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Jonathan Grant High School Student Jared Hopkins (Right), showcases his winning drone entry in the Robotics Competition at a science fair held recently at the Jonathan Grant High School. The science fair was held under the theme: ‘Promoting Holistic Development through STEM Education’.

Jonathan Grant High School Pursuing Excellence

‘I am created for excellence’, is the mantra that students of the Jonathan Grant High School located in the heart of Spanish Town, St. Catherine live by daily. It was once viewed as the school that only non-performers attended, but...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing farmers at the Frazer Church of God of Prophecy in Cascade, St. Ann, on December 3 during a tour of farming communities in the parish. The occasion was a tour of some seven key farming communities in St. Ann, to examine the effects of the drought conditions on farming activities.

Minister Kellier Lauds Farmers in St. Ann

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left) greets Palace Resorts' owner Jose Churpo ( left) on his arrival at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande official opening on December 2. Looking on from right are: Tourism and Entertainment Minister, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill and Executive Vice President of Palace Resorts, Gibran Churpo.

Mexicans Investing Millions into Jamaica

(From left) Policy Analyst in the Office of the Prime Minister, Mr. Dave Noel Williams, Research Officer in the Bureau of Women’s Affairs, Ms. Rochelle Graham, Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Ms. Novlette Grant, and Anthropologist, Dr. Herbert Gayle, in conversation ahead of a Discussion Forum hosted by the Bureau of Women’s Affairs under the theme “Addressing Gender-Based Violence: It’s 2015”. The forum was held at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) on Friday, December 4.

Change in Culture Needed in Fight Against Gender-Based Violence-DCP Grant

Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (2nd right), hands over the signed contract for construction of the Mason River pipeline in Northern Clarendon to Representative of Champion Industrial Equipment and Supplies Limited, Courtney Harford (left). The contact signing ceremony was held today (Dec. 4), at the head office of the National Water Commission (NWC) in New Kingston. Others (from 2nd left) are: Health Minister and Member of Parliament for Northern Clarendon, Horace Dalley; and NWC Chairman, Prakash Vaswani.

NWC Signs $69 Million Contract for Mason River Pipeline

Spain’s Ambassador to Jamaica and Spanish-Jamaican Foundation (SJF) President, His Excellency Aníbal Jiménez Abascal (3rd right), tries out one of the two drums valued at approximately $94, 300 presented to the Alpha Institute for Boys in Kingston recently. Others (from left) are: second year student at Alpha, Rochard Henry; Sister Peggy Verstege; Spanish saxophonist, Ángel Soria Díaz; SJF General Manager, Karen Donaldson; and Administrator, Alpha Institute, Margaret Little Wilson.

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Spanish-Jamaican Foundation Donates Drums to Alpha Institute

The music programme at the Alpha Institute for Boys in Kingston has been boosted with the donation of two drums, valued at $94,300 by the Spanish-Jamaican Foundation (SJF). The donation, which came out of discussions between SJF’s General Manager, Karen Donaldson, and Special Projects Director at Alpha, Joshua Chamberlain, will advance the school’s marching band programme. SJF’s President and Spain’s...

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), is in conversation with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Caribbean Producers Jamaica (CPJ) Limited, Tom Tyler (right), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mayberry Investments Limited, Gary Peart. Occasion was Mayberry Investment’s Monthly Investor Forum on December 3, at the Sabina Park Cricket Stadium in Kingston.

10 years ago Tourism

Tourism Taking Off – McNeill

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the tourism sector is experiencing significant growth with 2,500 new rooms either under construction, being renovated, or to come on stream by the end of the year. He said the increase in guest accommodation will see “unprecedented expansion” in the sector. “Our tourism sector is taking off. It’s doing very...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), is in light conversation with Principal of the Lacovia High School in St. Elizabeth, Hope Morgan, during the school’s annual prize giving and awards ceremony on Thursday (December 3).

10 years ago Education

Single Shift at Lacovia High By 2017

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Government is looking to increase classroom space at the Lacovia High School in order to remove the St. Elizabeth-based institution from the double shift system by September 2017. Rev. Thwaites, who was addressing the school’s annual prize-giving and awards ceremony on Thursday (December 3), noted that the institution, which was built to accommodate...

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), shakes hands with Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz (right), after the commissioning of electricity service to benefit 83 residents of New Town/ Seaton Crescent in Savanna-la-Mar on December 2. At left is Chairman of National Energy Solutions Limited, (NESoL), Dr. Garnett Roper.

10 years ago Technology

NESOL Pledges Full Electricity Coverage for Westmoreland

Chairman of National Energy Solutions Limited (NESoL), Dr. Garnett Roper, says every effort will be made to provide Westmoreland with full electricity coverage in short order. He was addressing a lighting ceremony in New Town/Seaton Crescent, Savanna-la-Mar on Wednesday (December 2) where electricity service was commissioned for 83 residents. Dr. Roper pointed out that Westmoreland currently has 93 per cent...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), is in discussion with Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left); and Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna. Occasion was a Youth and Children Community Meeting organised by the Government at the New Testament Church of God in Old Harbour, St. Catherine last evening (December 3).

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Education and Training a Top Priority – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the provision of education and training opportunities for all the nation’s children remains a top priority of the Government. “My Government places (great) emphasis on education. I urge parents and other stakeholders to continue to play your part to improve the education of our children,” she said. The Prime Minister was...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller along with former Regional Director of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited, Tang Zhongdong (3rd left) and Minister of Transport, Work and Housing, Hon. Dr.
Omar Davies, posed with the recipients of CHEC

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CHEC Building Young Jamaican Lives

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited is best known in Jamaica for building highways; however, the company has also been quietly building lives through its involvement in educating Jamaican students. This partnership is paying off, especially for five young Jamaicans, who are beneficiaries of a five-year full scholarship programme launched in April 2014. The five, Clenmar Rowe, Rushawn Marshall, David...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd left), being welcomed by students of the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy on December 3, when he toured the institution. Others (from left) are: Bursar at the school, Sharlene Grindley; Acting Principal, Marlene Edwards Gayle and Vice Principal, Natalie Roper Allen.

10 years ago Education

Education Minister Wants More Students to Attend Sydney Pagon STEM Academy

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is urging the administration at the Sydney Pagon STEM Academy in Braes River, St. Elizabeth, to place emphasis on getting more students to attend the school and to get them involved in vocational areas, especially agriculture. In addition to the focus on agriculture, the Minister said efforts must also be made to have the...