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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd right), presents a cheque for $14.5 million to Senior Lecturer and Executive Director of the Natural Products Institute at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr.
Rupika Delgoda (2nd left), to fund two studies on cancer treatment and prevention, during a ceremony at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on March 10. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson; Chairman, NHF, Sterling Soares; and Principal of the UWI, Professor Archibald McDonald. Under its Institutional Benefit Programme, the NHF is providing grant funding of $35.4 million to finance five medical research projects at the UWI. — Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd right), presents a cheque for $14.5 million to Senior Lecturer and Executive Director of the Natural Products Institute at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr. Rupika Delgoda (2nd left), to fund two studies on cancer treatment and prevention, during a ceremony at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on March 10. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson; Chairman, NHF, Sterling Soares; and Principal of the UWI, Professor Archibald McDonald. Under its Institutional Benefit Programme, the NHF is providing grant funding of $35.4 million to finance five medical research projects at the UWI.

Govt Provides $35.4 Million in Research Grants to UWI

Government has injected $35.4 million into critical medical research being conducted by the University of the West Indies (UWI) to address serious health conditions affecting Jamaicans. The grants, which are being provided by the National Health Fund (NHF) under its...

Jamaica Committed to A Transformative Post-2015 Agenda, Minister Falconer Tells U.N.

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left) discusses with Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, the historical significance of a craft item on display at an exhibition of several items from ‘The Edward Seaga Collection’. The material, which also includes autographed books, clippings and correspondence, features aspects of Mr. Seaga’s political career and documents his contribution to the development of Jamaica. The collection was officially handed over to the University of the West Indies (UWI) library, during a ceremony at the institution’s Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Monday (March 9).

Edward Seaga Collection Handed Over to UWI

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), converses with National Director General for Science and Technology, Professor Errol Morrison, at the launch of the National Nutraceutical Industry, at the Hope Zoo in St. Andrew, on March 5.

PM Sees Big Potential for Local Nutraceutical Industry

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is greeted by Contractor General, Dirk Harrison, on his arrival at the opening ceremony of the inaugural Fraud and Anti-Corruption Conference 2015, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, on March 9. The three-day conference is being hosted by the Office of the Contractor General, under the theme - ‘Confronting Corruption: Empowering a Generation, Transforming a Nation’.

Nation Must Unite Against Corruption – GG

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Appointment of the National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons

The Government of Jamaica (GoJ) is constantly on a path of pursuing progressive initiatives in its fight against trafficking in persons. In keeping with this commitment, the Government of Jamaica has deemed it appropriate to appoint a National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons and Cabinet has approved the appointment of the Children's Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, as Jamaica’s National Rapporteur...

Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Albert Gordon, addresses the official launch of the OUR’s outreach series dubbed Parish Connections this morning (March 9), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

OUR Launches Island-Wide Consumer Outreach Series

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has embarked on a series of island-wide consultations, aimed at building awareness about the work of the agency in ensuring quality service from utility companies and other service providers. The year-long outreach series dubbed ‘Parish Connections’ is targeted at consumers in under-served rural parishes. It involves partnership with the Consumer Advisory Committee on Utilities,...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Housing in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (right), presents Resident of Cheswick, St. Thomas, Carl Chambers, with keys to his new two-bedroom home, during a special handing-over ceremony in the parish last year.

11 years ago Housing

Beneficiaries Under Indigent Housing Project Grateful

Sixty-seven-year-old Sylvena Swaby of Rocky Point in Clarendon is a happy and grateful woman today. The senior citizen is the proud owner of a two-bedroom housing unit provided under the Indigent Housing Project. She was among 30 Jamaicans in three parishes, who recently received keys to their own homes through the project, being undertaken by the Government of Jamaica and...

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterSport

PM and Neita Headley Congratulate Cameron on Second Term as WICB President

Prime Minister the Most Hon Portia Simpson Miller and the Minister without Portfolio (Sport) Hon. Natalie Neita Headley have congratulated Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron on his re-election to a second term as President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). Cameron served a first term as WICB President after successfully winning his bid for the post in 2013. In joint statement,...

Students of the St. Andrew Technical High School are in light conversation just before the start of the Commonwealth Day 2015 Youth Forum held today (March 9), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. They are (from left): Jervorney Gordon; Lateesa McKenley; Daniel McLeod; Akeli Stampp; and Aaliyah Smith.

11 years ago EducationPrime Minister

Govt Committed to Youth Development – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Government is committed to ensuring that the country’s youth are given the best opportunity to realise their fullest potential, through education and training, and other means. “It is imperative that our young people are encouraged to become active, productive and responsible members of their communities and are provided with the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, addresses a recent forum hosted by the Jamaica Mortgage Bank, in Kingston, where he informed stakeholders about the latest amendments to the Mortgage Insurance Act.

11 years ago Housing

Stakeholders Urged to Take Advantage of Amended Mortgage Insurance Act

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, is imploring stakeholders in the housing sector and financial institutions, in particular, to take advantage of the recent amendments to the Mortgage Insurance Act. He pointed out that large deposits required by developers and the additional closing costs incidental to the purchase of a home,...

Manager, Public Education and Corporate Communications Division, National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA), Dionne Rose (right), hands over a certificate of participation to Acting Principal of the Mico Practising Primary and Junior High School, Geraldine Allen (left), at the recent handing bovver of a vegetable garden on March 6.

11 years ago Environment

MICO Practising Benefits from Garden Project Set Up By NEPA

A vegetable garden has been established at the Mico Practising Primary and Junior High School, in Kingston, courtesy of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). It was officially handed over to the institution on Marescaux Road, on Friday, March 6 by the agency. The project will give students and teachers a better grasp of the environment and how it...