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National Farm Queen 2015, Ms. Peta-Gaye Stewart (centre) accepts a trophy from President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, during the 52nd staging of the Farm Queen competition at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon on July 31. Also pictured is Brand Manager of Nutramix, Ms. Tina Hamilton.
National Farm Queen 2015, Ms. Peta-Gaye Stewart (centre) accepts a trophy from President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, during the 52nd staging of the Farm Queen competition at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon on July 31. Also pictured is Brand Manager of Nutramix, Ms. Tina Hamilton.

National Farm Queen to Focus on Youth in Agriculture

Twenty-five year old,  2015 National Farm Queen Peta-Gaye Stewart has a vision for agriculture in Jamaica and that is to see more young people getting involved in the sector. She said Jamaica’s aging farming population will likely impact the country’s...
A view of the Harbour Bridge in Pear Tree River, St. Thomas, which the Transport, Works, and Housing Ministry is slated to replace with a new structure to be built at a cost of approximately $49.5 million, over the next six months.
A view of the Harbour Bridge in Pear Tree River, St. Thomas, which the Transport, Works, and Housing Ministry is slated to replace with a new structure to be built at a cost of approximately $49.5 million, over the next six months.

$49.5 Million to Construct Bridge at Pear Tree River
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

JSIF Spends $4 Billion to Finance School Projects
Andrew Campbell (centre), son of Fab 5 member, Frankie Campbell, with an award he collected on behalf of the band, at the Grand Gala held at the National Stadium on August 6. At left is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller and at left is Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna. The award was presented for exemplary contribution to Jamaican Arts and Culture.
Andrew Campbell (centre), son of Fab 5 member, Frankie Campbell, with an award he collected on behalf of the band, at the Grand Gala held at the National Stadium on August 6. At left is Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller and at left is Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna. The award was presented for exemplary contribution to Jamaican Arts and Culture.

Culture Minister Applauds Participants in Grand Gala
Picture # 085: President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society, Senator Norman Grant (seated second right) joins other members of the Caribbean Farmers Network (CaFAN) for photographs during the official launch of the
Picture # 085: President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society, Senator Norman Grant (seated second right) joins other members of the Caribbean Farmers Network (CaFAN) for photographs during the official launch of the 'Sustainable, profitable value chains and market linkages in the Caribbean' project held at the Sandals Ocho Rios Resort in St. Ann on August 4.

Small Scale Farmers to Benefit From US$1.5 Million Project

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Commerce

Gov’t to Undertake Bamboo Feasibility Study

The Ministry of Industry, Investment, and Commerce will spearhead a government feasibility study to determine whether mined-out bauxite lands are suitable for the wide-scale planting of bamboo, and the growing of edible bamboo shoots. Senior Director of Special Projects at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Gladstone Rose, tells JIS News that the agency will partner with the University of...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), presents a computer tablet to Denham Town High School teacher, Althea McFarlane-Allen, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on July 10. Sharing in the moment are Senior Secretary for Member Services at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Dr. Mark Nicely (left); and JTA President, Doran Dixon. Mrs. McFarlane-Allen was one of five teachers selected to participate in a one-week science technology, engineering and mathematics programme at the Loma Lindo University in the United States. The participating teachers also received tablets to aid in their course work.
EducationTechnology

Teachers Benefit from Science and Technology Scholarship

A feeling of confidence and an expression of fulfillment are emotions characterizing the experience of Mrs. Althea McFarlane-Allen, who benefited from a one-week science, technology, engineering and mathematics scholarship to the Lloma Linda University in California. A Teacher at the Denham Town High School in Kingston, Mrs. McFarlane Allen, along with other teachers from the Manchester High School, Brown’s Town...
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Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (centre, seated), signs agreements with Herzog Jamaica Limited, for the completion of the Bernard Lodge housing scheme in St. Catherine, and the Green Pond housing development in St. James, at his Maxfield Avenue offices, in St. Andrew, today (August 5). Also signing (from left) are: Board member of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Maureen Virno, and President of Herzog, Sean Matthew. Standing (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Audrey Sewell; Member of Parliament for South St. Catherine, Fitz Jackson; Member of Parliament for South Central St. Catherine, Dr. Andrew Wheatley; Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Lloyd B. Smith; Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Arnoldo Brown, and Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy.
Housing

Housing Projects at Bernard Lodge and Green Pond to be Completed

The housing projects in Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine, and at Green Pond, St. James, are set for completion,  following two Public-Private Partnership Agreements (PPPAs), signed between the Government and  Herzog Jamaica Limited. The agreements are for the design, finance and construction of the projects, to be done in phases. Speaking at the  signing ceremony at his Maxfield Avenue offices, today...
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Senior Advisor to the Minister of Education, Dr. Franklin Johnston (left), having a light conversation with recipients of grants from the National Security Employees Co-op Credit Union, during the company’s annual Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) awards function, held at its Cross Roads location in Kingston, today (Aug. 5). The awardees (pictured from second left) are: Zavier Johnson, Orane Grant, Kaif McGaw, and Chevon Davis. A total of 66 students were presented with grants during the function.
Education

Students Urged to Master the English Language

Senior Advisor to the Minister of Education, Dr. Franklin Johnston, is urging students to ensure they master the English language, as this is one skill which demonstrates their competence in many areas. “It is extremely important to your future that each of you masters English, because you are not just going to remain here, you’re going to go right up...
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Local Government

Ten Citizens Receive Spirit of Independence Award in St. James

Ten citizens of St. James were conferred with the Spirit of Independence Award by the St. James Parish Council for their contribution to the development of the parish. The awardees, drawn from a wide cross-section of the parish, were presented with their plaques by Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Parish Council, Councillor Glendon Harris. The...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan (right), looks on as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Colette Roberts-Risden (left) presents resident of the Golden Age Home and Special Olympian, Alton Carter (centre), with a gift basket during a special Home-Coming and Pre-Independence celebration, held at the Golden Age Home, in Kingston, on August 4. The ceremony was held to honour the Special Olympians who represented Jamaica at the recent Special Olympics World Summer Games in the United States.
Labour

Special Olympians at Golden Age Home Honoured

Special Olympians of the Golden Age Home, who copped three gold medals for Jamaica at the  recent Special Olympics World Summer Games in the United States, were  honoured at a Home-Coming and Pre-Independence celebration ceremony at the home, on August 4. Heading the list of those at the function  were Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and  Social...
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