A high-level working group has been convened to aid in facilitating the growth and development of Jamaica’s animation industry. The group, which has been assembled by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, comprises of stakeholders from the public and private sectors, the animation industry, training institutions, business support services, and financial institutions. “The taskforce has already started...

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, is adamant that the ban on smoking in specified public places, which becomes effective on Monday, July 15, will not be overturned. “Let me make it clear that we will not reverse this decision, because I believe it is right for Jamaica. I stand by my position, which I maintain is pro-health and not...

Jubilation was etched on the faces of the winners and runners-up in the 2013 National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Poster Competition, as they received their attractive prizes and trophies at an awards ceremony held recently at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. The joy was warranted as they had toiled long and hard to complete and submit their pieces,...

A group of girls and women aged 14 and older, are being prepared to take on various leadership roles, through training being offered under the FEMPower Leadership Programme. The programme, which is being undertaken by the Bureau of Women’s Affairs (BWA), in partnership with the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF) and the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), has been created...

Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, says that discussions continue with the private financial institutions towards a workable solution for the financing of the Student Loan Bureau (SLB). He was speaking at the official opening of the 12th Annual Conference of the Association of Caribbean Higher Education Administrators held on July 11, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort...

The drive by the Ministry of Education (Region 4), to achieve 100 per cent literacy by the year 2015 in St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland, has received strong backing from key stakeholders, including the students. While the success of the plan is heavily dependent on the efforts of officers at the Ministry, who will be using different reading methods at...

The Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) on Wednesday, July 10, launched its “Renaissance” initiative, which is aimed at repositioning the institution as a viable option for persons, who want to further their education to the secondary level. The rebranding under the theme: ‘Lifelong Learning for Lifelong Opportunities’ is in keeping with the Government’s focus on improving the human capital...

More than 1,000 young people from communities islandwide, deemed socially challenged and vulnerable to crime and violence, will participate in this year’s 21st staging of the Council of Voluntary Services Social Services (CVSS) summer games on July 13. The games, to be held at the Mona Bowl, University of the West Indies (UWI), target young people aged 10 to 25...

Residents are welcoming the official opening of a fish market in Lucea, Hanover, which was refurbished at a cost of approximately $1 million. The facility is attached to the Lucea Market and is able to accommodate some 15 fish vendors. It features tiled flooring, modern counters, wash stands with sinks, fans and proper ventilation. Addressing the opening ceremony on June...