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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (left), having a light exchange with Ambassador of Argentina to Jamaica, His Excellency Ariel Fernandez, at the Earthquake Awareness Month, launch held on January 5, at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in Kingston.

WHC Partners With ODPEM to Enhance Volunteer Programme

United Nations (UN) organization, White Helmets Commission (WHC), from Argentina, has partnered with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), to improve the country’s volunteer programme that responds to disaster emergencies. Jamaica’s National Disaster Risk Management Volunteers’ Programme...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Patrick Allen, addresses the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica’s annual conference, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, in St. James, on January 6.

Young Persons Urged to Take Advantage of Low Fees at Community Colleges

Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Clyde Harrison (left), hands over computer equipment to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in charge of the New Kingston Police Post, Christopher Murdock, recently. The computer equipment is expected to aid in the timely and effective taking of police statements from members of the public.

TEF Donates Computer Equipment to New Kingston Police Post

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addressing the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica’s annual conference, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, in St. James, on January 6.

Importance of Community Colleges Highlighted By Education Minister

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, speaking at the annual Dispatch of Farm Workers to Canada ceremony on Tuesday, January 5, at the Overseas Employment Services Centre on East Street, Kingston.

Labour Ministry Wants Females Involved in Overseas Work Programmes

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

10 years ago Prime Minister

Strong Families Critical for Unity of Jamaica – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says that maintaining strong families is critical in building communities and uniting the country. “Strong families make strong communities and strong communities build a strong nation. All Jamaicans should remember that no matter our social or economic status, no matter our religion or political persuasion, we are Jamaicans first,” the Prime Minister...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), offers words of advice to Kingston Technical High School (KTHS) students Nakia Downer (centre) and Roxanne Walker, shortly before the start of the school’s 120th anniversary church service, held today (Jan. 6), at the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, downtown Kingston.

10 years ago Education

Gov’t Working to Produce Work-Ready Graduates

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Government is working to transform technical schools into strong academies that will better prepare students for the workplace. “The Ministry of Education is on a drive to ensure that our young people, who graduate from school, have a strong basis in technical studies because that is taking the swing in the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre); and Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis, listen to a comment from Ambassador of Argentina to Jamaica, His Excellency Ariel Fernandez. Occasion was the launch of Earthquake Awareness Month 2016 on January 5, at the ODPEM’s offices in Kingston.

10 years ago CommunityLocal Government

Minister Arscott to Seek Cabinet Approval for Tabling Of Revised Building Act

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, says he will be seeking Cabinet approval shortly for the tabling of the revised Building Act in Parliament. He was speaking at the launch of Earthquake Awareness Month 2016 at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) offices on January 5. The revised Bill will facilitate the adoption...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), and National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (centre), share a moment with General Manager of Meliá Braco Village Hotel in Trelawny, Dimitri Kosvogiannis (right), at the ground breaking ceremony for renovation of the hotel in April 2015.

10 years ago National Security and PeaceTourism

Meliá Braco Pledges to Help Communities

The management of the Meliá Braco Village Hotel in Trelawny has committed to ensuring that the hotel contributes to the development of communities within the vicinity of the 24-acre property and the wider parish. “It is my absolute intention to ensure the parish of Trelawny sees the direct and immediate benefits,” said General Manager, Dmitri Kosvogiannis. “We are on an...

Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Anne-Marie Bonner (left), congratulates recipient of the 2015 Musgrave Gold Medal Award, Professor Orlando Patterson (2nd left), and Silver Medal awardee, Dr. Myrna Hague-Bradshaw, at the presentation ceremony held on Monday (January 4), at the Institute’s downtown Kingston headquarters. Looking at right is Chairman of the IOJ’s Council, Ambassador Burchell Whiteman.

10 years ago CultureEducation

Musgrave Medals Awarded to Orlando Patterson and Myrna Hague-Bradshaw

The Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) has honoured Professor Orlando Patterson with the 2015 Musgrave Gold Medal for distinguished eminence in Literature, and Dr. Myrna Hague-Bradshaw with the Silver Medal for outstanding merit in the field of Music. Chairman of the IOJ’s Council, Ambassador Burchell Whiteman, in congratulating the honourees, said they have inspired others through their work, and “have been...

10 years ago Labour

More Than 8,000 Jamaicans to Benefit from Employment Opportunities in Canada

More than 8,000 Jamaicans are to benefit from employment opportunities in Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), this year. The farm workers, 310 of whom will leave on January 6 as the first batch, will be engaged in various agricultural industries, including greenhouse crop production, food processing, vegetable and plant nurseries as well as other agricultural activities. Director...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fifth left) with (from left) Master-in-Chambers, Miss Carolyn Tie; Justices Chester Stamp and Lorna Shelly-Williams; Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla; newly-appointed Court of Appeal President, Justice Cecil Morrison; Justices Vinette Graham Allen and Sonia Bertram Linton; Master-in-Chambers, Miss Rosemarie Harris; and Justice Dale Palmer. Occasion was a swearing in ceremony for the five Puisne Judges and the two Masters-in-Chambers at King’s House, on January 5.

10 years ago Governor GeneralJustice

Puisne Judges Sworn In

Five judges were sworn in today (January 5) to serve in the Supreme Court, while two Masters-in-Chambers also took the oath of office, at King’s House. Mrs. Lorna Shelly-Williams, Mr. Chester Stamp, Mrs. Vinette Graham Allen were sworn in as Puisne Judges of the Supreme Court, while Mrs. Sonia Bertram Linton and Mr. Dale Palmer will act as Puisne Judges....