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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

Remittance inflows from the Jamaica-Canada Employment Programme contributed Cdn$15.5 million (approximately $1.7 billion) to the Jamaican economy during 2014. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, who noted that the programme, which is...

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’.

Disaster Risk Management Act Will Strengthen Resilience – State Minister Fagan

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.

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

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.

Retired Principal Grateful for Opportunity to Serve

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...

The police lead residents of several communities in Hanover in a march against crime and violence on New Year’s Day.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

Police, Church Join Forces Against Crime in Hanover

Hundreds of residents of Hanover joined ranks with the local police on New Year’s Day, on a six-mile trek from Pell River to Green Island, to register their stance against crime and violence in the parish, and to show solidarity with the forces of law and order. The march, under the Ministry of National Security’s ‘Unite for Change’ initiative, was...

11 years ago Health & Wellness

NHF Enrolls 38,000 New Beneficiaries in 2014, Provides $3.6 Billion in Subsidies

The National Health Fund (NHF) enrolled approximately 38,000 new beneficiaries in 2014. This included just over 27,500 persons for the NHF Card and nearly 10,500 persons for the Jamaica Drug for the Elderly Programme, JADEP. During the year, 217,000 NHF Card beneficiaries received $3.6 billion in subsidies to fill just over 3.7 million prescription items. Mr. Everton Anderson, Chief Executive...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (centre), receives the keys to a new mobile blood collection unit from founder of the United Kingdom (UK)-based Angel Foundation, Angelia Christian (2nd left). Occasion was the official handing over of the unit on Friday (January 2), at the headquarters of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of Renewal Advancement Financial Freedom Autonomy (RAFFA) International Development Agency, Rudi Page; Deputy British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Julia Sutherland; and Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the UK, Aloun Ndombet-Assamba.

11 years ago Health & Wellness

National Blood Service Gets Mobile Collection Unit

The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) has received a boost, with the donation of a mobile collection unit by the United Kingdom (UK)-based Angel Foundation and several other partners. Speaking at the handing over ceremony on Friday (January 2), at the NBTS’ Slipe Pen Road headquarters in Kingston, Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, said the gift will ensure...