Young attorney-at-law André Coore is embarking on a journey that will better prepare him to contribute to the Government’s mission to bring prosperity to the Jamaican people. The 2016 Chevening scholar is in the United Kingdom (UK), where he is patiently awaiting the September 26 day when he starts his year-long Master of Laws course in International Law at the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is commending Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett for being recognised as the Caribbean’s Leading Personality for Outstanding Services to Tourism by the World Travel Awards. Addressing the post-awards ceremony at the Melia Braco Village in Rio Bueno, Trelawny, on September 18, the Prime Minister described Mr. Bartlett as “one of the most passionate...

The Education, Youth and Information Ministry is endorsing the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Global Goals for Sustainable Development. In observance of this initiative, dubbed the World’s Largest Lesson, Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said emphasis is being placed on students thinking about bigger global issues such as poverty, climate change and energy, among others. “We as a country...

The Government has realigned the education curriculum to ensure that the nation’s youth are equipped for changes in the job market, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. Mr. Green said the innovative curriculum is technology-based, putting students at the centre of education, so that they will be able to cope with...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange commended Jamaica’s athletes for their “gutsy” performance at the recently concluded Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “Our Paralympians did well in Rio. We had a very small team – just 3 athletes – they made quite the impact at the Games. Each member of the team gave of...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness will make his formal introduction to the international community at the 71st Session of the United States General Assembly being held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Prime Minister and his delegation leaves the island today (Monday, September 19) and will return on Saturday, September 24. The theme for this year’s session is...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, has congratulated the new Melia Braco Hotel in Trelawny for winning the prestigious tourism award for being named ‘Best new hotel for the Caribbean 2016’ by World Travel Awards. Addressing a grand celebration at the hotel on September 18, the Minister said that she is pleased and proud that such a...