Over 500 children and parents from Sandy Bay, Montpelier and adjoining communities of eastern Hanover, were hosted at back-to-school treats and health fairs last weekend on the grounds of the Fletcher’s Grove and Montpelier Baptist churches. The students benefited from medical/dental examinations and were presented with books and other school supplies. They also enjoyed games such as football, a bounce house,...

Upgrading of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, including international training certification, and establishing its headquarters in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, are on track, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott. Mr. Arscott, who spoke at the dedication ceremony for the Freeport Fire Station, in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 28, said the international accreditation will ensure...

For a few brief hours, businessman Hugh Graham of Paramount Chemicals knew what it felt like to be an international celebrity. Mr. Graham, who was one of several businessmen accompanying Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller on her recent visit to Beijing, China, found himself surrounded by quite a large group of friendly Chinese, in the middle of...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has assured that Jamaican workers will be employed in significant numbers in the Global Logistics Hub Initiative. Addressing journalists at a press briefing held on August 30, at the Ministry’s St. Lucia Avenue offices, Mr. Hylton said there should be no fear that local workers will be displaced by foreigners. He...

Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, says public education on the effects of climate change remains a priority for his Ministry. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for more than 60 young persons who participated in a Climate Change Action Training (CCAT) Programme in St. Thomas, at the Airy Castle Church of God – Ground of Truth,...

The information processing platform of the Jamaica Customs Agency is to be upgraded to allow for more transactions to be done electronically, Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, has informed. Dr. Phillips said the move, which is in keeping with the Government’s economic reform efforts, will also facilitate greater collection of data electronically. Speaking at a...

A total of $100 million will be disbursed to some 1,000 students in households classified in the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), this year, under the Government’s tertiary bursary initiative. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, who made the announcement during a special Back-to-School press briefing on August 28, at the Office of the...