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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

Jamaica the Toast of Rio

Jamaica and its outstanding athletes are being hailed by world leaders at the Olympics Games, being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In a recorded message sent from Brazil, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange said...

Executive Director, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (3rd right), accepts a cheque for $170,000 from NCB Matilda’s Corner Branch Manager, Dave Wilson (4th left), at the SRC’s Hope Road Office on August 10. The funds will go towards expanding the ‘Energy For Young Minds’ (EFYM) programme of the SRC’s Caribbean Energy Information System (CEIS) Department. Others pictured (from left) are Team Leader for the CEIS, Curtis Deenah; Manager for the Information Services Division at the SRC, Kerry-Ann Curtis; Technical Information Officer, CEIS, Carol Davis; Kingston High School student, Alethia Thompson; Ardenne High School students Nicholi Bogues and Fabrizio Darby; and St. Hugh’s High School student, Oshen Constable.

CEIS Looking to Raise $6 Million for Student Energy Competition

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), exchanges greetings with United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (left), while head of the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson, looks on. The occasion was the opening of Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) Jamaica Wind Project in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth on August 11.

Ambassador Says US Ready to Partner with Jamaica for Clean Energy

Grange to Jackson: You’re on the Podium!

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), with International Finance Corporation (IFC) Head of the English Speaking Caribbean, Judith Green (second left); IFC Regional Manager in charge of Central America and the Caribbean, Luc Grillet, and IFC Head of Blended Climate Finance, Kruskaia Sierra-Escalante, at the opening of the BMR Wind Farm in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth, on August 11.

International Finance Corporation (IFC) Official Praises Jamaica

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), speaks with (from left): United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno; Head of the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson; and BMR’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bruce Levy. The occasion was the opening of Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) Jamaica Wind Project in Potsdam, St. Elizabeth on August 11.

10 years ago Technology

Agreement for 33.1-Megawatt Solar Facility to be Finalised

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is to finalise an agreement with Eight Rivers Energy Company to build and operate a 33.1-megawatt solar facility at Paradise Park, in Westmoreland. The plant will contribute to the grid at US8.54 cents per kWh, and represents an investment of US$50 million. Construction, Dr. Wheatley noted,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addresses Friday’s (August 12) launch of the Mobile Post Office in Steer Town, St. Ann.

10 years ago CommunityLabour

Labour Minister Welcomes Mobile Postal Service to St. Ann

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the provision of mobile postal service to communities in St. Ann will benefit senior citizens and facilitate economic development through the movement of mails and packages. She was speaking at the official launch of the Postal Corporation of Jamaica’s Mobile Post Office in Steer Town on Friday (August 12). Mrs....

Chairman of the Postal Corporation of Jamaica, Marcus James, speaking at the launch of the Mobile Post Office service in the community of Steer Town, St. Ann, on Friday (August 12).

10 years ago Technology

Postal Corporation Will Continue Modernisation Thrust

Chairman of the Postal Corporation of Jamaica, Marcus James, says the agency will continue to modernise its operations in order to remain relevant and viable. He noted that technology has removed a lot of the legacy services that the post offices normally handle and as such, “we have to implement new programmes and become more private sector-like in our thinking”....

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Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

Historic and Legendary Win by Usain Bolt – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has labelled Usain Bolt’s third consecutive victory in the Olympics 100m finals as historic and legendary. The Prime Minister said Bolt’s indomitable spirit and focus, inspire not only Jamaicans but millions of people all over the world. "Bolt has etched his name as the greatest sprinter the world has ever seen. Jamaica is fortunate to have...

10 years ago Sport

Grange: Bolt’s Record will Stand a Long Time!

“Magnificent, record-breaking Bolt does it again!” was the reaction of the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, after watching Usain Bolt win the 100 metres at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Sunday evening. “Usain has accomplished what no other athlete has done and he’s proven himself once again to be the greatest...

President of the Nita’s Kids Foundation, Cutie King (right), along with its Founder, Trenita Robinson (left), hand over school bags to children at a back-to-school fair held in Top Mountain, St. Catherine, on August 6. Over 500 children were provided with educational items at the event.

10 years ago Education

Parents in Rural St. Catherine Receive Back to School Supplies

Several communities in rural St. Catherine have benefitted from the distribution of 500 back to school supplies, provided by the United States based, non-profit organisation, Nita’s Kids Foundation. The organisation which was founded in 2013, held a back to school fair in Top Mountain St. Catherine on August 6. President of the group, Cutie King, says despite the demanding task...

Minister of Education Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre), converses with the 2015 Rich Ambassador at Albert Town High School, Tiandra Lewis (left), while Guidance Counsellor at the school, Kereen Stewart (right), looks on. Occasion was a forum organized by the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA), held recently at the Versalles Hotel, in May Pen, Clarendon.

10 years ago EducationHealth & Wellness

Albert Town High Reports Success Under PBIS

Officials at the Albert Town High School are reporting a decrease in anti-social activities, and an increase in the academic performance of students, since the implementation of the Positive Behavioural Intervention and Support (PBIS) programme at the institution. The programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, which is aimed at establishing the behavioural support and...