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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, addresses the re-launch of the up-graded Ligunea Post Office Internet Cafe in St. Andrew on October 9. He said that number portability will be in place by May 2015.

Minister Paulwell Assures Number Portability by May 2015

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says that number portability will be in place by May next year. Number portability allows users of mobile and fixed telephones to retain numbers assigned to them, if they choose...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addresses the homecoming gala of the Mount Alvernia High School alumni association’s Central Florida chapter, held on October 11 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall.

Education Ministry Looking to Partner with Alumni Groups

Ms. Miranda Townsend, who has been awarded the Badge Of Honour For Long And Faithful Service to the Child Protection Sector, by the Government of Jamaica. She will receive her award at the National Honours and Awards ceremony, to be held at King’s House on Heroes Day, Monday, October 20. Ms. Townsend has been a Foster Mother for more than 45 years.

Foster Mother to be Honoured Heroes Day

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (3rd right), provides details about Jamaica’s national emergency response and preparedness for Ebola, at a meeting involving Government Ministers, Parliamentarians, and representatives of state agencies, at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 14). From left are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Harvey; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott; Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson; Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips; and Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.

Government Develops National Ebola Action Plan

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON., MP., Prime Minister

Opposition Offers Cooperation for Government’s ChikV Action and Ebola Plans

Research and Development Manager of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Randell Bailey.

11 years ago Culture

CDA Stages 5k Run/Walk for Therapeutic Centre

Nine teams, including an all girls squad, will participate in push-cart races in the Child Development Agency’s (CDA) 5K Run/Walk and Push Kart Derby on Sunday, October 19, on Knutsford Boulevard, in New Kingston. The event, a major activity of the CDA 10th anniversary celebration, is part of efforts to raise funds for a Residential Therapeutic Centre to provide care...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), leads Jamaica’s delegation down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., to the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to attend its annual meeting, last week. To the Minister’s right is Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Mr. Brian Wynter; and in the back row (from left) are: Mr. Wayne Robinson; Financial Secretary, Mr. Devon Rowe; Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie; Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Mr. Colin Bullock, and other support staff.

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

World Bank President to Meet With Ministers of Finance at Summit

President of the World Bank, Jim Young Kim, is to meet with Caribbean Ministers of Finance and Governors of central banks at a summit early next year, to examine how the bank can assist with formalizing projects related to debt overhang, slow growth, climate change and high electricity rates. President Kim, who met with Ministers of Finance as well as...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, addresses the CBIC panel discussion entitled: ‘Caribbean Economies, Has Recovery Arrived’, at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, D.C., on October 10. Seated at head table are fellow panelists, Aruba’s Minister of Finance, Angel Bermudez (right) and Executive Director for CBIC’s Growth Markets, Mr. John Welch (left).

11 years ago Finance & Public Service

More Growth Expected in Tourism, Mining, Agriculture and Business Outsourcing

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says over the next few years, Jamaica should see increased growth in Tourism, Mining, Manufacturing, Agriculture and Business Outsourcing. He pointed out that this growth is expected as a result of several measures put in place by the Government. The Minister was taking part in a panel discussion entitled: ‘Caribbean...

President of the Senate and Director of the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Centre for Disability Studies, Senator Floyd Morrison (second left) has the attention of (from left) Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Principal of UWI, Professor Archibald McDonald; State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Hon. Julian Robinson; and Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites. The Senator was explaining some of the functions of specialised equipment and software that have been acquired for seven special education institutions across the island, provided under a contract between e-Learning Jamaica Limited and the UWI Centre for Disability Studies. The more than 60 items were handed over for distribution to the various schools during a ceremony on October 13, at UWI’s Mona campus.

11 years ago Education

Government Procures $34 Million in Equipment and Supplies for Special Needs Schools

Seven special education institutions will now be better equipped to enhance the learning process of students with disabilities, through the use of newly acquired assistive technology provided by the Government of Jamaica. More than 60 pieces of specialised equipment and software, procured by e-Learning Jamaica Limited at a cost of $34 million, were handed over for distribution to the schools,...

Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addresses the opening ceremony for International Day for Disaster Reduction conference on October 13, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. Others seated (from left) are: Caribbean Representative, HelpAge, Jeffrey James; United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Dr. Arun Kashyap; and Mission Director (Acting), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Jamaica, Nichole Graber Simmons.

11 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Older People Have Critical Role in Disaster-Risk Reduction

Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says the country’s seniors have a critical role to play in building disaster-resilient communities. He said they possess extensive knowledge and experience that could be called upon in the disaster preparedness and response strategy. “Older people have a significant role to play in what we do....

Board member of the St. Catherine-based GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sport, Councillor Patricia Harris, addresses the institution’s 2014 commencement service on October 8.

11 years ago Sport

Refurbishing of GC Foster College Swimming Pool to Begin 2015/16

Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, said that work will commence next fiscal year on the refurbishing of the swimming pool at the GC Foster College in St. Catherine. The aim is to create an Olympic-sized facility to further develop the sport of swimming in Jamaica. Minister Neita Headley, in a message delivered by board member, Patricia...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

11 years ago National Security and Peace

National Security Minister calls on Caribbean and Latin America to Face Ebola Threat with Militancy

With countries of the Caribbean region and Latin America at risk of a potential outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus, Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, has called on countries to take steps to protect their borders, and to treat it as an issue threatening National Security. Minister Bunting made this call as he spoke at the XI Conference...