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Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, addressing Monday’s (June 30) opening ceremony for the International Reggae Day Conference, held at the Courtleigh Hotel, New Kingston, under the theme: ‘You Reap What You Sow’. This year’s 20th commemoration of International Reggae Day will be held on Tuesday, July 1.

Madrid Protocol Legislation for Parliament Soon

Legislation to facilitate Jamaica’s adoption and implementation of the international trademark registration system, the Madrid Protocol is to be placed before Parliament soon. Industry, Investment, and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says that “significant progress” has been made in addressing...

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (right) presents students of Westwood High School with the trophy for winning the science competition under the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Schools Energy Programme. The presentation was made during the awards ceremony for the programme held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on June 27. From left are teacher, Abigail Cannigan; and students Makalia McBean, Deena Dunkley; and Ashe Monique Lewis. The students also received $200,000 cash.

Schools to Benefit From $62 Million Energy Saving Project

Outgoing Commissioner of Police, Mr. Owen Ellington. (FILE)

Police Commissioner Owen Ellington to Retire

Director of Safety and Security at the Ministry of Education, Sergeant Coolridge Minto, giving details of the Ministry’s new security and safety measures, which will be implemented at the start of the new academic year in September, at a recent function in Montego Bay.

Security to Be Improved In Schools

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson.

Joint Communiqué on Free Movement in the CSME

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Mining and Energy, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), accepts a signed copy of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) from Group Managing Director at the National Commercial Bank (NCB), Patrick Hylton (centre), for the provision of $5 million in support for the Government’s Start-Up Jamaica project. The signing took place on June 27, at the Atrium in New Kingston. Sharing the moment is Senior Assistant General Manager for Marketing and Communications at NCB, Nadeen Matthews.

12 years ago Technology

Start-Up Jamaica Gets $5 Million Boost

The Government’s youth entrepreneurship programme, Start-Up Jamaica (SUJ), has received a $5 million boost from the National Commercial Bank (NCB). State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Mining and Energy, Hon. Julian Robinson and Group Managing Director at NCB, Patrick Hylton, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the provision of the funds during a ceremony Friday morning (June 27)...

Mrs. Etheline Aiken is being escorted to her seat by a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force after receiving the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education during a ceremony on the Lawns of Jamaica House on June 12.

12 years ago Education

Retired Educator Says Passion Key

At 83 years old, retired educator Etheline May serves as a model of excellence for today’s generation of teachers. This outstanding Jamaican, who has given 48 years of noble service to teaching, contributing to the development of thousands of Jamaicans, believes that passion and love for the profession are key attributes for any successful teacher. She was recently awarded the...

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde (right), examines a solar system at the HEART College of Construction Services, in Portmore St. Catherine on Saturday, (June 28), during a tour of the institution. Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips (left), and other government officials, also participated in the tour

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

IMF Boss tours Heart College

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde and her delegation, yesterday (June 28) observed the programmes offered at the HEART College of Construction Services, in Portmore, St. Catherine, during a tour of the institution. The College is one of seven institutions, which have been renamed/upgraded as part of the conditions under the Government’s four-year US$958 million agreement...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson address the official opening of the Claremont Health centre of Excellence, in St. Ann, on Friday, June 27. The reconstruction and refurbishing of the health facility was financed at a cost of $40 .6 million by the National Health Fund. The facility serves approximately 12,000 persons from Claremont and adjoining areas.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Improvements to Health Sector Platform for Rural Development

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the Government is using improvements in the health sector as part of the platform for rural development, and curtailing the rural/urban drift. “Oftentimes by virtue of the absence of these facilities, (such as) schools, (and) clinics, much of our young people will move out (of rural Jamaica). Many of them never return...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), introduces Chief Justice of Jamaica, Hon. Zaila McCalla (right), to Head of the
the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde (left), at a reception held in Madame Lagarde’s honour at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew, on Friday, June 27

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

PM Commends Jamaicans for Staying the Course

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says that as the Government continues with the economic reform programme which is supported by its US$958 million four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF), with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Jamaican people must be commended for their understanding. Speaking at a reception in honour of visiting Managing Director of the IMF, Christine Lagarde,...

Director of Social Security in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Denzil Thorpe, speaking at a Social Protection and Child Labour Strategy Meeting, held in recognition of World Day Against Child Labour on June 12. Mr. Thorpe says the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) plays an essential role in reducing child labour across the island.

12 years ago EducationHousingLabour

PATH Helping to Reduce Child Labor

Director of Social Security in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Denzil Thorpe, says the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) plays an essential role in reducing child labour across the island. “We find that children, especially those who are poor and who live in the rural areas, are being pulled from schools to participate in economic...

Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde, addresses members of the media, during a special briefing today (June 27), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Madame Lagarde is in Jamaica for a three-day visit.

12 years ago Finance & Public ServiceOffice of the Prime Minister

IMF Head Says ERP Off to Very Strong Start

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde, says Jamaica’s Economic Reform Programme (ERP), supported by the IMF, with a four-year US$930 million Extended Fund Facility (EFF), is off to a very strong start. “All reviews have so far been completed without any shortfall, without any failure, and meeting all the criteria. This is an exceptionally strong...