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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right); and Chief Executive Officer, GraceKennedy Group, Don Wehby (centre), applaud winner of the inaugural GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year Award, Elaine Duncan, as she holds the trophy aloft, after receiving it during the presentation ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston on Friday, May 30\. Prime Minister Simpson Miller was the guest speaker.

Gracekennedy Rewards Household Workers

There were hugs, laughter, and tears of joy after Elaine Duncan won this year’s inaugural GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year award. Miss Duncan topped the field of 11persons shortlisted from over 100 nominees for the award, which honours...

Director for Safety and Security in Schools, Ministry of Education, Sergeant Coleridge Minto (left), listens to a question posed at the launch of the CARICOM - Spain Citizen Security project, at the Ministry of Education Region 4 offices in Montego Bay, on May 29. The project is aimed at reducing youth-on-youth violence in schools and communities in Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago. Others (from second left) are: Deputy Ambassador at the Spanish Embassy, Ms Victoria Tur; Programmes Manager for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Ms Beverley Reynolds, and Senior Education Officer for Guidance and Counselling, Mrs. Lisetha Adams.

Multi-Partnership Approach to Tackle Violence in Schools

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan, addresses the St. Ann Parish Development Committee (PDC) rebranding ceremony, held at the Couples San Souci Hotel, in White River, St. Ann, on May 29.

Jamaicans Must Understand Meaning of Sustainable Development – State Minister Fagan

Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, giving keynote address at the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 95th annual general meeting, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston, on May 29.

Government Completes Compensation Policy for Public Service

Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan, making his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.

366 Projects Successfully Completed Under JDIP

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, speaking at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) mini exposition, at the Horizon Remand Centre in Kingston, on Wednesday, May 28.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

Security Ministry to Relocate Female Wards to Child-Friendly Facility

The Ministry of National Security is seeking to identify a ‘child-friendly’ facility to relocate female wards currently held at the South Camp Road Rehabilitation Centre in Kingston. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says a facility with a school or home environment, rather than a correctional institution, is being sought. He made the disclosure while speaking at the Department of Correctional...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, (centre) in conversation with Executive Director of the International Sugar Organization
(ISO) Jose Orive (right) and Chairman of the International Sugar Council (ISC), Ambassador Derick Heaven left. Occasion was the official opening ceremony of the 45th Annual International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Conference held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay today (May 27 The three-day event (May 27 to 29) which is being held under the theme, ‘Positioning for the New Market Frontier’ is being attended by delegates from more than 87 member countries.

12 years ago Agriculture

ISO Conference Successful – Agriculture Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, has affirmed confidence in the future of the sugar cane industry, as the 45th Council Session of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) Conference, comes to a close at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James. The Minister described the three-day conference, which started on May 27, as...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, making his 2014/15 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 28.

12 years ago LabourSectoral Debate 2014/2015

2,000 Persons to Benefit From $600 Million Welfare-To-Work Programme

Two thousand indigent persons are to benefit from a $600 million welfare-to-work programme, to be implemented over the next two years. Making the announcement during his 2014/15 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 28, Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, informed that Cabinet recently approved this social welfare graduation strategy, targeting 1,000 families receiving...

12 years ago Labour

MPs Assist 6,000 Needy Persons

Members of Parliament (MPs), during the last financial year, assisted 6,000 of their most needy constituents to improve their standard of living, with the provision of $75 million in grant funding. The MPs identified and recommended those persons who were in need of financial aid to improve their nutritional status, housing conditions, and to start small income generating businesses. Minister...

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson (center), in discussion with former residents of Trelawny at the 33rd annual picnic of the Friends of Trelawny Association (FOTA) held at the Bear Mountain Park in upstate New York, on Sunday, May 25.

12 years ago Local Government

Mayor Encourages Diaspora Support for Development of Falmouth

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson has encouraged Trelawny parishioners living overseas, as well as locals, to exercise patience as the Government, and the Parish Council, addresses the challenges facing the historical town. He was addressing Friends of Trelawny Association (FOTA) at its 33rd annual reunion and picnic held at the Bear Mountain Park in upstate New York on Sunday, May...

12 years ago ParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015Transport

Government Advances Streamlining of Infrastructure Development Application Process

The National Works Agency (NWA) has concluded preparatory work and training towards final implementation of the Application Management and Data Automation (AMANDA) System. State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan, says this forms part of concrete steps being taken by the Ministry, to make it easier for clients/customers to conduct business with the agency in relation to...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (left), addresses stakeholders at the inaugural Gaming Industry Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on May 29. Also pictured is: Executive Director, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Andral Shirley.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Strides Being Made to Improve Profitability of CTL

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley, says significant strides are being made towards improving the profitability and the operational capacity of Caymanas Track Limited (CTL). “With all the effort being made to become profitable, CTL now continues its thrust to generate revenue and further reduce its debt by [implementing] new policies and initiatives,”...