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Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), addressing stakeholders at the damaged vehicle import policy stakeholders sensitization meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Friday, December 5. Beside him is Chairman, Motor Vehicle Import Policy Committee, Pierre Shirley
Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), addressing stakeholders at the damaged vehicle import policy stakeholders sensitization meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices, on Friday, December 5. Beside him is Chairman, Motor Vehicle Import Policy Committee, Pierre Shirley

Damaged Motor Vehicles Importation Deemed Potentially Viable

Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the importation of damaged motor vehicles has been identified as a potential area for job creation and increased business development that would positively impact Jamaica’s economy. This engagement, he adds, would...
Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)
Minister of Health, the Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. (FILE)

Town Hall Meeting on Ebola in Mandela Park Dec. 8
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott ( centre); and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Colin Fagan (left); share a moment with youth mayors from across the island following a luncheon at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on December 3. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dionne Jennings (right); and Morant Bay Mayor and St. Thomas Parish Council Chairman, Councillor Ludlow Mathison (back row, second right), also participated.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott ( centre); and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Colin Fagan (left); share a moment with youth mayors from across the island following a luncheon at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on December 3. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dionne Jennings (right); and Morant Bay Mayor and St. Thomas Parish Council Chairman, Councillor Ludlow Mathison (back row, second right), also participated.

New Infirmary for Portland Next Year
Graduates of the All American Institute of Medical Sciences (AAIMS) in Black River, St. Elizabeth recite their vows shortly after being presented with their White Coats at the ceremony held on December 4, on the grounds of the institution in Black River, St. Elizabeth.
Graduates of the All American Institute of Medical Sciences (AAIMS) in Black River, St. Elizabeth recite their vows shortly after being presented with their White Coats at the ceremony held on December 4, on the grounds of the institution in Black River, St. Elizabeth.

Private Medical School Graduates Urged to Commit to Quality Healthcare
Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), presents Wolmer’s Girls’ School student, Jazelle Dixon, with her award for Most Outstanding Candidate in Humanities in the 2014 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE). Occasion was Thursday’s (December 4) presentation ceremony at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) regional headquarters, Mona, St. Andrew. Jazelle, who was also awarded the CXC/Pearson Humanities Award, earned distinction and credit grades in eight CAPE units.
Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), presents Wolmer’s Girls’ School student, Jazelle Dixon, with her award for Most Outstanding Candidate in Humanities in the 2014 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE). Occasion was Thursday’s (December 4) presentation ceremony at the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) regional headquarters, Mona, St. Andrew. Jazelle, who was also awarded the CXC/Pearson Humanities Award, earned distinction and credit grades in eight CAPE units.

Rev. Thwaites Commends CXC for Expanding Technical and Vocational Subjects

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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, addresses participants in the final presentation ceremony for the National Youth Service’ (NYS) Entrepreneurship Competition ‘The Pitch’ at the New Kingston Conference Centre on Thursday (Dec. 4). The top three finalists were awarded a total of $600,000 to invest in their businesses.
Culture

Young People Urged to Create Their Own Jobs

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, is encouraging young people seeking jobs, to instead, look to create their own employment. She said the National Youth Service (NYS) offers training programmes for entrepreneurs and urged them to take advantage of those opportunities. Minister Hanna was addressing the final presentation ceremony for the NYS’ Entrepreneurship Competition ‘The Pitch’ held on...
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Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), observes while Chairman of Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Miss Lucille Brodber (right), makes a point to Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Miss Jennifer Edwards (2nd left). Occasion was the launch of the Government’s first recycling project at the Anglican Church, in Part Maria, St. Mary, on December 4. At third left is Deputy Chairman of Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Francois Chalifour.
Works / Construction

Govt. Launches Recycling Project

The Government has launched its first recycling project, which is seeking to recover some 4,690 tonnes of PET material (plastic bottles), and the creation of employment for over 3,000 persons over the next three years. Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, said the project is an environment protection initiative, playing an integral role in the development of...
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Head of the Police Traffic Division Senior Superintendent Calvin Allen (r) addresses a JIS Think Tank. Also pictured is Managing Director of the Transport Authority Mr. Donald Foster.
JIS Think TankTransport

Transport Authority and Police Partner to Improve Road Safety

The Transport Authority will be working closely with the police during the upcoming holiday season to instill order and discipline on the roadways so as to reduce road crashes. Managing Director of the Authority, Donald Foster, said public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators and commuters are being targeted. “We would be working closely (with the police) during the holiday season to...
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Mrs. Shelly-Ann Harris has joined the Communication and Public Affairs Team of the Office of the Prime Minister as Manager of Public Relations, Special Projects and Community Outreach effective December 3, 2014.
Office of the Prime Minister

OPM Strengthens Communication Department

Mrs. Shelly-Ann Harris has joined the Communication and Public Affairs Team of the Office of the Prime Minister as Manager of Public Relations, Special Projects and Community Outreach effective December 3, 2014. Mrs. Harris will support the Director of Communication and Public Affairs in the planning and implementation of the public relations and publicity functions of the OPM. She will...
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Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), observes while Chairman of Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Miss Lucille Brodber (right), makes a point to Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Miss Jennifer Edwards (2nd left). Occasion was the launch of the Government’s first recycling project at the Anglican Church, in Part Maria, St. Mary, on December 4. At third left is Deputy Chairman of Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Francois Chalifour.
Office of the Prime Minister

Government Launches Recycling Project

The Government has launched its first recycling project, which is seeking to recover some 4,690 tonnes of PET material (plastic bottles), and the creation of employment for over 3,000 persons over the next three years. Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, said the project is an environment protection initiative, playing an integral role in the development of...
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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd left), applauds as Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (3rd right), unveils the Registered Apprenticeship Programme (RAP) logo at a launching ceremony on Thursday, December 4, at the Knutsford Court hotel in New Kingston. Others (from left) are: Chairman, Apprenticeship Board and Vice President, School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship at the University of Technology (UTech), Professor Gossett Oliver; Executive Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley; and President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, David Wan.
Education

Hundreds to Benefit from Heart Trust/NTA Apprenticeship Programme

The HEART Trust/NTA has revived its apprenticeship programme, which will see hundreds of young people across the island gaining on-the-job training in several skill areas. Already, more than 200 persons are engaged in training in sectors ranging from logistics to digital animation, under the Registered Apprenticeship Programme (RAP), which was officially launched on Thursday, December 4, at the Knutsford Court...
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