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Minister of Youth and Cuture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right) greets Member of Parliament for North Central Clarendon, Pearnel Charles, at the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving service held yesterday (Oct. 13), at the Power of Faith Deliverance Ministries in May Pen, Clarendon.
Minister of Youth and Cuture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (right) greets Member of Parliament for North Central Clarendon, Pearnel Charles, at the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving service held yesterday (Oct. 13), at the Power of Faith Deliverance Ministries in May Pen, Clarendon.

Museums Free to the Public During Heroes Weekend

All museums, including the one in Fort Charles, Port Royal will be opened to the public free of cost during the Heroes weekend from Saturday, October 19, to National Heroes Day on Monday, October 21. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna,...
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left); Senior Medical Officer, Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Delroy Fray (right); and Chairman of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), George Duncan (third right), with members of the Transplant Links Community (TLC) group from the United Kingdom, who took part in the kidney transplants at the hospital from October 8 to 11.
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left); Senior Medical Officer, Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Delroy Fray (right); and Chairman of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), George Duncan (third right), with members of the Transplant Links Community (TLC) group from the United Kingdom, who took part in the kidney transplants at the hospital from October 8 to 11.

Cornwall Regional Hospital Introduces Kidney Transplant Programme
Chairman of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry Expo 2013, Sonia Kerr-Bowen (third left), cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Chamber
Chairman of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry Expo 2013, Sonia Kerr-Bowen (third left), cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Chamber's Expo 2013, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on October 11, under the theme: 'Services globalization - Enabling business development'. Others are (from left): Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris; Jason Corrigan of Digicel; Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams; Mayor of Atlanta, Hon. Kasim Reed; President of the Chamber, Nathan Robb and Leslie Nembhard of Fidelity Motors.

Hundreds Attend Expo in Mo-Bay
Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (left), in conversation with Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, at the launch of the Office of the DPP’s Disclosure Protocol, which will serve to enhance transparency and accountability in the justice system. The launch was held on October 11, at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (left), in conversation with Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, at the launch of the Office of the DPP’s Disclosure Protocol, which will serve to enhance transparency and accountability in the justice system. The launch was held on October 11, at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston.

Office of DPP Launches Disclosure Protocol
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), presents a title to Leon George, one of approximately 70 persons from the Ebony Park Housing Scheme in Clarendon to receive titles at a ceremony, held on October 11 in the community.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), presents a title to Leon George, one of approximately 70 persons from the Ebony Park Housing Scheme in Clarendon to receive titles at a ceremony, held on October 11 in the community.

70 Residents of Ebony Park Housing Scheme Receive Titles

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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (3rd left), observes as Senior Medical Officer at the Annotto Bay Hospital, St. Mary, Dr. Ray Fraser (right), explains the function of a piece of equipment in the institution’s Accident and Emergency Unit, during a tour of the newly refurbished facility on Friday (October 11), following it re-dedication. The 146 year-old hospital, which sustained significant infrastructural damage during Hurricane Sandy’s passage in October 2012, was refurbished at a cost of over $90 million. Others observing include: Member of Parliament for South East St. Mary, where the institution is located, Dr. Winston Green (left); Project Manager for the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, which contributed to the refurbishment, Paulette Mitchell (2nd left); and the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Consultant, Dr. Kurdell Espinosa (3rd right), along with other staff and community members.
Health & Wellness

Annotto Bay Hospital Rehabilitated at a Cost of $90 Million

Rehabilitation works on the Annotto Bay Hospital in St. Mary have been completed at a cost of more than $90 million. The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health, was undertaken to repair infrastructural damage sustained by the 146 year-old institution during Hurricane Sandy's passage in October 2012. Refurbishing work  was done  on the female medical, paediatric, and maternity wards;...
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State Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (left), listens keenly to President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nathan Robb, at a seminar hosted by the Chamber, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on October 11.
Commerce

Government Fully Committed to Logistics Hub

MONTEGO  BAY - Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, says the Government is fully committed to the establishment and development of the  global Logistics Hub. She  said the hub holds strong prospects of becoming a facilitator of small business development and enhancing  the job creation potential of the transportation and logistics...
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Government Senator, Noel Sloley, makes his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate today (Oct. 11).
Technology

Businesses Urged to Make Use of Alternative Energy

Business owners across Jamaica are being urged to start utilising alternative sources of energy, in keeping with Government's efforts towards cheaper and more efficient energy solutions for the country. This call came from Government Senator, Noel Sloley as he opened the State of the Nation Debate in the Upper House today (October 11). "Critical to going forward, I'm encouraging every...
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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addressing Friday’s (Sept. 6) launch of Caribbean Wellness Day 2013, at the Rooms on the Beach Resort, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Activities marking Caribbean Wellness Day 2013 are slated for Saturday, September 14, at the Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios.
Health & Wellness

Dr. Ferguson Calls for Dialogue on Mental Health Issues

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has called for wider dialogue on the issue of mental health and the search for solutions. He said that society has opted to negate the existence of mental health issues, "only to have them confront us from time to time with devastating consequences." "The search for solutions must therefore also include a search...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the instrument of appointment to new Custos for Portland, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter, at the installation ceremony held yesterday (Oct.10), at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Port Antonio.
Community

New Portland Custos a True Patriot – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller, has hailed new Custos of Portland, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter, as a true patriot, who is well suited for public office. In a speech read by Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, at the installation ceremony held yesterday (October 10), at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Port...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre), is assisted by Member of Parliament for West Portland, Mr. Daryl Vaz (right), and Deputy Chairman of the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), Wesley Saulter (left), to turn on electricity in a section of Fruitful Vale, on October 10.
Technology

Residents of Fruitful Vale Get Electricity

Some 26 households in Fruitful Vale, Portland, now have access to electricity, as a result of a partnership between the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), and Member of  Parliament for West Portland, Daryl Vaz. Approximately 0.17 kilometre of line was installed by the REP at a cost of  $640,000. Of the 26 households, 17 have been wired, and the Ministry of...
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Students of the Jones Town Basic School perform an item at a special forum on primary education held today (Oct. 10), at the Jones Town Primary School in Kingston. Enjoying the performance (in background) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Elaine Foster-Allen (right); Board Chairman, Jones Town Primary School, Maria Jones; and Principal, Venice Bartley.
Education

Gov’t Focussed on Quality at Primary Level

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Elaine Foster-Allen, says while access to primary education has grown exponentially over the decades, greater priority is being placed on quality. This is in keeping with the Government’s strategic priorities for 2013/2014, which is focussed on improving educational outcomes. “It is our intention to ensure that we get the quality right even as...
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