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A retaining wall made from Plastic bottles at the Bath Primary and Junior High School in St. Thomas. The school is participating in the plastic separation project implemented by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA).

Plastic Separation Project Making an Impact

A programme implemented by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) three years ago, to help solve Jamaica’s plastic waste problem, is gaining traction and building environmental awareness in schools, communities and Government offices. The plastic separation project, piloted in...

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, emphasises a point as she addresses a human rights seminar at the D. R. B. Grant Early Childhood Education Centre in Montego Bay on Monday (April 27).

Tell What You Know About Child Abuse

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, speaking at the launch of Vaccination Week in the Americas, on the grounds of the Maxfield Park Health Centre, in Kingston, today (April 27). The week runs from April 26 – May 2 and will be observed under the theme: ‘Boost Your Power! Get Vaccinated!’

Health Minister Pleased With Rate of Vaccination

Participants at the opening ceremony of the 5th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, in June 2013.

Diaspora Conference Takes Centre Stage June 13 to 18 in Montego Bay

Minister of Health, Hon. Fenton Ferguson (second right), is congratulated by Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Ronald Blake (right), after the Minister was presented with the Clover Award, for his over 50 years of involvement with the organization, at the Clubs’ National Expo, held on April 24, at the Denbigh Agricultural Showground, in May Pen, Clarendon. Others pictured from left are: Chairman of the 4-H Clubs, Senator Norman Grant and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry.

Minister of Health Calls on 4H Clubs to Promote Healthy Lifestyles

Deputy Director of Community Services at the National Youth Service (NYS), Nickeisha Lindsay. The National Youth Service has extended the application period for its Summer Job Programme to May 1.

11 years ago Culture

NYS Extends Application Period for Summer Programme

The National Youth Service (NYS) has extended the application period for its Summer Job Programme to May1. The summer programme is aiming to accommodate some 5000 young people this year. Application is open to persons aged 17-24, with 10 per cent of the 5000 spaces set aside for persons with disability. Eligibility for the Programme includes a minimum of three...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Hanover Co-operative Credit Union’s (HCCU) new building in Lucea on Thursday (April 23), which has been named in honour of the institution’s founder, the late Enid Watson Gonsalves. She is assisted by (l-r): President of HCCU, Leroy Dawes; Jasmine Robertson, ,daughter of past president, Rodcliffe Robertson; and Marsha Cunningham Vernon, niece of the late founder.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Hails Credit Union Movement

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is lauding Jamaica’s credit union movement for its contribution to the economic and social life of the country and positively transforming the lives of its members. The Prime Minister was speaking on Thursday, April 23, at the official opening of the Hanover Co-operative Credit Union’s (HCCU) new building in Lucea. The opening...

Customer Service Manager at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Inger Hainsley-Bennett speaks at the Jamaica Information Service’s Think Tank held at the agency on April 23. The COJ is upgrading its website and implementing new measures to improve service delivery at the entity.

11 years ago Commerce

New Measures at Companies Office of Jamaica to Improve Customer Service

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is upgrading its website and implementing new measures to improve service delivery at the entity. Customer Service Manager at the COJ, Inger Hainsley-Bennett said a new registration form called the “Super form” has been introduced to make it easier for persons to register their businesses. “It allows companies and businesses to complete the form...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier gives his remarks at a ground breaking event for the launch of the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny on April 24. At the function, Mr. Kellier reiterated the Government’s stance on the issuing of work permits to foreigners to work in Jamaica.

11 years ago Labour

Work Permit Rules to be Adhered To

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier has reiterated the Government’s stance on the issuing of work permits to foreigners to work in Jamaica. Addressing a ground breaking event for the launch of the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny on April 24, Minister Kellier said the Government will be unrelenting in its efforts to ensure that work...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon.
Phillip Paulwell, (seated at centre) points to the new computer as he speaks with students of the Bickersteth Primary School during a tour of the computer facility on April 24. The occasion was the opening of the Bickersteth Computer Skills Training and Homework Centre, located at the Bickersteth Church of God of Prophecy. Looking on (at right) is Chief Executive Officer of Universal Service Fund, Hugh Cross.

11 years ago Technology

Bickersteth Computer Centre Opened

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell on Friday, April 24 officially opened the Bickersteth Computer Skills Training and Homework Centre in Southern St. James. The centre has been established through the collaborative efforts of the Ministry, the Universal Access Fund and LIME Foundation at a cost of approximately $2.6 million. The facility located at the Bickersteth...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, addresses the official opening of the Hanover Co-operative Credit Union’s (HCCU) new building in Lucea on April 23. The building has been named in honour of the institution’s founder, the late Enid Watson Gonsalves.

11 years ago Prime Minister

PM Calls for the Protection of Nation’s Children

Prime Minister the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller is calling for Jamaicans at all levels of society to see the protection and education of the nation’s children as the responsibility of all. The Prime Minister’s appeal came as she addressed the official opening and naming of the new Hanover Co-operative Credit Union (HCCU) building in Lucea, Hanover on Thursday April...

An upbeat, General Manager of the Melia Braco Village, Dimitris Kosvogiannis speaking during a ground breaking event to launch the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny on April 24.

11 years ago Tourism

Melia Hotels Lauds Highly Skilled Jamaican Workforce

General Manager of the Melia Braco Village in Trelawny, Dimitris Kosvogiannis says with Melia Hotels International’s entry into the Jamaican hospitality sector, priority will be placed on providing employment for Jamaican workers. Mr. Kosvogiannis, who was speaking at a groundbreaking event to launch the Melia Braco Village in Braco Trelawny on April 24, said Jamaicans are very capable and highly...