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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (right), in discussion with Diaspora Health Care Lead Delegate from the United Kingdom, Celia Grandison Markey, during Tuesday’s (June 16) Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS)-sponsored power breakfast, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James. The breakfast formed part of activities scheduled for this year’s sixth staging of the Biennial Diaspora Conference from June 13 to 18, at the Montego By Convention Centre, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

Gov’t Looking To Amend Mental Health Act

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the Government is looking at amending the Mental Health Act in order to improve service delivery in this area. He said the proposed changes will address, among other things, the treatment of mentally...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

DNA Powerful Crime Fighting Tool – Minister Bunting

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, emphasises a point while fielding questions at a press conference at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle headquarters in Kingston today (June 17), to provide details of students’ performance in the 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).

Education Ministry Launches Literacy and Numeracy Lessons for Grade Four Students

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), addresses a press conference at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle headquarters in Kingston today (June 17), to provide details of students’ performance in the 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). Listening (from second left) are: Permanent Secretary, Elaine Foster-Allen; and Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean.

Use GSAT Results Profile to Address Weaknesses – Rev. Thwaites

Team Leader for the Children and Family Support Unit (CFSU) of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Carmen Mullings (right), speaking to participants who attended the CDA’s Parenting Seminar at the Alpha Institute in Kingston, today (June 17).

CDA Embarks On Parenting Seminars

Student at the Holy Childhood Preparatory School, Tariq Wright, who received perfect scores in the 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT)

11 years ago Education

Perfect Scores For Tariq

Eleven-year old, Tariq Wright, a student at the Holy Childhood Preparatory School, will be attending the Wolmer’s Boys School in September after receiving perfect scores in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). Results for GSAT were released to primary and preparatory schools across the country today (June 17). A very happy Tariq told JIS News that he received 100 per...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (left), addresses stakeholders at last year’s Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) inaugural Gaming Industry Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on May 29, 2014. Also pictured is: Executive Director of the BGLC, Andral Shirley.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Dalley to Address Gaming Industry Summit June 18

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, will deliver the keynote address at the second annual Gaming Industry Summit, scheduled for June 18 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston. Mr. Dalley is expected to address some 400 local and international experts and key stakeholders in the industry on the topic: ‘Facing the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addressing the Governor General

11 years ago Governor GeneralJamaican Diaspora

G-G Commends Public Agencies Fighting Against Child Abuse

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has praised Government agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) involved in the fight against child abuse. Addressing the Governor-General’s Achievement Award for Excellence ceremony, at the Sixth Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, in Montego Bay, on June 16, he said these institutions have, “without hesitation,” heeded the call to join the fight, as...

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), and Lady Allen (3rd right), with five of the six members of the Jamaican Diaspora who received the 2015 Governor General

11 years ago Governor GeneralJamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Members Recognised For Service

Six members of the Jamaican Diaspora have been bestowed with the Governor General’s Achievement Award for Excellence for 2015, for outstanding accomplishments and service. The awardees are: Michelle Brumley and Kingsley Gilliam - Canada; Lisa Soares and Claudette Powell - United States of America (USA); and Nathaniel Peat and Gloria Leslie - United Kingdom (UK). They have been recognized for...

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

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Cabinet Approves Development Orders for Integrated Resorts

Cabinet has given approval for Provisional Development Orders to be issued to Harmony Cove Limited and Celebration Jamaica Development Limited as approved integrated resort developers. Harmony Cove Limited is expected to spend US$970 million in phase one of the project and create 1,237 direct jobs during construction and 2,706 direct full time jobs, once operations commence. Celebration Jamaica Development Limited...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addressing the 6th Biennial Diaspora Conference 2015 Plenary Education Session, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on June 16, in Rose Hall, St. James. Rev. Thwaites spoke on the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora, partnering for education transformation’. The session formed part of the scheduled activities at the Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

11 years ago EducationJamaican Diaspora

Education Gets US$40 Million Annually From Diaspora

The education sector benefits from more than US$40 million in contributions from the Jamaican Diaspora, each year. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, said the donations have facilitated the construction of 54 infant schools islandwide, through partnerships involving Food for the Poor, and the Sandals Education Foundation, among others. He was speaking at an education session, titled: ‘Jamaica and the...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (seated centre), addresses Jamaican students studying in Russia.
Minister Paulwell is in Moscow for the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum from June 18–20.

11 years ago Technology

Minister Paulwell in Russia for Economic Forum

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is currently in Moscow, Russia for the 19th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The meeting, from June 18–20, is being held under the theme: ‘Time to Act: Shared Paths to Stability and Growth.’ The annual forum gathers the world’s leading decision makers to identify and deliberate the key challenges facing emerging...