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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), is presented with a certificate of appreciation by member of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew, Minna Israel (centre), while club President, Robert Gibbs, looks on. The Minister was the guest speaker at the club’s luncheon meeting, held at the Hotel Four Seasons, in St. Andrew, on January 27. The event was held under the theme: ‘The Solutions by way of Education: Our Competitive Advantage’.

Education Minister Lauds Rotary Movement

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has lauded the Rotary Movement for its invaluable contribution to the country’s education sector. “(I am pleased with) the interest of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew and indeed the Rotary Movement in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (4th left back row) with US President Joseph Biden and leaders and other officials of the Caribbean, along with heads of international financial institutions at the Caribbean Energy Security Summit held at the US State Department in Washington DC on Monday, January 26.

Prime Minister Commends Overseas Private Investment Corporation’s US$90M Energy Project for Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller greets member of the United States Congress Representative Maxine Waters at a function to welcome the Prime Minister at Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on Monday (January 26). The event was organised by the Congressional Black Caucus and was attended by several members of Congress including Representative Yvette Clarke (left) and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Professor Stephen Vacciannie.

PM Simpson Miller Thanks Members of the US Congress For Supporting Jamaica’s IMF Programme

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), in discussion with Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Mr. Dwayne Vaz, during the launch of the Westmoreland leg of the Mobile Business Clinic initiative, on January 27 at the NCB Car Park along Great George Street in Savanna-la-Mar. The clinic, which will be staged over three days, is organised by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC).

MSME Operators Urged to Formalise Their Businesses

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), along with Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Tasake (left), and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Agricultural Development Foundation (JADF), Vitus Evans, view photos of farming equipment donated by the Japanese Government to the West Indian Sea Island Cotton (WISIC) industry. The equipment, valued at $11 million, was officially handed over at a ceremony at the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) on Winchester Road, in Kingston, on January 27.

5,000 Acres of Cotton Could be Planted Within Four Years

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting. (FILE)

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Government to Pursue Strategies to Maintain Downward Trend in Violent Crimes

The Government will be pursuing several strategies to maintain the long-term downward trend in serious and violent crimes in Jamaica. In a statement to the House of Representatives, on January 27, Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, said the recent spike in murders can be attributed almost entirely to an increase in murders in the St. Catherine North Division....

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addressing the launch of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Mobile Business Clinic Initiative, at the National Commercial Bank Carp Park, in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on January 27. The three-day clinic is being staged under the theme: ‘Strengthening the capacity of Jamaican MSMEs’.

11 years ago Commerce

Mobile Business Clinic to Assist Entrepreneurs in the West

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton on January 27, launched the second in a series of Mobile Business Clinics, to assist small business persons. Staged by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), the three-day clinic was launched at the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Car Park in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, under the theme: ‘Strengthening the Capacity of Jamaican MSMEs’,...

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

11 years ago InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Government Congratulates Kaci Fennell on Performance in Miss Universe Pageant

The following is a statement from Senator the Honourable Sandrea Falconer, Minister without Portfolio (Information) in the Office of the Prime Minister. The statement reads: “The Government of Jamaica congratulates Ms Kaci Fennell on her performance in the Miss Universe Pageant in Doral Miami, Florida, on Sunday (January 25, 2015). Ms Fennell’s poise and grace made Jamaicans both at home...

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry to Stage Campaign for Healthy Living

The Ministry of Health will be embarking on a series of health campaign events to encourage the population to consume healthy foods, even as it gets ready for the distribution of the Food-based Dietary Guidelines. “The Food-based Dietary Guidelines are close to completion, and a public education campaign will be undertaken to promote portion sizes, and healthy food choices among...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens keenly as Mrs. Donna Parchment Brown takes the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office, as she is sworn in as the new Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, during a ceremony at King’s House, on January 27.

11 years ago Governor General

Donna Parchment Brown is New Custos of St. Andrew

Attorney-at-law, Mrs. Donna Parchment Brown, has been installed as the new Custos Rotulorum of St. Andrew, effective February 2. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the ceremony, which was held at King’s House, on January 27. In his remarks, the Governor-General said Mrs. Parchment Brown’s proven track record of outstanding service and probity, coupled with...

Director and Curator, Jamaica Music Museum, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Herbie Miller.

11 years ago Culture

Grounation to Focus on Drums

The role of drums in Africa and its Diasporas will be the main focus at this year’s annual Grounation series to commemorate Black History and Reggae Month. This year’s staging will be held each Sunday in the month of February beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Lecture Hall, East Street, downtown Kingston, under the theme: ‘Riddim...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), speaks with United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Luis Moreno (left), following the launch of the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) model in Jamaica, at a ceremony held recently, at the New Kingston offices of the Ministry. Also pictured is State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams.

11 years ago Commerce

Govt Launches Model to Boost Business Environment For MSMEs

The newly launched Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) model is expected to strengthen the business environment for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Jamaica. This is according to Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, who was speaking at the official launch of the SBDC model in Jamaica during a recent ceremony at the Ministry’s New Kingston...