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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), shares a thought with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dianne McIntosh during a domestic violence/conflict resolution training session for key Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) operatives at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston today (December 1).

Domestic Violence Training for Police Personnel

The Ministry of National Security is providing training for police personnel in conflict resolution in order to better enable them to recognise, deal with and respond to domestic violence. This is in light of statistics, which show that approximately 37...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks, brings greetings at the National Church Service launching Disabilities Awareness Week 2014, at Calvary Baptist Church Montego Bay on Sunday, November 30. (File photo)

JCPD Calls for Barrier-Free Environment

Chief Executive Officer, PetroCaribe Development Fund, Dr. Wesley Hughes (left), signs the official agreement for a grant of $402 million to the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) for the establishment of the Festo Authorised and Certified Training (FACT) Centre for specialised engineers. At right, Executive Director, CMI, Dr. Fritz Pinnock prepares to affix his signature. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry’s offices located at Maxfield Avenue in Kingston on November 30. The centre, which is slated to become operational in September 2017, will be the first of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean and will offer world-class training and certification in robotics, mechatronics and automotive engineering.

PetroCaribe Provides $402 Million for Engineers Training Centre at CMI

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (left), looks on as President of Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga; President, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (2nd right); and President, Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA), Michelle Chong sign the United for Exports Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries on November 30.

Entities Partner to Grow Exports

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (2nd right); State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left) and Head of Corporate Relations, Red Stripe, Dianne Ashton-Smith (right), with graduates who won Trailblazer Awards for their performance in the Red Stripe Learning for Life (LFL) training programme. Occasion was the 2016 graduation ceremony on November 30 at the Red Stripe Oval on Spanish Town Road, in Kingston. The outstanding students (from second left) are Taffarie Andrews, Patrick Austin, Christene Bent and Anthoneil Francis.

Red Stripe Provides Training for 238 Young Persons

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents former President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Rev. Dr. Mary-Ann Nichols, with her plaque at the Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards ceremony, held on November 30, at King’s House, in St. Andrew.

10 years ago

Civil Servants Honoured for Long Service

Scores of civil servants who have served 25 years and more have been recognised by the Government for their long and dedicated service to the public sector. At a ceremony held at King’s House on November 30, the recipients were presented with plaques by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness;...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), presents the 2016 Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Roll of Honour award to Juno Gayle (centre) at the award presentation ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on November 29. Sharing the moment is State Minster, Hon. Floyd Green.

10 years ago Education

Senator Reid Hails JTA 2016 Roll of Honour Awardee

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has hailed 2016 Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Roll of Honour awardee Juno Gayle as a fine example of excellence, commitment, and integrity in the teaching profession. He noted that Mr. Gayle, who had a 40-year career as an educator, understands that teaching and educational administration require more than just...

Former Cuban President, Fidel Castro, addresses Jamaicans during his first visit to Jamaica in 1977.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaica’s Flag to Fly at Half Mast on December 2 in Tribute to the Late Former Cuban President

The Jamaican flag will fly at half-mast tomorrow (Friday, December 2), on all government offices and national buildings as a tribute to the late former President of the Republic of Cuba Fidel Castro Ruz who died on Friday, November 25. Jamaica will join the rest of CARICOM in the symbolic gesture of condolence to mark Mr. Castro’s passing and mourn...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Notes OCG Comments

Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, has noted, with concern, the recent comments of the Contractor General, on the grant of a Domestic Mobile Spectrum Licence to Symbiote. In reviewing the comments, the Prime Minister has instructed the Minister of Science, Energy and Technology to prepare and issue a statement, setting out the timeline and sequence of...

Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Keshia West, addresses a recent forum held at the Ridgemount United Church, in Mandeville, Manchester.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Persons Urged to be Cautious in Responding to Job Offers

Persons are being urged to take care in responding to advertised jobs, as human traffickers are using this as a scheme to lure persons into exploitation. According to Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Keshia West, traffickers are using local newspapers to offer jobs that don’t exist, and the public must be aware of the dangers that they might...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness this morning had a telephone conversation with Vice President-elect of the United States of America Mike Pence

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Receives Call from US Vice President-Elect Mike Pence

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today (December 1) received a telephone call from Vice President-Elect of the United States of America, Governor Mike Pence. The Prime Minister congratulated Governor Pence on his administration’s election to the Presidency of the United States. Both Prime Minister Holness and Governor Pence also discussed Jamaica’s strong relationship with the people of the United States and...

Research Analyst at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Uki Atkinson, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Alcohol Remains Most Used Drug in Jamaica

Alcohol continues to be the most widely used drug in Jamaica, with 40 per cent of the population or four out of every 10 people reporting that they currently use the substance. This is according to the most recent Household Drug Survey conducted by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA). Seventy-five per cent of the population said that they...