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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), is presented with a copy of the architectural design for the proposed Union Gardens Infant School, by Director of the Union Gardens Foundation (UGF), Gary Hendrickson (left), while Chairman of CARI-MED and UGF, Glen Christian (right), shares the moment. Occasion was the launch of the project on March 4, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The project will benefit some 150 students in the South West St. Andrew community.

New $120M State-Of-The-Art Infant School for Union Gardens Community

Some 150 children aged 3 to 6 years old from the Union Gardens Community in South West St. Andrew will have a greatly improved educational experience for the 2015/2016 Academic Year with the construction of the new state-of-the-art Union Gardens...

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba (right), presents plaque to Dame Karlene Davis at a special reception for International Women’s Day, helod on March 4 at the High Commission in London.

High Commission in UK Honours Outstanding Women

Head of Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei (left) and Deputy Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Dorrette Campbell (right), shows one of the educational charts to be distributed to schools under the Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP), at the launch of the charts on Wednesday (March 4), at the Knutsford Hotel in Kingston.

Schools to Receive Charts to Enhance Learning

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), interacts with Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Doran Dixon (left), and National Financial Literacy Coordinator with private sector entity, Money Basics for Kids, Sharryn Dawson, during Wednesday’s (March 4) pilot phase launch of the primary and high schools financial literacy initiative, ‘Taking Charge of the Financial Future of Youth in Jamaica’, at the Medallion Hall Hotel in St. Andrew. The programme is being jointly implemented by the Education Ministry and Money Basics for Kids, with sponsorship provided by First Global Bank.

Primary and High School Students to Be Exposed to Financial Literacy

Director of Corporate Communications at FLOW, Gail Sommerville (second right), presents her company's contribution of $1 million to Principal of the Sam Sharpe Teachers' College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (left); Director of the University of the West Indies’ Western Campus, Dr. Luz Longsworth (second left); and Coordinator at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Western Campus, Dr. Joseph Grannum (right). Sharing the moment at centre is Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris. Occasion was the official launch of the Mo'Bay City Run held at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort yesterday (March 3). The event, scheduled to take place on May 3, is expected to raise in excess of $5 million for needy tertiary students in Montego Bay.

Mobay Business Community Urged to Invest in City’s Development

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (second right), is in discussion with (from left): Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization Representative, Dr. Noreen Jack; Regional Advisor, Tobacco Control, Pan American Health Organization, Dr. Adriana Blanco; and Director, Health Promotion and Protection Branch, Ministry of Health, Dr. Sonia Copeland. Occasion was a stakeholders meeting to discuss the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) needs assessment report on Jamaica. The meeting was held today (March 4) at the Terra Nova Hotel, and was aimed at gaining stakeholders’ commitment to addressing the gaps identified with respect to the implementation of the FCTC.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Assessing Economic Impact of Tobacco Control

The Ministry of Health will be undertaking an economic impact study to assess the economics of tobacco control in Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, said the study will inform the process to adopt strong tax measures as a tobacco control strategy. He informed that the Ministry recently engaged internationally renowned tobacco tax specialist, Dr. Corne Van Walbeek, to...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Chairperson for the NATFATIP, Carol Palmer, provides an update on the Government’s efforts against human trafficking. Looking on is Head of the Organised Crime Investigation Division, Senior Superintendent of Police, Clifford Chambers, who recently received surveillance equipment from the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), aimed at increasing prosecution of persons involved in human trafficking and reduce dependence on victims for evidence.

11 years ago Justice

NATFATIP Submits Report

The National Taskforce Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) has submitted Jamaica’s report to the United States (US) Department of State for the February 15 deadline and is awaiting the results to be released in June. Jamaica’s 2014 Trafficking in Persons report addresses recommendations from the previous report. “I think the only thing we have not achieved from the recommendations made...

Minister of Education, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites (left) converses with Shareholder, One-on-One Educational Services Limited, R. Danny Williams (right) during yesterday’s (March 2) media launch of mYLocker® e-learning platform at the Knustford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Others (from second left) are: Business Development and Marketing Manager, Gleaner Company, Nordia Craig; and Managing Director and Chief Education Officer, One-on-One Educational Services Limited, Ricardo Allen.

11 years ago Education

Gov’t Incorporating Technology in Education

Minister of Education, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites, says steps are being taken to revolutionise the country’s education sector through the incorporation of technology. He noted that the introduction and use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the classroom, coupled with traditional ways of imparting knowledge, will only redound to the benefit of the country. Rev. Thwaites, who was addressing...

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Bert van Selm (centre); and Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Byles (left), are engaged in conversation by Chairman, R,. Danny Williams, during the company’s annual pension investment seminar, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (March 3), under the theme: ‘Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Jamaica’. Dr. Van Selm was the guest speaker.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Poised For Increased Growth – IMF Official

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Bert van Selm, says the country is positioned to achieve increased economic growth of up to three per cent over the medium term. This, he said, is based on the Government’s timely implementation of the Economic Reform Programme (ERP), being supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF). “The bottom line, really,...

Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna. (FILE)

11 years ago Culture

Minister Hanna Condemns Brutal Attack on St Thomas Teen

The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honourable Lisa Hanna condemns the brutal slaying of 14 year-old Kayalicia Simpson, a student of the Donald Quarrie High School who was chopped to death this morning at her home in Newlands, St Thomas. The Youth Minister notes that attacks of such nature have no place in our society and is calling on...

Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton, addresses a press briefing on the 2015 Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF) being held March 10 to 12 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

11 years ago Commerce

Jamaica Poised To Benefit from Investment Forum – Hylton

Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says Jamaica is poised to reap success from the second staging of the Jamaica Investment Forum (JIF), as a result of significant strides being made to ensure that the country is more business friendly for investors. “We have laid the ground work for an improved business friendly environment, characterised largely by...

British High Commissioner to Jamaica and the Bahamas, His Excellency David Fitton (left), greets Customer Service Sales Representative for the College of Insurance and Professional Studies, Karen Lynford (right), at the UK Higher Education and Skills Fair, held today (March 3) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on is General Manager for the College of Insurance and Professional Studies, Annette Robotham.

11 years ago Education

UK Qualifications Being Offered Through Partnership

The Ministry of Education is partnering with the British High Commission in Jamaica to offer UK qualifications, through local higher education, training and skills institutions. At the inaugural UK Higher Education and Skills Fair, held today (March 3) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, the programmes offered by 17 local and UK based higher education schools were showcased....