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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

Prime Minister Commends Wisynco

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has commended the Wisynco Group for the significant investment the company has made in Jamaica, and its mission to improve the lives of the people. Mrs. Simpson Miller was speaking at a...
A beneficiary of the Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems Adapting to Climate cHange (Ja REEACH) project, Verol Douglas (left), accepts a plaque from Director of Technical Assistance, Ja REEACH, Dian Dormer, during a partner recognition and project closing luncheon, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, today (September 16).
A beneficiary of the Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems Adapting to Climate cHange (Ja REEACH) project, Verol Douglas (left), accepts a plaque from Director of Technical Assistance, Ja REEACH, Dian Dormer, during a partner recognition and project closing luncheon, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, today (September 16).

Thousands Benefit From Ja REEACH Project
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, is in light conversation with Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Executive Director, Delroy Gordon, just before the start of the Spirit of Independence Awards presentation ceremony at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre in St. Andrew on September 16.
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, is in light conversation with Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Executive Director, Delroy Gordon, just before the start of the Spirit of Independence Awards presentation ceremony at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre in St. Andrew on September 16.

Minister Hanna Reports Savings of $20 Million from Grand Gala
Dudley Ransford Brandyce Grant, Educator 1915-1988
Dudley Ransford Brandyce Grant, Educator 1915-1988

Remembering Dudley Grant
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the 2015 Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA) to Nickolette Brown from Trelawny. Occasion was the presentation ceremony for the county of Cornwall held at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on July 23.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the 2015 Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA) to Nickolette Brown from Trelawny. Occasion was the presentation ceremony for the county of Cornwall held at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on July 23.

Young G-G Achievement Awardee Focused On Community Service

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Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Dr. Louis Shallal.
Office of the CabinetTechnology

IT Consultant Proposes Unified Voice and Data Communication Across Public Sector

The establishment of unified data and voice communication for the Government of Jamaica is among several recommendations from newly appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Dr. Louis Shallal. “We have a fairly scattered network in Jamaica, upon which travels our data and our voice…what we are looking for is a unified communication...
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Member of Parliament for South Western St. Elizabeth, Hugh Buchanan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 15.
Education

Improved Educational Infrastructure in South Western St. Elizabeth

Residents of South Western St. Elizabeth are now benefitting from improved educational infrastructure. Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Hugh Buchanan, informed the House on September 15 that a new classroom block has been constructed at the Crawford Primary School with help from  the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). He also noted that with assistance from  Food for the...
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Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade , Hon. Arnaldo Brown, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 15.
Parliament

$3 Billion Spent on Development Projects in East Central St. Catherine

Member of Parliament (MP) for East Central St. Catherine, Arnaldo Brown, says some $3 billion has been spent over the past four years on development projects in the constituency. Mr. Brown, who is also Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, made the disclosure during his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in...
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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), is joined by public and private sector officials in perusing the 2015 National Education Inspectorate (NEI) Report, at its launch, today (September 15), at the Overseas Examinations Commission, in St. Andrew. From second left are: businessman, R. Danny Williams; Chief Inspector, Maureen Dwyer, and Director General at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Colin Bullock.
Education

Education Minister Says NEI Report Shows That Gaps Need To Be Filled

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the National Education Inspectorate (NEI) Report, which has identified deficiencies in the sector, is an indication that gaps need to be filled in the system. The Report, which assessed the operation of nearly 1,000 schools, found glaring weaknesses in school leadership and management, and faulty teaching/learning methods. It also found that strong...
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Education Officer for Foreign Languages, Spanish and French in the Ministry of Education, Martha Corbett-Baugh (left); and Education Specialist at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Dr. Rebecca Tortello, show off their Spanish Order of Civil Merit (Officer Class) awards, while Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, shares the moment. Occasion was the conferral ceremony today (Sept. 15), at the residence of the Ambassador of Spain in Kingston. The citizens were recognised for their outstanding contribution to the development of the Spanish language and culture in Jamaica.
Education

Two Honoured With Spanish Order of Civil Merit

Two citizens have been awarded the prestigious Spanish Order of Civil Merit (Officer Class) by the Government of Spain in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the development of the Spanish language and culture in Jamaica. They are Education Specialist at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Dr. Rebecca Tortello; and Education Officer for Foreign Languages, Spanish and French at...
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