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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.

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 ...

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.

SMEs Urged to Get Listed on Junior Stock Market

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.

Training of Teachers for Valuable Pathways Programme This Month

Portmore Municipal Council to Embark on Chikungunya Eradication Clean Up Exercise

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.

Solar Energy for All Companies in Guardsman Group

Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), is in discussion with President, Jamaica Olympic Association, Michael Fennell (left) and General Secretary, Jamaica Olympic Association, Christopher Samuda, during a forum on safeguarding and protecting children in sport, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in Kingston on October 9.

12 years ago Sport

Government Crafting Policy to Protect Children in Sports

The Government of Jamaica is developing a policy to ensure the protection of children, who participate in sports. Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Neita Headley, said development and implementation of a detailed policy on the Safeguarding and Protection of Children in Sport, and adherence to its guidelines by stakeholders within the sporting fraternity, will assist in keeping children safe...

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (2nd left, seated); President and Chief Executive Officer, Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company Limited (NLM), Takashi Ishiyamo (left, seated); and Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) Executive Director, Parris Lyew-Ayee (2nd right seated), sign a collaboration agreement under the Rare Earth Element project, during a brief meeting at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday (October 9). Witnessing the proceedings are Legal and Commercial Counsel, Michael Vaccianna (standing); and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Michelle Forbes.

12 years ago Mining

Jamaica Has Full Ownership of Rare Earth Element Plant

Jamaica now has full ownership of the Rare Earth Element Plant, following a formal handing over of the facility to the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) by Nippon Light Metal Holding Company Limited (NLM) on October 9. Over the next two years, JBI will continue to receive technical expertise in bauxite red mud mineral extraction from Nippon Light. This will be...

Finance and Planning Minister, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (2nd left) addresses a Caribbean Breakfast and Caucus meeting on October 9. The session was part of the annual board meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington DC. Seated (2nd left) is Financial Secretary, Devon Rowe.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Dr. Phillips Urges G20 to Fulfil Recession Assistance Promise

Finance and Planning Minister, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, is urging the G20 to make good on its promise to assist the Caribbean region to mitigate the effects of the financial recession of 2008. Speaking at a Caribbean breakfast and caucus meeting in Washington DC on Thursday, October 9, Dr. Phillips expressed concern that the group of major economies have not...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), exchanges greetings with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mavis Bank Coffee Factory, Senator Norman Grant (left), prior to the launch of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO) Export Max II programme, at the Knutsford Court hotel in Kingston on October 9. Sharing the moment at centre is President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards.

12 years ago Commerce

10 Companies Get Assistance to Grow Export Sales

Ten local companies and entities are to benefit from interventions through the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Export Max II programme to grow export sales and penetrate new markets. The three-year project is designed to improve the productivity and competitiveness of companies, which are already exporting or are export-ready, through capacity building and market penetration support. Participating companies are: 10 Fyah...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd left), displays a Reelexo Enterprise branded bottled Cranberry water, at the launch of the Support in Public Schools (SIPS) project, where each school is assigned branded SIPS Spring Water/Cranberry Water, which gives the general public, as well as the students and the school community an opportunity to contribute financially to the particular schools when they purchase the products. The launch was held on October 9 at the Knutsford Court Hotel, in St. Andrew. Others (from left) are: President of Kingston College Parent-Teacher Association, Stewart Jacobs; Chairman of the company, Courtnay Daley, and Senator Ruel Reid.

12 years ago Education

Schools to Benefit from SIPS Project

The initiative of Reelexo Enterprise Limited to brand its bottled water with the names of secondary schools across the island, and to share the profits with the institutions, has received the endorsement of Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites. Under the Support in Public Schools (SIPS) project, each school is assigned branded SIPS Spring Water/Cranberry water, which gives the...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris, addressing the anniversary ceremony to mark Montego Bay’s 34th year of becoming a City. Mayor Harris said while the achievements are many, there are still outstanding matters that the city must work towards as it fulfills its potential.

12 years ago Local Government

Time to Advance Montego Bay – Mayor

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris, says it is time for the city to be moved towards attaining some of the potential for which it was granted city status in 1980. Speaking on October 9, at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre at a ceremony to celebrate the 34th year of the granting of city status to the St. James...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), addresses a press briefing held at the Office of the Prime Minister today (October 9), to give an update on the national health emergency response. Others (from left) are: Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Richard Thompson; Information Minister, Senator Hon. Sandrea Falconer; Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson; and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Harvey (left).

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaica Intensifies Ebola Preparedness

The Jamaican authorities have stepped up planning for the prevention of Ebola and for effective management, should the virus present itself in the island. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller today (October 9), during a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. Mrs. Simpson Miller noted that the Ministry of Health is...