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Heritage Tourism Boost Anticipated from UNESCO’s Listing of Blue & John Crow Mountains

Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says the inscription of Jamaica’s renowned Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) prestigious World Heritage List (WHL) is expected to further boost...

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), greets graduate of the Health Ministry’s In-Service Education Unit, Public Health Nurse for Kingston and St. Andrew, Marcia Chintersingh Henry (right), during the Unit’s graduation ceremony at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Thursday, July 2. Among those sharing the moment is fellow graduate, Dental Nurse, Merva Daley (2nd right). Eighteen neonatology nurses, who completed advanced training in child and maternal health care delivery under the Ministry’s Programme for the Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC), funded by the European Union (EU), were also among the health professionals graduating.

18 Nurses Complete Advanced Training in Child And Maternal Health Care Delivery

Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, emphasizing a point, during Friday’s (July 3) debate on the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2015, in the Senate.

Senate Passes Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2015

Mikhail Morris (centre), Mona Heights Primary School head boy and top performing Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) student, shares a moment with his proud parents Clyde Morris and Mitzie Graham-Morris, at his graduation ceremony on Thursday (July 2). Mikhail delivered the valedictory address at the graduation and will be attending Campion College in September.

Young Math Whiz Wants to Help Students Ace the Subject

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, makes a presentation to guests and graduates, at the Mona Heights Primary school graduation ceremony, held on Thursday (July 2), at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at Jamaica College, St. Andrew.

Education Minister Reports Successful Sitting of Grade Four Literacy, Numeracy Test

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses Wednesday’s (July 1) Tourism Linkages Hub stakeholders meeting, held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester.

11 years ago AgricultureTourism

Strengthening Agri-Tourism Link to Reduce Food Import Bill

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says the strengthening of linkages between tourism and agriculture has the potential to boost both sectors and reduce the country’s food import bill. He said a demand study conducted by the Tourism Linkages Hub, housed in the Ministry, indicates that tourism can potentially generate the “greatest benefits” for farmers and the suppliers...

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 Promises Another Successful Denbigh Show

Organisers of the annual Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show are promising another successful event this year, which will showcase the best in agricultural production in the country. Patrons attending this year’s show will have the opportunity to experience the enhanced Denbigh Hub concepts and other traditional displays. Addressing a recent JIS Thank Tank, President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society...

Film Commissioner and Manager of Creative Industries at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Carole Beckford, highlights activities for the upcoming Jamaica Film Festival slated for July 7 to 11, during a recent JIS Think Tank.

11 years ago Commerce

Jamaica Film Festival to Attract Major Players

Some of the leading practitioners and executives in international film and media will be in the island for the inaugural staging of the Jamaica Film Festival, which gets underway on Tuesday (July 7). The five-day event, to be held in Kingston, under the theme: ‘Where Art Meets Business’, will feature 14-capacity building workshops and the screening of 43 films at...

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) and Chairman of the Denbigh Show Committee, Senator Norman Grant, says rural farmers must be celebrated for contributing to economic growth in the country. He was addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on July 1, 2015, where details Denbigh 2015 show were disclosed.

11 years ago AgricultureJIS Think Tank

JAS President says Agriculture Continues to Play Significant Role in Economy

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, is attributing the recent growth in the Jamaican economy to the performance of the agricultural sector. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on July 1, Senator Grant noted that the agricultural sector continues to play a significant role in helping the country to successfully pass quarterly performance tests under the...

Commuters boarding a JUTC bus which plies the Spanish Town to Half-Way Tree route.

11 years ago Transport

Adult Fare for Students during Summer Break on JUTC

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is reminding student concession passengers ages 12 to 20 in uniform that effective Saturday, July 4, the student concession rate of $30 will not apply to their travel on JUTC buses. This is so because school officially ends on Friday, July 3, and student travel which is for students ages 12 to 20 in...

Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (centre), is flanked by students of the Mayfield All Age School, in St. Elizabeth, Ashley Wellington (left) and Demitri Juggi, after they presented her with a gift for having being the guest speaker at their graduation ceremony, held on July 2 at the St. Mark Anglican Church Hall, in Southfield, St. Elizabeth. The Minister is also a past student of the school.

11 years ago Information

Information Minister Challenges Students to Remain Focused

Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has challenged graduates of the Mayfield All Age School in Southfield, St. Elizabeth, to remain focused on their dreams and goals, as they move into the next phase of their education. Addressing a graduation ceremony at her alma mater on July 2, at the St. Mark Church hall in Southfield, St. Elizabeth, the...

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), greets Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen, at the graduation ceremony for nurses and midwives on July 2, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. Looking on is Chief Nursing Officer in the Ministry of Health, Marva Lawson-Byfield.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

More Than 70 Nurses Complete Training in Specialist Areas

More than 70 nurses have completed training in specialized health care areas, through the Ministry of Health’s In-Service Education Unit. The programme, which lasted between six and nine months, saw the nurses being rigorously trained in the theoretical and practical aspects of the specialized areas of Neonatology, Nephrology, Psychiatric Nursing and Nursing Administration. Among those who participated in the programme...