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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), is greeted by Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Norman Allen (second left), at the JTA’s 15th Annual Education Conference, held at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort, in St. Ann, on March 29.

Civics to be Re-Introduced in Schools

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the teaching of civics will be re-introduced in schools. He emphasised that national awareness is an important part of a child’s development, and the teaching of civics must...

Taking the oath of office at the swearing in ceremony held at King’s House yesterday (March 29) were: Mr. Frank Williams (Top Left) and Miss Carol Edwards (Bottom Left), who will serve as Judges of the Appeal Court; Miss Carolyn Tie (Top Right), who will serve as Puisne Judge in the Supreme Court; and Mrs. Stephane Jackson Haisley (Bottom Right), who will act as Master- in-Chambers.

Four Judges Sworn into Office

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is in conversation with former Ambassador to the United Nations, Ambassador KG Anthony Hill. Occasion was the Third National Communication and Presentations of Outcomes 1 and 3, as well as the Biennial Update Report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona Visitors Lodge on March 29.

Gov’t to Empower Poor and Vulnerable Against Climate Change

Executive Director of the Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities, Christine Rodriguez (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, yesterday (March 29). Others (from left) are: Development Manager, Marilyn McKoy (left) and President, Sonia Jackson.

JAID Calls for Assessment of More Children

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), exchanges greetings with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, during the opening ceremony for the annual St. Mary Agri-Expo on March 28, at the Gray’s Inn Sports Complex in Annotto Bay.

Minister Samuda Announces Expansion of Agro-Parks Project

In this file photo, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), speaks to young footballers at the launch of the Digicel Kickstart Clinic 2016, at the Whole Life Sports Centre, Devon Road, in Kingston.

10 years ago Sport

Sport Minister Wants Digicel Kickstart Clinic Replicated

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, wants to see the Digicel Kickstart Clinic replicated in educational institutions and organisations. “The Digicel Kickstart Clinic is not just a template for corporate Jamaica. I would like to see it replicated within our community clubs, within schools and even religious organizations and must involve parents, teachers and certified...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), having a light discussion with President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant, after the Minister addressed the 30th Anniversary ceremony of the St. Mary Agri-Expo, held on March 28, at the Grays Inn Sports Complex, Annotto Bay, in the parish.

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Security Forces Target Markets and Abattoirs

As part of the anti-crime plan, the security forces are targeting abattoirs and markets, to eliminate the practice of stolen agricultural items being sold at these establishments. According to Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, praedial larceny is high on the agenda of the Ministry, and over the last two weeks there have been several raids by the...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), in discussion with President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), William Mahfood, before the start of the PSOJ’s President’s Forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, today (March 29).

10 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Firm on Tax Break

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, is assuring that the Government remains committed to fulfilling its plan, in the next fiscal year, to provide a tax break for persons earning up to $1.5 million. “This promise is going to be kept,” the Minister said, as he addressed the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President’s Forum, today...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (right), having a light exchange with former Minister in the Ministry, Mr. Derrick Kellier, at the 2016 Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St. James, on March 28.

10 years ago Agriculture

More Resources for RADA

More resources are to be made available to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to assist local farmers. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says RADA will now be the sole agency through which assistance is provided for farmers, thereby making accountability an easier task. Addressing the 2016 Montpelier...

10 years ago Works / Construction

Regional Headquarters of CCCC to be Built in New Kingston

China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) will begin the construction of its regional headquarters in New Kingston later this year, signalling its confidence in Jamaica and its intent to remain in the region and to continue to invest in the country. Vice President of CCCC, Ziyu Sun, made the disclosure in an interview with JIS News, shortly after the official opening...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (left), holds a pineapple while on a tour of the booths at the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St. James, on March 28. Others (from second left) are: Mayor of Montego Bay and President of the St. James branch societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Councillor Glendon Harris; Vice President of the JAS, Donald Berry and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton. Mr. Hutchinson was the keynote speaker at the event.

10 years ago Agriculture

Water and Access to Market Priorities – Hutchinson

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the provision of a constant supply of water to farmers and access to market for their produce, will be given priority by the new administration. He is also assuring farmers that community roads will be improved and that the pressure will be increased on...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (foreground), leads a tour of the May Pen Cemetery in Kingston, on Thursday, March 24.

10 years ago Local Government

May Pen Cemetery to be Renovated

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced plans for the renovation of the May Pen Cemetery in Kingston. This, he says, in order to encourage and facilitate increased use of the over 200-acre property, of which 130 acres have been utilized for burials. The cemetery is located between the Horizon Adult Remand Centre on Spanish Town...