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Vice Chairman of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast Committee (NLPBC), Bishop Stanley Clarke (left), engages in a light conversation with (from second left) Chairman, NLPBC, Rev. Dr. Stevenson Samuels; Senior Vice President, Group Legal Compliance and Corporate Secretary, Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Keri-Gaye Brown; and Secretary, NLPBC, Clyde Edwards. Occasion was a press briefing held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, today (January 8) to launch the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast, which will be staged at that hotel on Thursday (January 15).

Victims of Human Trafficking to Receive Help

Persons who have been victims of human trafficking are to be assisted with rebuilding their lives, through proceeds from this year’s staging of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast. This was announced during a press briefing held at the Jamaica Pegasus...

Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris, addresses the Mona School of Business and Management conference in Montego Bay on Wednesday (January 7).

Education and Business Leaders Must Help Shape Labour Force

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips (2nd left), is assisted by President and Chief Executive Officer of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited, Jacqueline Sharp, in unveiling the plaque commemorating the bank’s Fairview Financial Centre in Montego Bay, which was officially opened on Wednesday (January 7). Sharing the moment are Mayor of Montego Bay, His Worship, Councillor Glendon Harris (left); and Scotia Group’s Senior Vice President for English Caribbean International Banking, Bruce Bowen.

Dr. Phillips Confident of Passing 7th IMF Test

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), having a light conversation with Archbishop Emeritus of Kingston and Chairman of the Samuel Carter Foundation, Most Rev. Donald Reece (centre), and Acting Principal of Campion College, Lavare Henry, before the start of the inaugural Archbishop Samuel Carter Lecture, held at the St. Andrew school, on January 8. The lecture was held as part of the institution’s Founders’ Week celebrations.

Sanctions for Unfair Sporting Practices

Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (2nd left), shares in a presentation being made by Sponsorship and Public Relations Manager at Supreme Ventures, Carlene Edwards (left), to President of Netball Jamaica, Marva Bernard (2nd right). Occasion was a function held at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on January 7, where the Sunshine Girls squad for the upcoming Supreme Ventures series with England, was named. Team captain, Nicole Aiken-Pinnock (centre); and President of the International Netball Federation, Molly Rhone, also shared in the moment.

Sports Minister Pledges Full Support For National Netball Team

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams, addressing journalists during a press conference at his Old Hope Road offices in Kingston today (Jan. 7).

11 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF to Continue Dismantling Gangs

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will continue to focus its crime fighting strategies on dismantling gangs across the island, this year, Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams, has emphasised. The Commissioner said experience has shown that when gangs and gangsters are targeted, this will reduce the levels of violence, adding that this approach is a continuation from last year. Dr....

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addressing the launch of the inaugural Mona School of Business and Management two-day conference, at the Western Jamaica Campus of the University of the West Indies, in Montego Bay, on January 7.

11 years ago Commerce

Industry Minister Wants Closer Working Relationship Between Govt. and Academia

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, is advocating for a closer working relationship between academia and the Government in formulating policies to boost investment and business confidence in the country. Mr. Hylton said the administration remains committed to create a modern enabling environment for business and enterprise to flourish. This, he emphasised, can only be achieved through...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier.

11 years ago Labour

Labour Ministry Targets Job Scammers

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will this year be stepping up efforts against job scammers, who continue to prey on Jamaicans. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, who warned that persons found to be offering non-existent jobs will be prosecuted. He stressed that these unscrupulous persons cannot be allowed to get...

The new mobile blood collection unit that was handed over to the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) by the United Kingdom (UK)-based Angel Foundation on January 2. The unit will be commissioned into service on Saturday (January 10) at the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) offices in Half-Way-Tree, where the NBTS will launch its 2015 blood drive.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

NBTS Launches 2015 Blood Drive Saturday

The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) will launch its 2015 blood drive on Saturday (January 10), at the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) building in Half-Way-Tree, where it will also commission into service, its new mobile blood collection unit. The blood drive, which is aimed at collecting at least 30, 000 units of blood for the year, is being held...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addresses the annual ceremony to mark the signing of the peace treaty with the British and also celebrate the birthday of Captain Cudjoe, held on Tuesday (January 6), at Accompong Town in St. Elizabeth.

11 years ago CommunityInformation

Abeng 88 Must Be a Tool for Empowerment – Senator Falconer

The highly anticipated Accompong Maroon Community Radio Station, expected to come on stream this year, must serve as a vehicle for empowerment and development of the people of Accompong and its environs, said Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. She was addressing the 277th annual celebration of the signing of the Maroon peace treaty and the...

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Police Deploy Additional Personnel and Resources

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has deployed additional personnel and resources to crime hotspots, as it moves to tackle the upsurge in murders since the start of the year. Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams, said that among the areas of focus are Spanish Town and its environs and St. James, particularly Montego Bay. He said the efforts of the...

Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addressing the official launch of Earthquake Awareness Month at the ODPEM Haining Road location in Kingston yesterday (Jan. 6). Listening at left is Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

ODPEM Develops Earthquake Road Map

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has crafted a national road map, aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to mitigate the effects of earthquakes. The road map, developed in conjunction with United Nations development partners, addresses the preparation for, response and recovery from seismic activity. “This road map serves as a guiding document for improving the resilience...