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

Grange to Jackson: You’re on the Podium!

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has congratulated Jamaica’s Sherika Jackson who took the bronze medal in the women’s 400 metres at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Monday evening. “Congratulations...

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.

Agreement for 33.1-Megawatt Solar Facility to be Finalised

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.

Labour Minister Welcomes Mobile Postal Service to St. Ann

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).

Postal Corporation Will Continue Modernisation Thrust

Prime Minister, the Most Honourable
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...

Officers of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (right) in conversation with a patron (left) at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission

10 years ago Culture

IOJ and JNHT Preserving Jamaica’s Culture

The Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) and the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) are ramping up efforts, to promote and protect Jamaica’s artefacts. As part of efforts to promote Jamaica’s heritage, both organizations were present at the Independence Village, held recently at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, where they showcased an array of artefacts that are a significant part of Jamaica’s...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Dr. Delroy Gordon speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank

10 years ago CultureTechnology

Festival Events Viewed by Thousands Across the World

Over 6,000 people from different countries around the world logged on to view the Independence Grand Gala held on August 6, at the National Stadium and the nightly events at the Independence Village at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston. The curtains came down on the events on Sunday, August 7, ending seven days of rich family entertainment, as...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (2nd right), shares a light moment with (from left): former Principal of the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Sir Kenneth Hall; Director General of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor Errol Morrison ; and Pro-Vice Chancellor for Graduate Studies and Research at UWI, Professor Dale Webber. Occasion was the opening of the 2016 United Nations University Biotechnology Programme symposium and training workshop for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNU-BIOLAC), held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

10 years ago Technology

DNA Fingerprinting Can Boost Agriculture in Region

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is underscoring the importance of DNA fingerprinting in ensuring the sustainability of the agriculture sector in the Caribbean and Latin America. He said the “scientific architecture” is a useful method in verifying the herbal origins and medical uses of certain plants and in the identification of various plant species. It...