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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), and Acting Custos of St. Andrew, Lt. Commander John McFarlane, discuss a book on the life and work of some of the country’s national heroes, at the official launch of Jamaica Day 2016 on February 16, at the Excelsior Community College in Kingston. Jamaica Day will be observed on March 4 under the theme: ‘Celebrating Jamaica, Promoting the Arts.’
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), and Acting Custos of St. Andrew, Lt. Commander John McFarlane, discuss a book on the life and work of some of the country’s national heroes, at the official launch of Jamaica Day 2016 on February 16, at the Excelsior Community College in Kingston. Jamaica Day will be observed on March 4 under the theme: ‘Celebrating Jamaica, Promoting the Arts.’

Be Proud of Our Heritage – Rev. Thwaites

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is urging Jamaicans to be proud of and protect the country’s rich heritage. “Jamaica is a good place to be born. Our culture is a noble and dignified one and we must not...
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), listens to a point being raised by Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations (REB/CSC), Elise Wright-Goffe. Occasion was the official launch of the Real Estate Training Institute (RETI), at the head offices of the REB/CSC, in New Kingston, today (February 16).
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), listens to a point being raised by Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations (REB/CSC), Elise Wright-Goffe. Occasion was the official launch of the Real Estate Training Institute (RETI), at the head offices of the REB/CSC, in New Kingston, today (February 16).

New Real Estate Training Institute to Roll Out Courses
State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Restaurant Associates Limited, Richard Lake (left); Store Manager of Popeyes, Cross Roads, Ms. Annmarie Waite and Executive Director of Restaurant Associates Limited, Frank Ventura. Occasion was the official opening of the facility on February 16.
State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Restaurant Associates Limited, Richard Lake (left); Store Manager of Popeyes, Cross Roads, Ms. Annmarie Waite and Executive Director of Restaurant Associates Limited, Frank Ventura. Occasion was the official opening of the facility on February 16.

Opening of Popeyes Represents Confidence in Economy – Robinson
Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Milverton Reynolds, addresses the launch of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) Corporate Governance Code for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) on February 12, at the PSOJ head office in Kingston.
Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Milverton Reynolds, addresses the launch of the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica’s (PSOJ) Corporate Governance Code for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) on February 12, at the PSOJ head office in Kingston.

DBJ Partners with PSOJ to Provide Technical Support to SMEs
Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), emphasises a point while addressing EduCentres Information Services Limited’s recent ISO27001 Information Management Systems (ISMS) training seminar at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Listening keenly is EduCentres Director and seminar coordinator, Hugh Campbell.
Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), emphasises a point while addressing EduCentres Information Services Limited’s recent ISO27001 Information Management Systems (ISMS) training seminar at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Listening keenly is EduCentres Director and seminar coordinator, Hugh Campbell.

Gov’t Looking to Provide Tablet Computers for Police Force

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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says Government is committed to the survival of the sugar industry.
Agriculture

Gov’t Committed To Survival of Sugar Industry

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Government is committed to ensuring the survival of the sugar industry. Speaking recently in Falmouth, Trelawny, Minister Kellier noted that sector is facing challenges, which include fall in prices, and factory closure, which have resulted in the displacement of workers. He said the Government will continue to work with industry stakeholders...
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Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Roselyn Fisher, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’. She says the SRC will continue to assist budding entrepreneurs to create products that are of international standard.
Technology

SRC Continues To Mentor Young Entrepreneurs

The continued mentorship of young entrepreneurs by the Scientific Research Council (SRC) has resulted in several successful small businesses becoming international brands. Barnhill Organics is one such company that is looking to infiltrate the international market with its wide range of organic products. The company entered the hair and skin care market in 2014 in a bid to take advantage...
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Principal Director of Culture, Creative Industries Policy Division of the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Dr. Janice Lindsay.
Culture

Wards of the State to Get Culture Passports

About 100 culture passports will be handed over to the Child Development Agency (CDA) for older wards of the State, who will be able to access, free of cost or at reduced rates, cultural heritage sites, cultural institutions and communities. The handing over ceremony will take place on Wednesday, February 17, at the CDA’s Office, 48 Duke Street, Kingston, beginning...
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Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, emphasizes a point while speaking at a stakeholder consultation at the BREDS Treasure Beach Sports Parks in St. Elizabeth on February 12.
Tourism

Tourism Ministry Provides $48m for Industry Developments in Treasure Beach

The Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment has provided $48 million to fund industry developments in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says $28 million will be used to undertake road repairs, while the remaining $20 million will provide loans for Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB)-licensed operators of properties and attractions. He was speaking at a special stakeholder...
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Minister with responsibility for Sport, and Member of Parliament for North Central St. Catherine, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, addresses the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the $5 million Deeside Multi-Purpose Court in the community on Friday (February 12).
Sport

Use Sports Facilities for Exercise – Neita Headley

Jamaicans are being encouraged to utilise community sports facilities for healthy physical activity in order to prevent Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, made the call, while addressing the breaking of ground for construction of the Deeside Multipurpose Court in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on Friday (February 12). “It (exercise) is for how you...
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Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.
Finance & Public Service

No Wide-Scale Redundancies in Public Sector – Dr. Phillips

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, has reiterated that there will be no wide-scale redundancies within the public sector. “There is no such plan,” Dr. Phillips asserted, while speaking in the House of Representatives, recently. He noted, however, that a number of posts within the civil service have been abolished and there are plans to abolish...
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Chief Executive officer of the Real Estate Board, Sandra Watson.
Information

Real Estate Board Launches Training Institute Tomorrow

Practitioners in the island’s real estate industry are to benefit from training to improve the services they offer the public. The training will be provided through the Real Estate Training Institute (RETI), which will be launched tomorrow (February 16) at the head offices of the Real Estate Board (REB), 24 Trafalgar Road in New Kingston. Chief Executive Officer of the...
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