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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses heads of diplomatic missions during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston yesterday (February 7). The function formed part of activities to observe Diplomatic Week 2017, which runs from February 5 to 10 under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships’. The week provides members of the diplomatic corps with an opportunity to engage with the Government and the private sector.

Report of CARICOM Review Commission to be Completed Soon

The report of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Review Commission is expected to be completed and submitted to Cabinet shortly. Speaking to heads of diplomatic missions at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston yesterday (February 7), Minister of Foreign Affairs...

Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, Mrs. Juliet Holness

Jamaicans Must Join Together to Protect our Women and Children Urges Mrs Holness

College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) is collaborating with the Trees That Feed Foundation to stage a breadfruit symposium at the college’s Portland campus on Wednesday.

CASE Partners with Trees That Feed Foundation to Stage Breadfruit Symposium

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Clifford Chambers, addresses a recent Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Biz Social in Kingston.

Business Operators Urged to Work with Security Forces

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), looks on as Chief Executive Officer of CocoaTown, Balu Balasubramanian (left), describes the use of a cocoa grinder during a tour of an exhibition at the International Fine Cocoa Conference and Chocolate Expo at the Spanish Court Hotel on February 6. At right is Vernon Barrett from Newer Worlds Ltd.

Cocoa Industry to be Expanded

Executive Director of the National Council for Senior Citizens, Cassandra Morrison.

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Over 40 to be Honoured by National Council for Senior Citizens

Over 40 persons will be honoured by the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) for outstanding contribution in advancing the work of the entity during an awards ceremony on Wednesday, February 8. The function, which will culminate the NCSC’s 40th anniversary celebrations, will be held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston under the theme: ‘Showcasing Our Legacy: Promoting...

Government Senator, Charles Sinclair (centre), joins women in a peaceful protest against violence against women and children held in Sam Sharpe Square today (February 6).

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Women March Against Violence

Scores of women drawn from all sectors of society staged a peaceful march in Montego Bay on Monday (Feb.6) to call for an end to violence against women and children. The placard-bearing women, accompanied by a small contingent of men including Government Senator Charles Sinclair, marched from Barnett Street into the historic Sam Sharpe Square, where they blended their voices...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is in light conversation with (from 2nd left): Chair, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus Research Days 2017 Committee, Professor the Most Hon. Dr. Denise Eldemire-Shearer; former Governor-General, Professor the Most Hon. Sir Kenneth Hall; and UWI Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Archibald McDonald. Occasion was the UWI’s Research Days exposition, held recently on the Mona Campus in St. Andrew.

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Dr. Chang Proposes Review of Agencies Providing Social Services

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is proposing a review of the operations of State institutions that provide social services. This, he said, is to determine whether they are effectively and efficiently performing the functions for which they were established, and to make changes where necessary. The Minister was speaking...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a teachers’ appreciation banquet at the Aabuthnott Gallimore High School in St. Ann on Saturday (February 4).

9 years ago Education

Merger of Training Agencies to Benefit At-Risk Youth – Senator Reid

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the planned merger of the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) and the National Youth Service (NYS) with the HEART Trust/NTA forms part of a “rescue mission” for the country’s at-risk youth. He said the merger will ensure that there is a sustained programme for early intervention for...

Government Senator, Matthew Samuda. (FILE)

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Committee to Make Recommendations on Plastic/Styrofoam

The Government will be establishing a multi-stakeholder committee to make recommendations regarding plastic/styrofoam. The committee is to be chaired by Director, Mona GeoInformatics Institute, University of the West Indies, Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee. Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure during his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate recently. “Upon commencement of its work, the Committee...

Custos of Manchester, Hon. Sally Porteous (left), and Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, peruse a programme prior to the church service to launch Restorative Justice Week at the Ridgemount United Church in Mandeville, Manchester, on February 5.

9 years ago Justice

Minister Says Restorative Justice Provides Options

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says restorative justice provides options for positive social transformation, by equipping citizens and communities with more effective and peaceful means of resolving conflicts. “It focuses on holding the offender accountable. It also fosters the repair of the harm caused by the offence and a sense of healing; and it aids rehabilitation and reintegration of...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), introduces Ambassador of the Dominican Republic and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Dr. José Tomás Ares Germán (centre) to Lord Bishop, Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Right Reverend Dr. Howard Gregory (right). Occasion was the 2017 Diplomatic Week church service held yesterday (February 5) at the University Chapel on the Mona campus. Diplomatic Week is being observed from February 5 to February 10 under the theme: ‘Growth through Partnerships.’

9 years ago Foreign Affairs

Foreign Minister Emphasises Importance of Bilateral Partnerships

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has emphasised the importance of bilateral partnerships for Jamaica “to succeed on its path to economic growth.” “We recognise that if Jamaica is to succeed in this bold effort, we cannot do it on our own. The Foreign Ministry is therefore focused on building bridges between local...