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Former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee.
Former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee.

Outstanding Son of Jamaica: Former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee

Affectionately called ‘Mr. Portmore’, the late Mayor, Councillor George Lee, is described as a dedicated public servant, a strong innovative leader, and passionate about the work of the Portmore Municipal Council, and the vision for Portmore. Mr. Lee passed away...
Teacher of Agriculture at the St. Ann based Claremont All Age School, Kay-Ann Lawson, whose life changed when she met the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Seymour Mullings, in the late 1990s.
Teacher of Agriculture at the St. Ann based Claremont All Age School, Kay-Ann Lawson, whose life changed when she met the late former Deputy Prime Minister, Seymour Mullings, in the late 1990s.

Former Deputy Prime Minister’s Kindness Changed a Student’s Life
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), converses with President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley during a breakfast meeting today (Oct. 16), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. The meeting was organised by the Ministry in collaboration with the JMA, and sought to increase awareness at the highest corporate level, about occupational safety and health issues, and the need to reduce levels of stigma and discrimination in the food service industry.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), converses with President, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley during a breakfast meeting today (Oct. 16), at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. The meeting was organised by the Ministry in collaboration with the JMA, and sought to increase awareness at the highest corporate level, about occupational safety and health issues, and the need to reduce levels of stigma and discrimination in the food service industry.

Plans on Track for Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Act by March 2014
Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.
Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill.

Government Takes Action to Regulate Jet Ski Operations
High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba, signs the book of condolence for the late former Deputy Prime Minister and Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Hon. Seymour Mullings, which opened on Monday, October 14, at the High Commission in London. The book will remain open until Friday, October18. Ambassador Mullings served for 26 years as a member of the House of Representatives, and was also a Finance Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Health, Minister of Local Government, and Minister of Agriculture. He died on October 9 at the age of 82.
High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba, signs the book of condolence for the late former Deputy Prime Minister and Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Hon. Seymour Mullings, which opened on Monday, October 14, at the High Commission in London. The book will remain open until Friday, October18. Ambassador Mullings served for 26 years as a member of the House of Representatives, and was also a Finance Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Health, Minister of Local Government, and Minister of Agriculture. He died on October 9 at the age of 82.

Members of the House Pay Tribute to Ambassador Mullings

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Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Devon Rowe, addresses the Audit Commission’s annual conference today (Oct.15), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston under the theme: ‘Recalibrating Your Audit Committee: Performance at the Next Level’. Listening are: Audit Commission Chairman, Leighton McKnight (left, seated); and National Integrity Action (NIA) Executive Director, Professor Trevor Munroe.
Finance & Public Service

Audit Committees Urged to Adhere to Governance Framework

Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Devon Rowe, is urging strict adherence by the government’s Audit Commission and its affiliated committees to the principles of accountability, probity, and transparency. This, to ensure that state agencies and entities conform to the governance framework legislated for their operations. Mr. Rowe contended that having a “robust” monitoring and governance mechanism is necessary...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, speaking at a post Canada mission press briefing, held today (October 15) at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices.
Commerce

Canada Shows Keen Interest in Logistics Hub Project

Jamaica and Canada could benefit from increased trade opportunities through the Global Logistics Hub initiative, says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton. The Minister was giving an update on his Ministerial mission to Canada from October 1to10 at a press briefing on Tuesday, October 15, at his New Kingston offices. He informed that significant interest was expressed...
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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (centre), and Chef, Brian Lumley (right), listen keenly to a point being made by Entrepreneur, Keneea Linton-George, during the launch of Youth Month 2013 on October 14 at 689 by Brian Lumley in New Kingston.
Culture

Hundreds of Young People to Benefit from Employment and Training

Hundreds of young people are set to benefit from training and employment opportunities over the course of the next few months, as part of activities for Youth Month 2013. The event, which is being coordinated by the Ministry of Youth and Culture, through its various agencies, will be celebrated from November 1 to December 1 under the theme: ‘Reset di...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, makes a point during his presentation at a post Canada mission press briefing, held today (October 15) at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices.
Commerce

Conference on Logistics Hub Initiative November 12

A one-day conference on the Logistics Hub initiative will be held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston, on November 12. This was disclosed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, at a post Canada mission press briefing, held on Tuesday, October 15, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. The Minister pointed out that the conference...
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Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.
InformationOfficial Visits

Minister Falconer to Participate in Seminar for Information Ministers of Developing Countries

The Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer left the island on Tuesday, October 15, for China where she will participate in a seminar/workshop for Information Ministers from developing countries. The seminar which will be held in Beijing is organized by the Government of China. The Information Ministers Seminar and Workshop will bring together senior level...
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Medical Director of the Breast Care Centre at Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, Maryland, Dr. Regina Hampton (left), accepts an award from Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie at WARR’s 13th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Gala held on Saturday, October 12, at the Sheraton Hotel in Silver Spring, Maryland. Looking on is Executive Director and Founder of WARR, Totlyn Taylor-Newby.
Foreign Affairs

WARR Commended for Effort at Fighting Breast Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, has commended the efforts of the Washington-based organization, Women at Real Risk (WARR), for their outstanding contribution in the fight against breast cancer. Ambassador Vasciannie, who was addressing WARR’s 13th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Gala, at the Sheraton Hotel in Silver Spring, Maryland, on October 12, said that...
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An illustration showing a Paul Bogle as a child in the fictional series
Community

JIS Radio Looks at Young Lives of National Heroes

During National Heritage Week, October 14 to 21, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), through its radio department, will be taking a bold new look at the young lives of the National Heroes, in a seven part series. Titled ‘Young Heroes’, the series focuses on fictional stories about the lives of  Nanny of the Maroons, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, George William Gordon,...
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