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The first cohort of dental surgeons to be trained locally, pose for a photograph following their hooding ceremony at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew on Tuesday (November 10). The students have completed their five-year degree programme in Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) at UTech’s College of Oral Health Sciences. They will officially graduate on Thursday (November 12).

UTech-Trained Dental Surgeons Highly Qualified and Competent

The first set of 22 dental surgeons, trained and certified by the University of Technology’s (UTech) College of Oral Health Sciences, are highly competent and are on par with professionals in first world countries such as the United States (US)....

Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker addressing a JIS Think Tank on the Ganja Youth Awareness Programme.

NCDA Using Social Media in Ganja Youth Awareness Campaign

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, hands reading material to Clan Carthy Primary students during a visit to the school’s Deanery Road location in Kingston on November 9, as part of the CARICOM Energy Week School Tour from November 9 to 13.

Energy Ministry Promoting Culture of Conservation Among Youth

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), shares a moment with General Manager of the Grand Palladium resort, Jose Morgan (left); Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison; and Aaliayah Martinez (front, right) and Kiara Wilks. Occasion was the launch of the hotel’s participation in the global initiative the End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes (ECPAT), at the Hanover-based resort on Saturday, November 7. Mrs. Simpson Miller was the guest speaker at the launch.

PM Hails Grand Palladium for Joining Global Campaign to Protect Children

Jamaica’s Council General to New York, Herman LaMont, delivers Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller’s tribute at the service of thanksgiving celebrating the life of Jamaican-born Dr. Charles Anderson at the Bethel AME Church in Buffalo New York on Monday, November 9.

PM Hails Late Dr. Charles Anderson

10 years ago Foreign Affairs

Chevening Scholars Invited To Take Part In Activities Hosted By High Commission

High Commissioner to London, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba, has invited the 2015/16 Jamaican Chevening Scholars to participate in activities hosted by the High Commission while they are studying in the United Kingdom (UK). Mrs. Ndombet Assamba, who met with five of the 11 Jamaican scholars at her office in London, on November 5, said the High Commission has a...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), hands over the keys to the Clarence Brimm Basic School in Troy, Trelawny to Principal, Pauline Brown (2nd left). The school is among four early childhood institutions in South Trelawny, upgraded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) at a cost of $102 million, which were handed over on Friday (November 6). Others sharing in the occasion are Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny Marissa Dalrymple Phillibert (2nd right); Managing Director of JSIF, Omar Sweeney; and Regional Director of the Ministry of Education Region 3, Maxine Hedlam (in background).

10 years ago Education

Gov’t Investing Big In Early Childhood Education

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Government is making significant investment in early childhood education as part of the national development process. He noted that the period between birth and eight years is the most important in a child’s development and laying a strong foundation at the early childhood level will ensure success in the ensuing years. “The...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has the attention of head of delegation of the North East Florida Medical Society (NEFMS), Dr. Kenneth Jones (left) and volunteer Dr. Michael Gayle, during a reception at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa in Hanover on Saturday (November 7). The second annual medical mission, which will benefit residents of Hanover and St. James, is under the patronage of the Most Hon. Errald Miller, husband of the Prime Minister.

10 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Hails Contribution of North East Florida Medical Mission

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has hailed the work of the North East Florida Medical Society (NEFMS) in providing free health services for residents of Hanover and St. James. She was addressing a welcome reception for members of the mission team held on Saturday, November 7, at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa in Hanover. The team...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), is greeted by BMR

10 years ago Technology

$20 Billion Invested in Renewable Energy Sector

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, said Jamaica has attracted an investment of over $20 billion in renewable energy projects, which is creating jobs for thousands of Jamaicans, while diversifying the energy sector. “Our business as a Government going forward is to create jobs. We have the skill sets here where we are going to train...

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd right, standing), observes as vocational student at the Mandeville Craft Institute (MCI) in Manchester, Natoya Thompson (seated), demonstrates her skills on one of the 14 state-of-the-art computers in the Community Access Point (CAP) located at the MCI, which was established by the Universal Service Fund (USF) at cost of just under $4 million. The facility was officially opened on Friday, November 6. Others looking on (from left) are: MCI Chairman, Orville Tomlin; MCI Data and Administration Instructor, Daneaqua Boothe; Past President, Mandeville Rotary Club, Elroy Ricketts; and Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) executive, Vivien Morris-Brown.

10 years ago Technology

Country’s 235th Computer Access Point Opens in Mandeville

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, on Friday (November 6), formally opened Jamaica’s 235th Community Access Point (CAP) at the Mandeville Craft Institute (MCI) vocational training centre in Manchester. The 15-seat facility, established by the Universal Service Fund (USF) at a cost of just under $4 million, has been outfitted with 14 state-of-the-art computers, two printers, a...

Minister of Youth & Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna.

10 years ago Culture

Congratulations on your Award Steppa

The Ministry of Youth and Culture congratulates Miguel ‘Steppa’ Williams on being named the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Worker of the Year for the Caribbean and the Americas Region at the recently staged Commonwealth Youth Worker Awards in London, England. Williams served as Senior Programme Development Specialist in the Ministry of Youth and Culture from 2006-2015, during which time, he remained...

10 years ago National Security and Peace

Address by Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting at the Handing Over of Vehicles to the JCF

Address Hon Peter Bunting MP, Minister of National Security At the Handing Over Ceremony of Motor Vehicles to the Jamaica Constabulary Force Monday November 9, 2015 Police Commissioner’s Office Old Hope Road Salutations: Violent crime is a major obstacle to growth and development in Jamaica. Its impact is more than economic. Violent crime is destroying lives, destroying families, destroying communities,...