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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.

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...

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.

Committee to Advise on National Security Matters

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.

Education Ministry Welcomes Partnerships to Help ECIs

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

Measures Being Pursued to Reduce Delays in Court

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Yulit Gordon, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (March 30).

JCS to Focus on Cervical Cancer in April

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point during the sitting of the House of Representatives on March 29.

10 years ago Agriculture

Gov’t to Manage Long Pond Sugar Factory for Three Months

The Government will manage operations at the Long Pond Sugar Factory in Trelawny for three months as part of plans to harvest 95,000 tonnes of cane that is yet to be reaped. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, during Tuesday’s (March 29) sitting of the House of Representatives. Mr. Samuda advised that...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 15th Annual Education Conference, held at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort, in St. Ann, on March 29.

10 years ago Education

Gov’t to Strengthen NPSC

The Government will be aiming to strengthen the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) as a way of getting parents more involved in the academic affairs of their children. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the remark at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s (JTA) 15th Annual Education Conference at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange with members of the track and field team that represented Jamaica at the recently concluded 45th CARIFTA Championships held in Grenada, following their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

10 years ago Sport

Gov’t to Honour Outstanding 2016 Carifta Teams

The Government plans to honour Jamaica’s athletes and swimmers who performed outstandingly in Carifta competitions, held from March 23 to 28 in Martinique and Grenada. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during a press conference held at the VIP lounge of the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Tuesday, March 29,...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the most outstanding tertiary institution trophy to Mico University College (MUC), at the SRC’s Science and Technology Fair 2016 held recently, at the Girl Guides Headquarters in St. Andrew. The students (from left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull.

10 years ago Technology

Students Display Innovations at SRC Technology Fair

Students from schools across the island showed off their innovations in science and technology, while competing for attractive prizes at the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) National Science and Technology Fair 2016. The fair was held recently at the Girl Guides Association headquarters under the theme: ‘Youth-centred Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development’. It attracted entries from 19 primary, secondary...

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.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Customs to Implement Tax Stamp System for Alcohol and Cigarettes

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) will be implementing a tax stamp system for the monitoring of alcohol and cigarettes. The system, which will be introduced on a phased basis, allows for the authority to verify the authenticity of alcohol and cigarettes in trade and trace the products on the market. Commissioner of Customs, Major (Ret’d) Richard Reese, made the disclosure...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking with journalists during a recent tour of the May Pen Cemetery.

10 years ago Local Government

Gov’t to Make Better Use of Burial Space at May Pen Cemetery

The Local Government and Community Development Ministry is looking to make changes to how burials are done at the May Pen Cemetery in Kingston. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the objective is to better utilise the remaining space at the approximately 200-acre property, which is owned and operated by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC). The Minister was...

Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Coleridge Minto.

10 years ago Education

Trafficking In Persons Curriculum to Roll Out September

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will begin full the roll-out of the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) curriculum in schools when the 2016/17 academic year gets underway in September. This follows the success of the pilot introduced in 49 institutions across the island in September 2015. The curriculum will be implemented in over 500 primary and secondary institutions across...