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Winner of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) 2016 Spelling Bee Competition, Lenworth Wright (centre), receives his awards from NCSC Chairperson, Dorothy Finlayson (right), following the final for the event’s 12th staging at the St. Andrew Parish Church hall in Kingston on September 15. Sharing the moment is Acting NCSC Parish Coordinator for Trelawny, Lloydia Williams.

History Created in National Senior Citizens Spelling Bee Competition

Sixty-three-year-old Lenworth Wright from Trelawny created history after winning the 2016 National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Spelling Bee championship. In winning the annual tournament during the final at the St. Andrew Parish Church hall in Kingston on September 15,...

As part of measures to tackle the crime wave in sections of st. James, National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says there will be sustained presence of the security forces in the parish (File photo).

Sustained Police Presence in St. James – Minister Montague

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (standing), emphasises a point during the Senate’s sitting on September 23.

Sports Safeguards for Students to be Developed

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a sensitisation session held at the Sandals Whitehouse Hotel in Westmoreland on September 23. (File)

More Justices of the Peace Needed

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering Jamaica’s policy statement at the 71st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York on September 23

De-Risking Must be Addressed Urgently – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), tours the Norwood Community in St. James on Sunday (September 25), before addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay office to provide details on strategies to address crime in the parish. He is accompanied by (from 2nd left): Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague; as well as members of the security forces and the community.

10 years ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

Coast Guard Post to be Established in Montego Bay

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a Coast Guard post will be established in Montego Bay in order to stem the flow of weapons into the island under the guns for drugs trade. He made the disclosure at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay office on Sunday (September 26), to discuss strategies...

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.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

No State of Emergency at this Time – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is not at this time considering the implementation of a limited State of Emergency as part of its efforts to curb crime in western Jamaica. Speaking during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Montego Bay offices on Sunday (September 25), Mr. Holness said he remains confident...

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), greets Lasco Manufacturing Limited’s Managing Director, Robert Parkins (second left), during a tour of the company’s White Marl plant in St. Catherine on September 23. Looking on, left, are: Lasco Affiliated Company Founder and Executive Chairman, Lascelles Chin; and Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw.

10 years ago Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Parliament to Debate Junior Market Incentives Restoration

Parliamentary debate on the proposed restoration of incentives under the Junior Stock Exchange (JSE) is expected to commence during Tuesday’s (September 27) sitting of the House of Representatives at Gordon House. This was disclosed by Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, during an interview with JIS News. Mr. Shaw, who will pilot the debate, said this was pursued...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. (FILE)

10 years ago National Security and Peace

National Anti-Lottery Taskforce Being Reintroduced

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, has announced plans for the reintroduction of the Lottery Scam Taskforce by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). He said Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams, has advised of plans to intensify operations against lottery scammers, while underscoring the need to “move quickly” in this regard. “The price is too high, with broken families, broken communities,...

Students, teachers and residents of Montego Bay, St. James, displaying peace message banners, are entertained by the Green Pond United Marching Band during the International Day of Peace celebrations in Sam Sharpe Square on September 21.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Montego Bay Commemorates International Day of Peace

Hundreds of persons converged in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James, to commemorate the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) International Day of Peace on Wednesday, September 21. The day, which is observed annually worldwide, is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace within and among all nations and peoples. Montego Bay’s celebrations, held under the theme: ‘Building Blocks...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Dr. Julius Garvey, son of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, addresses a town hall meeting in Queens, New York, USA, on September 22.

10 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican DiasporaPrime Minister

PM Lobbying Diaspora’s Support for Petition Seeking Marcus Garvey’s Pardoning

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging Jamaicans in the Diaspora to sign an online petition calling for the exoneration of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, by the United States (US) Government. The petition seeks to have US President Barak Obama pardon Garvey on the basis of “wrongful conviction” for mail fraud charges brought against...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd left), is assisted by British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton (left); and senior Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) officer, Lieutenant Colonel Victor Beek, to commission a Cessna airplane at the Caribbean Aviation Training Centre at Tinson Pen Aerodrome in Kingston on Friday, September 23. The aircraft, donated by the British Government, will be used in the JCCF

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Cadet Force Gets New Aircraft

The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) has acquired an airplane from the British Government, which will be used in its student pilot training programme. The Cessna aircraft was procured through the initiative of longstanding JCCF aviation instructor, Lieutenant Colonel Victor Beek, who made the request of former British Prime Minister, David Cameron, during his visit to Jamaica last year. It...