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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.

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...

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”.

National Health Fund Advocating Healthy Habits for Children

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.

Healthier Lifestyles Urged to Prevent Non – Communicable Diseases

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.

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Jamaica’s Sugar Industry

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.

Pre-Trial Dates Set For Athletes

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller greets the Hon. Sameer Younis who received the Order of Jamaica at a special investiture ceremony at King’s House on Friday, September 6. Looking on are: (front row, from left) Mrs. Leila Younis, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, Lady Allen and Senator Sandrea Falconer (partly hidden), Minister without Portfolio (Information) in the Office of the Prime Minister. Mr. Younis was recognized for his exceptional service to community development and the retail industry.

13 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Business Leader Receives National Recognition

In recognition of his exceptional contribution to community development and the retail industry, businessman, Hon. Sameer Younis, has been conferred with the country’s fourth highest honour – the Order of Jamaica. Mr. Younis was given the honour at a Special Investiture ceremony at King’s House on Friday, September 6. Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller applauded Mr. Younis...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), makes a comment to Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area one, Warren Clarke, at the official handing over of the Montego Bay closed circuit television (CCTV) surveillance system, at the Montego Freeport Police Station on September 5.

13 years ago National Security and Peace

Murders Down 14 Per Cent in St. James

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, is reporting a 14 per cent decline in murders for the St. James police division since the start of the year, with other serious crimes also trending downward. He said that year-to-date figures show that shootings are down 15 per cent; break-ins; 41 per cent; rapes, 25 per cent; and larceny has declined...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left) and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area One, Warren Clarke (right) views activities on a street in downtown Montego Bay, from a monitor within the control room of the Montego Bay Closed Circuit Television Surveillance System, on Thursday September 5. The demonstration followed the official handing over of the system by the National Security Minister to the Montego Bay Police. The system was financed by the Ministry of National Security in the sum of $55 Million.

13 years ago National Security and Peace

CCTV to Assist Policing in Montego Bay

The Area One police now have improved watch over the city of Montego Bay, with the official acquisition of a Closed Circuit Television Surveillance System on Thursday, September 5. Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting, handed over an access swipe card to the control centre for the system, to Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Area One, Warren...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), emphasises a point during conversation with commander of the newly refurbished Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) police station in Kingston, Superintendent Natalie Burton (left), and Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington, during a tour of the recently refurbished facility. The station, which was renovated by the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ)/Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) at a cost of $23 million, was officially handed over on September 4. (FILE)

13 years ago National Security and Peace

Strong Security Being Maintained at Ports of Entry – Minister Bunting

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting, says the Government remains committed to maintaining the island’s ports of entry at globally competitive standards. “We understand that for an airport to be globally competitive, it needs not just to be safe and secure and difficult to traffic contraband through, but it also has to be enjoyable for your clients, your customers, who...

Late cultural icon, the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley, will be honoured during the month of September.

13 years ago Culture

JCDC Hosts Activities to Honour Miss Lou on 94th Birthday Anniversary

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will be staging a series of activities in September to mark the 94th anniversary of the birth of late cultural icon, the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley. The activities, which will focus on her life and work, begin this Saturday, September 7, at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, 36 Hope Road in Kingston, with an exhibition and...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier.

13 years ago Labour

Minister Kellier Expects More Jobs Under Jamaica Employ Next Year

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, said it is expected that the private sector will move more aggressively to create jobs next year under the Jamaica Employ initiative. This, he said, is based on discussions with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), the stabilising of the economy, the anticipated passing of the first International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

Chairman of the National Council on Technical Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET), Norman Davis (left); and Chairman of the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), Dr. Neville Swaby (2nd left), proudly display the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certification, which has been transferred to the NCBJ, the local certification body. Sharing the moment are Acting Senior Director of the NCTVET, Jennifer Walker (2nd right); and Manager at the NCBJ, Jacqueline Scott-Brown.

13 years ago Education

NCTVET Transfers ISO Certification to Local Body

The National Council on Technical Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET), which provides certification for persons, who qualify for the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J), has transferred its International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certification to the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ). The move, which comes after several years of utilizing an overseas certification body, is a signal of...