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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (seated, centre) signs a copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will see several undergraduate students of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) each receiving $100,000 in tuition grants from the National Youth Service (NYS), under its Access to Higher Education Partnership Programme (AHEP). The signing took place at the CMI’s Palisadoes Park location in Kingston on October 10. Also signing (seated, from left) are: Executive Director of the NYS, Melvin Smith; and CMI Chairman, Joan Spencer Ernandez. Observing the proceedings (standing, from left) are: Registrar, CMI, Dr. Mark Broomfield; Deputy Director, Community Services, NYS, Nickeisha Lindsay; Executive Director, CMI, Dr. Fritz Pinnock; and Deputy Executive Director, CMI, Vivette Grant.

CMI Students to Receive $5 Million in Tuition Support Under AHEP

Fifty students pursuing undergraduate studies at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) will benefit from a total of $5 million in tuition grants from the National Youth Service (NYS), under its Access to Higher Education Partnership Programme (AHEP). The programme, which...

Heath Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), receives a mental health poster from Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) representative to Jamaica, Dr Noreen Jack, during World Mental Health Day function held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, St. Andrew, on October 10 under the theme: “Living with Schizophrenia”.

Greater Support for the Mentally Ill Urged

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), views an energy project developed by Green Pond High School in St. James, during a World Teachers’ Day Forum for Innovation In Teaching (FIT), at the National Arena in St. Andrew, on October 10, under the theme: ‘Invest in the Future, Invest in Teachers’. Rev. Thwaites was guest speaker.

Education Must Guide Jamaica’s Progress – Rev. Thwaites

Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Christine Ade-Gold (left), applauds as Hillsbrook All-age student, Donique Robinson, gives the correct response to a question on the county’s heritage. The JIS team visited the Hanover-based institution on October 9 where they present heritage material and interact with the students.

JIS Heritage Week Team Visits Westmoreland Schools

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.

Children’s Advocate Urges Change in Sexual Abuse Misconception

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (third right), observes as resident of Treadways, St. Catherine, Dayquanni Thomas (seated, right), demonstrates his computer skills at the newly established Internet café at Treadways Gospel Assembly. The occasion was the official opening of the facility at the church recently. Also observing, from left, are: Pastor at the church, Elder Courtney Lyn; Civil Servant of the Year 2013/14, and Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Director of Production, Enthrose Campbell; member of the church, Shania Johnson; and Senior Corporate Relations Manager, Digicel, Trisha Williams-Singh. The Treadways Internet café is one of the four projects undertaken by Ms. Campbell and is supported by Digicel which donated the computers, desks, and chairs for the facility. The café is equipped with two desktop computers, two laptop computers, a multipurpose printer, and wall posters.

12 years ago Community

Residents Welcome Internet Café in Treadways, St. Catherine

Joyous shouts and cheers filled the atmosphere in Treadways, recently as residents of the St. Catherine-based community showed their appreciation for the opening of an internet café. Not even the onset of afternoon showers, could put a damper on the celebratory mood of the residents, scores of whom turned out to witness the official opening of the approximately $300,000 facility....

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd left), performs the symbolic ribbon cutting exercise to formally re-open the newly upgraded Liguanea Post Office internet café, in St. Andrew on October 9. The facility was refurbished at a cost of over $200,000 by the LIME Foundation, under a public/private partnership between the Postal Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), and telecommunications firm, LIME. Also participating in the proceedings were, from left, - LIME Chief Executive Officer, Garfield Sinclair; LIME Foundation Chairman, Errol Miller; State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining and Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, where the facility is located, Hon. Julian Robinson; Postal Corporation of Jamaica Board Chairman, Lance Hylton; and Post Master General, Michael Gentles.

12 years ago Technology

Refurbished Liguanea Post Office Internet Café Re-opened

Residents of Liguanea and its environs, in St. Andrew, now have improved internet access at the Liguanea Post Office, where the service and other related activities have been upgraded at a cost over $200,000 by the LIME Foundation. The upgrading entailed the provision of additional computers and software, and network accessories; a printer; and furniture; as well as general refurbishment...

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

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Hails Syringa Marshall-Burnett as a nation builder

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has described former President of the Senate, Syringa Marshall Burnett, CD, as a nation builder and trail blazer who, as a health care professional, educator, Parliamentarian and social activist, helped significantly to propel Jamaica’s development and the advancement of women. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of one of Jamaica’s finest daughters, who has...

Deputy General Manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Robin Levy, discusses the importance of listing on the Junior Stock Market at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 8.

12 years ago Finance & Public ServiceJIS Think Tank

SMEs Urged to Get Listed on Junior Stock Market

Deputy General Manager of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Robin Levy, is encouraging more Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) to get listed on the Junior Stock Market. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 8, Mr. Levy said the Junior Stock Market is the best avenue for SMEs to raise capital and contribute to the growth and development...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites is greeted by President of the Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), Pastor Wesley Boynes at a special general meeting of the JISA held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston.

12 years ago Education

Training of Teachers for Valuable Pathways Programme This Month

The training of teachers for a programme to infuse good values and attitudes into the curriculum and culture of schools will begin later this month. Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites made the announcement on Thursday, October 9, at a special general meeting of the Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA) held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. Minister Thwaites...

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Portmore Municipal Council to Embark on Chikungunya Eradication Clean Up Exercise

The Portmore Municipal Council, in partnership with the Public Health Department and the National Solid Waste Management Authority, will conduct a cleanup exercise on Wednesday, October 15 in the Old Braeton area of Portmore, St. Catherine in the following communities: Reid’s Pen Gerbera Ave, Braeton Meadows McPherson Drive Dream Land Drive Cressor Lane Oleander Drive Then, the clean up effort...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), converses with Executive Chairman of Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin, at Thursday’s (October 9) launch of the security company’s solar partnership with Future Energy Corporation at Hope Gardens.

12 years ago Technology

Solar Energy for All Companies in Guardsman Group

The Guardsman Group is set to save millions in energy costs, following a US$1.2 million partnership with Future Energy Corporation, which will see the solarisation of its group of companies. Executive Chairman of Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin, said the company believes in renewable energy as an efficient resource to power its plants and offices. “This move will help us save...