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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, looks at yam on display at Choice Packers and Belle Tropicals, in Manchester, recently.

Exporters to Pay More for Yam

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, has successfully mediated between yam farmers and exporters for a price increase, with the farmers to receive $40 per pound, up from the previous $35. “The exporters have decided that they will...

State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (left), and property owner, Constance Miller (centre), of Riverside district, Troy, Trelawny, view at aspects of the completed reinforcement works, carried out along a section of the Hector's River. The project was undertaken by National Works Agency (NWA) at a cost of $13.8 million. Looking on, at right, is the NWA's Major Projects Manager, Edgar Llewellyn.

Trelawny Residents Welcome Completion of Hector’s River Project

The historical 177 year old Montego Bay landmark, “The Dome”.

$9M Renovation for Montego Bay’s Dome

University of Technology (UTech) Chancellor, the Most Edward Seaga (left), shares pleasantries with Olympic and World sprint champion, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a graduate of the institution, after presenting her with the Chancellor’s Medal, for outstanding achievements in sport, during the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) Caribbean Regional Forum on Higher Education delegates’ banquet at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel and Spa, Rose Hall, St. James, on January 31.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Awarded UTECH Chancellor’s Medal

Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, Hon Phillip Paulwell (centre), explains some of the features on one of 18 computers provided at the newly established Albion Community Access Point Computer Resource Centre at the Social Development Commission's (SDC) office in Montego Bay, St. James, to Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Hon. Lloyd B. Smith (right), following the centre's official opening on January 31. Mr. Paulwell was the guest speaker. The centre was outfitted with equipment by the Universal Service Fund (USF), an agency of the Ministry, at a cost $3 million. Also familiarizing himself with one of the computers is Member of Parliament for North West St, James, Dr. Horace Chang.

Community ICT Access Point Opened in Albion, St. James

12 years ago Culture

Minister Hanna: Bunny Rugs a true Reggae Ambassador

The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honourable Lisa Hanna, MP has paid tribute to Bunny Rugs the late former lead singer of the Reggae band, Third World. Bunny Rugs, whose real name was William Clarke, passed away on February 3 after illness. Minister Hanna said the singer was “a true Reggae Ambassador”. Miss Hanna said: “I am sad that Bunny...

National Education Trust (NET) Director, Kathy Francis-McClure, addressing the recent dedication ceremony for the newly expanded Belair High School, in Mandeville, Manchester.

12 years ago EducationVision 2030

Cost Effective School Infrastructure Expansions Being Explored

The National Education Trust (NET) is seeking to determine how schools requiring additional classrooms, can best be provided with these at significantly low cost. Director of NET, Kathy Francis-McClure, says the entity is exploring a range of strategies to satisfy the space requirements in the education system, pointing out that “our aim is to eliminate the shift system and relieve...

State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (centre) and Member of Parliament for South Trelawny, Marissa Dalrymple-Phillibert (2nd
right) view work completed along 50 metres of the Hector

12 years ago Transport

Work Completed on $13.8M Hector’s River Project in Trelawny

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing has completed a $13.8 million river training project along sections the Hector’s River in Troy, Trelawny. The project, implemented by the National Works Agency (NWA), entailed extensive reinforcement work along 50 metres of the banks of the waterway, which flows through the community. Activities undertaken included: construction of gabion basket retaining walls along...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer makes her presentation during the debate on amendments to the Cybercrimes Act. The recommendations, contained in a report from the Joint Select Committee of Parliament, were adopted by the members of the Senate during its sitting on Friday, January 31.

12 years ago ParliamentSenate

Senate Adopts Proposed Cybercrimes Act Amendments

The Joint Select Committee of Parliament, appointed to review the Cybercrimes Act, is recommending increases in fines for several offences which breach the legislation. The recommendations, contained in a report from the Committee, were adopted by the members of the Senate during its sitting on Friday, January 31, when the matter was debated. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dr. Peter Phillips, delivers the keynote address at the ‘Unite for Change’ National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention, which was held on January 30 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

PM Says Communities Must “Stand Up” Against Crime

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is calling on communities to “stand up” against crime. She says crime robs citizens “of opportunities for employment and social upliftment.” The Prime Minister was speaking in a video message at the ‘Unite for Change’ National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention, held on January 30 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston....

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (2nd left), provides details about the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Health Card, at a press briefing held on January 31 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Others (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kevin Harvey; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Jean Dixon; and Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Registration for GOJ Health Card Begins Monday

Come Monday, February 3, registration will get underway for the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Health Card. The card, which is available to all Jamaicans, will be the primary means by which citizens can access health services, including pharmaceuticals, in the public sector. Persons will be able to use the card to access drugs at public pharmacies and Drug Servs as...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), congratulates Timar Jackson (left) on being named the 2014 Rhodes Scholar during a brief ceremony at King’s House on November 21.

12 years ago Culture

Rhodes Scholar Says Youth Must Be Positively Engaged

Jamaica’s 2014 Rhodes Scholar, Timar Jackson, says the country’s youth, particularly those at risk, must be positively engaged as part of efforts to combat crime and violence in the country. He argued that a number of young people, who become victims or perpetrators of crime, are often idle, and had they been engaged in worthwhile, wholesome activities, they could have...