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Principal Director, Climate Change Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Albert Daley (centre), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Lt. Colonel (Ret’d) Oral Khan (left) peruse a document at the opening of a three-day Climate Finance Readiness Training workshop for government entities at the Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew on June 20. Looking on is climate finance expert, Dr. Jason Yapp. (File photo)

Jamaica Eyes Multi-billion Dollar Climate Change Fund

Jamaica is preparing to tap into US$10.3 billion available to fund climate change adaptation and mitigation projects. The country is joining 200 other developing states in formulating viable proposals to access financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Based in...

Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson (right), listens to a point from United States Southern Command (US SOUTHCOMM) Division Chief in charge of Joint Training and Exercises, Colonel Randall Warring, just before the launch of phase two of Exercise Tradewinds at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) headquarters at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Monday (June 20).

Foreign Police, Military in Jamaica for Security Exercise

Immediate Past President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig.

Jamaica’s Tourism Product Best in Region – JHTA Past President

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), makes a presentation to St. Ann Parish Dental Surgeon, Dr. Wendy Chuck Francis. Occasion was the St. Ann Health Department’s Staff Recognition Award Ceremony at the Sandcastles Resort, St. Ann, on June 17.

Labour Minister Hails Country’s Workers

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, offers words of comfort to Mrs. Marie Sinclair, widow of the late Gleaner journalist Glenroy Sinclair, at his Thanksgiving Service, held at the New Haven Seventh-Day Adventist Church, in Kingston, on June 19.

Minister Pays Tribute to Late Journalist

President of the Jamaica Association of Medical Technicians (JAEMT), Garth Richards (centre), addresses the launch of the association at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) on June 20. Others (from left) are Parish Coordinator, Basil Ferguson; Assistant Executive Secretary, Dami Niue Sudden and Parish Coordinator, Natassja Jones.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (JAEMT) Launched

President of the Jamaica Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (JAEMT), Garth Richards, says the association is aiming to develop and establish a formal Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system in Jamaica. Mr. Richards noted that the organisation also plans, as one of its main objectives, “to educate and sensitise the public” about the importance of having a functional EMS as well...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 16.

10 years ago JIS Think TankYouth

NYS Invites Partnership for Summer Work Programme

Businesses across the island are being invited to partner with the National Youth Service (NYS) in providing meaningful work experience for the country’s youth under the Summer Employment Programme. The annual programme exposes young people, ages 17 to 24, to employability and personal development skills by working at public- and private-sector entities. This year, 6,000 students will be placed, up...

Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Anne-Marie Bonner (right), presents St. Hugh’s High School with the Best Overall Trophy in the IOJ’s 2015/2016 Art and Craft in Schools Competition. The award ceremony was held on June 15 at the IOJ Lecture Hall, downtown Kingston. At 2nd right is St. Hugh’s High School teacher, Kimberlee Meir.

10 years ago Education

St. Hugh’s High Cops IOJ Art and Craft Competition

St. Hugh’s High School has copped the Institute of Jamaica’s (IOJ) 2015/2016 Art and Craft in Schools Competition. The Kingston-based institution was presented with the Best Overall trophy at the award ceremony held on June 15 at the IOJ Lecture Hall, East Street in downtown Kingston. St. Hugh’s also won a gift certificate valued at $15,000 from the Art Centre;...

Cruise ship passengers disembarked the Disney Wonder cruise ship to visit the various shops in the vicinity of the Falmouth pier. The ship made its inaugural visit to Falmouth on Tuesday (Oct.8). (File photo).

10 years ago Tourism

JTB Goes After US Market Using Facebook, Instagram

Director of Tourism, Paul Pennicook, says the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has launched a strategic summer advertising campaign, targeting several cities in the United States (US), particularly those with direct flights into Jamaica. The campaign, he said, includes buys on Facebook and Instagram where “we are now reaching markets that have eluded us in the past”. Mr. Pennicook, who was...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, making his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 14.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Targets Growth in Repeat Arrivals

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government is looking to grow repeat tourist arrivals by at least 50 per cent per year. He said the increase, from the current rate of 42 per cent, would guarantee some certainty in terms of annual arrivals. He was addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on...

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (with mike), addresses town hall meeting at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall, in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on March 21.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Prison Rehabilitation Programme Being Strengthened

The Government is strengthening the prison rehabilitation programme in order to reduce reoffending and equip inmates with skills to re-enter society. Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, said that focus is being placed on improving literacy, preparing inmates for external examinations, engaging them in farming and other work, and providing training in conflict resolution. “We are insisting that those...

Prime Minister Medal of Appreciation awardee, Ivorine Pitters (left) of the Albert Town High School in Trelawny, receives a congratulatory hug and words of encouragement from Acting Principal of the institution, Dwayne Edwards. Ms. Pitters has served the education profession for 37 years and will be presented with the award by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during a ceremony at Kings’ House on June 23.

10 years ago EducationPrime Minister

‘I Have Touched Many’ – Veteran Educator to Receive PM’s Medal of Appreciation

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...