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Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), cuts the ribbon to a solar power system, to be used for operating the Pleasant Valley water catchment facility, in Clarendon, recently. Others sharing in the occasion are (from second left): Programme Manager for the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica, Allison Rangolan-McFarlane; Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Dr. Arun Kashyap; and National Coordinator for the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), Hyacinth Douglas.
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), cuts the ribbon to a solar power system, to be used for operating the Pleasant Valley water catchment facility, in Clarendon, recently. Others sharing in the occasion are (from second left): Programme Manager for the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica, Allison Rangolan-McFarlane; Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Dr. Arun Kashyap; and National Coordinator for the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), Hyacinth Douglas.

Residents of Pleasant Valley Benefit from Modern Water Harvesting System

The more than 1,500 residents of the Clarendon community of Pleasant Valley, are now benefiting from a state-of-the-art solar powered rainwater harvesting system, which has come about through a multi-agency partnership. Leading the effort for the project was the Clarendon...
of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon, Phillip Paulwell (seated), engages with one of the 15 computers provided to the Gregory Park Community Computer Resource Centre, in St. Catherine, by the Universal Service Fund (USF), at the recent official opening. Looking on are Acting Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas (3rd left), Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon Arnaldo Brown (4th left), Principal at the centre Shirley Wylie (5th left), and other persons from the community.
of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon, Phillip Paulwell (seated), engages with one of the 15 computers provided to the Gregory Park Community Computer Resource Centre, in St. Catherine, by the Universal Service Fund (USF), at the recent official opening. Looking on are Acting Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas (3rd left), Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon Arnaldo Brown (4th left), Principal at the centre Shirley Wylie (5th left), and other persons from the community.

Gregory Park Resource Centre Empowering Residents
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) programme, Stacie Miller with one of her kindergarten classes in Akita, Japan.
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) programme, Stacie Miller with one of her kindergarten classes in Akita, Japan.

Jamaican Language Teachers Making Their Mark in Japan
Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (5th left), who is also Member of Parliament for North West Clarendon, cuts the ribbon to officially open the Southwood Bridge, in the Parish on November 29. Others (from left) are: Councillor for the Thompson Town Division, Kevin Shirley; Chief Executive Officer of the National Works Agency (NWA), E.G. Hunter; Councillor for the Frankfield Division, Orville Hackett; and community leader, Karen Carty. The bridge was constructed at a cost of $24 million.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (5th left), who is also Member of Parliament for North West Clarendon, cuts the ribbon to officially open the Southwood Bridge, in the Parish on November 29. Others (from left) are: Councillor for the Thompson Town Division, Kevin Shirley; Chief Executive Officer of the National Works Agency (NWA), E.G. Hunter; Councillor for the Frankfield Division, Orville Hackett; and community leader, Karen Carty. The bridge was constructed at a cost of $24 million.

Clarendon Community Gets New Bridge
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, addresses a JIS Think Tank.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Julian Robinson, addresses a JIS Think Tank.

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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), presents Principal of the Lethe Primary School, Anthony Murray, with the Citation for the Leadership in Education Award, during a ceremony held at the school in Lethe, St. James, on November 29. The ceremony was held to honour the principal who has won the Award for his distinguished service in education.
Education

Education Minister Presents Principal With Leadership Award

Minister of Education Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites on Friday, November 29, formally presented Principal of the Lethe Primary School in St. James, Anthony Murray with the prestigious Leadership in Education Award. Speaking at the award ceremony at the school Rev. Thwaites commended Mr. Murray for his dedication and passion, and love for his students. He told the audience of community...
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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left); and Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce (right); join Chairman of the Board for the Black River Hospital, Mrs. Beryl Rochester (centre) as she prepares to cut the ribbon to declare the Santa Cruz Health Centre of Excellence officially open on Friday November 29.
Health & Wellness

Centre of Excellence Health Facility Opened in Santa Cruz

Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson officially opened the Santa Cruz Health Centre of Excellence, in St Elizabeth on Friday November 29 Minister Ferguson simultaneously broke ground for the start of phase two of the work to be done on the facility. The Santa Cruz Health Centre of Excellence is the first of four such facilities to be officially opened....
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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, responds to questions posed during a Rotary Club of St. Andrew meeting on November 26, held at the Hotel Four Seasons in Kingston. Looking on is club member, Robert Drummond.
Health & Wellness

NHF to Take Over Pharmaceutical Services on January 2014

The island’s pharmaceutical services will be transferred to the National Health Fund (NHF), beginning  January 2014, says Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson. The Minister was speaking at the Rotary Club of St. Andrew meeting at the Hotel Four Seasons in Kingston, on November  26. “We are going to transform the pharmaceutical services, moving it out of the Ministry...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe, share in the proud moment of JIS 2013 Heritage Essay Competition winner, Shemar Willis. The Maxfield Primary and Junior High School student raises his trophy in triumph, at the awards ceremony held today (Nov. 29), at King’s House.
Information

10-Year-Old Shemar Willis Wins 2013 JIS Heritage Essay Competition

It was a moment of sheer pride and utter jubilation for 10-year old Shemar Willis, as he was announced the winner of the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2013 Heritage Essay competition during an awards ceremony held today (November 29) at King’s House. The Maxfield Primary and Junior High School student is the first male to cop the top prize in...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), engages in discussion with Abilities Foundation’s garment construction trainee, Johnell Bailey (2nd right) about some of the garments and other items made by her and other trainees, which were on display during the Foundation’s annual ‘Open Day’ event at its Constant Spring Road location in St. Andrew on November 29. Looking on (from left) are: the Foundation’s Managing Director, Susan Hamilton; and trainee, Laquida Hutchinson.
Labour

Persons with Disabilities Can Help Boost Productivity Levels – Minister Kellier

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says many persons with disabilities are industrious and resourceful persons, who can make a meaningful contribution to the country’s labour market and boost productivity levels. “We in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security recognised long ago the need for the development of that 10 to 12 per cent of the population...
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2) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. Morais Guy( 2nd left), is greeted by Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Koji Sekimizu (left), when he visited the IMO’s offices in London yesterday (Nov. 28) to present Jamaica’s Instruments of Accession on Maritime Salvage. Observing are Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba (centre); Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Rear Admiral Peter Brady( 2nd right); and Director of Legal Affairs at the MAJ, Bertrand Smith.
Transport

Jamaica Deposits Maritime Instruments at IMO

Jamaica, on Thursday, November 28, deposited Instruments of Accession on Maritime Salvage (1989) and two Maritime Protocols at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretariat. The instruments were presented to the IMO Secretary General, Koji Sekimizu, by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. Morais Guy, at the IMO headquarters in London. Dr. Guy is heading Jamaica’s...
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Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), performs the symbolic commissioning of the $60 million Mile Gully/Warwick Castle water supply system in St Mary on Thursday (November 28). Sharing the moment are: President, Mile Gully/Warwick Castle Benevolent Group, Ceceline Day (left); and Member of Parliament for Western St. Mary, Joylan Silvera.
Environment

1,200 St. Mary Residents Get Piped Water

More than 1,200 residents of several communities in St. Mary now have potable water flowing from taps in their homes, following the completion of the $60 million Mile Gully/Warwick Castle water supply system. The system was commissioned into service on Thursday, November 28, by Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill. Tumultuous applause erupted from residents, as...
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