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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

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Government is putting in place a National Action Plan to effectively address the Ebola virus, and to deal with the disease, in the event of a outbreak. Additionally, she said,...

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.

CDA Stages 5k Run/Walk for Therapeutic Centre

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.

World Bank President to Meet With Ministers of Finance at Summit

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).

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

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.

12 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.

12 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.

12 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.

12 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...

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon-Harrison (at the podium), addressing a forum, hosted by the United Nations office in Jamaica, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston on October 10, to commemorate International Day of the Girl Child 2014. The day was officially observed on October 11, under the theme: ‘Empowering Adolescent Girls, Ending the Cycle of Violence’. Also participating, at the head table, were, from left: Executive Director, Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network, Monique Long; Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Sheila Roseau; United Nations Resident Coordinator in Jamaica, Dr. Arun Kashyap; and Executive Director, National Family Planning Board, Dr. Denise Chevannes-Vogel.

12 years ago Culture

Children’s Advocate Urges Change in Sexual Abuse Misconception

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, has cited the need for a change in the misconception of sexual abuse that exists in sections of the society. This, so as to, among other things, enable persons committing this illicit act, particularly against girls, to be arrested and prosecuted. Speaking at a special forum, hosted by the United Nations office in Jamaica, at...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon Arnaldo Brown, underscores the relevance of the stock market to Jamaicans in the Diaspora, at a JIS Think Tank on October 8.

12 years ago Foreign AffairsJamaican DiasporaJIS Think Tank

Diaspora Bond Still Being Considered

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says the plan by the Government to tap into the resources of overseas nationals, through the issuing of a Diaspora Bond, is still being considered. He noted, however, that “timing” is going to be important in terms of its implementation. The State Minister was speaking at...

Custos of St. James, the Hon. Ewen Corrodus, says Montego Bay has made significant progress since it was granted city status 34 years ago.

12 years ago Justice

Custos Hails Accomplishments of Montego Bay

Custos of St. James, the Hon. Ewen Corrodus, is highlighting the growth and development that Montego Bay has achieved since it was accorded city status 34 years ago. Addressing a ceremony at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Thursday, October 9, to commemorate the anniversary, Custos Corrodus said the achievements are many and varied and they speak well of the development...