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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, makes a point during her presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 10, where she provided details about her recent visit to China.

Jamaica Open to Investments

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Government is open to investment for the development of Jamaica and called for caution in criticising the Chinese for their level of outlay in the country. “Before anyone criticises they...

Executive Director of the University Council of Jamaica. Dr. Yvonnette Marshall speaking at the JIS Think Tank held on September 10 at the agency’s headquarters on Half-Way-Tree Road, Kingston.

UCJ to Improve Turnaround Times for Accrediting Programmes

Banned Jamaican quarter-miler, Dominique Blake (left), sits with members of her legal team, Queen’s Counsel Patrick Foster (right), and Catherine Minto, during the second day of her appeals hearing held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday, September 10.

Dominique Blake Appeal Hearing Continues Tomorrow

Minister of Youth & Culture, the Hon. Lisa Hanna.

Youth Minister Condemns Attack on St. Mary Child

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), addressing Friday’s (Sept. 6) launch of Caribbean Wellness Day 2013 at the Rooms on the Beach Resort, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Jamaica marks this year’s commemoration on Saturday, September 14, with a slate of activities at the Ocean Village Shopping Centre in Ocho Rios, under the theme: “‘Love your body, treat your body right”. Listening keenly are: National Health Fund (NHF) Public Information Manager, Rosemarie Lee (left); and North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Chairman, Leon Gordon.

Health Safeguards Urged For Jamaica’s Young People

Public Affairs Officer, United States Embassy, Christopher Degnan (centre), shares a moment with Youth Ambassadors and their teachers, who will be participating in a cultural exchange in the United States in October. The group participated in a pre-departure briefing session on September 6 at the Embassy in Kingston.

13 years ago Education

Seven Young People to Participate in Cultural Exchange in the US

Seven Jamaican students and two teachers are set to participate in an exciting cultural exchange under the United States (US) State Department Youth Ambassadors Programme. The students and their mentors were selected by the United States Embassy’s Public Affairs Section, and will be involved in an intensive learning experience in the urban areas of Denver, Colorado and Washington D.C. for...

Director of Health Promotion and Education at the Ministry of Health, Takese Foga, provides information on activities for Caribbean Wellness Day 2013, at the media launch held on Friday (September 6), at Rooms on the Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

13 years ago Finance & Public Service

Venture Capital Fund Next Fiscal Year

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) is to launch a venture capital fund within the first half of the next fiscal year, which begins April 1, 2014. This initiative forms part of the Jamaica Venture Capital Programme (JVCP), which is being implemented over three years in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The JVCP is a Government of Jamaica...

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Caribbean Wellness Day for Ocho Rios on September 14

The Ocean Village Shopping Centre in Ocho Rios, St. Ann will be abuzz with activity on Saturday, September 14, as the Ministry of Health stages a number of activities in observance of Caribbean Wellness Day 2013. Director of Health Promotion and Education at the Ministry of Health, Takese Foga, said there will be free health checks, including blood pressure and...

National Health Fund (NHF) Public Information Manager, Rosemarie Lee, speaking during Friday’s (September 6) launch of Caribbean Wellness Day 2013 at the Rooms on the Beach Resort, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Jamaica marks this year’s commemoration on Saturday, September 14, with a slate of activities at the Ocean Village Shopping Centre in Ocho Rios, under the theme: “‘Love your body, treat your body right”.

13 years ago Health & Wellness

National Health Fund Advocating Healthy Habits for Children

The National Health Fund (NHF) is advocating the promotion of healthy habits as a solution for reducing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among the nation’s children. The NHF’s Public Information Manager, Rosemarie Lee, argues that in addition to safeguarding the youngsters’ wellbeing, this approach can also serve to lessen the burden that NCDs, which she describes as “preventable”, place...

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.

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Healthier Lifestyles Urged to Prevent Non – Communicable Diseases

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, is urging increased engagement by persons in healthy lifestyles which he contends can significantly reduce the incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). His call comes against the background of data suggesting that NCDs account for a significant percentage of deaths currently occurring in Jamaica. Statistics indicate that approximately one out of six deaths is due...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (2nd left), along with J. Wray and Nephew Limited executives: Human Resource Manager, Venton Brown (left); Senior Director, Agriculture Division, Ian Maxwell (centre); and Distillery Manager, Rohan Robinson (right), share pleasantries with company retiree, James Braham, one of 26 outgoing employees honoured by the firm during a special luncheon at Neil’s Auditorium, Mandeville Manchester, on Friday, September 6. Mr. Clarke was the guest speaker.

13 years ago Agriculture

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Jamaica’s Sugar Industry

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, says the government remains committed to the continued strengthening of Jamaica’s sugar industry through the implementation of several projects and initiatives. This, he notes, is in a bid to, among other things, position the industry to record incremental increased outputs, and safeguard the welfare of the sector’s workers. Speaking at a luncheon hosted...

Former 100-metre World Record holder and Olympian, Asafa Powell (centre), is flanked by attorney-at-law, Kwame Gordon (left), and brother, Donovan Powell (right), on his arrival at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on September 6, for a mentioning of his disciplinary hearing, following a return of an adverse analytical finding in June. Also pictured in the background are: President, MVP track club, Bruce James (right), and a member of Mr. Powell’s support staff, Sarah Playfair.

13 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

Pre-Trial Dates Set For Athletes

Pre-trial dates have been set for five Jamaican athletes, who were said to have returned adverse analytical findings, at the National Senior and Junior Championships in June. Former 100-metre World Record holder and Olympian, Asafa Powell and 2004 Olympic relay gold medalist, Sherone Simpson are among the five athletes. The others are National Record holder in the men’s discus, Traves...