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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Public Defender, Arlene Harrison Henry, with the instrument of appointment, during a swearing in ceremony at King’s House on January 16.

New Public Defender Sworn In

Attorney-at-Law, Arlene Harrison Henry, created history today (January 16), when she became the first woman in Jamaica to be appointed Public Defender. Mrs. Harrison Henry, who was sworn into office by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller presents a gift to World 100-metre breaststroke Champion, Alia Atkinson at a reception held at Vale Royal on Wednesday, January 14.

Prime Minister Hails Alia Atkinson and Nicholas Walters as Outstanding Jamaicans

General Manager of the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Saffrey Brown (left), explains the importance of Social Enterprises to Jamaica at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on January 15. She is joined by Maxine McIntosh of Superior Crafts & More (second left); Project Manager for the Social Enterprise Boost Initiative (SEBI), Jennifer Sharrier (third left) and Pauline Smith, Executive Director of the Network of Women. The 2015 Social Enterprise Summit will be held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on January 26 & 27.

Summit to Discuss Importance of Social Enterprise

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

Remarks by Prime Minister Simpson Miller at the Appointment of the Public Defender

State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arlando Brown (left), addresses a special meeting to mark the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International, held on Wednesday (January 14), at the Wexford Hotel in the St. James capital.
Looking on at right is the Lieutenant Governor for Kiwanis International’s Division 25, Lisa Golding. — State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arlando Brown (left), addresses a special meeting to mark the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International, held on Wednesday (January 14), at the Wexford Hotel in the St. James capital. Looking on at right is the Lieutenant Governor for Kiwanis International’s Division 25, Lisa Golding.

Diaspora Hailed For Contribution to National Development

As part of its mandate for the 2014/15 administrative year, the Kiwanis Club of Providence in Montego Bay presented a cheque for $250,000 to the Jamaica Cancer Society to assist in the fight against the disease. Here, Cancer Survivor and Volunteer with the Jamaica Cancer Society, Odel Lewis (right), accepts the symbolic cheque from President of the Club, Janice McGrowther (centre) and Club Fundraising Director, Shelly-Ann Hyman. Looking on (second right), is Lieutenant Governor for Kiwanis International’s Division 25, Lisa Golding. The presentation took place during a special meeting of the club on January 14 to mark the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International.

11 years ago Community

Cancer Society Receives $250,000 from Kiwanis Club of Providence

The all-female Kiwanis Club of Providence in Montego Bay, on January 14, presented a cheque for $250,000 to the Jamaica Cancer Society, to aid in the fight against the disease. The presentation was made during a special meeting of the Club, at the Wexford Hotel in the city, to mark the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International. Making the presentation, Club...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second left, background), watches a performance by students of the Sylvia Foote Basic School during the official launch of the Voluntary Organisation for the Upliftment of Children (VOUCH) SAVER project, at 1 National Heroes Circle in Kingston, on January 14. Others (seated from left) are: Chairman, VOUCH, Noel Osbourne; Programme Professor, Nova Southeastern University, Professor Sidi Lakhdar; and Professor at the Nova Southeastern University, Dr. David Griffin.

11 years ago Education

VOUCH Launches Saver Project To Assist Children With Learning Disabilities

Children at the early childhood level who are experiencing a range of learning disabilities can now receive specialized assistance through the Screening, Assessment and Very Early Remedial (SAVER) project of the Voluntary Organisation for the Upliftment of Children (VOUCH). The programme, which is offered at the VOUCH basic school at 1 National Heroes Park, will provide diagnostic services and support...

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), engages in conversation with Governor-General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), and Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, at the 35th National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on January 15.

11 years ago Governor General

G-G Calls on Jamaicans to Support At-Risk Youth Project

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging Jamaicans to support the Theodora Project in Negril, which assists youth vulnerable to human trafficking. He pointed out that the support will allow the organisation to increase its involvement with at-risk youth and those who are most vulnerable to human trafficking and other forms of exploitation. “Theodora is providing...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left), signs a copy of a grant agreement for the provision of $350 million (£1.9 million) for the implementation of the Government’s Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project, while Acting Country Representative, World Bank, Kathy Lalazarian; and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, David Fitton, wait to affix their signatures. The signing took place at the National Heroes Circle offices of the Ministry of Finance and Planning in Kingston today (January 15).

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

Govt Receives $350 Million Grant for Public Sector Transformation

The Government has received grant funding of $350 million (£1.9 million) from the United Kingdom (UK) to support the implementation of the Government’s Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project. To be administered by the World Bank, the funds are being provided through the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID). The project, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Finance and...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (left), points out a section of the Old Porus Road in Manchester, where rehabilitation work costing over $24 million is to commence by January 21. The State Minister was on a tour of the area on January 14. Others (from second left) are: Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Brenda Ramsey; Councillor for the Porus Division, Muriel Swaby; Member of Parliament for South Manchester, Michael Peart, and National Works Agency (NWA) Regional Director, Sadiq Mahabeer.

11 years ago Transport

Old Porus Road to be Rehabilitated

Rehabilitation work costing over $24 million is to commence by January 21 on the Old Porus Road in Manchester. Apart from its importance to the residents of the area, including farmers, it serves as a bypass to the main road. According to Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan, who made the disclosure...

The PetroCaribe Development Fund (PDF) will launch its new website on January 19, 2015 and visitors will be invited to explore its content at petrocaribejm.com or petrocaribejm.org.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

PetroCaribe Development Fund Launches New Website

The PetroCaribe Development Fund (PDF) will launch its new website on January 19, 2015 and visitors will be invited to explore its content at petrocaribejm.com or petrocaribejm.org. The new website has been designed to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with easy navigation and functionality throughout its pages. Visitors will be allowed to access information on the Fund’s initiatives and projects...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), and Founder and Executive Chairman, LASCO Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin, observe operations at LASCO Manufacturing Ltd’s liquid manufacturing plant in White Marl, St. Catherine, during a tour on January 14.

11 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Portia Simpson Miller Commends Companies for Reducing Prices Amidst Oil Savings

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller says that now is a good time for businesses to invest and expand their operations in Jamaica, given the significant improvement in the management of the economy and the reduction in world oil prices. The Prime Minister made the statement as she spoke to company executives, workers and journalists following a tour...