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Students to Benefit from Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat Game

The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta has partnered with the Atlanta Hawks to assist students in Jamaica and Atlanta. Proceeds from the basketball game, Atlanta Hawks versus the Miami Heat, which will be held at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, USA,...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

House Approves Removal of GCT on Importation of Horses

A limestone pit being mined in Clarendon.

Gov’t Commits to Identifying New Markets for Mining Exports

Member of Parliament for East Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz, makes her contribution in the House of Representatives.

Portland East MP Says SCHIP Provides Economic Benefits to Constituents

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left), is presented with a copy of the book ‘A to Z of Leading a Professional Life’, by author and Principal Director of Make Your Mark Group, Dr. Jacqueline Coke-Lloyd. The presentation was made during the Group’s Business and Personal Etiquette Conference on Wednesday (November 1) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

PHOTOS: State Minister Smith Attends Make Your Mark Personal Etiquette Conference

Chief Executive Officer, National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addressing the launch of National Parents Month on Wednesday (November 1). The ceremony was held at the ATL Automotive Group in Kingston.

3 years ago Youth

Effective Parenting Deemed a Deterrent to Criminal Activities

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, says effective parenting is a deterrent to criminal activities in society. Citing data from the Social Development Commission (SDC), Ms. Kerr said it was determined that ineffective parenting is one of the key drivers of crime. She emphasised the importance of good parenting practices in correcting antisocial behaviours...

Stakeholders in attendance at the Jamaica Association for Health Education and Promotion (JAHEP) Health Education and Promotion Week church service, which was held at the Bethel Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, recently.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

JAHEP Stages Inaugural Health Education and Promotion Week

Health Education and Promotion Officer at the St. Thomas Public Health Department, Carlene Douglas, says the inaugural Health Education and Promotion Week, which was observed from October 15 to 21, was a success. It was organised by the Jamaica Association for Health Education and Promotion (JAHEP) and was held under the theme ‘Advancing Health Equity through Health Promotion and Education:...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), observes transport operations in Port Maria, St. Mary, during a recent visit to the town. Among those accompanying the Minister are Mayor of Port Maria, Richard Creary (second left); and Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington (right).

3 years ago Transport

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Observes Transport Operations in Port Maria

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, places flowers at the shrine of late former Prime Minister, Sir Donald Sangster, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on October 26, to commemorate the 112th anniversary of his birth. Sir Donald Sangster, who was Jamaica’s second Prime Minister, died on April 11, 1967 at age 55, just months after taking office on February 22, 1967.

3 years ago Culture

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Sir Donald Sangster

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, places flowers at the shrine of late former Prime Minister, Sir Donald Sangster, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on October 26, to commemorate the 112th anniversary of his birth. Sir Donald Sangster, who was Jamaica’s second Prime Minister, died on April 11, 1967 at age 55, just months after...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (third left), are flanked by British High Commissioners from the Caribbean and other officials at a reception held at the High Commissioner’s Residence in Kingston on October 31.

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Senator Johnson Smith Welcomes British High Commissioners for the Caribbean

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (third left), are flanked by British High Commissioners from the Caribbean and other officials at a reception held at the High Commissioner’s Residence in Kingston on October 31.

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, emphasises a point at the 54th annual monetary studies conference at the Bank of Jamaica, downtown Kingston, on November 1. At right is Governor, Bank of Jamaica, Richard Byles.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Measures in Place to Fund Emergency Costs Associated with Natural Disasters

The Government has put in place measures for the funding of emergency costs associated with natural disasters that involve billions of dollars. Speaking at the 54th annual monetary studies (AMS) conference at the Bank of Jamaica’s auditorium in downtown Kingston on November 1, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, said the suite of products...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is presented with a photo version of the Bucknor Community Centre in Clarendon at yesterday’s (October 31) opening in the Clarendon community.

3 years ago CommunityGovernor General

Governor-General Lauds Effort to Establish Community Centre in Bucknor, Clarendon

The efforts of community members and business entities to establish a community centre in Bucknor, Clarendon, have been lauded by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Delivering the keynote address at the opening of the facility on October 31, the Governor-General said it is not just a testament to architectural capabilities but more importantly to the “power...