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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, addressing the official opening of the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, on Friday, July 11. He also announced plans to develop a tour attraction in the historic Sam Sharpe Square, in which the Cultural Centre is located, and at other historical and cultural landmarks in the city.

Monuments in Montego Bay to be Attractions

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, says talks are in progress with stakeholders in Montego Bay to transform the historic monuments within the city, into attractions. Addressing the official opening of the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, located...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton,
addressing participants from the business community in Montego Bay during
the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ) Industry Forum,
held at the Grandiosa Hotel in Montego Bay, on July 11. Others (from left)
are: Vice President of Columbus Business Solutions, Grant Hume; Managing
Director of Barnett Limited, Mark Kerr-Jarrett and President of JAMPRO,
Dianne Edwards. — Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addressing participants from the business community in Montego Bay during the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ) Industry Forum, held at the Grandiosa Hotel in Montego Bay, on July 11. Others (from left) are: Vice President of Columbus Business Solutions, Grant Hume; Managing Director of Barnett Limited, Mark Kerr-Jarrett and President of JAMPRO, Dianne Edwards.

Logistics Key to Driving Competitiveness – Hylton

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

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).

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Late MP Hailed as a Champion in Improving Welfare of Farmers

Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, has hailed the late Member of Parliament, Councillor and Custos of Westmoreland, Hon. James Thompson, for his contribution to the welfare of farmers and the development of rural Jamaica. Delivering the remembrance at the official funeral accorded by Government, in recognition of Mr. Thompson’s more than 50 years of service to the...

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.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Impacts UN General Assembly

Health Minister the Honourable Dr. Fenton Ferguson is leading Jamaica’s delegation at a High Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting is a comprehensive review and assessment of progress achieved in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). On Thursday, Dr. Ferguson addressed the plenary session of the Assembly. He outlined Jamaica’s commitment to the principle...

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.

12 years ago 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...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, addressing a ‘Unite for Change’ seminar at the Montego Bay Community College in St. James on July 10. The seminar was attended by a wide cross-section of the St. James Community and had presentations from representatives of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Harvard University.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

Jamaicans Must Take Firm Stand Against Violence – Minister Bunting

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the time has come for Jamaicans to take a firm stand against the sub-culture of violence and a tolerance for criminality. Speaking at a ‘Unite for Change’ workshop at the Montego Bay Community College in St. James on July 10, Mr. Bunting said for too long, Jamaicans have been resorting to violence in...

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.

12 years ago 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...

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.

12 years ago 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...

UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin.

12 years ago

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. ...