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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller presents Mr. Leroy Gooden with the trophy for most outstanding male student at the Majesty Gardens Community Education Programme Graduation Ceremony held at the Knutsford Court Hotel on Wednesday, July 8. Mr. Gooden was among seventy-seven graduates who received certificates of participation and competence. The programme was spearheaded by the Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning, The Planning Institute of Jamaica (through its Community Renewal Programme) and the Citizens Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) which operates out of the Ministry of Justice.

PM Commends Graduates of the Majesty Gardens Community Education Development Programme

Seventy-seven (77) residents from the Majesty Gardens community were presented with certificates of participation and competence at the Majestic Gardens Community Education Development Programme’s Closing Ceremony on Wednesday, July 8 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. Speaking at...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), exits one of two new elevators at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), which he commissioned into service on July 10.

Health Minister Urges Continued Vigilance Against ZIKV

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre), is shown where to sign the contract for the construction of a new administrative building for the Westmoreland Parish Council, by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe. The signing ceremony was held on July 13 at the Ministry in Kingston. Looking on at right is
Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore. — Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre), is shown where to sign the contract for the construction of a new administrative building for the Westmoreland Parish Council, by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe. The signing ceremony was held on July 13 at the Ministry in Kingston. Looking on at right is Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore.

$74.8 Million Contract Signed For New Westmoreland Parish Council Building

Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.

JBDC Preparing MSMEs for Logistic-Centered Economy

Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Roads and Works, Hon. Richard Azan (3rd right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the refurbished Land Top main road in Hanover on July 10. Joining Mr. Azan for the opening are Project Director of the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP), Carolyn Gardner (centre); Lucea’s Mayor, Councillor Wynter McIntosh (4th left); as well as representatives of the National Works Agency (NWA) and members of the community.

Chester Castle Residents Get Improved Roadway

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), greets Head of Cooperation at the European Commission, Jesus Orus Baguena, at the ground breaking ceremony in Braes River, St. Elizabeth, on July 9, for the rehabilitation of 14 kilometres of cane roads at a cost of $89.1 million. Money for the project has been provided by the European Union (EU), through the Sugar Transformation Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

11 years ago Agriculture

Refined Sugar Cess To Fund Transformation – Minister Kellier

The proposed cess on imported refined sugar forms part of the administration’s undertaking to restructure the regime governing the importation of the commodity, with the proceeds earmarked to fund the sector’s transformation. This was stated by Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, at a ground breaking ceremony for the repairing of 14 kilometres of cane roads...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (second left), shares a light moment with (from left): Mission Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise Herbol; Fund Portfolio Manager, Global Funds for Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Giulia Perrone; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Harvey. Occasion was a press briefing held on July 13 at the Terra Nova Hotel to announce grant funding for the National HIV/STI Programme.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

National HIV/STI Programme Gets Us$15 Million from Global Fund

The Global Fund has approved US$15 million in funding for the National HIV/STI programme for next three years - 2016-2018. In addition, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has also approved an investment of US$5 million for 2015/2016. The funds will be used to provide support geared at reaching those most at risk of becoming HIV infected, as...

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), and Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Senator Norman Grant, peruse an application form for the farm work component of the Government’s Overseas Employment Programme, during the JAS’ 120th Annual General Meeting (AGM), at the Denbigh showground, in May Pen, Clarendon, on July 8.

11 years ago Agriculture

JAS to Restructure Training Programme at Denbigh

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) is to restructure a training programme offered to farmers at its Denbigh Farm School, in May Pen, Clarendon, to provide certification for JAS members who participate. President of the JAS, Senator Norman Grant, said the administration of the Society’s Clarendon parish office, which is in charge of the school, has been asked to undertake the...

Educator and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Audrey Sewell, delivers the keynote address at the recent school leaving exercise of the Kitson Town All Age School in St. Catherine, held recently at the Kitson Town Baptist Church.

11 years ago Education

Students Urged to Make Good Use of Secondary School Education

Educator and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Audrey Sewell, is imploring students, who will be attending high school in September to make the best of their secondary education. She urged them to dedicate themselves to their studies, and display exemplary behaviour. “Do not pressure your parents to buy things that are not important; let education...

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, highlights plans for the 63rd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, during a recent JIS Think Tank. (FILE)

11 years ago Agriculture

JAS Reports $443 Million in Net Assets

The Jamaica Agricultural Society’s (JAS) net assets grew by 20 per cent over the last 12 years, to value $443 million at the end of the entity’s 2014/15 financial year on March 31. This figure, according to JAS President, Senator Norman Grant, represents an average annual growth of approximately 1.7 per cent on the asset base, which stood at $370...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan, addresses the 62nd Annual General Meeting of the Cattle Breeders Association, held at Woodstock Farms in Ashton, Westmoreland on Thursday (July 9).

11 years ago Agriculture

Govt Committed To Strengthening Livestock Sector

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan, says that the Government is committed to strengthening the livestock sector, to ensure its sustainability and enhance food security for citizens. “We will therefore continue to strengthen our research and development capacity to support production, by providing genetic material, and enhance multiplication techniques for herd...

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), congratulates Senator Norman Grant, who was returned as President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), at the association’s 120th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently, at the Denbigh showground in May Pen, Clarendon. Looking on in the background is 2014 National Farm Queen, Tishauna Mullings.

11 years ago Agriculture

Minister Kellier Hails Country’s Farmers

Agriculture, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has lauded the contribution of Jamaica’s over 220,000 farmers to significantly reducing the country’s food import bill by approximately $5 billion (US$43.6 million) in 2014. This figure, he said, represents a 4.5 per cent decline over 2013, and is the largest recorded since 2009. He noted that despite the challenge of...