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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), accepts a copy of the book, ‘Jamaica’s Nutraceuticals: Opening the Door to their Potential’ from co-author, Dr. Henry Lowe. The presentation was made at the launch of the National Nutraceutical Industry on March 5, at Hope Gardens, in St. Andrew.

Nutraceutical Industry to Boost Earnings and Job Creation – Minister Hylton

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says Jamaica stands to benefit from the establishment of a nutraceutical industry through increased earnings and job creation. “The development of these industries will allow us to move towards a stronger...

Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Dennis Morrison, addresses the official launch of the MoBay City Run held recently at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort. The event, scheduled to take place on May 3, is expected to raise in excess of $5 million for tertiary students in Montego Bay.

Government Partnering with Private Sector to Capitalise on Sports Tourism

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev Thwaites (left), expresses sympathy to Donald Quarrie High School students, Danela Dyer (2nd left) and Alechia Phillips, at the death of their friend Kayalicia Simpson. At right is Principal of the School, Talbert Weir. The Minister addressed a special devotion at the school on March 5, for the late 14-year old student.

Schools Urged to Support Parents in Raising Peacemakers

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (left), delivers the keynote address at the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) Open Day ceremony, on March 5, where she commended the MBFZ for its impact on the Jamaican economy over its 30 years of existence. Seated at the head table are (from left) Chairman of the MBFZ Board, Clive Fagan and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris.

Montego Bay Free Zone Lauded for Impact on Economy

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), emphasises a point during Thursday’s (March 5) signing ceremony for the $8.6 billion (US$75 million) World Bank-funded First Competitiveness and Fiscal Management Policy Loan Project, on Thursday (March 5), at the Ministry in Kingston. Listening keenly are: Financial Secretary, Devon Rowe (left); and Acting World Bank Representative in Jamaica, Kathy Lalazarian. The loan agreement will support the Government’s structural reform programme, targeting economic growth and development for Jamaica.

Government Secures $8.6 Billion Loan from World Bank

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), is presented with a book entitled: ‘Jamaica’s Nutraceuticals: Opening the Door to their Potential,’ by Scientist, Dr. Henry Lowe, at the launch of the National Nutraceutical Industry, at the Hope Zoo in St. Andrew, on March 5.

11 years ago Health & WellnessPrime Minister

Jamaica Poised to Gain Large Share of Global Nutraceutical Industry – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says Jamaica is poised to gain a significant share of the fast growing global nutraceutical industry, which is estimated at US$270 billion. “I am a firm supporter of the nutraceutrical industry in Jamaica. My firm belief in, and unshakable support for this industry, is anchored in the view that it has the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

11 years ago Governor General

Governor-General’s Achievement Awards Nominations Now Open

Nominations for the esteemed Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA), an arm of the Governor-General’s Programme for Excellence (GGPE), is now open to the public. The closing date is midnight Thursday April 30, 2015. These awards are being presented under the theme “Values through Volunteerism. Impacting Communities: One Community at a Time”. Forty-two (42) persons across three (3) Age Group categories, each...

Director, Business Operations at the Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), Hecton Hemans, explains the bank’s new Technical Support Services product to stakeholders at its recent launch at the Terra Nova All Suites Hotel.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

JMB Launches Product to Assist Financial Institutions

The Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) has launched a technical support services product that will assist financial institutions to make more informed decisions about construction financing. Speaking at the product launch recently, in Kingston, JMB’s Director of Business Operations, Hecton Hemans, said that after assessing the number of default loans on its books, the bank decided to set up a technical...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (seated, right), inks her approval for the design and construction of the Union Gardens Infant School, at a ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on March 4. Sharing in the moment (from left) are: Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites; Director of the Union Gardens Foundation (UGF), Gary Hendrickson; Marketing and Client Services Manager, Kingston Wharves Limited, Simone Murdock; Project Manager, Sandals, Sydney Henry; Group Chief Financial Officer, Kingston Wharves Limited, Clover Moodie; Chairman of the Culture, Health, Arts, Science and Education CHASE Fund, Dr. Carlton Davis; Marketing Executive, Kingston Wharves Limited, Catherine Carter; Chairman of CARI-MED and the UGF, Glen Christian (right); and Managing Director, Arrow Construction Limited, Law Mitchell (centre, seated). The proposed facility, which will be built in the South West St. Andrew community of Union Gardens, will benefit some 150 students.

11 years ago Prime Minister

$120 Million Basic School to be Built in Union Gardens

Some 150 students in the South West St. Andrew community of Union Gardens will benefit from the construction of a state-of-the-art early childhood institution, valued at approximately $120 million. The Union Gardens Infant School, which will cater to students aged three to six, will commence this month, and is expected to be completed in time for the start of the...

Jamaican Representative of Embracing Orphans, Rev. Patrick Smith (right) and his wife, Kadeon Smith (left), playing with the children of Glenhope Nursery in the donated playground, today (March 5) at the nursery on Maxfield Avenue, in Kingston.

11 years ago Culture

US$50,000 Playground Installed at Glenhope Nursery

The Glenhope Nursery in Kingston has received a playground valued at US$50,000 for the children of the State-run facility. Through the collaborative effort of the Child Development Agency (CDA) and the United States based volunteer organizations, Embracing Orphans and Kids Around the World as well as Food for the Poor, the playground was installed at the facility by the volunteers...

Director of Legal Services in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Camille Bennett-Campbell.

11 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry Intensifies Public Education Drive on Flexi Work

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has been intensifying its public education efforts as more workers express interest in having flexible work arrangements. Director of Legal Services in the Ministry, Camille Bennett-Campbell, told JIS News that the public education programmes are necessary as workers need to know their rights. “The Employment Flexible Work Arrangements, Miscellaneous Act 2014 has resulted...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), assists former Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga (left), to unveil a sign renaming the library and resource centre at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Mr. Seaga’s honour. Occasion was a ceremony at the institution’s campus on Arthur Wint drive in Kingston yesterday (March 5), where several spaces were renamed for persons, who have contributed to the development of the institution and arts and culture in Jamaica. Sharing the moment is Principal at the institution, Dr. Nicholeen DeGrasse-Johnson.

11 years ago Education

Edna Manley College, the Cradle of Cultural Studies – Thwaites

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts plays an important role in honing the creative talents of Jamaican youth and will continue to be the cradle of cultural studies in the island. “So many of our young people need social regeneration, they need self-affirmation, a sense of dignity and...