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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), is greeted by Managing Director, Wonder World Early Childhood Institution, Garthia Boyd, on his arrival at the school’s annual parenting forum on Friday, May 16.

Quality Early Childhood Education Critical – Rev. Thwaites

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites is urging parents to invest in quality early childhood education for their children to ensure their success at the primary and tertiary levels. “Sending your children [to a good early childhood institution] is perhaps...

Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Shernette Haughton (right): and Hanover Parish Councillor, Wynter McIntosh (left); along with a team of volunteers wash the outside walls of the Ramble police station, in Hanover, on Saturday, May 17, in preparation for work to be carried out at the facility on Labour Day, May 23.

Western Parishes Gear Up For Labour Day 2014

The two teams tying for first place in the Katalyxt Youth Innovators’ Competition, Campion College and Guy’s Hill High School, with their trophies, during a special awards ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday, May 14. The Guy’s Hill team members are (from left): Kymani Malvo; Shemar Gilbert; Johnnoy Barnett; and Akeem Brooks. The Campion College team comprises (from right): Darien Francis; Raheem Henry; Tajay Watson; and Kareem Marshall.

Youth Innovators Competition Attracts Impressive Inventions

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism & Entertainment, Hon. Damion Crawford, highlights aspects of the Entertainment Registry to be established July 31, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 15.

Rating System Coming For Entertainment Events

A proud Romario Ricketts (right) accepts his winning prize from wife of the Governor General, Her Excellency, Lady Allen,(left) after his essay on ‘What is right with Jamaica’ was deemed the best in the ‘I Believe’ Essay Competition. Occasion was an awards ceremony held in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, on Thursday, May 15.

Frome Technical High Student Wins ‘I Believe’ Essay Competition

Trade Unionist and Head of the Hugh Lawson Shearer trade Union Education Institute (HLSTUEI), Danny Roberts called on workers to reflect on the contributions made by labourers of the 1938 labour unrest and its significance for the future of Jamaica’s labour relations as the nation celebrates Workers’ Week, May 18-23.

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Jamaicans Urged To Participate In Forum on Flexi Work

As debate surrounding flexible work arrangements intensifies, Jamaicans are being urged to participate in an upcoming panel discussion that will focus on the issue. The forum will be held on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. at Emancipation Park in Kingston, under the theme ‘Flexi-Work for Labour Market Reform and Sustainable Development’. The event will look at the challenges of...

Acting Senior General Manager for Corporate Services at the National Housing Trust, Neil Miller (right) accepts the Jamaica Employers Federation (JEF) Employer of Choice 2013 award from President of the JEF, David Wan. The NHT was adjudicated as the corporate entity where employees report the greatest worker satisfaction, opt to remain despite lucrative offers elsewhere, and give their employers high marks for working conditions and remuneration. First runner up was CEMEX Jamaica Limited and second Runner up was Digicel Jamaica. The presentations were made on Saturday, May 10 at the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 32nd Annual Business and Workplace Convention, at the Sunset Jamaica Grand Resort and Spa, in Ocho Rios.

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National Housing Trust Wins JEF Employer of Choice Award

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is the winner of the prestigious Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) Employer of Choice Award for 2013/2014. The NHT emerged from a competitive pack of 11 local and international companies to take top honours at the JEF’s fourth staging of the Employer of Choice Competition Awards Ceremony, at the 32nd Annual Business and Workplace Convention, held...

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hines (3rd left), and Executive Director at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon (right), sign a Memorandum of Understanding, which provide a formal mechanism for residents of targeted communities to record the level of service they receive from the police. Under the MoU, the police also evaluate their own performance. Also pictured from left are: Director of Research at the SDC, Juanita Reid and Head of Governance and Security and the United Kingdom Department for International Development Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Daniel Arghiros. The signing was held at the Police Officers’ Club in Kingston on Wednesday, May 14.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF and SDC Sign MOU for Community Policing Rating Initiative

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Social Development Commission (SDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising an initiative under which 40 communities have had the opportunity to assess the level of service delivered by the police. The partnership began in June 2013, and will continue for another 11 months. The assessment process involved some communities in Kingston...

Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer (right), addresses students, parents and teachers at a human trafficking seminar at Melrose Infant, Primary and Junior High School, on May 16. Principal of the school, Jennifer Lee (second right), looks on approvingly, as she listens keenly to the message being disseminated to her students.

12 years ago Justice

Students Urged To Be Wary Of Traffickers

As the nation observed Children’s Day, the National Taskforce Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) is cautioning students to be wary of traffickers, as they prey on children due to their level of dependence on adults. Speaking on Friday, May 16, at a seminar held at the Melrose Infant, Primary and Junior High School, which focused on Trafficking in persons, Head...

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

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PM to Open New Beaches Property in Turks & Caicos

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller leaves the island today (Sunday, May 18) for the Turks and Caicos where she will deliver the keynote address and officially open a new resort – Key West Luxury Village at the Beaches Turks and Caicos. The Prime Minister will be accompanied on the visit by Tourism Minister Hon Dr Wykeham McNeill. Key West Luxury...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left) addresses the opening ceremony of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) Child Protection Committee Child Month Exhibition at the facility in Montego Bay on Thursday, May 15. The theme for the annual exhibition was ‘Parents take responsibility: Break the cycle’.

12 years ago Education

Ministry Ramps up School Feeding Programme

Starting this September the Ministry of Education will be providing free breakfast daily to 138,000 children, or 70 per cent of the cohort in early childhood institutions, across the island. The remaining 30 per cent will have the option of making a contribution or paying in full for their breakfasts and lunches. Food for the programme will be provided by...

Students of the Sandy Bay Primary School in Hanover performi a poem during the 17th Annual Convention of the Dental Auxiliaries of Jamaica at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa in Lucea, Hanover on Wednesday, May 14. Dental professionals and representatives of related organisations from across Jamaica and the region participated in the conference, which was held from Wednesday, May 14, to Friday, May16.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Dental Auxiliaries Conference Concludes in Lucea

Scores of dental professionals and representatives of related organisations from across Jamaica and the region participated in the 17th annual conference of the Dental Auxiliaries of Jamaica, which was held at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa in Lucea from Wednesday, May 14, to Friday, May 16. Addressing delegates during the official opening ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, Member of...