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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second right), conversing with Deputy Executive Director, Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL), Dr. Grace Munroe, on his arrival for a scholarship award ceremony, held at the Caymanas Golf Club in St. Catherine, on November 20. The Jamaica Biscuit Company Limited has partnered with the JFLL to provide scholarships to 100 youth and adult learners. The initiative is valued at $500,000. Others (from left) are: Marketing Manager, Jamaica Biscuit Company Limited, Peta-Gaye Levene Thomas and Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, who delivered Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller’s message.

PM Reiterates Commitment to Literacy

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to enabling all Jamaicans, regardless of their social backgrounds, with the necessary education to become literate. “There is no better way to assist in the moulding of...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addresses the 2014 Tourism Outlook Seminar, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in Rose Hall, St. James, on November 20.

More Chinese Visitors Expected

President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association, (JHTA), Nicola Madden Greig, addresses the 2014 Tourism Outlook Seminar on November 20, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

JHTA Optimistic About Winter Season

Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Dr. the Hon. Wykeham McNeill, addresses the opening session of the 6th Tourism Outlook Seminar on November 20, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James.

Jamaica on Track to Welcome 3.5 Million Visitors

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), presents land owner, Herman Mitchell, with his land title, during a ceremony on November 20, at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

100 Residents of Four Parishes Receive Land Titles

State Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Luther Buchanan (right), presents fisherman, Urel Smith with a certificate for successfully completing a basic seamanship and safety at sea training programme. Occasion was the graduation exercise held on Wednesday, November 19, at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) at Palisadoes Park, Kingston.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

250 Fishers Certified in Sea Safety

A total of 250 fisherfolk are now certified in basic safety at sea as the Government continues to implement measures to ensure the sustainability of the fisheries industry. The fishers, from fishing beaches across the island, benefited from a training programme undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, under its $18.2 million Enhancement of the Cold Chain Supply and...

Director General at Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Karen Barton, says the service’s technology project will transform communities and libraries.

12 years ago CommunityEducation

JLS ICT Project To Transform Communities And Libraries

The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) is on a mission to transform public libraries and communities across the island by providing increased access to information and communication technology (ICT). This will be done through a project dubbed: ‘Using Technology to Empower Individuals and Communities for Development,’ which is being funding through a US$2 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s...

President of the Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSME) Alliance, Donovan Wignal (right), presents President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica , Christopher Zacca, with his MSME discount card, at its launch, held at the Courtleigh Hotel, in Kingston, today (November 20).

12 years ago Commerce

MSME Alliance Launches Card To Help Consumers

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, has endorsed the Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (MSME) Alliance’s discount card, which will allow consumers to enjoy savings on a wide array of goods and services from its membership. The card was launched on November 20, with the support of various groups, such as the Manufacturers’ Association of Jamaica, the Private...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addressing a seminar on: ‘Pest Management and Infection Control: Impact on the Labour Force’, held on Thursday, November 20, at Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited, in Kingston.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Decline In CHIK-V Expected In December

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the country should begin to see a decline in the number of persons impacted by the Chikungunya virus (CHIK-V), in December. “Our expectation is that by December thereabout, you should be seeing a toning down, but we have to be mindful of those households who still have it,” Dr. Ferguson said. The...

Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Public Service, Ambassador Douglas Saunders (left), presents Joy Bailey of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, with her long service medal for outstanding contribution to the public sector, during the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) awards presentation ceremony at King’s House, on November 19. The ceremony formed part of activities for Civil Service Week 2014 - November 16 to 22 - under the theme: ‘Public Sector Advancement through Partnership and Collaboration’.

12 years ago CommunityExcellence in the Civil Service

Hundreds of Public Servants Honoured For Long Service

A total of 399 public servants, representing 21 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), have been recognised for upwards of 20 years of service to the Government and country. They were presented with awards at the Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards Ceremony held on Wednesday, November 19, at King’s House. The event was part of this year’s activities by the...

Mrs. Colette K. Roberts-Risden, has been appointed as Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, with effect from January 1, 2015.

12 years ago Labour

Appointment Of Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Labour And Social Security

The Governor-General, on the advice of the Public Service Commission, has given approval for the appointment of Mrs. Colette K. Roberts-Risden, as Permanent Secretary to be assigned to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, with effect from January 1, 2015. She will replace Permanent Secretary, Alvin McIntosh, CD, JP, who will be proceeding on retirement. Mrs. Roberts-Risden first joined...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), is greeted by Senior Prefect at the Merl Grove High School, Jhevelle Gray (right), while Principal of the institution, Carol Alexander (centre), shares the moment. Occasion was the 90th Anniversary Karram Speid Lecture, which was held at the school yesterday (November 18).

12 years ago Education

Education System Must Meet Needs Of Labour Market – Rev. Thwaites

Education Minister, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says that the education system must produce graduates, who can meet the requirements of the labour market. “We have to look at the marketplace, the society, to ask questions about what is needed from the system; what skills are required, what competencies are required, what attitudes and values are required, and … and...