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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Alwin Hales (2nd left), listens to a point from Head of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Senior Superintendent of Police Calvin Allen (right). Occasion was the launch of Grennell’s Annual Jamaica Driver and Traffic Safety Expo on Wednesday, May 11 at the Ministry’s offices on Maxfield Avenue in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Chairman of the Expo Planning Committee, Alphonso Grennell; and Executive Director, National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher.

Transport Ministry Appeals for Safe Use of Roads

The Ministry of Transport and Mining is again imploring road users to adopt safe habits in order to reduce accidents and fatalities. The latest appeal came from Permanent Secretary, Dr. Alwin Hales at the launch of the 2016 Grennell’s Jamaica...

Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, responds to a question during a post-Budget media briefing at the Ministry’s offices at National Heroes Circle in Kingston on Friday, May 13.

New Income Tax Threshold Will Benefit Hard Working Jamaicans – Shaw

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) exposition and conference, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday, May 12.

National MSME Working Group to be Established

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Maurice Smith (right), receives a painting from Manager for Monitoring and Evaluation at the HEART Trust/NTA, Linda Stewart Doman, after he addressed the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) review meeting, held recently, at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.

Embrace Strong and Effective Leadership – Dr. Smith

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (2nd left), looks on while City Engineer at the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), Normand Shand (right), uses a Schmidt Hammer to test the quality of a column at the Royalton Negril Hotel construction site in Hanover on Friday (May 13). At left is Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Wynter McIntosh.

Minister McKenzie Satisfied With Pace of Royalton Investigation

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, CD, MP

10 years ago Budget 2016/2017Finance & Public Service

Development of Marijuana Industry Urgent – Shaw

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, says Jamaica must move with urgency to develop a medical marijuana industry. He pointed out that exploiting the benefits of marijuana is “not about smoking a spliff” or “walking around with two ounces of the weed.” “This is about building an industry of value-added products,” the Minister emphasised. Mr. Shaw...

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

10 years ago Culture

Gov’t to Assist Communities in Reaping Benefits from World Heritage Site Designation

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the Government is committed to facilitating training for residents of communities in and around the Blue and John Crow Mountains (BJCM) in order for them to reap the economic benefits of the World Heritage Site. She said that in order for community members to truly harness the wealth creating opportunities,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

10 years ago Labour

Employers Urged to Consider Phased Retirement of Workers

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, is encouraging employers to consider implementing phased retirement programmes. The arrangement, she said, will allow employees to pass on skills and expertise to youngster colleagues, as they transition from full-time work into retirement. “Let us examine the idea, rather than an abrupt retirement of skills, so that organisations can truly benefit....

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie

10 years ago Local Government

National Clean-Up Moves to Portland in June

The second leg of the National Clean-Up Programme is to get underway in Portland in June. This was announced by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during a meeting with stakeholders at the Hotel Tim Bamboo in the parish on Tuesday (May 10). He said the seven-day exercise will involve the removal of bulky waste such...

Seniors 6- Some members of the NCSC’s performance group, ‘Recycled Teenagers’, in action at the May 11 press launch for the 40th anniversary of the Council at the Church of God in Jamaica, 93b Constant Spring Road.

10 years ago Community

Activities for 40th Anniversary of NCSC

Several activities will highlight the 40th anniversary of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC). The events were presented during the press launch of the NCSC’s 40th anniversary on May 11. The theme for this year’s celebration is: ‘Showcasing our Legacy, Promoting Intergenerational Solidarity’. The year-long activities will commence with the Centenarians’ Day Award Ceremony on Friday, May 20 at...

Member of the National Clean-up Task Force, Senator Charles Sinclair (right), speaking at a news conference at the offices of the St. James Parish Council in Montego Bay on May 12, where he gave an update on the clean-up programme that was launched by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in the parish last month. Supporting Senator Sinclair (from left) are: Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Lennox Wallace and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris.

10 years ago Local Government

Citizens of St. James Lauded

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is lauding the citizens of St. James for their cooperation in the success of the clean-up exercise in the parish. The programme, which was launched in Montego Bay on April 22, saw Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie leading a two-day effort across several St. James communities, removing solid waste to the Retirement...

Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen addresses the opening of the 19th annual conference of Western Regional Health Authority Dental Auxiliaries at Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny on May 11. Seated (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of Cornwall Medical and Dental Supplies, Dennis Samuels; Regional Technical Director, Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Diane Campbell Stennett and Medical Officer of Health for Trelawny, Dr. Diahann Dale.

10 years ago Governor GeneralHealth & Wellness

Lady Allen Highlights Importance of Good Healthcare

The importance of good healthcare and its impact on human and social development has been underscored by Her Excellency the Most Hon Lady Allen. She is also calling for more emphasis to be placed on educating patients about adopting healthy lifestyles. “When we assess the enormous amount of medical and financial resources spent on the treatment of chronic non communicable...