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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, centre) and Custodes from the county of Middlesex, share a moment with the 2014 recipients of the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (pictured standing) following the ceremony held on Thursday (July 24), at the St. Mary Parish Church Hall in Port Maria. The Custodes (seated, from left) are: Stanhope Porteous (Acting), from Clarendon; Rev. Hon. Sophia Azan, St. Catherine; Hon. Jeffrey McKitty, St. Mary; Hon. Sally Porteous, Manchester; and Hon. Norma Walters, St. Ann. Seated at right is National Co-ordinator, the Governor-General’s Programme For Excellence, Major (Retd) Effiom Whyte.

13 Persons from Middlesex Get Governor-General’s Achievement Award

Thirteen persons from the county of Middlesex have been bestowed with the 2014 Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA) in recognition of their selfless contributions to the upliftment of their communities. The recipients, from the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester, St. Ann, St. Catherine,...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (right), speaks with Tourism Consultant and Board Member of the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Dr. Carrole Guntley, during Thursday's (July 24) official opening of JAMPRO's new offices at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall.

JAMPRO Partners with Mo’bay Convention Centre

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

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.

12 years ago Commerce

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

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the relocation of Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO) regional office from the town centre to the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, will strengthen the image of the organisation. Addressing the official opening of the new site on July 24, the Minister said it will also boost JAMPRO’s...

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

Minister Bunting Responds to Amnesty International

Jamaican Government committed to transparency and accountability in operations of the Security Forces Minister of National Security the Hon. Peter Bunting, MP notes the public statement released by Amnesty International on Wednesday, July 24; its assertion that the Minister “refused to disclose information on an investigation into allegations of human rights violations by the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF)”, and its...

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...