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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Mrs. Colette Roberts-Risden (2nd left), assists President of the Inter-American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pastor Israel Leito (left), to cut the ribbon for the official opening of the new health centre located at Geffrard Place, in Kingston, donated by the Good Samaritan Inn (GSI), on June 30. At centre is former Acting Custos of St. Andrew, Lieutenant Commander John McFarlane.

Prime Minister Welcomes Health Centre Donated By GSI

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has welcomed the new health centre located at Geffrard Place, in Kingston, donated to the public by the Good Samaritan Inn (GSI). The Prime Minister described the gesture as “commendable”, as the facility...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), is impressed with the environmental publications on display at the launch of the Youth Environmental Advocacy Programme (YEAP) at the Holy Childhood High School, St. Andrew, on June 30. He is joined by Treasurer of the National Secondary Student Council (NSSC), Daniel Jarrett (left); and student of the Holy Childhood High School, Seana-Kaye Wright.

Youth Urged to Help Influence National Environment Policies

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (2nd right) and the Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia, His Excellency Roberto Garcia Marquez (second left), shake hands after they unveiled the plaque to officially open the University of the West Indies (UWI) Agricultural Research and Innovation facility in Elim, St. Elizabeth on June 30. Others (from left) are Director General of the Colombian Presidential Agency of International Cooperation (APC), Alejandro Gamboa and Deputy Principal of the University of the West Indies, Mona, Professor Ishenkumba Kahwa.

Minister Wants Country to Become Major Supplier of Agricultural Products

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), looks on as Senior Vice-President, Finance and Operations, Jamaica Broilers Group (JBG), Ian Parsard (left); Director, West Indies Petroleum (WIP), Courtney Wilkinson (centre), and Managing Director, WINDALCo, Leonid Stavitsky (right), sign the sales agreement for Jamaica Broilers Group Ethanol Plant at Port Esquivel, in St. Catherine on June 29. Looking on are (from right, standing) Regional Representative (Latin America and Caribbean) UC RUSAL, Andrey Shmalenko; Attorney at Law (representing JBG), Heather Lee; Attorney at Law (representing JBG), Peter-John Asher; Attorney at Law (representing WIP), Delrose Campbell; and President and CEO, JBG, Christopher Levy.

Energy Minister Says Country Must Position Itself in Ship Refuelling Market

Custodes Urged to Appoint More JPs

His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, Governor-General, overseas the taking of the Oath of Office by the new Custos of St. Andrew, the Hon. Patricia Dunwell at King’s House on June 30.

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Governor-General Appoints Dr. Patricia Dunwell as Custos of St. Andrew

Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen has appointed veteran Dermatologist Dr. Patricia Dunwell as Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew. Dr. Dunwell was sworn in at a brief ceremony held at King’s House on Thursday (June 30). Her appointment becomes effective on July 1. Sir Patrick Allen in his remarks said he was satisfied that the new Custos was “sufficiently...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in conversation with French Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jean-Michel Despax, at a press conference at Jamaica House on July 1, to announce the successful divestment of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT).

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Kingston Terminal Divested

The Government has divested the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) to Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement at a press briefing at Jamaica House today (July 1). He said financial closure was attained yesterday (June 30) for the concession agreement between KFTL and the Port Authority of Jamaica. KFTL assumed operation of...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), converses with World Bank Country Manager for Jamaica, Galina Sotirova, during the launch of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC) GreenTech Accelerator Programme, at the Scientific Research Council (SRC) in St. Andrew on June 29.

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Country Must Further Reduce Petroleum-Based Fuels – Energy Minister

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says Jamaica’s consumption of petroleum-based fuels must be further reduced, in order to generate potentially greater benefits for the country. Dr. Wheatley says the Government’s commitment to achieve this by increasing renewable energy options is “unquestionable”, pointing to 80 megawatts of the alternative resource, which will be incorporated into the...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

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Senator The Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith on The Implications of the United Kingdom’s Vote to Leave the European Union

Senate Statement By Senator The Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on The Implications of the United Kingdom’s Vote to Leave the European Union Friday, 1st July 2016 Mr. President Honourable Members, For several months preceding the United Kingdom’s Referendum held on 23rd June 2016, in which the people of that country voted on whether to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd right), along with Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy, Senator Don Wehby (2nd left), congratulate winners of the GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year Award, Michael Lawson (left) and Millicent Clunis. The award luncheon was held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on June 30. The Prime Minister gave the keynote address.

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PM Pledges to Speed up Ratification of Domestic Workers Convention

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be moving quickly to ratify the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention on Domestic Workers. Giving the keynote address at the GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year Award luncheon at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston today (June 30), Mr. Holness said he recognises the value of Jamaica...

Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (centre), with the JCDC Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2015 contestants at King

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Parish Festival Queens Get Ready for National Coronation

Winners of the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen parish pageants are in training to compete for the national crown on August 1, at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, at 36 Hope Road, Kingston 10. This is part of several activities to celebrate Jamaica’s 54th anniversary of Independence, under the theme ‘Let’s get together and feel alright’. Events Coordinator at the Jamaica...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), participates in a mini march outside Gordon House downtown Kingston on Wednesday (June 29), to promote the Government’s ‘Jamaica Moves’ (#JaMoves) National campaign to be launched shortly. This was prior to making his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives.

10 years ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2016/2017

‘Jamaica Moves’ to Tackle NCDs

The Government will be launching a ‘Jamaica Moves’ (#JaMoves) National campaign as part of measures to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension and cancers. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the campaign is “an aggressive call to action” to get Jamaicans to become more active. He informed that the campaign will promote, educate and develop...