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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

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...

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.

Business Leader Receives National Recognition

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.

Murders Down 14 Per Cent in St. James

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.

CCTV to Assist Policing in Montego Bay

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...

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant (left), emphasises a point while addressing a ceremony held on September 4, at the JAS’ head office in Kingston, to officially present the winners of competitions for the 2013 Denbigh Agricultural Industrial and Food Show. Listening are: National Woman Champion Farmer, and past member of the JAS board, Maria Azan; and JAS Sir Arthur Farquharson Young Champion Farmer, Nicholas Powell.

13 years ago Agriculture

JAS to Push for Agricultural Wardens

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) will be lobbying for agricultural wardens to be appointed to assist the police in fighting the scourge of praedial larceny. JAS President, Senator Norman Grant, informed that this was one of the recommendations of the entity’s board of management to tackle this pervasive issue, which costs the agricultural sector $5 billion to $6 billion annually....

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is pinned by Honorary Secretary, Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA), Valrie Tate, after making his contribution to the RAFA Wings Appeal 2013. Looking on is President, RAFA, Major General Robert Neish. The wings appeal was launched on Thursday, September 5, during a ceremony at King’s House.

13 years ago Governor General

GG Launches RAFA Wings Appeal

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, launched the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Jamaica Wings Appeal 2013 on Thursday, September 5, during a ceremony at King’s House. The Wings Appeal raises money to support former service personnel and their families. Sir Patrick encouraged all Jamaicans to support the initiative. “Your contribution to RAFA will help to provide...

National Security Minister, Hon. Peter Bunting (right), is greeted by Chairman/President, Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) and Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) Limited Chief Executive Officer, Earl Richards (left), on arrival at the airport’s police station in Kingston on Wednesday, September 4, for the symbolic handing over of the newly refurbished facility. Sharing the moment are: NMIA/AAJ executives, Security Director, Commander John McFarlane (2nd left); and Legal Officer, Verona Vacianna. The station was renovated by AAJ/NMIA Limited at a cost of $23 million.

13 years ago National Security and Peace

NMIA Police Station Refurbished

The facilities at the Norman Manley International Airport police station in Kingston have been significantly improved following its renovation and expansion at a cost of some $23 million. Work carried out, which was funded by Norman Manley International Airport Limited (NMIA)/Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), included extensive refurbishing of offices, bathrooms, interview rooms, changing rooms for police officers, and the...