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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour, and Social Security, Hon Luther Buchanan (2nd right), converses with third year student of Knockalva Agricultural School in Hanover, Stacy-Ann Muir (left), about the products displayed at her school’s booth, mounted at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Hanover parish office’s recent open day exhibition in Lucea, at which he was the guest speaker. Others pictured include: RADA Chief Executive Officer, Lenworth Fulton (right); and RADA’s Western Jamaica Zonal Director, Donald Robinson (2nd left), and other agency executives.
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour, and Social Security, Hon Luther Buchanan (2nd right), converses with third year student of Knockalva Agricultural School in Hanover, Stacy-Ann Muir (left), about the products displayed at her school’s booth, mounted at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Hanover parish office’s recent open day exhibition in Lucea, at which he was the guest speaker. Others pictured include: RADA Chief Executive Officer, Lenworth Fulton (right); and RADA’s Western Jamaica Zonal Director, Donald Robinson (2nd left), and other agency executives.

Need for Increased Youth Involvement in Agriculture Emphasized

State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Labour, and Social Security, Hon Luther Buchanan, is emphasizing the need for more youth involvement in agriculture, to ensure the sector’s continued growth. Mr. Buchanan underscored this point while addressing the Rural Agricultural...
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency, Stephen Vasciannie (left), and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Jamaica, in Washington, D.C., Marsha Core Lobban (right), are given details on the collection of Jamaican postcards on display at an exhibition mounted at the Embassy, by Jamaican Speech Pathologist, Marva Shand McIntosh, following the engagement’s opening ceremony on December 3. The exhibition titled: “Greetings from Jamaica, A Country of History in Postcards”, features over 200 authentic postcards dating back to 1877.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency, Stephen Vasciannie (left), and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Jamaica, in Washington, D.C., Marsha Core Lobban (right), are given details on the collection of Jamaican postcards on display at an exhibition mounted at the Embassy, by Jamaican Speech Pathologist, Marva Shand McIntosh, following the engagement’s opening ceremony on December 3. The exhibition titled: “Greetings from Jamaica, A Country of History in Postcards”, features over 200 authentic postcards dating back to 1877.

Jamaican Postcard Collection on Display in Washington, D.C.
Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson (2nd right), and Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd left), peruse a copy of the newly published book, ‘A History of the Caribbean Examination Council, 1973-2013’, written by Historian and Professor Emeritus, Patrick Bryan (right), during the publication’s recent launch at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Also pictured is former Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Didacus Jules.
Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson (2nd right), and Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd left), peruse a copy of the newly published book, ‘A History of the Caribbean Examination Council, 1973-2013’, written by Historian and Professor Emeritus, Patrick Bryan (right), during the publication’s recent launch at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Also pictured is former Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Didacus Jules.

Enhancement of Regional Students’ Analytical Skills Urged
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
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

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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.
Local Government

New Infirmary for Portland Next Year

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, says that a new infirmary will be built in Portland next year, which will provide improved living conditions for the indigent, sick, and elderly residents of the parish. He gave the commitment at the Youth Mayors’ Luncheon on Wednesday (December 3), at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston,...
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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.
Education

Private Medical School Graduates Urged to Commit to Quality Healthcare

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging graduates of the All American Institute of Medical Science (AAIMS) to commit to the delivery of quality healthcare. He was speaking at the AAIMS’ inaugural graduation exercise held on Thursday (December 4), on the grounds of the institution in Black River, St. Elizabeth. He noted that the healthcare field,...
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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

Rev. Thwaites Commends CXC for Expanding Technical and Vocational Subjects

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has welcomed the expansion of subjects offered by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) in technical and vocational areas. Notable among these, he said, are courses in Tourism, Agricultural Science, Entrepreneurship, the Performing Arts, and Physical Education and Sports, which are being offered in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) external examinations. “We are pleased...
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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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