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All in Place for Jazz and Blues Festival

Organisers of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival say that all is in place for the staging of the three-day show. A key event on the Jamaica’s annual music calendar, the festival is slated to take place from January 30...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is invited to play on the drum by a student of the Genesis Academy, who was entertaining guests at the launch of Digicel Foundation’s 10th anniversary on January 15, on the grounds of the Stella Maris Foundation in St. Andrew. Enjoying the moment are Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left); Digicel’s Regional Chief Executive Officer, Andy Thorburn (second left); and Chair, Digicel Foundation, Lisa Lewis (right).

PATH Budget Increases to $5 Billion for 2014/15

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), greets Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture for Grenada, Hon.
Alexandra Otway-Noel (second left), during the Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, from January 12 to 14. Looking on (from left) are: Director of Marketing, Grenada Board of Tourism, Sheldon Keens-Douglas and Head of Marketing, Grenada, Christine Noel-Horsford. — Minister of Tourism and Entertainment Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), greets Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture for Grenada, Hon. Alexandra Otway-Noel (second left), during the Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, from January 12 to 14. Looking on (from left) are: Director of Marketing, Grenada Board of Tourism, Sheldon Keens-Douglas and Head of Marketing, Grenada, Christine Noel-Horsford.

Caribbean Travel Marketplace Described As Huge Success

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right) makes a point during a recent press briefing. Also pictured are Acting Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey (left) and Chairman of the Adoption Board, Tricia Sutherland (right).

Adoption Law Under Review

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), shares a special moment with Digicel executives during the 10th anniversary launch of the Digicel Foundation on January 15 on the grounds of the Stella Maris Foundation, St. Andrew. From left are Chair, Digicel Foundation, Lisa Lewis; the Foundation’s Executive Director, Samantha Chantrelle; Regional Chief Executive Officer, Andy Thorburn; and Chief Executive Officer, Digicel Jamaica, Barry O’Brien.

PM Calls for Unity in Fight Against Crime

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right), addresses journalists during a press briefing held at her New Kingston offices on Wednesday, January 15. Also pictured (from left) are: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey; and Children’s Adviser in the Ministry, Sadie Keating. (FILE)

12 years ago Culture

Children Removed from Lockups Last Year

The Ministry of Youth and Culture removed more than 165 children deemed in need of care and protection from police lockups in 2013. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, said this was among several significant strides made by the Government over the past year as it regards the care of Jamaica’s children. Speaking at a press briefing at her New Kingston...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (centre), listens while Chairman of the Adoption Board, Tricia Sutherland (right), responds to a question during a press briefing held at the Ministry in New Kingston on Wednesday, January 15. At left is Acting Chief Executive Officer, Child Development Agency, Rosalee Gage-Grey.

12 years ago Culture

Agencies to Clear Backlog of Adoption Applications

The Child Development Agency (CDA) and the Adoption Board will be working overtime to clear the backlog of adoption applications this year. This was the commitment given by Chairman of the Adoption Board, Tricia Sutherland, at a press briefing held on Wednesday morning, January 15, at the Ministry of Youth and Culture in New Kingston. She informed that at present,...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (centre), addresses the signing ceremony for an agreement between the All Island Jamaica Cane Farmers Association and Pan-Caribbean Sugar Company to authorise the sale of sugar and molasses, and establish a pricing regime. The ceremony was held on January 15 at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices. Also participating are: Chairman of the All Island Jamaica Cane Farmers’ Association, Allan Rickards (left) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pan-Caribbean, Dr. Huaixiang Wu.

12 years ago Agriculture

Monymusk and Frome Sugar Factories to be Upgraded

Pan-Caribbean Limited, operators of the Monymusk and Frome sugar factories, has announced plans to pump some US$180 million to US$200 million into enhancing the plants, and upgrading equipment at the two facilities. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pan-Caribbean, Dr. Huaixiang Wu, made the announcement on January 15, as he addressed a signing ceremony with the All Island Cane Farmers Association...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (left), looks on as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pan-Caribbean, Dr. Huaixiang Wu, addresses the signing of an agreement between the All Island Jamaica Cane Farmers Association and Pan-Caribbean Sugar Company to authorise the sale of sugar and molasses, and establish a pricing regime. The ceremony was held on January 15 at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices.

12 years ago Agriculture

Pan-Caribbean to Sell Sugar and Molasses on Behalf of Cane Farmers

The All Island Jamaica Cane Farmers Association has signed an agreement with Pan-Caribbean Sugar Company, authorizing the firm to sell sugar and molasses on behalf of the farmers, and to establish a pricing regime. Under the agreement, the farmers, represented by the association and trading under the name, All Cane, have legally granted permission to Pan-Caribbean to sell sugar and...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (left), exchanges greetings with Deputy Director General, Jamaica Red Cross, Lois Hue (2nd right), prior to the start of a gender mainstreaming workshop on January 15, at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston. Looking on are (from second left): Counsellor and Head of Cooperation, Canadian High Commission, Marie Legault; and Country Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Sheila Roseau.

12 years ago CommerceVision 2030

State Minister says Gender Equality Key to National Development

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, says advancing gender equality is crucial to the development process and is a high priority of the Government. “It is only through gender mainstreaming that it can be ensured that the needs of both men and women are incorporated into policies and programmes. This will ensure...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right), is accompanied by President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Evelyn Smith, during his tour of booths at Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014, which concluded on January 14 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

12 years ago Tourism

Tourism Minister says Caribbean Travel Marketplace a Resounding Success

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has hailed the just concluded Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2014 as a “resounding success” for Jamaica. He said that the regional tourism trade show event held from January 12 to 14 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, enjoyed “very good attendance and support from across the Caribbean...

Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable
Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Expresses Sadness at Passing of C Lloyd Allen

Prime Minister and Minister of Sport, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has expressed sadness at the passing of sports administrator, Mr. C Lloyd Allen, describing him as a “veteran sports administrator with a passion and zeal for the development of sport, particularly tennis and boxing.” “Jamaica has lost one of our finest and most efficient sports administrators whose contribution...