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Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P. — Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

OPM Communication Committed To Media, Truth & Good Order

Statement By The Director Of The Communication And Public Affairs Department Of The Office Of The Prime Minister November 27, 2014 Media reports on the unfortunate developments at the Jamaica House Media Briefing on Wednesday, November 26 have not all conveyed the...

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), in discussion with Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness
and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, during a Jamaica House Press Briefing, today (November 26), at which an update was provided on the Government’s $500 million national health emergency vector control clean-up campaign. — Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), in discussion with Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, during a Jamaica House Press Briefing, today (November 26), at which an update was provided on the Government’s $500 million national health emergency vector control clean-up campaign.

50 Projects Approved Under National CHIK-V Prevention Campaign

Acting Director of the Legal Services Unit in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Camille Bennett-Campbell (left), speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, November 26, on the rights of workers under the Flexible Work Legislation. Beside her is Director of the Pay and Conditions of Employment Branch of the Ministry, Faylene Foster.

Workers Have No Reason To Fear Discrimination Under Flexi Work Law – Labour Ministry

Coffee Industry Board (CIB) Chairman, Delano Franklyn (2nd left), discusses details of authentic Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee packaging, with Director, Regulatory Division, Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Orine Henry (right); Acting CIB Director General, Steve Robinson (left); and Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Organized Crime Investigation Division (OCID), Clifford Blake. Occasion was Tuesday’s (November 25) media briefing at the CIB’s head office in Kingston, to outline measures to safeguard the world-renowned brand from breaches and infringements.

CIB Steps Up Measures To Protect Blue Mountain Coffee Brand

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

PM Says CCJ Will Protect Legal Rights of Citizens

Minister of Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton.

12 years ago Commerce

Industry Minister Hails Re-Accreditation of NCBJ

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, is hailing the successful re-accreditation of the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ). The Minister said the recertification is an affirmation of the quality and competence of the local institution and its staff. “This achievement by our national certification body will no doubt contribute greatly to increasing the confidence of our...

Political Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy, Mr. Xia Ogushun (right), presents a cheque for the purchase of 200 water tanks for farmers, to President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, at the ‘Eat Jamaican’ Day exposition, held today (November 25) on the grounds of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, in Kingston.

12 years ago Agriculture

JAS Stages ‘Eat Jamaican’ Day

Scores of persons turned up at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Headquarters in St. Andrew, today (November 25), to participate in the 11th staging of the Jamaica Agricultural Society’s (JAS) ‘Eat Jamaican’ Day (November 25). The event, which took the form of an exposition, was the final activity hosted by the JAS to mark November as ‘Eat Jamaican’ Month, which is...

Technical Specialist with the Community Renewal Programme (CRP) at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm (right), speaking at a JIS ‘Think’, today (November 25). She gave details of a parenting workshop to be held for residents of Parade Gardens from November 25-27. At left is International Programme Director for The Art of Living Foundation (AOLF), Mr. Dushyant Savadia.

12 years ago Community

Parade Gardens Residents Take Part in Parenting Workshop

One hundred and fifty residents of Parade Gardens (Central Kingston), are participating in a three-day workshop on stress management and parenting. The workshop began today (November 25) and will last until Thursday (November 27). The sessions will be conducted from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Parade Gardens Community Centre. The activity is being held under the Community Renewal...

The Labour Minister said the other members of the Commission have been identified and invited to serve, and as soon as a new Chairman has been appointed, the public will be informed.

12 years ago Labour

Ministry to Identify New Chair for Labour Market Commission

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is working to identify a new chairman for the Labour Market Commission (LMC), so that the body can begin its work of reviewing existing labour policies and programmes. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier informed that businessman Douglas Orane was identified to head the body, but due to other commitments, he was not able...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan (left), exchanges pleasantries with Custos of Trelawny, Hon. Paul Muschett, just before the start of the Fire Safety Awareness Week church service held recently in Trelawny.

12 years ago CommunityLocal Government

State Minister Calls for Community Action in Fire Prevention

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan, is calling for community action in fire prevention and safety. Mr. Fagan, who was addressing the recent Fire Safety Awareness Week church service in Trelawny, informed that eight children were among the 16 people, who have died as a result of fires since the start...

Director of the Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell.

12 years ago Transport

ITA to Charge Administrative Fees for Other Services

After years of providing several of its services free of cost to the public, the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), will be moving to charge Administrative Fees for these services in a bid to recover related operational costs as well as to improve its overall offerings. The proposed charges are to come into effect on December 1, 2014 following consultations with...

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Carl Williams (second right), and Executive Director, Civic/Governmental Relations for Community Advancement at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Dr. Grace Kelly (right), cut a cake to mark the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) 147th anniversary, during Police Week activities at the NCU’s main campus in Manchester on November 24. Also sharing in the moment are: Chief Chaplain and Assistant Commissioner of Police Training, Bishop Dr. Gary Welsh (left); and Chaplain of the Maggoty Police Station in St. Elizabeth, Rev. Marek Bainkowski.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF Observes Police Week from November 23 To 29

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be observing Police Week 2014 from November 23 to November 29 under the theme: ‘Restoring Community Confidence Through Sustained Partnership.’ The week will begin with a national service at the Church of the Open Bible, Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday (November 23). Other services will be hosted by area divisions...