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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addresses a Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) scholarship awards function, hosted on July 24 by Nationwide 90 FM, at the Oasis on the Oxford, in Kingston. Three Grade 7 students from Windward Road Primary and Junior High school were awarded five-year scholarships by the radio station.

JTA Credit Union Awards Bursaries to Outstanding GSAT Students

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is urging parents to start saving early for their children’s tertiary education. “More and more of our children are matriculating for tertiary education, and by 2020, more than 40 per cent of all...

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.

PM Simpson Miller for Talks with Japanese Counterpart in T&T

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips. (FILE)

New Tax Bill To Be Amended

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), assisted by President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards (second left) and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Parish Council, Councillor Glendon Harris, as he cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the new JAMPRO regional Office at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on July 24. At right is Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon.Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams.

Relocation of Jampro’s Regional Office Will Strengthen Image – Minister Hylton

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

Minister Bunting Responds to Amnesty International

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre), cuts ribbon to officially hand over new fire truck to Clarendon at the May Pen fire station on July 24. Others (from left): Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Scean Barnswell (left); Member of Parliament for Central Clarendon, Mr. Mike Henry, and Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, John Forester.

12 years ago Local Government

Clarendon Gets State-Of-The-Art Fire Truck

A state-of-the-art fire truck was handed over to the parish of Clarendon, on July 24, by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott. The new unit has special features which will make it suitable to deal with the terrain in the parish. Speaking at the handing over at the fire station, in May Pen, the Minister said...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, delivers the keynote address at Thursday’s (July 24) launch of the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning’s (JFLL) High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) Programme, at the agency’s head office, South Camp Road, in Kingston.

12 years ago Education

Minister Emphasises Importance of Education

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has emphasized that education is the “only legitimate means” to upward mobility in the society. Speaking at the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning’s (JFLL) launch of the High School Diploma Equivalency (HDSE), at its head office in Kingston, on July 24, Rev. Thwaites said for the most part, people really want the opportunity to...

The late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke (left), interacting with patrons at the 2003 Denbigh Agricultural Show, in May Pen, Clarendon.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Insurance Industry and Union Leaders Hail Howard Cooke

Late former Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, is being hailed for his efforts to improve the condition of Jamaican workers, by widening basic pension benefits and enhancing the industrial relations climate. Sir Howard, who was appointed Minister of Pension and Social Security, when the Michael Manley-led government won the 1972 elections, is credited as having extended...

Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Sport, Hon.Natalie Neita Headley (left) shakes hands with South African Minister of Sport, Fikile Mbalula (right), after the two signed a sporting agreement in Glasgow, Scotland on Monday (July 21). The agreement will see both countries promoting and strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in sport. Minister Neita Headley is currently in Glasgow at the 20th Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 3.

12 years ago Sport

Jamaica and South Africa Sign Sport Cooperation Agreement

The Government of Jamaica has signed an agreement with the South African Government for the promotion and strengthening of bilateral relations and cooperation in sport. Minister with Responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley and South African Minister of Sports, Fikile Mbalula, inked the agreement in Glasgow, Scotland on Monday, July 21, where the 20th Commonwealth Games are underway. It...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), presents Director of Applications Management Division, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Ainsley Henry, with a copy of the Hillside Development Manual, during the official launch of the document at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on July 24.

12 years ago Mining

Manual to Guide Hillside Development Launched

A manual, which sets out guidelines for improving hillside development practices in Jamaica, was launched on July 24, by Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell. The Hillside Development Manual also aims to minimise the risks associated with hillside development, including landslides, debris floods and erosion that destroy the natural and aesthetic quality of the environment. Speaking...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Angela Brown-Burke (left), is greeted by Acting Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Director at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Steve Anderson (right), when she arrived at the Altamont Court Hotel in New Kingston on July 23, to participate in the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation’s (KSAC) inaugural ICT Innovation Summit. Looking (from left) are: Town Clerk, Robert Hill; and City Treasurer, Nadia Crosskill.

12 years ago Local Government

KSAC Seeking to Improve Efficiency Through ICT

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) is seeking to improve the efficiency of its operations through the introduction of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions. As part of measures to ensure staff fully embrace this change, the KSAC held its inaugural ICT Innovation Summit on July 23, at the Altamont Court Hotel in New Kingston. It was held under...

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, signs the condolence book for the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, which opened at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, D.C., on July 23.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Condolence Book Opens for Sir Howard in Washington

Jamaicans in Washington, D.C., will be able to pay their respects to the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, by signing the condolence book that was opened at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, on July 23. The book will remain open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., each day until August 1. Sir Howard,...