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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...

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.

Government to Address Workers’ Concerns During Upcoming Wage Negotiations

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.

Industry Minister Welcomes Wealth Auto Show

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Carol Palmer.

PS says Jamaica Has Done More to Combat Human Trafficking

Two students from the Hopewell High School in Hanover have the full attention of Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, when he toured the institution on Thursday, July 10. The Minister used the occasion to announce changes which will take place at the school ahead of the new academic year in September.

Help for Hopewell High School

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), looking up at a section of the newly painted St. Martin de Porres Primary School in Gordon Town, St. Andrew while conversing with Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Kimo Lim (right), and Chairman of the school Board, Howard Findlator. The painting project was a community outreach effort of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Jamaica.

12 years ago Education

Gordon Town Residents and Korean Community Paint Primary School

Members of the South Korean community in Jamaica joined forces with residents of Gordon Town, St. Andrew, to give the St. Martin De Porres Primary School a much needed facelift. The volunteers painted the exterior walls of the school, injecting some bright yellow colour and installed new window frames, last weekend (July 5), as part of a day of community...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left), is greeted by Chairman of the Special Economic Zone Policy Steering Committee, Patricia Francis, on her arrival at a stakeholders meeting to discuss the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) policy framework, held Wednesday, July 9, at the Ministry’s St. Lucia Avenue offices in New Kingston.

12 years ago Commerce

Government to Expedite the Development of Special Economic Zones

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, plans to introduce policy measures that will expedite the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Jamaica, as a critical component of the Global Logistics Hub Initiative. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, said the proposed policy will guide the passage of critical and relevant pieces of legislation; create a supportive policy and regulatory...

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (2nd right), accepts a cheque valued at US1.33 million, for the Sabina Park Lighting project, from Charge de Affairs at the Indian High Commission, H.K. Mohan. The presentation was made during a brief ceremony today (July 10), at Jamaica House. Also in attendance were Chairman, Sabina Park Holdings, Milton Samuda; and Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Onika Miller.

12 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

Installation of Floodlights at Sabina Park to be Completed This Month

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headly, says that work to install flood lights at Sabina Park is progressing steadily and is on scheduled to be completed by the end of July. She was speaking during a brief ceremony at Jamaica House on Thursday, July 10, where the Indian Government handed over US$1.33 million for the project, representing...

2012 Top Female Achiever, Chedukia Longley, addresses the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) Top Achievers Awards ceremony at the Knutsford Court hotel on July 9. Chedukia was among 27 students, who were recognised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security for outstanding achievement in the Caribbean Secondary Examination Council (CSEC) and the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) for 2012 and 2013.

12 years ago Labour

Outstanding PATH Scholars Recognised

“Mi likkle, but mi talawah!” was the emphatic cry of 17-year-old, Chedukia Longley, as she walked away with the 2012 top female achiever award for the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH). The Glenmuir High School student, who gained 11 distinctions at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination, credits much of her success not just to her...

Director, Policy and Information Systems, Global Learning Group, Kurt Moses, makes a point, as he addresses the opening ceremony for the Management Institute for National Development’s (MIND) annual Public Sector Leadership Development Conference at the Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (July 9).

12 years ago Executive

Public Sector Workers Urged to Embrace Innovation

Public sector workers are being urged to embrace innovation in order to transform and modernise Government services. The call has come from Director, Policy and Information Systems, Global Learning Group, Kurt Moses, who addressed the Management Institute for National Development’s (MIND) annual Public Sector Leadership Development Conference on Wednesday (July 9), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. He...

Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu, provides details about the Nationwide Essay Competition, during a Think Tank held recently at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston.

12 years ago Justice

Office of Public Defender Stages Essay Competition

The Office of the Public Defender (OPD) is inviting young Jamaicans to enter its Nationwide Essay Competition aimed at making them more aware of their rights. The competition targets young people between the ages of 13 to 25 and participants will compete in two age categories. Speaking with JIS News, Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu, said that his office is...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry. (FILE)

12 years ago Agriculture

Government to Implement $30 Million Drought Mitigation Project

The Government will be implementing a $30 million drought mitigation project for farmers across the island next week, with the input of various agencies and stakeholders. According to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Donovan Stanberry, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is currently listing the needs of the parishes, in collaboration with the Jamaica Agricultural...