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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (2nd right), receives a gift from Chairman of the Tottori Athletic Association in Japan, Shinichi Hamasaki (2nd left), at the press launch for the Jamaica International Invitational (JII) Track and Field Meet held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on May 5. Sharing the moment (from left) are: Managing Director for the Japan Association for Athletics Federation (JAAF), Akihiko Nitta; and Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) President, Dr. Warren Blake. The one day meet will be held on May 7 at the National Stadium in Kingston.

JII Will Showcase Brand Jamaica – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has endorsed the staging of the Jamaica International Invitational (JII) Track and Field Meet, as another opportunity to showcase Brand Jamaica to the world. She was speaking at the press...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), with (from left): President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM), Ron Macky; Vice President of the US Chamber of Commerce, Jodi Hanson-Bond; CEO of the Jamaica Public Service, Kelly Tomblin and Vice President of AMCHAM, Andrew Pairman, at the US Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Washington, D.C.; on May 5. The Prime Minister addressed more than 40 US investors at the meeting.

Prime Minister Reassures US Investors

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses the launch of National Workers’ Week and Labour Day, at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 6. National Workers’ Week will be observed from May 15 to 23 under the theme: ‘For Health’s Sake, Keep It Clean’.

Portmore Communities to Benefit from National Labour Day Project

Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) and Deputy Keeper of the Records, Deirdre English Gosse. (FILE)

RGD Needs $350 Million to Complete Digitization

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre), having a light exchange with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Sylvain Fabi (right), at the handing over of a photovoltaic system at the Jamaica National Children’s Home (JNCH) in Mona, on May 5. At left is Chairperson of the Board of Directors, HEART Trust/NTA, Maxine Wilson.

Private Sector Urged to Support School Feeding Programme for PATH Students

Author, Joanne Simpson (left), presents a copy of her book ‘Why Heritage?’ to Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna Marie Rowe, at the agency on May 4.

10 years ago Culture

Author Donates Book to JIS

Renowned Jamaican author and publisher, Joanne Simpson, has donated copies of her recent publication, ‘Why Heritage?’ to the Jamaica Information Service (JIS). The books were presented on May 4 at the agency’s Kingston office and represent a partnership between the two entities - JIS and the publishers, Trailblazers INK – in showcasing the nation’s rich history and culture. Ms. Simpson...

Executive Director of the National Family Planning Board (NFPB), Dr. Denise Chevannes (second right), presents Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC) Dr. Dwayne Vernon (second left), with a copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which they signed on May 5, to signal their collaboration in conducting a series of islandwide public consultations on the development of Jamaica’s first Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Policy, and revision of the National HIV/AIDS Policy. Also pictured (from left) are: Senior Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Nicola Skyers; and Director, Enabling Environment and Human Rights, NFPB, Devon Gabourel. The signing took place during a ceremony at the offices of the SDC in Kingston.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t to hold Public Consultations on Sexual Reproductive Health and HIV Policies

Citizens will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Jamaica’s first Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Policy and the revision of the National HIV/AIDS Policy through a series of islandwide public consultations. The first of 13 public discussion sessions is scheduled be held at the Christ Anglican Church Hall in Port Antonio, Portland, on Tuesday (May 10), starting...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), listens to a comment from Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Audrey Sewell, at the launch ceremony for Geography Awareness Week on May 4 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Geography Awareness Week will be observed from November 9 to 16, 2016.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

National Spatial Data Infrastructure Policy Advanced

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is moving ahead with the development of a National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) policy. The document is in the final stages of consultations with Government entities and other stakeholders, after which it will be sent to Cabinet for review and approval. Minister...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses board members of departments and agencies under the Ministry, at a meeting held on Thursday (May 5) at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Targets Private Input in Key Sectors Under Growth Portfolio

The Government will be seeking public-private partnerships in the development of water, housing and other critical sectors under the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the objective is to mobilise private sector skills, technology, funds and efficiencies. He was addressing a meeting with members of boards under the...

Stony Hill Primary School student, Tanier Webb (3rd left), plants a tree at the Castleton Botanical Gardens, in St. Mary, on May 4, during the 10th Annual Earth Day Expo, organized by the Public Gardens Division of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. Assisting (from left) are: Superintendent of the Division, Demoy Nash; St. Mary Technical High School student, Rojaine Murray, and Chief Horticulturist and Agronomist with the Division, Lishann Reeves.

10 years ago Environment

Earth Day Expo at Castleton

Scores of children, teachers and the general public gathered at the Castleton Botanical Gardens, in St. Mary, on May 4, to commemorate Earth Day, which was observed on April 22. The event, dubbed the ‘10th Annual Earth Day Expo’, was organized by the Public Gardens Division of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, under the theme: ‘Trees for...

President and Chairman of Spatial Innovision Ltd., Mr. Silburn Clarke (left), Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Educational Planning Unit of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dasmine Kennedy (centre) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Mrs. Audrey Sewell, sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the management of geographical information systems (GIS) technology in 57 secondary and tertiary schools, during a ceremony at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on May 4.

10 years ago Education

Education Ministry Signs MoU to Manage GIS in Schools

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation to manage the geographical information systems (GIS) technology in 57 secondary and tertiary schools. The MoU follows an Enterprise Licence Agreement by the Government of Jamaica last year for the provision of unlimited supply of geospatial technology...

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

EXIM Bank Launches 30th Anniversary Special

The National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank) has launched a ‘30-30-30’ programme in celebration of its 30th anniversary this year. The initiative offers a 30 percent reduction on commitment fees for the first 30 customers. It is open to customers undertaking new business with the Bank, and will end on June 30, 2016. EXIM Bank’s 30th anniversary is being...