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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.
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.

Youth Minister says Traditional ‘Job for Life’ is Gone

The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna, MP has urged young people to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship in a changing world. Addressing the Marketing Seminar organised by final year students at the University of Technology School of...
Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2013, Yolanda Ellis (right), presents a fruit basket to guest speaker and Principal of the Sam Sharpe Teachers
Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2013, Yolanda Ellis (right), presents a fruit basket to guest speaker and Principal of the Sam Sharpe Teachers' College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, during the 130th anniversary civic ceremony commemorating the birth of the National Hero, Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, which was held at Blenheim, in Hanover, on February 24.

Principal Calls for Discipline and Positive Values
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, unveils a plaque on February 20 dedication ceremony at the Cedar Grove Academy in Portmore, St. Catherine. Applauding (from left) are: Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites; Principal of the school, Otis Brown; Chairman, Board of Governors, Rev. Dr. Wellesley Blair; and Advisor to the Prime Minister, Delano Franklyn.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, unveils a plaque on February 20 dedication ceremony at the Cedar Grove Academy in Portmore, St. Catherine. Applauding (from left) are: Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites; Principal of the school, Otis Brown; Chairman, Board of Governors, Rev. Dr. Wellesley Blair; and Advisor to the Prime Minister, Delano Franklyn.

New Cedar Grove Academy Aiming For Excellence
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), presents a certificate of title to Victor Grandison, during a recent land title presentation ceremony at the St. Mary Parish Church Hall in Port Maria. Mr. Grandison was one of 70 residents of land settlements in St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland, who received titles for lots under the Jamaica/Republic of (South) Korea Cadastral Mapping and Land Titling Project.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), presents a certificate of title to Victor Grandison, during a recent land title presentation ceremony at the St. Mary Parish Church Hall in Port Maria. Mr. Grandison was one of 70 residents of land settlements in St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland, who received titles for lots under the Jamaica/Republic of (South) Korea Cadastral Mapping and Land Titling Project.

Beneficiaries Laud Land Titling Project
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.

Finance Minister Tables First Supplementary Estimates

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), with persons who were recognized for their contribution and support to the Community Training for Empowerment Programme (CTEP), at the 10th Anniversary Awards Ceremony, held at the Wexford Court Hotel in Montego Bay, on February 23.
Labour

World Needs Persons with Skills and Certification – Minister Kellier

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has emphasized that, “the global village in which we live, requires persons with skills and certification,” to undertake projects that will result in sustained development. “Without that in today’s world, you will be lost, because times have changed and things are moving at a rapid rate,” the Minister said. He was...
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Finance & Public Service

Fitch Ratings upgrades Jamaica Government Sovereign Rating –Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings on Tuesday, February 25, upgraded Jamaica’s long term foreign currency and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) to ‘B-’ from CCC. The rating agency also raised the short-term foreign currency rating from C to ‘B’ and the Country Ceiling from B- to ‘B.’ The outlook was also upgraded to “Stable”. The ratings were supported by the following positive...
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Chef at the Embassy of Jamaica, Sherene James (right), explains to visitors at the Taste of Travel Culinary Stage, how to make Jamaica’s famous jerk sauce, during the 10th Annual Travel and Adventure Show, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre from February 22 to 23.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaican Dishes on Display in Washington

Jamaica’s cuisine took the spotlight at the Taste of Travel Stage, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre from February 22 to 23. Chef at the Embassy of Jamaica, Ms. Sherene James, who represented the country, displayed her creativity during a live demonstration of how to prepare an array of Jamaican dishes. Hundreds of show goers viewed the preparation...
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Residents of the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester enjoy a game of football on their new field, which is part of a sports complex built by Yohan Blake’s YB Afraid Foundation.
Information

YB Afraid Foundation Provides Modern Sports Facility at Mount Olivet Home

Wards of the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester, now have a modern sports complex, which was built by Yohan Blake’s YB Afraid Foundation. The facility, which opened earlier this month, boasts a world-class basketball court and football field. It is one of the major projects undertaken by the Foundation at Mount Olivet since 2011, when it came on...
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Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Business Development Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region, Victoria Harper-Rogers (right), presents an information kit to Anjie Kahot of Ashburn, Virginia, who visited the JTB booth at the Washington DC 10th annual travel and adventure show held recently at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Tourism

Jamaica Choice Destination at Washington Travel Show

Jamaica was a much sought after destination at the 10th annual Washington DC Travel and Adventure Show held from February 22 to 23 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Destination Jamaica was on brilliant display as the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), along with hotels and attractions such as Sandals, Beaches, Mystic Ridge Resorts, Island Routes, and tour operators, mounted...
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