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Executive Chairman of Corrpak Jamaica, Howard Mitchell (right), points out the features of packaging his company manufactures for Red Stripe, to (from left): Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) President, Brian Pengelley; JMA Vice President, Metry Seaga; Executive Director of the JMA, Imega Breese McNab; and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Bert van Selm. This followed a tour of the Corrpak Jamaica Ltd’s expanded facilities at its Marcus Garvey Drive location in Kingston on Wednesday (June 4).

Manufacturers Urged to Increase Production of Raw Materials

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley, is urging manufacturers to seek to produce raw materials locally, instead of importing items, so as to reduce production costs and drive economic growth. “There is still a lot of products...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), exchanges a warm handshake with Cedar Grove Academy student, Toni Dennis, on his arrival at the St. Catherine-based institution on June 4, for the region six stakeholders meeting. Sharing the moment is fellow student Britnie Edwards.

GSAT Students to be Placed Closer Home

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (left), in discussion with President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy (right), during the launch of the 63rd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in White Marl, St. Catherine, on June 4. At centre is President, Small Business Association of Jamaica, Hugh Johnson. The show, which is slated for July 31- August 2, will be held at the Denbigh Showground, May Pen, Clarendon, and is being staged by the JAS, in association with the Ministry of Agriculture.

New Offsite Fumigation Facility Available To Exporters

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (right) and Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight (left) sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the protection of Jamaica’s biodiversity, at the SRC, Hope Gardens, on June 4. Looking on are SRC Board member, Dr. Lainie Oakley-Williams (standing, right) and Director, Legal and Enforcement Division at NEPA, Morjorn Wallock (standing, left).

SRC and NEPA Sign MoU to Protect Endemic Plants

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), listens keenly to Custos of St. James, Hon. Ewan Corrodus, during the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Economic Linkages Luncheon at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall on Thursday (June 4).

St. James Business Community Urged to Increase Investment in Education

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), shakes hands with Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise Herbol (left), during the launch of Disaster Preparedness Month 2015 on Tuesday (June 2), at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston. At centre is ODPEM Director General, Major Clive Davis.

11 years ago Local Government

Gov’t Preparing the Country for Hurricane Season – Minister Arscott

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott says the Government, through the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), is ensuring that the country is prepared for the 2015 hurricane season. “We are (all) fully aware of our geographic location and that it makes us vulnerable to hurricanes and other natural disasters. While this cannot be...

Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica, (DBJ), Milverton Reynolds (third right), presents Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Health Foundation (EHF), Novlet Deans (third left), with a signed copy of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the provision of grant funding to the EHF, to carry out a development project in Parade Gardens, South Central Kingston. Others (from left) are: Board Director, EHF, Edward Bailey; Vice President, Parade Gardens Community Centre, Shaka Payne; Technical Specialist with the Community Renewal Programme, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm; and General Manager, Strategic Services Division, DBJ, Claudine Tracey. The MoU was signed today (June 4), during a press briefing held at the DBJ’s offices on Oxford Road, Kingston.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

DBJ Provides $6.9 Million For Development Project In Parade Gardens

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has provided a $6.9 million grant to the Environment Health Foundation (EHF) for the implementation of a social development project in the community of Parade Gardens in South Central Kingston. The parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish their partnership, during a press briefing held on June 4, at the DBJ’s offices...

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre); and Campus Registrar, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Karen Ford-Warner (left), are engaged in conversation by UWI Mona Campus Deputy Principal, Professor Julie Meeks Gardner. Occasion was the UWI Open Campus’ 2015 Jamaica Programme Fair and Expo, on Thursday (June 4), at Mona, St. Andrew.

11 years ago Technology

Minister Paulwell Says “Tremendous” Achievements Under Tablet In Schools Pilot

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is reporting outstanding achievements at several schools, in which the Government’s $1.4 billion Tablet in Schools pilot programme has been implemented. “The experiment has been tremendous, so far,...especially at the pre-primary and primary levels,” the Minister said, while addressing the University of West Indies’ (UWI) Open Campus fair and exposition on June...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting. (FILE)

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Minister Welcomes the Return of the Police Federation to the Bargaining Table

Minister of National Security, Peter Bunting, MP has commended the professionalism demonstrated by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force who have remained in their posts, putting the interest of the citizens of Jamaica and their duty to the nation as a priority. He described their actions as selfless and honourable, befitting the new type of policing that is being practiced by our Constabulary. “I...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), in discussion with Principal of the Cedar Grove Academy, in St. Catherine, Otis Brown, prior to the start of an education stakeholders’ consultation, held at the institution, today (June 4).

11 years ago Education

Education Ministry Identifies $1 Billion to Improve Benefits to Teachers

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Ministry has identified $1 billion to add to improved benefits to the educators. “All indications are that the (wage) settlement between the teachers and the Government is near at hand; it is closer than striking distance,” he said, while addressing an education stakeholders breakfast consultation, held at the Cedar Grove Academy,...

Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Clyde Harrison, highlights major programmes being undertaken by the entity, during a JIS Think Tank on June 2. Looking on is Director of Projects at TEF, Christopher Miller.

11 years ago JIS Think TankTourism

TEF Enhancing Tourism Through National Rest Stop Programme

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is continuing its effort to improve the tourism product and enhance the visitor experience, with the implementation of the National Rest Stop Programme. This is an islandwide initiative, aimed at increasing the number of places where commuting visitors and locals can stop to refresh themselves, then continue on their journey. The $70 million programme will see...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left); Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), and Chairman of LASCO Jamaica Limited Affiliated Companies, Hon. Lascelles Chin (centre), having a few words with Grade 5 students of Allman Town Primary School, Daniel Campbell (2nd right) and Jo-nathan Smith (2nd left), at the Third Annual LASCO Releaf Environmental Awareness Programme (REAP) Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, held on June 3 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

11 years ago Education

Education Minister Commends Teachers

Education Minister, Hon. the Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has commended teachers for their understanding and the professionalism that they have displayed as wage talks continue between the Government and public sector workers. “The teachers have not disrupted class and they have been mature in expressing their desire for a quick settlement,” he said. The Minister was speaking in an interview with...