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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), accepts a cheque valued at $250,000 from Katherine Grandy, of Gebbers Farms, in Washington, when operators of the holdings visited the Ministry, today (April 27). The money will be handed over to a charitable organisation.

514 Workers Leave Next Month for Gebbers Farms in Washington

Some 514 Jamaican farm workers will leave the island next month for Washington, to work on the Gebbers Farms, under the Overseas Employment Programme. The Gebbers Farms are among the largest holdings in the United States, with over 5,000 acres...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Machine Operator at International Biscuits Limited (IBL), Ian Thompson, with an award of appreciation for his gallantry in risking his life to protect the assets of the company when he discovered a fire at facility. The presentation was made today (April 27), during the unveiling ceremony for new factory equipment at the IBL facility, in St. Andrew. SEPROD has made an investment of $285 million in state-of-the-art food manufacturing equipment, including the latest oven technology. IBL is a member of the SEPROD Group.

Country to Take Full Advantage of CARICOM Benefits

Several trainers working with the dolphins, at the world famous Dolphin Cove Jamaica facility, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

JA World-Class Attractions Boosting Stopover Arrivals

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (Centre), addresses a press conference held at the St. James Parish Council in Montego Bay on April 22. Others from left are: Deputy Mayor of the St. James Parish Council, Michael Troupe and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Denzil Thorpe.

Clean-Up Activities in Montego Bay to Last for One Month

Health Promotion Manager, National Health Fund, Shermaine Robotham (right) presents a prize to Vice Principal, Port Morant Primary School, Colin Mullings during the Ministry of Health’s Zika Public Education and Awareness Selfie and Jingle competitions award ceremony held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on April 8. Others sharing in the moment are members of the winning team Amoya Wong and Shaneika Bleeching (second left).

St. Alban’s Primary and Port Morant Primary Win Ministry of Health Competition

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Representative, Mr. Mark Connolly (centre), interact with Donald Quarrie High student, Shadane Balland, at a National Boys’ Forum, hosted by the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) at the Douglas Orane Auditorium at Wolmer’s Boy’s School, in Kingston, on April 26.

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ICT to be Directly Incorporated into Curriculum

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says there will be increased emphasis on directly incorporating information and communication technology (ICT) into various areas of the school curriculum. He believes that this move will serve to generate more interest in subject areas and is also most likely to capture the imagination of boys. Mr....

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, addresses the opening of a two-day 2016 Middle Managers Conference, being held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, yesterday (April 26).

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Consultations Being Held In Preparation for OSHA

Consultations with private stakeholder businesses are being undertaken to build capacities in preparation for the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), to be passed into law shortly. This was noted by Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, at the opening of a two-day Middle Managers Conference, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on April 26....

Minister of State with responsibility for Works in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Everald Warmington (centre), along with members of the National Works Agency (NWA) examine section of a damaged roadway during a tour of Eastern Portland, yesterday (April 26). Sections of the parish were severely affected by recent heavy rains. Also touring some affected areas were Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson and her team from the Ministry.

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Teams Tour Rain Affected Areas of Portland

Two teams, led by Minister of State with responsibility for Works in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Everald Warmington and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, toured sections of Portland affected by recent flood rains, yesterday (April 26). The tours were conducted to assess the scope of the damage and to determine relief efforts going forward....

Director of Safety and Security in Schools, at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Coleridge Minto, addresses the official launch of the Positive Behaviour Intervention Support (PBIS) programme, at the Black River High School, in St. Elizabeth, on April 22.

10 years ago Education

Black River High Commended for Launching PBIS Programme

Director of Safety and Security in Schools at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Coleridge Minto, is commending the Black River High School, in St. Elizabeth, for its launch of the Positive Behaviour Intervention Support (PBIS) programme. The programme, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, aims to establish the behavioural support...

Honorary Life President of the Jamaica Diabetes Association, Professor Errol Morrison, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. The Diabetes Conference will be held from April 28-30 in St. James.

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Diabetes Conference April 28-30

The 22nd staging of the annual Diabetes Conference will be held from April 28 to 30 at the Hyatt Ziva Hotel, in Rose Hall, St. James. The conference will feature topics, such as Ganja and its effects on Diabetes. Several studies on the effects of ganja on blood sugar levels, overweight and the alleviation of symptoms, especially the pain from...

His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie (centre) admires an item during the opening of an exhibition commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the 1966 State visit of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie to the Caribbean islands: Trinidad and Tobago; Barbados; Jamaica and Haiti. The event was held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters on Mona Road, Kingston on April 22. Also pictured from left are: Curator of the UWI Museum, Dr. Suzanne Francis-Brown and President of the Florida based charity and educational non-profit community outreach organization, Rootz Foundation Incorporated, “Priest Douggie”.

10 years ago Education

His Imperial Highness Welcomes Assistance towards the Development of Ethiopia’s Education System

His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie says he will welcome assistance from Jamaican educators, in the development of the Ethiopian school system. He cited the strides that Jamaica has made in its education system, and made an appeal for support in this area. “This nation has made significant increases through its enrolment, the number of teachers, the level of training...

Head of Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Rear Admiral Peter Brady (second left), Mass Rescue Ops. Specialist with the 7th US Coast Guard Dist., Paul Culver (left), Senior Director PEOD ODPEM, Mr. Horace Glaze (third left) and Programme Manager Mass Rescue Operations with the US Coast Guard, Tom Gorgol.

10 years ago National Security and PeaceTransport

Jamaica Tests Mass Rescue Communication System

Jamaica’s ability to effectively communicate during a maritime or aviation emergency was tested in an islandwide simulation exercise held earlier this month. The five-day exercise, conducted simultaneously in Port Antonio and Ocho Rios, was led by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in collaboration with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ). It involved several local and overseas...