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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre) presents the keys to a new home to Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiary Joslyn Scott (seated), during the handing over ceremony held on February 7 in Plantations Heights, St. James. Among those sharing the happy moment are Food for the Poor representative, Baldwin Powell (right); Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris (5th left); Advisor to the Minister, Phyllis Mitchell (4th left).

30 Housing Units for PATH Families by March 31

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, said that 30 housing units are slated to be constructed by March 31 to benefit families under the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). The provision comes under the...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, emphasizes a point at the graduation ceremony for the first cohort of students in the ‘Animate Jamaica’ certificate programme, held on February 8, at the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communications (CARIMAC), St. Andrew.

Animators Urged to Protect Intellectual Property

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (4th left), seems delighted as British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency David Fitton (left), hands over cheque for $4 million to Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Child Development Agency (CDA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (right), to assist girls at the Homestead Place of Safety, in Stony Hill, St. Andrew, on February 10. Others (from second left) are: Manager at the facility, Sophia Walters, and President of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew, Marie Powell.

Lifeline for Girls in State Care

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second left), along with Director of Production at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) and Civil Servant of the Year, Enthrose Campbell (second right), and co-authors and Co-Founders of Choose Life International (CLI), Faith Thomas (right), and Dr. Donovan Thomas, peruse a copy of the book, ‘H is for Happiness’, at a breakfast held at the Knutsford Court hotel in New Kingston on February 7.

All Island 50-Day Happiness Tour Kicks Off on March 20

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (centre), shares a light moment with Head of the European Union Delegation, Ambassador Paola Amadei (left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, at the handing over of housing units to sugar workers of Trelawny. The ceremony was held in Spicy Hill, on February 6.

Yam Farmers Urged to Capitalise on Diaspora Market

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right); Permanent Secretary in that Ministry, Donovan Stanberry (centre); and Chief Executive Officer of Supreme Quality Exports,Victor Wright (discuss the company’s operations on Friday February 7, during a tour of the packaging house by Mr. Clarke and Ministry officials.

12 years ago Agriculture

MOA Helping Food Exporters to Improve Operations

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has so far disbursed more than $10 million to exporters in grants, to assist them with improving operations in order to meet the requirements of the United States Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Following a tour of two exporting facilities in Western Jamaica on Friday, February 7, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left) and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Kelly Tomblin interact with one of the participant in the internship programme, Horace Bailey following the official signing of the partnership agreement between the Ministry and JPS at the company’s Sports Club in Kingston on Thursday, February 6. The initiative which is estimated to cost $5 million will see 20 youth from the Citizens Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) receiving on the job training at the JPS over a six month period.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

From “Loader” to Electrician: CSJP Continuing To Change Lives

Horace Bailey, like many other young Jamaican men, grew up in a depressed urban community, but was determined not to become just another statistic in the trenches of inner-city life. For several years though it seemed this was the path the Haile Selassie high school dropout was on. Unemployed and in desperate need of an income, the now 24-year-old resident...

President of the Insurance Association of Jamaica, Hugh Reid.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

FSC Hailed for Ensuring Integrity of Insurance Industry

The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) is hailing the work of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) in ensuring the integrity of the insurance industry and protecting the interests of Jamaicans over its 12 years of existence. In an interview with JIS News, the Association’s President, Hugh Reid, who is also President of Scotia Jamaica Life Insurance Company, said that the...

New Zealand High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Simon Tucker (right), has the attention of Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (centre), and Member of Parliament for Eastern St. Catherine, Denese Daley, during a tour of the Hamilton Gardens Cricket Oval in Portmore, St. Catherine on Thursday, February 6. Construction of the facility is being funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme at a cost of $2 million.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

New Zealand HC Impressed With Portmore Cricket Oval

New Zealand High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Simon Tucker, says he is impressed with construction work taking place on the Hamilton Gardens Cricket Oval in Portmore, which is being funded by his government at a cost of $2 million. Speaking with reporters on Thursday, February 6, while on a tour of the facility with Member of Parliament for East...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland, Hon. Luther Buchanan (2nd right), reviews aspects of the blueprint for the construction of five new classrooms at the Belmont Academy in the parish with Project manager, Tropical Metal Products Ltd., Patrick McKenzie (left); Principal of the school, Rayon Simpson (2nd left); and Regional Director in the Ministry of Education region 4, Hillary Foster. The signing ceremony was held on Thursday, February 6, on the school compound.

12 years ago Education

$14.9 Million Contract Signed for Expansion of Belmont Academy

The Belmont Academy in Westmoreland is to benefit from expansion works, following the signing of a $14.9 million contract for the construction of five additional classrooms on February 6. The project, which should be completed by the end of March, will allow for an additional intake of grade seven students come September 2014. Minister of State in the Office of...

Their Excellencies Governor General, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), and Lady Allen (right), warmly greet South African High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Mathu Joyini, as she arrives for the annual dinner for the Diplomatic Corps held on February 6 at King’s House.

12 years ago Governor General

Jamaica Looks to Deepen Diplomatic Ties

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says that Jamaica looks forward to deepening relations with all countries represented in the island, in confronting the numerous global challenges. “Some (challenges) including climate change and safety and security, pose a real threat to our very survival. Of course, we must also redouble our efforts aimed at promoting good governance...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), is presented with a copy of the book, ‘H is for Happiness’, by co-authors and Co-Founders of Choose Life International (CLI), Faith Thomas (right), and Dr. Donovan Thomas. Rev. Thwaites was keynote speaker at a special breakfast meeting, organised by CLI, and held at the Knutsford Court hotel in New Kingston on February 7.

12 years ago Education

Education Minister Invites CLI to Help

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has extended an invitation to Choose Life International (CLI) to partner with the Ministry, in providing counselling and behavioural assessment services to students with special education needs. Choose Life International, a faith-based, non-governmental organisation, founded by Dr. Donovan Thomas, and his wife, Faith, is geared at helping Jamaicans live their best lives by...