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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.

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...

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (at podium) addresses the first batch of workers for 2015 under the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Programme during a send-off ceremony held at the Overseas Employment Services Centre in Kingston on Tuesday (Jan. 6). Ministry officials pictured at the head table (from left) are: Chief Technical Director, Errol Miller; and Director of Social Security, Denzil Thorpe.

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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), greets Ashanti Traditional Chief Priest from Ghana, Nana Kwaku Bonsan (left). Occasion was 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.
Looking on at centre is leader of the Accompong Maroons, Colonel Ferron Williams. — Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), greets Ashanti Traditional Chief Priest from Ghana, Nana Kwaku Bonsan (left). Occasion was 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. Looking on at centre is leader of the Accompong Maroons, Colonel Ferron Williams.

Senator Falconer Urges Maroons To Protect Culture

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), having a light conversation with newly appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Collette Roberts-Risden, prior to the start of a send-off ceremony for the first batch of workers for 2015 under the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Programme, held at the Overseas Employment Services Centre in Kingston, today (January 6).

Jamaica-Canada Employment Programme Pumps $1.7 Billion in Economy

President of the Jamaica Union of Seventh-day Adventists (JAMU), Pastor Everett Brown (left), is presented with a cheque valued at $500,000, by Product Marketing Officer, LASCO Distributors Ltd., Renee Rose, at the launch of the world ‘Festival of Religious Freedom’ on Tuesday (January 6) at the East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists on Constant Spring Road, in Kingston.

Govt. Lauded for Preserving Freedom of Religion

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan, addressing the official launch of Earthquake Awareness Month, at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in Kingston, on January 6. It is being observed throughout the month of January under the theme: ‘Community Strengthening and Awareness…the Recipe for Building Earthquake Resilience’.

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Disaster Risk Management Act Will Strengthen Resilience – State Minister Fagan

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan, says the soon to be gazetted Disaster Risk Management Act, will further solidify the Government’s commitment to ensuring that legislative support is in place for disaster resilience. “This Ministry remains committed to advancing the efforts of building a Jamaica that is resilient to disasters in...

Consul General of Jamaica, Herman LaMont (left), receives donation of US$38,000 for the purchase of thermal sensing unit, from Sabrina HoSang and Vincent HoSang, Chairman of the Vincent HoSang Family Foundation (VHFF), at the Consulate in New York, on December 22.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

Foundation Donates US$38,000 to Purchase Thermal Sensing Unit

The Vincent HoSang Family Foundation (VHFF) has donated US$38,000 to purchase the first Diaspora-donated walk-through thermal sensing unit to outfit the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, as part of Jamaica’s Ebola preparedness and response activities. The cheque presentation, which took place on December 22, followed an appeal by the Jamaican Consulate in New York, which is spearheading the Jamaica...

Grade 3 teacher at the Holly Hill Primary and Infant School in Darliston, Westmoreland, Shelly-Ann Gammon (right), presents a citation to retired Principal of the school, Audley Townsend, in recognition of his 31 years of service to the institution. Mr. Townsend, who spent 37 years in the teaching profession, retired at the end of the 2013/14 school year.

11 years ago Education

Retired Principal Grateful for Opportunity to Serve

Retired Principal of the Holly Hill Primary and Infant School in Darliston, Westmoreland, Audley Townsend, says if he had to do it all over again, he would not change the time spent in the classroom. Mr. Townsend, who taught for 37 years, retired at the end of the 2013/2014 academic year. He now spends more time on his farm, a...

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

BGLC Accepts Education Fund Applications for January 2015 Semester

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) advises the public it is now accepting applications from tertiary students for grants from the BGLC Education Fund for Semester Two (2), commencing January 2015. The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) established its Education Fund as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Programme in August 2014, as it prepared to move its...

Newly elected Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz, speaking in Llandilo, recently.

11 years ago CommunityTechnology

New MP Welcomes Electricity in Llandilo Phases 5 & 6

Newly elected Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz, has welcomed the commissioning into service of electricity in Llandilo Phases 5 and 6 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland. The project, which was completed recently, was undertaken by the Rural Electrification Programme (REP). Mr. Vaz said the provision of electricity forms part of his development plans for the area, which is one...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), having a light exchange with (from second left), Canadian High Commissioner, His Excellency Robert Ready and Chairman of the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ), Quince Francis. Occasion was a ceremony held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, today (January 5), to launch several new educational programmes which have been initiated by the CCCJ.

11 years ago EducationVision 2030

New Associate Degree in Logistics Management Launched

A new Associate Degree in Logistics Management is among a slew of new educational programmes which have been initiated by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ). The course, which has been developed in collaboration with the Canada-based Niagra College, will be offered by Excelsior Community College in Kingston. The curriculum will provide students with professional certification in supply...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (4th left); Chief Justice, Hon. Mrs. Justice Zaila McCalla (3rd left); and President, Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Seymour Panton (4th right), share a moment with newly appointed judges of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, after they were sworn into office on January 5 at King’s House. They are (from left): Mr. Chester R. Stamp; Mr. Kissock Christopher St. E. Laing; Hon. Mrs. Justice Almarie A. Sinclair Haynes; Her Honour Mrs. Lorna E. Shelly Williams; and Mrs. Vinette B. Graham Allen.

11 years ago Governor GeneralJustice

Five Judges Sworn Into Higher Office

Five judges, who have been appointed to serve in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, were sworn into office on January 5 during a ceremony at King’s House. They are: the Hon. Justice Almarie A. Sinclair Haynes, who has been appointed to act as judge of the Court of Appeal; Mr. Kissock Christopher St. E. Laing, who has...