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Captain Radcliffe Barrett inspects the new equipment in the eLearning Centre during its opening, recently, at Curphey Barracks, Up Park Camp, in Kingston.

eLearning Centres Set Up in Four JDF Barracks

Four barracks belonging to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) have been retrofitted, to include eLearning centres, resulting in advanced training opportunities for soldiers and easier access for applicants to complete their online recruit test for the Force. Officer with responsibility...

Ambassador of the Republic of Chile, His Excellency Eduardo Bonilla (left), presents one of five notebook computers to Acting Principal of the Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School, Patricia Findley. The gifts were handed over during a ceremony held at the school’s location in St. Andrew on Monday, November 11, to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and Republic of Chile.

Embassy of Chile Donates Computers to Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High

Manager for Sustainable Development and Regional Planning, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Hopeton Peterson.

PIOJ at Halfway Point in Phase Two of Climate Change Project

Registrar at the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR), Greig Smith.

Information on Child Abuse is Confidential

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, emphasizes a point as he addresses the official opening ceremony of the University of Technology's (UTech) Western Campus on Friday (November 8), at Dome Street in Montego Bay, St. James.

Education Minister Hails Expansion of UTECH to Montego Bay

General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Desmond Malcolm.

12 years ago Tourism

UDC General Manager Updates on Ocho Rios Fishing Village

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is moving ahead with plans for the upgrading of the Ocho Rios Fishermen’s Village with the aim of transforming it into a premier facility for entertainment and dining. The Corporation shared concept plans for the project in a consultation session with the fisher folk and other stakeholders on November 8, 2013 at the Anglican Church...

Training Centre Manager at Sherwin-Williams Limited, Oliver Lewis (standing left), addresses Allman Town residents, who participated in a recent decorative painting course spearhead by the Ministry of Finance and Planning in collaboration with Sherwin-Williams. Occasion was a certificate handing over ceremony for the participants held on November 5 at the St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in the community. Seated at the head table are: Deputy Financial Secretary, Corporate Services Division in Ministry, Claudette Wright; and Acting Director, Transport Security and Emergency Management, Aon Wint.

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

Skills Project Brings Hope To Allman Town Youth

In an inner-city community in the heart of Kingston, faced with economic and social challenges, a number of residents, have been given an opportunity to learn a skill, which will make them more employable, as well as enhance their personal development. Twenty-seven residents of Allman Town, in the vicinity of the National Heroes Circle, have successfully completed a four-day decorative...

A display of paper poppies, which symbolise one of the activities commemorating Remembrance Day on November 11, the National Poppy Appeal, that seeks to raise funds to cater to the welfare of Jamaica’s ex servicemen.

12 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaicans Urged To Assist War Veterans By Donating To Poppy Appeal

As the world community prepares to recognize the sacrifices of war veterans on Remembrance Day, Monday, November 11, Jamaicans are being encouraged to assist in the welfare of the country’s ex-service men, by donating to the cause. Having fought valiantly alongside servicemen from other countries, during the two most extensive global conflicts of all time - World War I (1914...

Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington, engages police recruits after the reopening of the refurbished lecture theatre at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Twickenham Park training academy.

12 years ago National Security and Peace

Refurbished Lecture Theatre Opens at JCF Training Academy

The training capacity of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been strengthened with the refurbishing of the lecture theatre at the Twickeham Park Academy in St. Catherine. The facility, which was re-opened earlier this week, now has the capacity to seat 144 persons and boasts state-of-the-art audio visual equipment. The project was undertaken through funding from the European Union and...

12 years ago Transport

JUTC Pushes Back Date for Discontinuation of Transfer Tickets

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has announced that the planned discontinuation of the bus transfer system will be delayed by one week, to Sunday, November 17. The company had previously announced that the transfer system would be discontinued on Sunday, November 10. According to the company, the extension will allow commuters who will be affected to familiarize themselves with...

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (left), presents a travel book entitled: ‘Jamaica By Air,’ to Captain Neil Marshall (2nd left), pilot of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft, which arrived at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on November 7 on its inaugural flight to the island. Others sharing the moment (from third left) are: Director of Tourism, John Lynch; First Officer of the Aircraft, Rupert Buckley; Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris; and Director General of Tourism, Carole Guntley.

12 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural Dreamliner Flight

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay Thursday, November 7, making Jamaica the first Caribbean country to welcome the aircraft. The inaugural flight, from London, Gatwick, brought 291 passengers to the island. The aircraft is expected to fly into Montego Bay once per week, bringing a similar number of passengers each trip, which will...

Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla (centre); and Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn (right), are in discussion with Acting Puisne Judge and President of the Association of Resident Magistrates, Justice Cresencia Brown, at a Restorative Justice Protocol and Case Management System Sensitization workshop held on Saturday (Nov. 9), at the Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.

12 years ago Justice

Chief Justice, DPP Voice Full Support for Restorative Justice

Chief Justice, Hon. Zalia McCalla and Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, have both declared their unwavering support for the restorative justice programme, both claiming that it can help to improve confidence in the justice system. They voiced their support, while delivering remarks at a Restorative Justice Protocol and Case Management System Sensitization workshop held yesterday (Nov. 9), at...