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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), greets a St. Catherine High School student (centre), while visiting products on display at the recent launch of the National Nutraceutical Industry (NNI), held at Hope Zoo, in St. Andrew. At second right is Managing Director of the St. Elizabeth based Jamaica Exotic Flavours and Essences (JEFE), Anthony Freckleton.

Industry Makers Hail Launch Of National Nutraceutical Industry

The recently launched National Nutraceutical Industry (NNI), by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is being hailed by industry players as a major opening up of opportunities for small entrepreneurs. For generations, persons have had various forms of...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Securities, Hon.
Derrick Kellier (second right) along with (from second left) Permanent
Secretary in Agriculture Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, Minister of State in
the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther
Buchanan and Minister of Tourism and Entertainment and Member of Parliamewnt
for Western Westmoreland Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeil examine the water source
for the Bath Mountain to Bleauwerie Water Supply Project on March 26. The
project is aimed at supplying over 205 families with reliable water source
at a cost of approximately $26.8 million. — Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Securities, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second right) along with (from second left) Permanent Secretary in Agriculture Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Luther Buchanan and Minister of Tourism and Entertainment and Member of Parliamewnt for Western Westmoreland Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeil examine the water source for the Bath Mountain to Bleauwerie Water Supply Project on March 26. The project is aimed at supplying over 205 families with reliable water source at a cost of approximately $26.8 million.

Bath Mountain to Bleauwerie Water Supply Project Launched

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left) and Senior Director, Land Administration and Management Programme, Dr. Mohini Kiswani look through a copy of the policy framework and procedures manual for the divestment of Government owned lands during the official launch at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on March 27.

Land Owners Encouraged to Utilize Grant Funding to Obtain Titles

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, (right) unveils a plaque at the official opening of the Montego Bay Restorative Justice Centre at the Overton Plaza in Montego Bay on February 17. Looking on (from left) are Acting Director of the Restorative Justice Unit in the Ministry of Justice, Roydon Hall; and Custos of St. James, Hon. Ewen Corrodus. Kind regards,

Restorative Justice Restoring Friendships, Healing Communities

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), and Senior Medical Officer at Hargreaves Memorial Hospital in Mandeville, Manchester, Dr. Azzard Comrie, peruse the new-state-of the-art 64 slide Computer Tomography (CT) machine, installed at the institution, following its dedication at a ceremony on Thursday (March 26). The machine and newly built 10-room Calvin and Sylvia’s Vision of Hope block were installed and built at a cost of approximately $40 million.

Dr. Ferguson Welcomes $7 Billion Increase in Health Budget

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addressing Justices of the Peace (JPs) in the parish of Kingston, at a function, held on March 26, at the Leslie Rideout Hall, in Downtown Kingston.

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GG Renews Call for JPs to Help Fight Crime

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has renewed his call for Justices of the Peace (JPs) to work against crime and make themselves available for the protection of children. Addressing JPs in the parish of Kingston, at a function on March 26, at the Leslie Rideout Hall, in Down Town Kingston, the Governor General said too many...

Students at the Denbigh High School embarking one of the buses under the Rural Safe School Bus Programme, at its recent launch in May Pen, Clarendon.

11 years ago Education

High Praise for School Bus Programme in Clarendon

The recently launched Rural Safe School Bus Programme, in the parish of Clarendon, is receiving praise for enabling students to arrive at school on time. The buses transport some 3,500 students daily, with strict discipline being maintained on the units. This is a partnership among the Transport Authority (TA), Clarendon Parish Council, Ministry of Education, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), and...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), shares a moment with Activation Specialist for Respect Jamaica, Amashika Lorne, at the "Pon di Corna" reasoning session held on March 20 at the Half-Way-Tree Transportation Centre in Kingston.

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Stop the Child Abuse

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says the time has come to stop the abuse of the country’s children and is appealing for parents, guardians and members of communities to join the Government in the fight against the scourge. “The time has come in Jamaica to stop the abuse. The time has come to stop the incest. We...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Select Tax Offices to Open This Saturday

Several Tax Offices across the island will be opened for business on Saturday March 28, 2015 as Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) provides taxpayers with added convenience to file and pay, as tax season comes to a close. The Tax Offices scheduled to open are Constant Spring, May Pen, Mandeville, Montego Bay, Lucea, Santa Cruz, Port Antonio, Port Morant and all...

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre), and Senior Social Development Specialist, World Bank Group, Fabio Pittaluga, listens to a point from Project Coordinator, Development Bank of Jamaica, Audrey Richards (right). Occasion was a ceremony held at ‘Start Up Jamaica’s (SUJ) headquarters, downtown Kingston today (March 26), to announce the successful teams that have been selected to develop their businesses under the programme.

11 years ago Technology

Business Leaders Urged To Mentor Start Up Jamaica Entrepreneurs

The country’s business leaders are urged to come forward to mentor young technology entrepreneurs benefiting from the Government’s ‘Start Up Jamaica’ (SUJ) initiative. The call came from State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, who stressed that these “very bright talented youngsters” have great ideas but are not necessarily business people, and are in need of...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), is in discussion with Executive Director, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Ronald Jackson, during a workshop today (March 26), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The workshop entitled: ‘Mega emergency in small states’ was hosted by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).

11 years ago Local Government

Govt Boosting National Disaster Fund

The Government is boosting the pool of funds available for the country’s disaster preparedness and response. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, has informed that one per cent of the money charged for development approvals will be paid into the National Disaster Fund. The move will take effect during the new fiscal year, which starts on...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), addresses the launch of the International Year of Soils 2015, held on March 25, at the Ministry in Kingston. Listening are State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Luther Buchanan (2nd right); Chairman of the Soil Health Steering Committee and owner of Richmond Farms Limited, Mark Brooks (2nd left); and Communications Consultant at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Shanoy Coombs.

11 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Embarks On Yearlong Soil Health Programme

The Ministry of Agriculture is embarking on a yearlong project aimed at improving the country’s soil health. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the disclosure during the launch of the International Year of Soils 2015 held on Wednesday (March 25), at the Ministry in Kingston. The aim is to address the problem of degrading soil quality in Jamaica, which is...