugural Trade Show on April 5, at the Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston, Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Stephen Wedderburn, said since its formation in 1951, the organisation has...

Continuing professional development is important because it ensures that persons continue to be competent in their profession.

9 years ago

Continuing Professional Development Coming for Real Estate Professionals

Persons in the Real Estate industry will join a growing list of professionals required to engage in continuing professional development (CPD), with the Real Estate Board set to introduce CPD courses through its Real Estate Training Institute, starting in May 2017. These courses are being offered in preparation for the 2018/2019 licencing year which starts April 1, 2018. Practitioners will...

Acting Commissioner of Police, Novelette Grant (centre) with participants of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) IPAD Youth Empowerment and Mentorship Camp programme, following a corporate breakfast on March 29 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, which was used to seek sponsorship for the expansion of the programme. IPAD, an acronym for Identity, Purpose, Attitude, Destiny, is aimed at social intervention for youth.

9 years ago Education

IPAD 4 Life Beneficiary Shines at Champs

The Petersfield High School family erupted with delight and pride when 19-year-old Kevin Nedrick broke the javelin and shot put records at the 2017 Inter-Secondary School Sports Association (ISSA) Boys and Girls’ Championships last week. “I really feel on top of the world about it,” says Principal Clyde Evans in an interview with JIS News. Kevin’s first- and second-place finishes...