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His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (fourth left), is introduced to the Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Marigold Harding (right), by Chief of State Protocol, Ambassador Elinor Felix (foreground), on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, today (March 2), for a four-day Working Visit, while Her Royal Highness, the Countess of Wessex (left), is welcomed by Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller. In the background (partly hidden) is British High Commissioner, His Excellency David Fitton. During their stay in Jamaica, they will participate in activities related to the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Prince Edward And Countess Arrive For Working Visit

His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex arrived in the island, today (March 2), for a four-day Working Visit. They were met on arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport, in...

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (2nd left), emphasies a point during a press briefing held at the Ministry in Kingston on February 27, to provide details about this weekend’s Digital Jam 3.0. Looking on (from left) are: Senior Social Development Specialist, World Bank, Fabio Pittaluga; Vice President for Retail, LIME, Stephen Price; and Freelance Web Developer, Marcel Morgan.

Young Techies Vie for US$10,000 in Digital JAM 3.0

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right) is presented with a fruit basket by little Zahria Wynter, while Parish Board Chairman, Juliet
Burton-Kasantaroeno, assists at centre. Occasion was the official opening
of the Torrington Early Childhood Centre in Westmoreland on February 27.
Executive Director of the Early Childhood Commission, Dr. Joan Reid, looks on at left. — Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right) is presented with a fruit basket by little Zahria Wynter, while Parish Board Chairman, Juliet Burton-Kasantaroeno, assists at centre. Occasion was the official opening of the Torrington Early Childhood Centre in Westmoreland on February 27. Executive Director of the Early Childhood Commission, Dr. Joan Reid, looks on at left.

Expanded Early Childhood Institutions Opened In Westmoreland

Member of Parliament for South St. Andrew, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (centre), who is also Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, with two new title holders, Julian Robinson (left), and Barbara Tucker (right), from Arnett Gardens, after they and 83 other residents were presented with the documents at Avon Park on February 27.

Residents Of Arnett Gardens Receive Titles

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, gesticulates as she addresses a sensitization forum on ‘Caribbean Gender Equality and the Post-2015 Agenda’, in the Montego Bay Civic Centre, Sam Sharpe Square, St. James, on February 27.

Atrocities Against Women Must End – Senator Falconer

Minister without portfolio (Information), Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), emphasizes a point as she addresses the Western Region joint Government/ Civil Society/ Non-Government Organization sensitization session on Caribbean Gender Equality and the Post 2015 Agenda, held on February 27 at the Montego Bay Civic Centre in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay. Seated at right is Chief Technical Director, Office of the Prime Minister, Colette Roberts-Risden.

12 years ago Information

Minister Falconer Wants Age of Consent Raised to 18

Minister with responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has again stated her intention to push for the age of consent to be raised from 16 to 18 years. “I think as a country, the time has come for us to look at the age of consent. If you cannot vote until...

Deputy Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Sandra Scott, shares a moment with Senior Managing Partner, Finn Partners, Richard Funess, after accepting the gold award presented by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), at the annual HSMAI Adrian Awards Gala, held recently, at the New York Marriott Marquis.

12 years ago Tourism

JTB Wins Coveted International Award

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has won the coveted Gold Adrian Award for public relations excellence, presented by Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI). The agency was recognised for its entry in the television category titled: ‘Revisiting Our Roots’ featuring NBC TODAY Show co-hosts Jenna Wolfe and Lester Holt. JTB’s Deputy Director in charge of Marketing, Sandra Scott, was...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd left), is greeted by students at the Red Hills Primary School in St. Andrew, at the official opening of the institution on February 26. Looking on in background is Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Paul Buchanan. (FILE)

12 years ago Education

No Entry Test for Primary Schools – Minister Thwaites

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is again calling on primary school principals to desist from administering entry tests to new students, noting that admission must only be based on space availability. He issued the reminder as he addressed the official opening of the new Red Hills Primary School in St. Andrew on February 26. “Members of the board,...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Angela Brown Burke (centre); is in conversation with Parish Manager, Social Development Commission (SDC), Sandra Goulbourne (left); and Parish Development Committee Chairman, Joseph Cox; during the Conference of Community Development Committees at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Church, Half-Way-Tree on February 27 where community leaders call for the urgent passage of the Local Governance Act.

12 years ago Local Government

Jamaicans Call for Swift Passage of Local Government Act

Eager for the opportunity to participate fully in the local government process, more Jamaicans are joining the call for the swift passage of the Local Government Reform Act. Thousands of persons have already signed a petition for their Members of Parliament and Councillors to apply urgency to the passage of the legislation, which facilitates community participation in planning and decision-making....

12 years ago Environment

NWC Looking into Prepaid Water Tank Programme

The National Water Commission (NWC) is giving consideration to an innovative programme, which will see water tanks being provided to householders in drought-prone and difficult to reach communities, which will be filled on a pay-as-you-go or prepaid basis. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change (WLECC), Hon. Ian Hayles. “We’re...

Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna, addressing the Marketing Seminar organised by final year students at the University of Technology School of Business Administration on February 26.

12 years ago Culture

Youth Urged to Choose Career Paths Wisely

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, is imploring young people to choose wisely, when deciding on a career, and conduct research before embarking on particular areas of study. She said this is crucial as several career paths will become less lucrative or even outdated in a few years. Minister Hanna was speaking on February 26, at a marketing...

Officials from the Transport Authority at a recent JIS Think Tank Session: (L-R) Karey Rowe, General Manager- Finance & Planning
Donald Foster, Managing Director and Petra-kene Williams, Communication & Customer Services Manager.

12 years ago Transport

Transport Authority to Roll Out ROMS in March

The Transport Authority has announced a full roll out of its Road Operations Management System (ROMS), which will see hand held devices being utilised by Route Inspectors by mid-March, to verify information presented by operators of public passenger vehicles. The system will enable inspectors carrying out routine checks, to immediately access numerous databases that provide information on traffic offences, traffic...