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Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism & Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, highlights major achievements from the staging of Arts in the Park, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 5. The event, which will be held on Sunday, May 17 at the Hope Botanical Gardens, will feature some of the country’s top dancers and international choreographers and representatives of overseas dance companies.

Arts in the Park Vital for Showcasing Country’s Entertainment Brand – State Minister Crawford

State Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, has described the annual event, Arts in the Park (AITP), as a vital medium for showcasing Jamaica’s diverse entertainment brand and creative industries on the world stage. The event, which focuses...

President and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Call Centre Technologies (ACT), Joseph Lembo, speaking at the official opening of its state-of-art facilities in Barnett Tech Park, Montego Bay, on May 6.

Two Leading Companies Open BPO Facilities in Mo-Bay

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (second left), cuts ribbon to officially open the new Barnett Tech Park in Montego Bay, on May 6. Others (from left) are: Businessman, Mark Kerr-Jarrett; President and Chief Executive Officer of ACT, Joseph Lembo; Mrs. Paula Kerr-Jarrett; Vice President Real Estate Facilities for Xerox, Tom Corne; and Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon Phillip Paulwell.

Minister Says Opening of New BPOs in Mo-Bay Will Create More Jobs

Co-chairman of the St. James Labour Day Planning Committee and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (2nd right) and members of the St. James Labour Day Planning Committee, tour the Cornwall Courts Kiddies Park, which has been selected as the parish project for Labour Day 2015.

Cornwall Court Kiddies Park to be Rehabilitated on Labour Day

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, fields questions at Wednesday (May 6) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Dr. Ferguson Assures Health Workers That Salary Deductions Will Be Paid Over

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), hands over the signed contract for the establishment of two cancer treatment centres in the island to Chairman of the Culture, Health, Arts, Science and Education (CHASE) Fund, Dr. Carlton Davis. Sharing the moment are Vice President at Varian Medical Systems, C. Brett Jackson (left); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Harvey (background right).

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t to Set Up State-Of-The-Art Cancer Treatment Centres

The Government is investing US$14.5 million in the setting up of two cancer treatment centres, which will be equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, to deliver the most advanced cancer care to Jamaicans. Funding for the undertaking involves a partnership between the National Health Fund (NHF) and the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, as well as the generous contributions...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (centre), assists with unveiling the sign erected at the site for the construction of a US$108,000 community resource centre in Watson Grove in Gregory Park, St. Catherine during the ground breaking ceremony held on May 5, at the location. Also participating (at right) is State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Arnaldo Brown; while United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director to Jamaica, Denise Herbol, looks on. The Gregory Park Community Resource Centre is being established under phase II of USAID’s Community Empowerment and Transformation Project (COMET II). It is the first of 25 to be established across the island under the project.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

US$108,000 Resource Centre To Be Built In Gregory Park

US$108,000 resource centre, which will improve community safety and security, while facilitating skills training and income generation. Ground was broken on May 5 for the Gregory Park Community Resource Centre (CRC), the first of 25 to be established in targeted communities across the island under phase II of the Community Empowerment and Transformation Project (COMET II). The initiative is being undertaken...

Chairman of the Entertainment Advisory Board in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, Kingsley Cooper, emphasies a point as he addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on May 5, where he provided details about ‘Arts in the Park: the Dance Edition.’ The event is slated for Sunday, May 17 at the Hope Botanical Gardens in Kingston.

11 years ago CultureJIS Think Tank

Dancers to Take Stage at Arts in the Park

Some of the country’s top dancers will showcase their talent on one stage, at this year’s Arts in the Park, slated for Sunday, May 17 at the Hope Botanical Gardens in Kingston. Dubbed ‘Arts in the Park: the Dance Edition’, the event will feature a vibrant genre of Jamaican culture in dance, ranging from traditional folk forms to contemporary dancehall....

Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Health & Wellness

Contribution to the 2015/2016 by the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson

Mr. Speaker, I thank the Almighty God for his continued care and protection. I am grateful to the Most Honourable Prime Minister for believing in me and supporting me through all the challenges. I will continue to give my best to her and to the people of Jamaica. I am grateful to the people of Eastern St. Thomas without whom I...

The National Child Month Committee Calendar.

11 years ago Culture

Jamaicans Urged to Make Child Care and Protection Their Business

“No longer can we say it is not our business”. These were the words of Patron of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Hon. Douglas Orane, as he appealed for Jamaicans to go back to the days when the entire village would raise a child. “I want each and everyone to make it their business to look after and protect...

Students from the Chetwood Memorial Primary School in Montego Bay, St. James, show off road safety posters, during a road safety seminar staged by the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing at the school on Tuesday, May 5. Sesame Street character “Grover” was a major attraction at the seminar.

11 years ago Transport

Chetwood Memorial Primary Students Learn Road Safety Tips

Over 200 students from the Chetwood Memorial Primary School in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (May 5), participated in a road safety seminar staged by the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing. The seminar, held on the school grounds, formed part of activities in Jamaica to mark United Nations Global Road Safety Week from...

Chairman, Jamaica AIDS Support for Life, Rev. Garth Minot (seated right), signs the documents for implementation of a programme to benefit children affected by HIV/AIDS, today (May 5), the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. Others (seated from left) are: Board Director, EVE for Life, Colleen Campbell –Wellington; and Executive Director, St. John’s Ambulance, Alison Christie Binger. Others witnessing the signing (standing from left) are: Co-founder and Director of Programmes and Training, EVE for Life, Joy Crawford; Project Management Specialist, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Jamaica, Dr. Jennifer Knight; Project Director, World Learning, Ruth Jankee; and Acting Deputy Representative, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Lone Hvass.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Children Affected by HIV/AIDS to Benefit from $8 Million Programme

Over 100 children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS will benefit from psychological, educational and social support under an J$8 million (US$70,000) grant assistance programme. The grant is being provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with World Learning, and will support a four-month initiative that will be carried out through three non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The...