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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry, speaking at a recognition ceremony for 50 public sector retirees, held at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, in Kingston, on March 31. The retirees are from the former Ministries of Agriculture and Fisheries and Industry, Investment and Commerce.

Retired Civil Servants Honoured

Fifty retirees of the former Ministries of Agriculture and Fisheries and Industry, Investment and Commerce were honoured on March 31, for their years of dedicated service. The ceremony, which was held at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, in Kingston,...

Students of the Runaway Bay All Age School, in St. Ann, performing a skit at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 15th Annual Conference on Education, held at Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort, in St. Ann, on March 29. Seated (second left), is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Tools for Teachers to Deal With Special Needs Students

Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano (front, second left ) and Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock (left) sign the agreement for a donation of $9.6 million to acquire three refurbished fire trucks and an ambulance. The money is given under the Japanese Government’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots and Human Security Project. At right is advisor to the Minister of Transport and Mining, Mr. Leroy Lindsay. Standing (from left) are: Director of the School of Advanced Skills, CMI, Osric Forrest; Councillor for the Springfield Division, East Kingston & Port Royal, Lorraine Dobson and Resident Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Kenji Tobita.

CMI Receives Fire Trucks and Ambulance from Japan

Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese (right), addresses meeting at the Jamaica Customs Agency, during the visit of Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), on March 29. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr.

Scanning to be Improved at Customs

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), greets Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Mrs. Marlene Street-Forrest (left), ahead of a meeting with business operators listed on the JSE’s Junior Stock Exchange, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), on April 1, to discuss Cabinet’s approval of the renewal of incentives under the programme. Others (from third left) are: Minister of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Renewal of Junior Stock Exchange Incentives Approved

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (left), in discussion with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano during the launch of the ‘Calculation Time’ Mathematics application (app), at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston, on April 29. The app is a methodology used under the ‘Calculation Time’ programme, which aims to make learning Mathematics fun for students. It is a collaborative effort between the Governments of Jamaica and Japan.

10 years ago Education

All Primary Schools to Access Math App

All primary schools across the island will now have access to the ‘Calculation Time’ Mathematics application (app), which is designed to improve students’ knowledge and appreciation of the subject. The app, which was officially launched at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites, in New Kingston, on April 29, is one of the methodologies used under the ‘Calculation Time’ programme, which aims...

Samples to be tested at the National Virology Reference Laboratory at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

10 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Equipped to Conduct Zika Testing for Other Countries

Jamaica is equipped to conduct Zika virus testing on behalf of other countries if so assigned by the World Health Organization (WHO). Acting Director of the National Virology Reference Laboratory at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Professor Monica Smikle, told JIS News that the facility is a valid WHO testing agency. Members of staff have also benefited...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addresses business operators listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Junior Market (Junior Stock Exchange), at a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), on April 1. He announced Cabinet’s decision to renew incentives offered through the Junior Stock Exchange and urged other business operators to join the programme. At left is Chief Executive Officer of the JSE, Mrs. Marlene Street-Forrest.

10 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Incentives of the Junior Stock Market to Remain – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today announced the maintenance of incentives for companies enlisting on the Junior Stock Market. On the anniversary of the launch of the Junior Stock Market, the Prime Minister congratulated business operators who have enlisted on the Junior Stock Market and expressed gratitude for their continued partnership in the thrust for economic growth and job creation. Highlighting...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), having a light exchange with President of Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (left), and Pro-Chancellor, Professor Neville Ying (right), at the media launch of the 180th anniversary celebrations of the university, held yesterday (March 31), at the institution’s main campus on Marescaux Road, in St. Andrew.

10 years ago Education

Government to Expand Partnership with Mico

The Government is to expand its partnership with the Mico University College, to fill gaps in the area of special education, so that more students with learning challenges can receive timely intervention. State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says despite gains made in tackling the issue of learning by some students, “significant gaps...

State Minister in the National Security Ministry, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr. (left), having a light discussion with LASCO Founder and Executive Chairman, Lascelles Chin, at the LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Top Cop of the Year award ceremony for 2016/2017, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston, on March 30.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Committee to Advise on National Security Matters

A committee comprising private sector individuals is to be established by the Ministry of National Security, to provide advice on matters related to national security. “We intend to not just speak about partnerships; we will demonstrate it in our policy making process. I have met with a number of private sector persons who have given their support. There are also...

Executive Director of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Dr. Patrece Charles-Freeman (centre), accepts a book on the history of the Kiwanis Club in Jamaica from Lieutenant Governor, Kiwanis Club of New Kingston, Beverley Thompson (right), at the launch of the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston’s spelling event, ‘Little Bee Competition’, held at the Police Officers Club, Hope Road, on March 30. At left is President of the club, Audrey Brown.

10 years ago Education

Education Ministry Welcomes Partnerships to Help ECIs

Executive Director of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Dr. Patrece Charles-Freeman, says the Education Ministry welcomes partnerships to help improve the facilities of early childhood institutions (ECIs). She pointed out that 2,503 of 2,715 ECIs have applied for certification from the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), and of that number, only 11 have so far attained the standards for ...

Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for judges, held at King’s House, on March 29.

10 years ago Justice

Measures Being Pursued to Reduce Delays in Court

Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, says several measures are being pursued to reduce delays in matters before the courts. Speaking at the swearing-in of two Appeal Court judges; a Puisne judge and a Master-in-Chambers, at King’s House, on March 29, Mrs. McCalla said the strategies are intended to streamline the system, thereby reducing the length of time for matters to...