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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

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is warning that there will be sanctions for school administrators involved in unfair sporting practices, such as match fixing and bribing. “Playing for money is not for school boys. Fixing matches, throwing games, bribing...

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).

JCF to Continue Dismantling Gangs

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.

Industry Minister Wants Closer Working Relationship Between Govt. and Academia

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

Labour Ministry Targets Job Scammers

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...

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.

11 years ago Labour

Job Opportunities In The United States

Applications open today (January 7) for temporary positions in the hospitality industry in the United States of America (USA). Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, who made the announcement on Tuesday (January 6), said vacancies are available for bell men with driver’s licence, landscapers, and chefs. There are also positions for housekeepers; front desk personnel with...

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.

11 years ago CommunityInformation

Senator Falconer Urges Maroons To Protect Culture

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has called on the country’s Maroons to protect their culture and guard against over-commercialisation. She noted that the Maroons have a rich heritage, which must be preserved for future generations. She was speaking at the annual celebration to mark the signing of the peace treaty with the British and also...

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).

11 years ago Labour

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 a vital source of foreign exchange remittances, “continues to be a beacon of hope and opportunity for thousands of Jamaicans.”...