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Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips.

Jamaica to Receive US$330 Million in Multilateral Support

The country should see some US$330 million in multilateral support by the end of the fiscal year. Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, made the disclosure in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 1. He was...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.

Jamaica Passes IMF First Quarterly Review, Qualifies For Drawdown

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (left), listens to a point being made by Director, Mona ICT Policy Centre, Mona School of Business and Management, Professor Hopeton Dunn (centre), at the National Conference on Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew, on October 1. At right is: IT Partner, Henlin Gibson Henlin, M. Georgia Gibson Henlin.

Government Taking Steps to Mitigate Threat of Cyber Crimes

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams (2nd left), cuts the ribbon to open JAMPRO’s two-day business linkages event: ‘Opportunities Jamaica 2013’ at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on September 30. Looking on (from left) are: President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards; Political and Economic Counselor at the United States Embassy, Cleveland Charles; and Vice President of JAMPRO, Robert Scott.

Bright Future for MSMEs in Jamaica – State Minister Ffolkes Abrahams

Newly installed pastor of the Faith Moravian Church of the Nation’s Capital in Washington DC, Jamaican-born Rev. Bevon White (centre), receives warm congratulations from Deputy Chief of Missions at the Embassy of Jamaica, Marsh Coore-Lobban (2nd right), at the installation service held at the church on Sunday (Sept. 29). Sharing in the occasion are (l-r) President of the Church Council, Dr. Horace McCormack; Rev. White wife, Mrs. Cecile White; and Executive Board member of the Eastern District of the Moravian church, Peg Grenier.

Jamaican Installed as Pastor of Moravian Church in Washington D.C.

Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer in the Senate on Friday, September 27.

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Gov’t Reviews Draft Action Plan to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence

The Government has undertaken a review of the draft National Strategic Action Plan to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence in Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer in the Senate on Friday, September 27. She was making her contribution on a motion brought by Opposition Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, for the establishment of a...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM), Hon. Phillip Paulwell (left), opens the doors to the Falmouth Information Communication Technology (ICT) Youth Empowerment Computer Access Centre in Trelawny. Member of Parliament for North Trelawny and Attorney General, Hon. Patrick Atkinson (3rd left), and youth stakeholders, also participated in the recent opening of the facility.

13 years ago Technology

Falmouth ICT Centre Positively Impacting Lives

In another two weeks scores of young people in Trelawny, will benefit from the introduction of a computer training programme at the Falmouth ICT Youth Empowerment Computer Access Centre. The centre, which officially opened its doors to the public last July, will be collaborating with the HEART TRUST/NTA to offer the courses. President of the Cave Island Citizens Association, Prudence...

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (left), presents a gift voucher to a recipient of the Urban Development Corporation’s (UDC) 2013 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) scholarship award, Shavelle Shaw, during a luncheon at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, recently. Twenty-nine students, whose parents are employed to the UDC were presented with gift vouchers of $10,000 each.

13 years ago Education

GSAT Students Honoured for Hard Work and Dedication

Hard work and dedication are only two of the words that fittingly describe the achievements of Shavelle Shaw, Sylvester Campbell and Shadene Smith in the 2013 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). The three formed part of a cohort of 29 who, along with their parents, were recognised at a luncheon put on by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC). The students,...

Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), converses with Deputy Commissioner of Police, Glenmore Hinds, at the launch of the Ministry’s three-month islandwide road safety campaign, at the Half-Way Tree transport centre, on September 27. The campaign is being staged under the theme: ‘Walk, Ride, and Drive for Life’.

13 years ago Transport

Drive for Life Campaign Begins

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, through its Road Safety Unit, is renewing efforts to influence behaviour change among road users islandwide, particularly motorists, through its current public education campaign. Themed - ‘Walk, Ride and Drive for Life’ - the initiative aims to further heighten awareness among all road users of the need to exercise greater caution and care...

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, the Hon. Julian Robinson, Director, Mona ICT Policy Centre, Mona School of Business and Management, Professor Hopeton Dunn and Computer Hacking and Forensic Investigator, Georgia Gibson-Henlin converse during a JIS Think Tank at the JIS headquarters recently.

13 years ago Technology

Financial Institutions Support Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Conference

Banks, cambios and other financial institutions are showing keen interest in the two-day conference on Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, scheduled to begin at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus on September 30. “I am very impressed at the speed in which banking and financial institutions became associated with this conference. It is an expression of their...

Youth participants in the KingstOOn animation conference and film festival held recently at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI).

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Youths Welcome Animation Industry

As Government makes further investment in training and pushes to develop the local animation industry, several experts in the field and many talented youths in western Jamaica are expressing optimism at the country’s ability to establish itself as a major brand and earn a profitable share of the lucrative market. In welcoming the government’s support, animator, Maurice Brown, says for...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), greets Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Gerardo Lozan (left), during the foreign languages annual general meeting today (Sept. 27), at the Ministry’s Caenwood Centre Auditorium in Kingston. Looking on is Modern Language Education Officer in the Ministry, Martha Corbett-Baugh.

13 years ago Education

Education Ministry Improving Content of Foreign Language Studies

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says that the Ministry is engaged in a process of curriculum review, which will involve improvements in the alignment and content of all foreign language studies. “New assessments will be based on new attainment targets, which will involve speaking, reading, writing and listening with understanding. We will soon be able to dream in Spanish...