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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), shares with (from left): Member of Jamaica’s National Senior Netball Team, Vanessa Walker; Project Manager, HEART Foundation of Jamaica, Barbara McGaw; and Director of Sales, Employee Benefits, Sagicor Life Jamaica Ltd., Desmon Jangalee. Occasion was the launch of the Jamaica National Building Society’s (JNBS) Wellfest Family Fair 2013 on October 25, at the JNBS headquarters in St. Andrew.
Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), shares with (from left): Member of Jamaica’s National Senior Netball Team, Vanessa Walker; Project Manager, HEART Foundation of Jamaica, Barbara McGaw; and Director of Sales, Employee Benefits, Sagicor Life Jamaica Ltd., Desmon Jangalee. Occasion was the launch of the Jamaica National Building Society’s (JNBS) Wellfest Family Fair 2013 on October 25, at the JNBS headquarters in St. Andrew.

Gov’t Implements 5-Year Plan to Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases

The Ministry of Health has implemented a five-year strategic plan aimed at tackling the prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, said the plan will address the four major conditions causing death and illness...
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining of Jamaica, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left) welcomes Minister of Petroleum and Mining of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Rafael Ramirez Carreno during the Second Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) held on Friday, October 25 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Some 22 states and regional organisations including Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) with over 100 attendees inclusive of 70 delegates and Ministers of Energy are participating in the two-day Conference from October 24 to 25.
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining of Jamaica, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left) welcomes Minister of Petroleum and Mining of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, His Excellency Rafael Ramirez Carreno during the Second Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) held on Friday, October 25 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Some 22 states and regional organisations including Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) with over 100 attendees inclusive of 70 delegates and Ministers of Energy are participating in the two-day Conference from October 24 to 25.

Special Emphasis on Development of Renewable Energy in Region
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JUTC Conducts Second Bus Lane Trial Along Mandela Tomorrow
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites ( second right) presents Vice Principal, Oberlin High School, Audrey Francis (centre), with a trophy for being the top high school in the Eastern Region, during an awards luncheon held on October 25, at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Assistant Marketing Manager, Jamaica Observer, Pamille Shaw Blair; Principal, Oberlin High, Ivy Clarke; and Public Relations Manager, Flow, Jeanette Lewis. The luncheon was to honour approximately 22 teachers from the Eastern Region, who have assisted with the production and sales of the company’s educational publications.
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites ( second right) presents Vice Principal, Oberlin High School, Audrey Francis (centre), with a trophy for being the top high school in the Eastern Region, during an awards luncheon held on October 25, at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Assistant Marketing Manager, Jamaica Observer, Pamille Shaw Blair; Principal, Oberlin High, Ivy Clarke; and Public Relations Manager, Flow, Jeanette Lewis. The luncheon was to honour approximately 22 teachers from the Eastern Region, who have assisted with the production and sales of the company’s educational publications.

Process to Recruit Reading Coaches Advanced – Minister Thwaites
Government Senator K.D. Knight, as he contributed to the debate on the ECJ’s report on campaign financing in the Senate on Friday, October 25.
Government Senator K.D. Knight, as he contributed to the debate on the ECJ’s report on campaign financing in the Senate on Friday, October 25.

Upper House Debates Campaign Financing

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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites ( second right) presents a trophy to Principal, Jessie Ripoll Primary School, Marcia Dentry Fogah, during an awards luncheon held on October 25, at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Assistant Marketing Manager, Jamaica Observer, Pamille Shaw Blair; teacher, Jessie Ripoll Primary, Raphael Davis; and Public Relations Manager, Flow, Jeanette Lewis. The luncheon was to honour approximately 22 teachers from the Eastern Region, who have assisted with the production and sales of the company’s educational publications.
Education

Parenting Resource Centres on Track for Year End

Plans are on track for the establishment of approximately 80 parenting places island wide by December 2013. Speaking at an awards luncheon for teachers at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston on Friday (Oct. 25), Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites said the resource centres are being established by the National Parenting Support Commission, to provide parents with best...
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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining of Jamaica, Hon. Phillip Paulwell addressing senior officials and delegates during the Second Meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) on Friday, October 25 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Some 22 states and regional organisations including Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) with over 100 attendees inclusive of 70 delegates and Ministers of Energy participated in the two-day Conference from October 24 to 25.
Technology

Successful Energy Meeting Closes in Montego Bay

The second meeting of the Ministers of Energy of the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC), came to a close on Friday (Oct. 25) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James with the issuing of two critical documents. Out of the forum has emerged the Declaration of Montego Bay on Regional Energy Security and Integration, and...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (left), greets a farmer, who attended the launch of the Irish Potato Programme for the crop year 2013/14, at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in S. Andrew on October 26. Others (seated from 2nd left) are: with Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton; and Deputy Chairman of RADA, Dr. Andre Gordon.
Agriculture

Minister Clarke Launches 2013/14 Irish Potato Programme

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in collaboration with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), on October 23 launched the Irish Potato Programme for the crop year 2013/14. The proposed production target is 600 hectares for autumn; 600 hectares for spring; and 50 hectares for summer. In order to achieve this, the Ministry will be providing support in the sum...
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Minister with responsibility for Housing in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left); and New Era Homes 2000 Limited President, Benedetto Persichilli (right), listen to a point being emphasized by Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Robert Ready, following Wednesday’s (October 23) official opening of the Caymanas Country Club Estate housing development in St. Catherine. Dr. Guy was the main speaker. Phase one of the development, being undertaken by New Era Homes, comprises 264 one and two bedroom units, which have been completed, while the second phase, currently under construction, will provide an additional 420 units.
Transport

Mortgage Insurance Act to be Amended to Assist Home Buyers

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing has received Cabinet’s approval for a proposed amendment to the Mortgage Insurance Act,aimed at making mortgages more accessible for persons seeking to acquire a home. Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, says this will allow for an increase from 90 to 97 per cent, the Mortgage Indemnity Insurance coverage of...
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Minister with responsibility for Housing in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (centre), is presented with a painting of the new Caymanas Country Club Estate housing development in St. Catherine by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the developer, New Era Homes 2000 Limited, Leo Taddeo (left), and President, Benedetto Persichilli, during the official opening ceremony on October 23. Dr. Guy was the keynote speaker. Phase one of the development, comprising 264 one and two bedroom units, has been completed, while the second, currently under construction, will provide an additional 420 units.
Transport

More Housing Solutions Through Partnerships

More housing solutions are being developed as a result of the administration’s renewed mandate and focus on facilitating increased public/private partnerships. This was noted by Minister with responsibility for Housing in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, at the official opening of the Caymanas Country Club Estate housing development, in St. Catherine, on October 23....
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Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), expresses condolences to Lilieth Mullings, widow of late former Deputy Prime Minister, Seymour Mullings, at the official funeral service held on October 24, at the St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Claremont, St. Ann. Waiting to pay her respects is Minister of Youth and Culture and Member of Parliament for South East, St. Ann, Hon. Lisa Hanna.
Office of the Prime Minister

Hundreds Pay Final Respects to Seymour Mullings

Hundreds of Jamaicans, from all walks of life, travelled to the hills of Claremont, St. Ann on October 24, to pay their final respects to the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Seymour St. Edward “Foggy” Mullings, OJ, CD. Mourners filled the St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, where the official funeral service was held. Tents were erected on the lawns of the...
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