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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), embraces proud landowners Luther and Beryl Spence, after presenting them with their land title on July 31, during a ceremony held at the St. Mary Parish Church.

84 Residents of Three Parishes Get Land Titles

On the eve of Emancipation Day, July 31, 84 residents of land settlement schemes in the parishes of St. Mary, Portland, and St. Ann, have become proud landowners. The residents received their titles under the Cadastral Mapping and Land Registration...

Winner of the 2014 Jamaica Festival Song contest, Deep Jahi performs his winning piece, ‘I Love Ja’ at the finals of the competition, hosted by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston on Sunday, July 27.

2014 Festival Song Winner Basking in Victory

Transport, Works, and Housing Minister, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (2nd left), along with the People’s Republic of China’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Dong Xiaojun (left); and Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) Executive Director, Dr. Fritz Pinnock (2nd right), display the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will facilitate the teaching of Mandarin, at the CMI beginning in September. Looking on is Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education,. Dr. Grace McLean, who represented Portfolio Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites. The signing was held on July 30, at the CMI’s Palisadoes Park campus in Kingston.

CMI Students to Learn Mandarin

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

Prime Minister Congratulates Team to 20th Commonwealth Games

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. (FILE)

Energy Minister Calls on JPS to Address Unscheduled Power Outages

12 years ago Culture

Emancipation & Independence Celebrations 2014

Initiated in 1962, the Independence Celebrations were considered integral to national development as a way of giving Jamaicans a sense of who they are, and what their history and culture is all about. Jamaica 50 broadened the concept of the Independence celebrations to a programme of activities which would also serve to catalyse positive national response towards developmental goals. Customarily,...

Chairman of the Denbigh Show Committee, Senator Norman Grant, highlights issues that will be addressed at the 2014 Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food show at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on July 28.

12 years ago Agriculture

JUTC to Provide Shuttle Service for Denbigh

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be the official transportation for Denbigh 2014, over the Emancipation Day holiday weekend. Over 30 JUTC buses will be available to transport patrons to and from the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, from Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3. Addressing a ‘JIS Think’ recently, President of the...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, congratulates an excited Jodane Martin, for being the valedictorian for the 2014 graduating class of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation Programme (ESP). Minister Hanna was the guest speaker at the ceremony, which was held on July 30, at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica, in Kingston.

12 years ago Culture

Parents and Society Urged to Embrace Positives of Children with Disabilities

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, has called on parents, and the society as a whole, to embrace the positives of children with disabilities, and to focus on their abilities, instead of the physical or intellectual impairment. She pointed out that when such children face discrimination and stigma, it has serious negative effects. “They carry the stigma and...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left); and Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd right), share a moment with valedictorian of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Jodane Martin, at the graduation ceremony held today (July 30), at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica in Kingston. Director of the ESP, Antonica Gunter Gayle (2nd left); and Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Samantha Chantrelle (right), also participated in the ceremony.

12 years ago Labour

25 Children Graduate from Early Stimulation Programme

It was a special occasion for 25 very special children on Wednesday, July 30, who have graduated from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation Programme (ESP). The youngsters, who suffer from various disabilities, were hailed for their achievements, at a valedictory service held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica in Kingston, which was attended by government ministers,...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (second right), converses with Mission Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise Herbol (left), at the closing out ceremony for the US$1 million Collaborate to Prosper Project held at the Jamaica Exporters’ Association (JEA) headquarters in Kingston on July 30. Also pictured is: Head of The Competiveness Company, Dr. Beverley Morgan (right).

12 years ago Commerce

Jamaica to Tap into Lucrative Ornamental Fish Exports

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the ornamental fish export industry is poised for growth and has the potential to earn the country well-needed foreign exchange. “I do believe the ornamental fish industry can become for Jamaica what flowers have become for Colombia,” he stated, while addressing the close out ceremony for the Collaborate to Prosper...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), enjoys a pleasant moment with Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei, at the launch of a $3.3 billion maternal health project on July 30, at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) in St. Andrew.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Government Launches $3.3B Programme to Boost Maternal and Child Health

The Government of Jamaica has launched a $3.3 billion project aimed at improving maternal and child health care in the country. The Programme to Reduce Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC), which is being funded by the European Union (EU), will see significant improvement in the quality of care for expectant mothers and babies. This will boost the country’s ability to...

Executive Director (Acting) and Legal Counsel of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, makes a point during an interview at the JIPO offices in New Kingston July 28.

12 years ago Culture

Jamaicans Urged to Adhere to Guidelines on Use of National Symbols

It is two days before Emancipation Day and eight days until Independence, and Jamaican flags are adorning cars, homes and business places in a show of patriotism and celebration of nationhood. Other national emblems and symbols are often used as part of the various ceremonies and festivities held during the annual ‘Emancipendence’ period. While this practice is encouraged, citizens are...