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Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, addresses the opening of the 2nd annual conference of the JCDC Culture Clubs held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday, June 21.

JCDC Wants Greater Focus on Civics

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, is calling for more emphasis to be placed on civics in schools. The move, he said, would greatly assist in promoting positive values and attitudes, respect, and civic pride...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the top award to students of The Mico University College, which was adjudged the Most Outstanding Tertiary Institution for its wick irrigation system, during the SRC’s Science and Technology Fair at the Girls’ Guide headquarters in St. Andrew in March. Accepting the award (from second left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull.

Mico to Analyse Wick Irrigation Technology

Principal of Trench Town Primary School, Merline Sewell Sullivan, engages grade-four students during a classroom lesson. Mrs. Sewell Sullivan is among 40 educators who will be presented with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education, during a ceremony on Thursday, June 23, on the lawns of Jamaica House.

Merline Sewell Sullivan – An Educator at Heart

Port Morant Primary and Junior High students and winners of the Ministry of Health Zika Jingle competition Shaneika Bleeching (left) and Amoya Wong. Their jingle is currently being aired on local radio stations.

Jingle Winners Happy to Help Fight Zika Virus

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) observes as Chief Executive Officer of Chain of Hope United Kingdom (UK), Emma Scanlan (right) signs a copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a US$10 million Jamaica Children Heart Centre at the Bustamante Hospital for Children during a ceremony at the hospital’s location in St. Andrew, on June 21. Chain of Hope UK, which is a charitable organisation, is among several public and private partners supporting the establishment of the cardiac centre. Also pictured is Chairman, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Philip Armstrong.

Heart Centre for Children’s Hospital

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 21.

10 years ago EducationJIS Think Tank

Education Minister Satisfied With First 100 Days

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says he is satisfied with the Ministry’s achievements during his first 100 days in office and the support he has received from various stakeholders. The Minister, who was addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 21, said that among the successes over the period is the implementation of the...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), along with (from left) Chairman of the Board of Hardware and Lumber Ltd., Mr. Erwin Burton; Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Donna Duran; and General Manager of AgroGrace, Mrs. Olive Downer-Walsh, at a briefing at the company’s Spanish Town Road offices on Tuesday, June 21. They are observing products being carried by the company which are used in vector control management.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Endorses Products to Control Mosquitoes

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has endorsed the launch of two products by Hardware and Lumber Ltd. which can be effective in the control of mosquitoes and lead to reduction of vector-borne disease transmission. The company, through its trading division, AgroGrace, is now offering a tool, known as the In2Care Mosquito Trap, which attracts and kills the...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (left), is in discussion with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Deputy Keeper of Records, Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Deirdre English Gosse, at a briefing session for the inaugural Caribbean Civil Registration and Identity Management Conference at The Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingstonon June 21. The conference will be held at the Montego Bay Conference Centre, St. James, from July 6-8.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Committed to Civil Registration and Identification Policies

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is committed to implementing civil registration and identification policies in order to strengthen developing planning. He noted that a critical part of the process is the establishment of a national identification system to capture and store the personal identity information of citizens and persons resident in Jamaica. Dr. Tufton...

Founder of Genesis Academy, Pauline Beaumont (right), having a class discussion with food preparation teacher, Karen Nedwynter and students during one of her regular visits to the school. Mrs. Beaumont will be awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education on Thursday, June 23.

10 years ago EducationPrime Minister

Founder of Genesis Academy to Receive Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation

A near tragedy and divine inspiration led Genesis Academy founder Pauline Beaumont to realise her calling for children with disabilities and to eventually being recognised for her outstanding service to this community of persons. On Thursday, June 23, Mrs. Beaumont will be awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. Raised by her grandmother in Kingston, Auntie...

Principal of Lystra Primary School, in St. Thomas, Mrs. Estell Davis Wright, with her students who recently took the GSAT examination.

10 years ago EducationPrime Minister

Principal of Lystra Primary School to be Honoured

Countless students and community members of Somerset, in St. Thomas, are benefiting from the dedicated service of educator, Mrs. Estell Davis Wright. The principal of Lystra Primary School in St. Thomas since January 2003, Mrs. Davis Wright is one of 40 educators who will be honoured on June 23 with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education....

Placement Services Coordinator of the National Youth Service (NYS), Lancelot McCalla, speaking about the NYS shoe drive at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 16. At right is Senior Programmes Director of the NYS, Naketa West.

10 years ago JIS Think TankYouth

NYS to Launch Shoe Drive

The National Youth Service (NYS) will launch a shoe drive in July, as part of its annual volunteer initiative. This project is to assist all persons in need, including young people preparing for the new school term. The NYS is requesting businesses and the wider public to donate new pairs of shoes to the project. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think...

Albert Town High School Teacher and 2016 Prime Minister Medal of Appreciation awardee, Ivorine Pitters (centre) shares in conversation with students at the institution. Ms. Pitters has been teaching at Albert Town High since 1979.

10 years ago Education

Albert Town High School Teacher Grateful for Recognition

Having served the teaching profession for over 37 years, Ivorine Pauline Pitters views her nomination for the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to education as a highlight of her career. Ms. Pitters is a teacher of Home Economics, Management of Food and Nutrition at the Albert Town High School in Trelawny, an institution she has been serving with...