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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), emphasizes a point during the University of Technology (UTech) Logistics Hub panel discussion on July 10. It was held under the theme: ‘Exploring Human Capacity Building Opportunities’. Listening keenly are co-panelists, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Logistics and Emerging Sectors Manager, Tastey Blackman (left), and President, Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica, Michael MaAnuff-Jones.
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (centre), emphasizes a point during the University of Technology (UTech) Logistics Hub panel discussion on July 10. It was held under the theme: ‘Exploring Human Capacity Building Opportunities’. Listening keenly are co-panelists, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Logistics and Emerging Sectors Manager, Tastey Blackman (left), and President, Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica, Michael MaAnuff-Jones.

Tertiary Institutions Urged to Provide Training for Logistics Hub

Tertiary institutions are being urged to provide the necessary training to prepare  workers for jobs which the Logistics Hub Initiative is expected to generate. Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, emphasized that tertiary institutions must play a “major...
The Most Honourable Sir Howard Felix Hanlan Cooke, ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD, Jamaica’s fourth, native-born Governor General. (FILE)
The Most Honourable Sir Howard Felix Hanlan Cooke, ON, GCMG, GCVO, CD, Jamaica’s fourth, native-born Governor General. (FILE)

“They Call Me Teacher”: Biography of Sir Howard Cooke
Governor-General H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J
Governor-General H.E. The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J

Jamaica has Lost a Devoted Son!
Former Prime Minister, The Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, delivers the Remembrance at the official funeral service for the late James Thompson, held at the St. George’s Church in Savanna-La-Mar on Wednesday (July 9).
Former Prime Minister, The Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, delivers the Remembrance at the official funeral service for the late James Thompson, held at the St. George’s Church in Savanna-La-Mar on Wednesday (July 9).

Late MP Hailed as a Champion in Improving Welfare of Farmers
Jamaica’s delegation to the UN General Assembly on Non-Communicable Diseases (L-R): Ambassador Courtney Rattray, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson; Behind (L-R) Ms. Sharmaine Edwards, Director of Nutrition Unit MOH and Dr. Tamu Davidson-Saddler, Director, Chronic Diseases and Injuries Prevention.
Jamaica’s delegation to the UN General Assembly on Non-Communicable Diseases (L-R): Ambassador Courtney Rattray, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson; Behind (L-R) Ms. Sharmaine Edwards, Director of Nutrition Unit MOH and Dr. Tamu Davidson-Saddler, Director, Chronic Diseases and Injuries Prevention.

Health Minister Impacts UN General Assembly

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Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, speaking about activities for Jamaica Festival 2014 at a JIS Think Tank held on Wednesday, July 9, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Culture

More Than 1,000 Persons Discovered Through the Big Stage

More than 1,000 persons have been discovered by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) during ‘The Big Stage’ community talent searches. The Big Stage is one of the redesigned programmes of Jamaica Festival 2014, which showcases talents through community searches. Participants can advance to the Parish Finals when two top performers will be selected for the National Big Stage Finals...
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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), makes a point as he views items in an exhibition at the Hopewell High School in Hanover on Thursday, July 10. The Minister, who was on a fact finding tour of the school, said while academic areas will not be short changed, greater focus will be placed on technical and vocational areas starting in September.
Education

Education Minister Expresses Confidence in Hopewell High’s Principal

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is expressing confidence in the ability of interim Principal, Leonie Dunwell, to run the Hopewell High School in Hanover and transform the institution into a centre of excellence. During a tour of the institution on July 10, Rev. Thwaites said the Ministry is satisfied with Mrs. Dunwell’s stewardship so far. Mrs. Dunwell was appointed...
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Sector Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Donna Harris (left), and Senior Public Sector Specialist, World Bank, Kathy Lalazarian (right), congratulate Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Top Achievers for 2012 and 2013 (from left): Denbigh High School student, Othneil Williams; Glenmuir High school student, Chedukia Longley; Immaculate Conception High student, Kimberley Burnett and Glenmuir High’s, Peter Williams, following the PATH Top Achievers Awards ceremony at the Knutsford Court hotel on July 9.
Labour

PATH Lauded By World Bank and IDB

The Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) is being lauded by the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for its tremendous achievements over the past 12 years. Senior Public Sector Specialist, World Bank, Kathy Lalazarian, said that due to the programme’s successes, the World Bank’s Board of Directors, in January of this year, approved an additional...
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UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin.

Message for World Population Day

Today’s 1.8 billion young people are a powerful force, individually and collectively. They are shaping social and economic realities, challenging norms and values and building the foundation of the world’s future. Governments and the international community are increasingly conscious of the importance of providing resources and opportunities for all young people to reach their full potential as individuals and citizens. ...
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Minister with Responsibility for Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (left), in discussion with Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, before making his presentation in the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, July 8.
Finance & Public ServiceParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Government to Address Workers’ Concerns During Upcoming Wage Negotiations

The Government will seek to address several concerns of public sector workers as it prepares to begin negotiations for the new 2015-2017 wage agreement. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for the Public Service in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday,...
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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (2nd right), in discussion with Creative Media and Events (CME) Chairman, Gareth Walker (2nd left), during Tuesday’s (July 8) media launch for the second annual Wealth Auto Show, at Adam and Eve Spa, New Kingston. Mr. Hylton was the guest speaker. Also sharing in the conversation are Jamaica International Insurance Company’s Customer Experience and Innovation Brand Manager, Elizabeth Chung (left), and CME Managing Director, Leighton Davis. The auto show, being staged by CME, is slated for July 19 and 20 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.
Commerce

Industry Minister Welcomes Wealth Auto Show

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has welcomed this year’s second staging of the Wealth Auto Show, being staged by Creative Media and Events, on July 19 and 20, in Montego Bay. Speaking at the show’s media launch at Adam and Eve Spa, New Kingston, on July 8, Mr. Hylton said the event is representative of entrepreneurship and...
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