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United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF) representative to Jamaica, Mark Connolly, (third left) speaks with members of the Child Development Agency’s (CDA) Children Advisory Panel during a courtesy call paid by the Panel on the UNICEF’s representative at his office in Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston, on Friday, March 14. Seated (from left) are: Secretary, Policy Planning and Evaluation, CDA, Jodian Givons; Children Officer, CDA, Tahecia Salmon; Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF, Janet Cupidon-Quallo; Director, Policy Planning and Evaluation, CDA, Newton Douglas; Suzecka Swaby, Glenmuir High School, MayPen, Clarendon; Kinshasia Johnson, Merl Grove High School, Kingston; Meca-Gaye Francis, Campion College, Kingston; Shemar Millwood, Jamaica College, Kingston; Rushay Ximines, Meadowbrook High School, Kingston and Campion College student and Chairperson of CAP, Charles Young.

Child Advisory Panel Makes Recommendations to Improve Lives of Wards of the State

The Children’s Advisory Panel (CAP) has submitted a report outlining recommendations to improve the lives of children in state care to the Child Development Agency (CDA). The Panel, developed by the CDA in collaboration with the Children’s Council of Jamaica,...

Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, (left) presents the Magistrates Roll to newly installed Custos of St. Ann, Hon.Norma Walters, during the official installation ceremony held at the Seville Heritage Park, St. Ann's Bay on Thursday, March 13.

St. Ann Welcomes First Female Custos

Prime Minister Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller addresses participants in the special ceremony hosted by the Hospiten Group, to announce the construction of a US$20 million specialised general hospital for Western Jamaica.

Montego Bay Investment Project to Create 300 Jobs

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Hon. Julian Robinson congratulates worker, Jamalco, Colin Smith who served the company for 40 years. Twenty one employees who have served Jamalco for 10-40 years were honoured at a function held at the Jamaica Pegasus on Thursday, March 13.

Government Finalising Waste to Energy Policy

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), shares a light moment with immediate past Principal of the Mandeville Primary and Junior High School, Byron Farquharson (left), and his wife, Joan Farquharson, at an appreciation function for Mr. Farquharson, held yesterday (March 13) at the Kendal Conference Centre, in Manchester.

New High School to be Opened in Mandeville

Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

12 years ago Tourism

Tourism Linkages Hub Reaping Success

Head of the Tourism Linkages Hub, Carolyn McDonald-Riley, says the initiative has been bearing fruit with positive impact on key sectors affiliated with the tourism industry. The mission of this linkage project is to position the tourism sector to increase its demand for, and consumption of goods and services that can be competitively sourced in Jamaica, while strengthening the linkages...

Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Freundel Stuart, responds to questions posed by journalists at a press conference convened following the conclusion of the 25th Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which took place at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines earlier this week. The Inter-sessional meeting, which officially opened on Monday (March 10) ended on Tuesday (March 11). The three-day event kicked off with the 8th meeting of the Prime Ministerial sub-committee on the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Trade in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on Sunday (March 9).

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Barbados will comply with Ruling of CCJ – PM

Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Freundel Stuart, says his country is committed to complying with the decision of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in the Shanique Myrie ruling. The Prime Minister was addressing journalists at a press conference convened following the conclusion of the 25th Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which took place...

Students of the Duhuaney Park Primary School visit one of the many exhibits at the National Mathematics Expo, held at the University of the West Indies, Old Library on March 13.

12 years ago Education

Hundreds of Students Attend Mathematics EXPO

Hundreds of students, from the pre-primary to tertiary level, converged on the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, today (March 13), where they experienced the joy of Mathematics, as they played games and explored concepts being taught in the classroom. The students were participating in the second annual National Mathematics Expo, held under the theme: ‘Maths Revolution =Economic Solution’....

High Commissioner Aloun N’dombet Assamba (right), and guests view some of the profiles of the five women honoured by the Jamaican High Commission to mark International Women’s Day.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

High Commission pays Tribute to five Jamaican Women

The Jamaican High Commission has paid special tribute to five pioneering Jamaican women, in keeping with the theme of this year’s international Women’s Day – ‘Inspiring Change’. High Commissioner, Her Excellency Aloun N’dombet Assamba, said the theme encourages advocacy for women’s advancement everywhere. “It is in keeping with this theme that the Jamaican High Commission has sought to highlight five...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, emphasises the importance of climate change during an interview with JIS News. Mrs. Simpson Miller. She was speaking on some of the key issues coming out of the just concluded 25th Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which was held at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Prime Minister led a Jamaican delegation to the conference, which officially opened on Monday (March 10) and wrapped up on Tuesday (March 11). Mrs. Simpson Miller returned to the island today (March 12).

12 years ago Prime Minister

PM Upbeat about Deliberations at CARICOM Conference

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has expressed satisfaction with the increased focus that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has placed on the issue of climate change, which is critical for the future sustainability of the region. She said climate change, which has been gaining prominence globally, is of great significance for small island states, especially in light of...

Minister Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), engages eager students at the Emmanuel Christian Academy, in St. Andrew, today (March 12). The Minister was invited to the school to make a special address to students who are preparing to sit the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) on March 20 and 21. Rev. Thwaites also answered questions posed to by students, as well as toured the facility, opened a computer laboratory which was refurbished by the Parent Teachers Association (PTA).

12 years ago Education

Minister Thwaites encourages GSAT Students

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has lauded the work of the Emmanuel Christian Academy, for its preparation of students for the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). The Minister visited the institution on Olivier Road, in North Central St. Andrew today Wednesday (March 12), to make a special address to students who will sit the GSAT on March 20...

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton (at podium), addressing the presentation ceremony for the Ministry’s Logistics Hub Essay Competition, at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro), in New Kingston, on Wednesday (March 12).

12 years ago Commerce

Road Shows on Logistics Hub Initiative

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce will shortly announce details of an islandwide series of road shows on the Logistics Hub Initiative that will involve several of its agencies. This was announced today (March 12), by portfolio Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, at a function to announce and present awards to winners in the Ministry’s inaugural logistics hub essay competition, ...