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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with Patron of the National Baking Company Foundation, Mr. Butch Hendrickson, after a tour of the mobile classroom dubbed ‘Training Wheels’, which forms part of a Little Leaders programme launched by the Foundation, on August 9, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. The mobile classroom will host workshops across the island.

No Compromise on ECC Standards – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there will be no compromise on the educational standards set by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). He noted that the 17 early-childhood institutions which have already been certified through the quality assurance...

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (seated right) and Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI), Open Campus, Dr. Luz Longsworth (seated left) sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on August 8. Through the MOU, members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will benefit from the academic programmes and other educational initiatives through the Open Campus. Others (from left) are Programme Coordinator, UWI Open Campus, Dr. Beverly Shirley and Assistant Commissioner, Norman Heywood.

JCF Members to Access Higher Education Through UWI Open Campus

Senior General Manager for the National Commercial Bank’s (NCB) Group Human Resources and Facilities Division, Rickert Allen (right), presents a certificate to winner of the inaugural NCB Innovation Internship Programme, Jase-Omelio West. The presentation was made during the recent awards ceremony at NCB’s Innovation Lab on Trafalgar Road, New Kingston.

NCB Promotes Innovation Through Internship Programme

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), addresses participants at the annual summer football camp for wards of the State, at the SOS Children’s Village in Montego Bay, on August 5. The camp was staged by the Rose Hall Development Company. Others (from second left) are Rose Hall Development’s Directors, Michelle Rollins and Marc Rollins.

Rose Hall Development Company Lauded for Staging Football Camp

The Cannabis Licensing Authority says it will issuing licences to sell marijuana products soon.

Jamaicans Urged to Stay Away from Unlawful Ganja Products

Director in the Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew on Aug. 8. At left is Director, Corporate Communications Unit, Natalie Taylor.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Safety And Security in Western Parishes Have Improved – Police

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting significant improvement in safety and security in western Jamaica following the ongoing joint military/police operations. “We would have put in additional deployment of JCF and Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) personnel, and we believe that the presence of the police in areas that would have normally been occupied by members from the criminal network…...

10 years ago Labour

Retirement Planning Seminars to be Held Islandwide

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, in association with the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), will be staging a series of seminars to encourage persons to plan for retirement from an early age. Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, will be launching the series on August 10 at Medallion Hall Hotel, in Kingston. Acting Executive Director...

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

10 years ago Sport

Minister Grange Proud of Atkinson

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the nation can be proud of swimmer Alia Atkinson who competed in the 100m Breaststroke at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil yesterday (Monday) evening. Minister Grange said: “Alia represented Jamaica well. She didn’t get the result that she wanted last night and we share her disappointment. But we...

10 years ago EnvironmentForeign Affairs

European Union Brings Relief to the Victims of Hurricane Earl in Belize

In response to Hurricane Earl, which struck Belize on 4 August 2016 causing significant damage across the country, the European Commission provides 50 000 EUR in humanitarian funding to assist the most affected populations. This EU funding supports the Belize Red Cross in delivering much needed relief, including access to safe water, sanitation services and hygiene promotion, reduction of risks...

Charge d’affaires at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, Mrs. Marsha Coore Lobban, delivers Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ message at the Jamaica Association of Maryland gala, in celebration of Jamaica’s 54th year of Independence, in Baltimore on Saturday, August 6.

10 years ago CultureForeign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Calls on Diaspora to Renew Commitment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has implored members of the diaspora to renew their commitment to help advance the country’s development. “I often express the view that Jamaicans domiciled in the diaspora represent the Commonwealth of Jamaica, and as such, you must never cease focusing attention on matters pertinent to Jamaica’s development and quality of life for its...

Top performer in the Digital Youth Employment Initiative, Recardo McLarty (centre), receives a trophy from Executive Director of Avasant Foundation, Chitra Rajeshwari (third left). Occasion was the graduation ceremony for the third cohort of trainees under the programme held on August 5 at the University of Technology (UTech), St. Andrew. Others (from left) are Vice President of HCL Technologies, Joe Hogan; Country Manager, Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), Anand Biradar; Vice President of Community Service and Development at UTech, Prof. Rosalea Hamilton; Country Director, Xerox, Leroy Reid; and Acting Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Rebecca Robinson.

10 years ago CommerceEducation

120 Young People Being Trained for BPO Jobs

One hundred and twenty young people are being trained for jobs in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector this summer under the Digital Youth Employment Initiative. The project is being implemented by the American-based foundation, Avasant, in partnership with the University of Technology (UTech), and through support from Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO). It is aimed at promoting skills development, and...

Reverend Joseph Anderson (right), proudly accepts his award for contribution to community service from Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris, at the Independence Day Civic Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square on August 6.

10 years ago CultureEntertainmentOffice of the Prime Minister

St. James Residents turn out for Independence Day Civic Ceremony

More than 200 residents of St. James turned out for the Independence Day civic ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on August 6. Community leaders, students, representatives of the business community and the political directorate, decked out in their black, green and gold colours, attended the function, which was held under the theme ‘Let’s Get Together and...