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

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Social Partnership

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to social partnership. The Prime Minister, who is the Chairman of the Partnership for a Prosperous Jamaica (PFPJ), says “the government understands the importance of building partnerships and we are committed...

Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emilio Ebanks. (FILE)

Fire Brigade Urges Householders to Check Wiring Before Putting up Lights

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (2nd left), on arrival at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston recently for the 2016/17 LASCO Teacher and Principal of the Year awards ceremony. Mr. Holness was the guest speaker. Looking on, from left, are: LASCO Manufacturing Limited Managing Director, Robert Parkins; and Deputy Executive Chairman of LASCO Affiliated Companies, Peter Chin.

Gov’t to Develop Programmes to Enhance the Well-Being of Teachers

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), conserves with Deputy Executive Chairman of LASCO Affiliated Companies, Peter Chin, during the 2016/17 LASCO Teacher and Principal of the Year awards ceremony, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Teachers to Play a Role in Maintaining Moral Standards

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd left) receives the award of ‘World’s Leading Personality for Outstanding Services to Travel’ from World Travel Awards President and Founder, Mr. Graham Cooke (2nd right) at the 23rd Annual World Travel Awards Grand Final held in the Maldives, Southern Asia on December 2. At (right), Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang and a World Travel Awards hostess (left) share in the moment.

Jamaica Wins Nine Awards at WTA Ceremony

Dillon Lawson holds a picture of his brother Dayne Lawson, who died in a car crash on Trafalgar Road, St. Andrew on the morning of July 27, 2011. The crash was attributed to speeding.

10 years ago Transport

Dillon Lawson – Advocating for Road Safety to Honour His Brother’s Memory

Dillon Lawson learned many lessons about driving from his older brother, Dayne, long before he got a driver’s licence. One of those lessons is that speeding on the road kills. It was, therefore, heart-rending that Dayne lost his life at age 22 due to speed. Dayne was one of two young men who died in a collision on Trafalgar Road...

Director of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and owner of Tropical Tours, Fred Smith (Left) and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Turissimo Excursions, Sal Ramos, addressing a press conference at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on December 1.

10 years ago Tourism

Ja to Receive Additional Flights from Atlanta

The much anticipated winter tourist season, which officially starts in another two weeks, will be significantly boosted by some 60,000 visitors courtesy of Delta Vacations and the Mexico headquartered, Turissimo Excursions. The two destination management companies, have facilitated a partnership where Jamaica will be receiving a number of weekly additional Delta Airlines flights from Atlanta, Georgia. The announcement was made...

Acting Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dorothy Campbell, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Friday, December 2.

10 years ago JIS Think Tank

CAC Urges Consumers to be Vigilant During the Christmas Season

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is encouraging shoppers to be vigilant when buying during the yuletide season. Acting Director of Communications at the CAC, Dorothy Campbell, said due to increased shopping activities at Christmas, many consumers are usually short changed during their purchases. “We are entering a busy season and persons are buying in larger quantities and quicker without applying...

10 years ago Education

Gov’t to Make Significant Investments in the Early Childhood Sector

Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Robert Miller, says as the economy experiences more growth, the Government will be making significant investments in the early childhood sector. He was addressing the Dudley Grant Memorial Trust, Early Childhood Development Conference held on Friday (December 2) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The Conference was held...

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.

10 years ago Education

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 between Rio Tinto and the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, the fund will give assistance to students pursuing agricultural studies at vocational,...

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.

10 years ago Prime MinisterTourism

Prime Minister Welcomes Expanded Attraction in St. Mary

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the US$1-million expansion and rebranding of the Prospect Outback Attraction in St. Mary as the ‘Yaaman’ Adventure Park. The new attraction, which was officially opened by Mr. Holness on December 1, is owned and operated by St. Ann businessman and Chairman of Dolphin Cove Limited, Stafford Burrowes. Yaaman park, which is...

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.

10 years ago Education

Revamped Values and Attitude Campaign to Begin in 2017

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be rolling out its revamped National Values and Attitude campaign next year. The campaign will promote good role models for children in school and the community, appoint values and attitude champions in schools and other organisations, involve parents, and engage the public using traditional and new media. Speaking at a parents exposition,...