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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a sensitisation session for newly elected local government representatives at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on December 12.

Minister McKenzie Wants Equal Pay for Mayors

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says he will be pursuing discussions towards ensuring parity in the remuneration of mayors across the island. Currently, the mayors and deputy mayors in Kingston and St. Andrew, Portmore, and...

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

No Evidence of Plastic in Rice

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Shahine Robinson, greets members of the disabled community before the start of the national service for Disabilities Awareness Week at Grace Baptist Church in May Pen, Clarendon. In the background is Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, Christine Hendricks.

Work on Disabilities Codes and Regulations to Begin January

Spanish Teacher, Kerene Nelson (standing), instructs a grade-seven class at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS). Miss Nelson is the 2016/17 Lasco Teacher of the Year.

Lasco Teacher of the Year Passionate About Education

Senior Consultant Neurologist and one of Jamaica’s leading physicians, Dr. Daniel S. Graham, OD.

Neurologist Makes His Mark

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)

9 years ago Local Government

Parish Councillors Urged Not to Take Constituents for Granted

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is cautioning fellow politicians not to take their constituents for granted, pointing out that the consequences can be swift and severe. The Minister, who was speaking at a special sensitisation session with councillors and mayors at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on December 12, added...

Officials of the Community Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ) and some of the 23 persons who were honoured for helping the disabled community, at a special function, held recently at the Arians Restaurant in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

9 years ago EducationLabour

Persons Honoured for Helping the Disabled

Community Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ), which is dedicated to children with disabilities, has honoured 23 persons and entities that have helped to transform the lives of persons with disabilities. Speaking at a special event, held recently at the Arians Restaurant in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, Acting Managing Director of the Group, Sandra Long-White, said the awardees have contributed to the...

Government and Opposition members at a meeting on Tuesday.

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Holds Productive Meeting with Opposition

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this afternoon (Tuesday, December 13) met with members of the Opposition led by Opposition leader Portia Simpson Miller at the Office of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister extended the invitation to discuss several matters. Prime Minister Holness explained the elements of the $548 Million Islandwide Mitigation Programme. He informed the Opposition of changes to the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents a gift to a child at the annual Christmas treat he hosted along with his wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, at Vale Royal on Thursday (December 8). The youngsters, who are wards of the State, were treated to gifts, rides and a range of fun activities for the day.

9 years ago Prime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Hosts Christmas Treat

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents a gift to a child at the annual Christmas treat he hosted along with his wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, at Vale Royal on Thursday (December 8). The youngsters, who are wards of the State, were treated to gifts, rides and a range of fun activities for the day.

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

9 years ago Tourism

Tourism Ministry to Push Food Festivals

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Ministry will be using food festivals as a strategic marketing tool to tap into the lucrative gastro-tourism market. Mr. Bartlett noted that 88 per cent of tourists travel to destinations primarily to partake of the local food, and with Jamaica having one of the finest cuisines in the world, this will be...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), is greeted by General Manager of the Jamaica National (JN) Group, Earl Jarrett, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, where the financial institution hosted a business luncheon on December 9.

9 years ago Finance & Public Service

Lending Institutions Urged to Give Attention to Agriculture

Lending institutions are being urged to place attention on the agricultural sector, so that it can continue to deliver growth and earn foreign exchange. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, said financial institutions need to see agriculture as the “foundation” on which related industries can thrive. “It is within that sector we have the greatest potential...

9 years ago Commerce

CAC Advises Consumers to be Vigilant when Purchasing Rice

Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, is advising members of the public to be vigilant when purchasing rice during the festive season. She said consumers should only buy from reputable shops and supermarkets and they should retain their receipts as proof of purchase. Mrs. Allen was addressing a press conference at the Jamaica Customs Agency...