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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

Parents are again being urged to instil positive values and attitudes in their children from the earliest age, so that they will be less disruptive in schools and become productive citizens. The call has come from Minister of Education, Hon....

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)

Dr. Phillips Leads Delegation to China for Economic Development Seminar

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).

Jamaica to Extend Further Support to Dominica

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)

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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...

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Jamaica Has Benefitted From Petrocaribe Agreement

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said Jamaica and other participating states have benefited significantly from the PetroCaribe Agreement. “Jamaica’s ability to afford its energy requirements has been favourably impacted by this single most important PetroCaribe Agreement with Venezuela,” Senator Falconer said. “This allows the Government to purchase oil at market value, but on preferential conditions,...

Minister with Responsibility for Sports in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), examines a photograph during the press launch to open nominations for the 11th annual Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence, held on September 3 at Cuddy’z Sports Bar and Restaurant in New Kingston. With the Minister (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, W. Billy Heaven and Chairman of the Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence Selection Committee, Brian George. The Courtney Walsh Award of Excellence was inaugurated in 2005 and seeks to recognize sportspersons who demonstrate positive attitudes and have made outstanding achievements in their fields. The award is administered by the CHASE Fund.

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Proposals Invited for Insurance Coverage of Athletes

The Office of the Prime Minister has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) from insurance providers and brokers to provide insurance services for the Jamaican Athletes Insurance Plan (JAIP). The RFP, which was first issued on August 11, is inviting eligible entities to submit their tenders by September 10. Minister with Responsibility for Sports in the Office of the Prime...