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Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Hon. Andrew Wheatley (Left) and Member of Parliament for Southern St. James, Derrick Kellier, share a light moment at the opening of the Community Access Point located at the Roehampton Primary School in St. James on April 21.

Technology Innovation Fund to be Created

Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is moving to make Jamaica the Caribbean's leading producer of technology, through the creation of a Technology Innovation Fund. He explained that the Fund will provide for...

Culture Minister, the Honourable Olivia Grange in deep discussion with Sister Katherine Howell, daughter of Hon. Dr. Leonard Percival Howell, founding father of the Rastafarian Movement. The two discussed the development and declaration of Pinnacle as a Rastafari Heritage Site on Friday, April 22, 2016.

Government Committed to the Declaration and Development of Pinnacle

Minister of Energy, Science, and Technology, Hon. Dr. Andrew Wheatley (left), is assisted by Chief Executive Officer of Rainforest Seafoods Limited, Brian Jardim (centre), in cutting the ribbon to officially commission into service, a solar energy generating system at Rainforest’s Freeport facilities in St. James. The event took place on Thursday, April 21. Looking on is Chief Technical Officer of Conserve It, which installed the system, Milton Miller.

Dr. Wheatley Hails Rainforest Seafoods’ Solar Energy Project

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), addresses a meeting with the Labour Advisory Council at her North Street offices in Kingston on April 20. Listening is Advisor to the Minister, Beatrice Rhoden.

Government to Expand Overseas Employment Programme

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Vaccines Save Lives – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry.

10 years ago Transport

University Status for CMI a Priority – Minister Henry

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry, says he will be fast-tracking legislation to accord the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) university status. “The Bill to ensure this transformation is now in its final stage of review. As Minister with responsibility for the CMI, I will ensure that the Bill goes back on the Order Paper of Parliament as soon...

Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on April 19.

10 years ago Education

CMI Looking to Establish Voluntary Emergency Response Unit

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) will be conducting free emergency response training for some of its students, as well as members of the communities surrounding the institution’s Palisadoes Road location. The initiative is part of the CMI’s mission to establish the first voluntary emergency response unit in Jamaica. Executive Director of the CMI, Dr. Fritz Pinnock, who addressed a JIS...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre), listens to His Imperial Highness (HIH), Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie (right), during a tour of the Mico University College in Kingston, on April 21. At left is Principal of the Mico University College, Dr. Osbourne Pinnock.

10 years ago Education

Prince’s Visit Serves to Revitalise Black Consciousness – Mico Principal

Principal of The Mico University College, Dr. Osbourne Pinnock, says the visit of His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie, serves to revitalise black and cultural consciousness. “We’re seeing where people are bleaching themselves and trying to change their identity. I am hoping that this can be a foundation, where we can move forward to accept ourselves as descendants of Africans,”...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (2nd right), is in discussion with Jamaica Labour Party Cartetaker for East Portland, Derron Wood (left) following the unveiling of the Port Antonio gateway sign leading to the Blue and John Crow Mountains World Heritage Site in Portland on Wednesday (April 20). Others (from 2nd left) are: Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Wayne McKenzie; Head of the Moore Town Maroon Council, Colonel Wallace Sterling; and Member of Parliament for East Portland, Dr. Lynvale Bloomfield. In the background is Custos Rotulorum for Portland, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter. The Blue and John Crow Mountains, which was inscribed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

10 years ago Culture

Review of National Cultural Policy to Get Underway Shortly

The Government is to shortly sign a funding agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the review of the National Cultural Policy. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at the unveiling ceremony for the Port Antonio gateway sign leading to the Blue and John Crow Mountains World...

Culture Minister, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange introduces former Prime Minister, Bruce Golding to His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle - Selassie during their visit to Jamaica College on April 21, 2016, exactly 50 years after his grandfather, Emperor of Ethiopia, His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie three day state visit to Jamaica on April 21, 1966.

10 years ago Culture

Students Urged to Strive to be Leaders

His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie, has urged Jamaica College students to strive to be leaders by working hard academically and striving to develop firm principles. The Prince was addressing the students at the institution on April 21, shortly after his arrival in Jamaica for a nine-day visit. He and his spouse, Princess Saba Kebede, were greeted by Former Prime...

Management Information System (MIS) and Technology Manager at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Douglas Dyer, explains how the CMI’s Enterprise Resource Planning System works, while addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.

10 years ago Education

CMI Launches Online Application Portal

Persons wishing to enroll at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) can now do so at the click of a mouse. This has been made possible through the CMI’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System online application portal, which was launched recently. The ERP system provides a step-by-step interactive guide for enrolment at the institution and registration for classes. Addressing a recent...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a Safe Children Forum staged by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) and other partners on April 19, at the Versalles Hotel in May Pen, Clarendon.

10 years ago Youth

Education Minister Urges Parents to Put Children First

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Senator Ruel Reid, is appealing to parents not to choose entertainment over the care and protection of their children. Addressing a ‘Safe Children Forum’ in May Pen earlier this week, Senator Reid noted that parents have been leaving young children at home in the care of older siblings to attend popular entertainment events....