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A sample of the flyer that has been sent to the Ministry of Education for distribution to schools across the island.

Ministry of Health Provides Safe Water Recommendations for Schools

The Ministry of Health has provided recommendations for safe water use to the Ministry of Education for dissemination to all schools. Director for Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry, Dr. Sonia Copeland, told JIS News that the recommendations to...

Member of Parliament for South St. James andAgriculture Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left) having a light discussion with Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, during a contract signing ceremony in Mocho, St. James, on September 4, for the rehabilitation of the Mocho to Arcadia main road. The project, valued at $83.9 million, is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF).

MP Welcomes Contract for Rehabilitation of Mocho to Arcadia Road

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), dances with a student at the Balmagie Primary School, Bobbian Pinnock, during a behaviour management breakfast meeting, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston, today (September 3). At right is Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean.

Parents Urged to Instil Positive Values Early

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre); State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (3rd right) as well as Member of Parliament for South St. James, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left) affix their signatures to the contract for the rehabilitation of the Mocho to Arcadia main road in St. James. The signing took place at the Mocho Community Centre on Friday, September 4. The contract was witnessed by the Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Mr. Clyde Harrison (left); Director of the contracting firm, S and G Road Surfacing Materials Limited, Robert Smith (right) and Montego Bay Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris (standing, second left).

Mocho to Arcadia Roadway in South St. James to be Rehabilitated

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), presents a certificate of participation Principal of High Holborn Street Basic School in Kingston, Khalilah Bailey. Occasion was a ceremony to mark the completion of training under the Ministry’s Respect Agenda Campaign, held on September 4, at the Caenwood Centre on Arnold Road in Kingston.

115 Principals Trained Under Respect Agenda

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips. (FILE)

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Dr. Phillips Leads Delegation to China for Economic Development Seminar

Finance and Planning Minister, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, will lead a delegation to the People Republic of China from September 9 to 15, for the ministerial seminar on Sustainable Economic Development for Developing Countries. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said while in China, Dr. Phillips will be engaged in meetings with authorities in the Chinese...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addresses a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Western Regional Office in Montego Bay on Friday (September 4).

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Jamaica to Extend Further Support to Dominica

The Government of Jamaica will be extending further support to Dominica, as the Caribbean island recovers from the severe impact of Tropical Storm Erika. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said that key state agencies have met to examine the immediate needs of Dominica in an effort to determine the extent of Jamaica’s contribution to the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left); and President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro, exchange warm greetings just before the start of the ceremony to officially open the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre in downtown Kingston today (Sept. 6). The centre, named in honour of South American Liberator and Venezuelan Revolutionary Leader, Simón Bolívar, is a gift to Jamaica from Venezuela.

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Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre Officially Opens

The Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre was officially opened today (September 6), standing as another symbol of the bonds of friendship between Jamaica and Venezuela. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller and President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicolás Maduro, cut the ribbon at the ceremony held at the facility’s North Parade location, downtown Kingston. A...

President of Venezuela, His Excellency Nicholas Maduro (left), is greeted by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, on his arrival at the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on Saturday (September 5), for the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Summit of the PetroCaribe Agreement.

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PetroCaribe A Symbol Of Regional Cooperation – Paulwell

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says the success of the PetroCaribe Agreement stands as a testament of what can be achieved through regional cooperation. He was speaking at the commemorative ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the signing of the agreement held on Saturday (September 5), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, and Venezuelan President, His Excellency Nicholas Maduro, shortly after his arrival at the Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Saturday (September 5), for the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Summit of the PetroCaribe Agreement.

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PetroCaribe A Lifeline For Struggling Caribbean Countries – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Portia Simpson Miller, has underscored the significant impact the PetroCaribe Agreement has had on the economic independence of countries of the Caribbean region. In a statement at the plenary session of the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Summit of the PetroCaribe Agreement in Montego on Saturday (September 5), Mrs. Simpson Miller hailed the pact as a lifeline...

Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson. (FILE)

11 years ago Foreign AffairsPetroCaribe

Reflections The Petrocaribe Agreement The Most Hon. P. J. Patterson, ON, OCC, PC, QC Commemorative Ceremony

Reflections The Petrocaribe Agreement The Most Hon. P. J. Patterson, ON, OCC, PC, QC Commemorative Ceremony Montego Bay Convention Centre Saturday, September 5, 2015 -.-.-.-..-.-.-. SALUTATIONS The Most Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller, Prime Minister President, Maduro Moros President Raul Castro Ruz Heads of State and Government Ministers Your Excellencies, Ambassadors Ladies & Gentlemen It was El Commandante, who during an Official...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), addresses a special Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister’s (OPM) Western Regional Office in Montego Bay on Friday (Sept. 4), ahead of the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Summit of the PetroCaribe Agreement this weekend. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (centre); and OPM Press Secretary, Lincoln Robinson, were in attendance.

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Petrocaribe Will Be Strengthened – Paulwell

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon Phillip Paulwell, says that the PetroCaribe Agreement with Venezuela will be strengthened to provide more benefits for Jamaicans. He was addressing a special Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister’s Western Regional Office in Montego Bay on Friday (Sept. 4), ahead of the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Summit of...