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Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake (left) shakes hands with Director General in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Don McGlashan (right) during the handing over ceremony for the Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund agriculture scholarship programme on December 2 at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Headquarters in Kingston. Looking on is second year agricultural student at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education and scholarship beneficiary, Ayanna Creary.

164 Students Receive Scholarships Under the Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund

Some 164 agriculture students have received scholarships valued at $9.4 million through the Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund. The scholarships were presented during a function held on December 2 at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Headquarters in Kingston. Under the agreement...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), officially open Yaaman Adventure Park at Prospect Plantation in St. Mary on Thursday, December 1. They are assisted by Chief Executive Officer of St. Ann-based entity, Dolphin Cove Limited, which owns and operates the attraction, Eduardo Albor (centre). Looking on in the background (from left) are Yaaman Adventure Park General Manager, Alexander Sale; and Dolphin Cove Limited Principals – Director, Marilyn Burrowes, and Chairman, Stafford Burrowes.

Prime Minister Welcomes Expanded Attraction in St. Mary

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second left), with participants in the Kingston and St. Andrew Family Court Parenting School, during a parents exposition, held at 55A Duke Street in downtown Kingston, today (December 2). They are (from left) Anne Blake, Salomie Peterkin-Hall, Errol Hall and Nordia Strachan.

Revamped Values and Attitude Campaign to Begin in 2017

Senior Medical Officer at the National Chest Hospital, Dr. Terry Baker, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the dangers of third-hand smoke.

Jamaicans Warned About Third-Hand Smoke

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, addresses International Peace Day ceremony in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St. James, on September 21. (File photo)

Work of Probation Officers Key to National Security

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held yesterday (December 1), at the agency’s head office in Kingston. At left is Director, Policy and Research, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Robinson.

9 years ago Gender Affairs

Men Urged to Speak Out on Violence Against Women and Girls

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has called on men to raise their voices against violence towards women and girls. “I am making a special appeal to the men, because men are the main perpetrators of violence against women and so they are able to do something about it. I want men to speak to men...

In this file photo, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), is in discussion with National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right); and former Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams (left), after a tour of the Montego Hills Police Station in St. James on Sunday (September 25, 2016). Others (from left) are: Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the station, Clinton Moore; Senior Superintendent of Police in Charge of St. James, Marlon Nesbeth; and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Area One division, Warren Clarke. The Prime Minister toured several communities before addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay office, where the outlined some crime fighting strategies for the parish.

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National Security Council Finalising Plan to Assist in Fighting Crime

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the National Security Council is finalising a comprehensive action plan that will assist in the reduction of crime. According to the Prime Minister, the Government has the resolve to tackle crime and secure the citizens of the country, and the measures to be put in place will be sustainable. “The Government has...

Parent Mentors recite the Affirmation of Parent Mentor Pledge, at the National Parenting Support Commission’s (NPSC) inaugural Parent Mentor Awards ceremony held on November 30 at Waterfalls on Old Hope Road.

9 years ago Education

20 Parent Mentors Honoured by NPSC

Twenty parent mentors from across the island have been recognised by the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) for service to their communities. The mentors, representing 24 parent clubs, were honoured at the first annual Parent Mentors Awards ceremony held on Tuesday (November 29) at Waterfalls on Old Hope Road. Awards were presented for Parent Support Leader of the Year, Parent...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon. Olivia Grange (right) makes a point while speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on December 1 at the Agency’s head office in Kingston. At left is Director, Policy and Research of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Robinson.

9 years ago Gender Affairs

Gov’t to Introduce Programmes to Address Gender Equality

The Government will be introducing several new community-based programmes next year to address issues of gender equality, with emphasis on men. Jamaica is a signatory to several regional and international agreements to reaffirm its commitment to gender equality and equity for the achievement of the country’s sustainable development goals. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held at...

Commissioner of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Major Richard Reese, gives his remarks at the 14th annual customs seminar of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce’s (JCC) Customs Tariff and Port Users Committee, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 24.(File photo)

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Jamaica Customs and the Fight Against Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Infringement

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) acknowledges the information presented by Carreras Ltd. at its recent press event. Several issues must be taken into consideration when assessing the current impact the illicit trade is having on revenue: 1) The advent of several additional players in the tobacco market (two local manufacturers and new importers) and the impact this is having on...

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable
Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Focused on Addressing Crime and Building Trust Between Citizens and Security Forces

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government has an unremitting resolve to address crime and build a bond of trust between citizens and the security forces through professional conduct and mutual respect. To this end, The National Security Council (NSC) will be spearheading an integrated and comprehensive set of measures and actions, which will significantly and sustainably reduce crime in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), greets the new Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade (right), at the swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House on December 1. At left is Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague.

9 years ago National Security and Peace

Prime Minister Hails New Chief Of Defence Staff

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the new Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade, noting that he is very knowledgeable for the task. Mr. Holness, who was addressing the swearing-in ceremony at King’s House, on December 1, said Major General Meade will ensure continuation of the fine tradition of the army. The ceremony was presided...