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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

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government is committed to the expansion of the cocoa industry and will be offering increased support to stakeholders. He said the Ministry, through the extension services of the...

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

Over 40 to be Honoured by National Council for Senior Citizens

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).

Women March Against Violence

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.

Dr. Chang Proposes Review of Agencies Providing Social Services

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).

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

Government Senator, Matthew Samuda. (FILE)

9 years ago

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...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses an appreciation and awards banquet for teachers at the Aabothnott Gallimore High School in Alexandria, St. Ann, on February 4.

9 years ago Education

Education Minister Commends the Church

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has commended the church for the role it has played in the development of a vibrant education system. Speaking at an appreciation and awards banquet for teachers at the Aabothnott Gallimore High School in Alexandria, St. Ann, on February 4, the Minister said it was the church and not...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), hands over a plaque for dedicated service to Odeth Rhoden, teacher at the Aboukir Primary School in St. Ann. The award was given by the Kiwanis Club of Charlton Alexandria, during a ceremony at the Aabothnott Gallimore High School on February 4.

9 years ago Education

Work of Teachers Lauded by Education Minister

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has lauded the work of teachers from South West St. Ann who were honoured on February 4 by the Kiwanis Club of Charlton Alexandria, in the parish. Speaking at an appreciation banquet for 10 teachers at the Aabuthnott Gallimore High School in Alexandria, St. Ann, the Minister said it is...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents the symbolic Yellow Helmet to Best Recruit, Most Discipline Recruit and Valedictorian, Jordan Wint (left), at the graduation ceremony for new fire fighters, at the Iona High School in Tower Isle, St. Mary, on February 4. At centre is Acting Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Raymond Spencer.

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Emergency Medical Service to be Expanded

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) is to be expanded this month with the opening of a new facility at the Waterford Fire Station, in Portmore, St. Catherine. This was noted by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, at a graduation ceremony for 107 fire fighters, at the Iona High School in...

President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards (left); Communications Manager at JAMPRO, Keneshia Nooks (second left), and Director of Zierlich International, Dainty Powell, listen to an address at the launch of Zierlich International Dialysis Centre at the GWest Medical Complex in Montego Bay, St. James, on February 2.

9 years ago Health & WellnessTourism

JAMPRO Head says Jamaica is Ready for Health and Wellness Tourism

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, says the country’s medical talent pool is at a stage where a successful launch into the health and wellness tourism market can be done. Addressing the launch of the Zierlich International Dialysis Centre at the GWest Medical Complex in Montego Bay, St. James on February 2, Ms. Edwards said that currently, Jamaica...