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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).

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...

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.

Hundreds of Students Attend Mathematics EXPO

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.

High Commission pays Tribute to five Jamaican Women

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).

PM Upbeat about Deliberations at CARICOM Conference

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).

Minister Thwaites encourages GSAT Students

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, ...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), presents Nadine Robertson with a certificate for participating in a farming initiative training session, put on by the Manchester Dispute Resolution and Violence Prevention Association (MDRVPA). Looking on is Chairman of the Association, Pastor Michael Harvey. The farming initiative was launched by the Association on February 28.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

Farming Initiative Launched in Manchester to Reduce Domestic Violence

The Manchester Dispute Resolution and Violence Prevention Association (MDRVPA), has launched a farming initiative, aimed at providing meaningful employment, which it hopes will lead to a reduction in the cases of domestic violence in the parish. Figures provided by the Manchester Police Division indicate that in 2013 there were 2,000 cases of domestic issues reported in the parish. The communities...

National Mathematics Coordinator at the Ministry of Education, Dr. Tamika Benjamin addresses JIS Think Tank session, on March 11. Dr. Benjamin was giving an update on the up-coming Mathematics Exposition scheduled for Thursday, March 13 at the University of West Indies, Mona Campus.

12 years ago Education

Education Ministry to Stage Math Expo

Over 6,000 students from 200 learning institutions across the island are expected to gather at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus on Thursday, March 13, to participate in the second staging of the Ministry of Education’s Mathematics Exposition. The expo is one of the major activities planned for Math Week, which is being observed from March 9...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, assists a student of Alpha Infant School, as she browses a tablet computer at a ceremony, held today (March 11), at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) auditorium, for the signing of contracts with four service providers, for the pilot of the Tablets in Schools project. Alpha Infant School is one of the beneficiary institutions of the pilot project, which will be rolled out in 38 schools for the 2014 academic year.

12 years ago Technology

Measures in Place to Protect Tablet Computers

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, has assured that measures are in place to protect the tablet computers that will be disseminated under the Tablets in Schools pilot, against theft and misuse. Speaking at the signing of contracts totalling $800 million, with four technological solution providers, today (March 11), in Kingston, the Minister said that, “in...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), in discussion with Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Scarlette Gillings (centre), at a handing over ceremony for seven Corporate Area schools that were upgraded by the JSIF, at a cost of over $24 million. The function was held at the Central Branch All Age School, today March 11. Also pictured is Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Mr. Desmond McKenzie (left).

12 years ago Education

Education Minister Calls on Communities to Protect Schools

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev Ronald Thwaites, is urging communities to ensure that schools and their equipment are protected, so they can serve for generations. The Minister made the call today (March 11), while speaking at a handing over ceremony for seven Corporate Area schools that were upgraded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), at a cost of over...

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), shares pleasantries with President of the Senate, Hon. Floyd Morris (2nd right), prior to the start of Tuesday’s (March 11) opening ceremony for the inaugural two-day Biennial Regional Conference, being staged by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Centre for Disability Studies (CDS), for which Mr. Morris is Coordinator, at the Mona Visitor’s Lodge and Conference Centre, Mona, St. Andrew. It is being held under the theme: ‘Making Government and the Private Sector Work for Persons with Disabilities’. Mr. Kellier was the guest speaker. Also sharing the moment are Special Advisor to Minister Kellier, Phyllis Mitchell (2nd left), and Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks. The conference concludes on Wednesday (March 12).

12 years ago Labour

Cabinet to Get Final Draft of National Disability Bill

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is to submit the final draft of the National Disability Bill to Cabinet by next week for its consideration. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the announcement, today (March 11), during the opening ceremony for the inaugural biennial two-day regional conference, being staged by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Centre for...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), gives a listening ear to Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Miss Onika Miller, prior to the official opening of the Twenty Fifth Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, today (March 10).

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

PM Expected To Provide Update On External Trade Issues

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is expected to provide Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government with an update on External Trade Issues, today (March 11). She is expected to address a caucus session of the Twenty Fifth Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, now underway at the Buccament Bay Resort, Buccament, in...