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Fireworks at the Jamaica50 Grand Gala in August 2012.
Fireworks at the Jamaica50 Grand Gala in August 2012.

Grand Gala to trace Jamaica’s history, chart future – Ibo Cooper

Come August 6, Jamaicans will be celebrating in their black, green and gold the Independence story and history of our small but creative and vibrant country. One of the premier events for the Independence celebrations, the Grand Gala at the...
Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Milton Samuda, addresses the launching of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Milton Samuda, addresses the launching of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 15th biennial trade show, Expo 2013, at the Secrets Wild Orchid Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, on July 29. The Expo will be held from October 11 to 13 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, under the theme: 'Services Globalization ...Enabling Business Development'.

JAMPRO Chairman Calls on Producers/Suppliers to Get Involved in Exports
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left), exchanging pleasantries with (from left), Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Errol Miller; Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, Mrs. Christine Hendricks and Project Director, Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH), Dunstan Bryan, at a Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities national stakeholder consultation, which was held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on July 30.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (second left), exchanging pleasantries with (from left), Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Errol Miller; Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, Mrs. Christine Hendricks and Project Director, Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH), Dunstan Bryan, at a Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities national stakeholder consultation, which was held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on July 30.

Social Protection Strategy Document Being Drafted
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, outlining the Emancipation and Independence celebrations while addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on July 30.
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, outlining the Emancipation and Independence celebrations while addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on July 30.

Celebrations to Rekindle Spirit of Patriotism
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), signs the Partnership For Jamaica Agreement (PFJ) on behalf of the Government, along with President, Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, Lloyd Goodleigh (third right); while President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Christopher Zacca (left); and Youth Advocate, Jamaica Youth Advocacy Group, Kemesha Kelly (right), representing Civil Society, wait their turn to sign on behalf of their organizations. State Ambassador for Protocol, Elinor Sherlock (second right), assists in the process. The agreement represents the first official social partnership to be signed in Jamaica and was done at King’s House, on July 31.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), signs the Partnership For Jamaica Agreement (PFJ) on behalf of the Government, along with President, Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, Lloyd Goodleigh (third right); while President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Christopher Zacca (left); and Youth Advocate, Jamaica Youth Advocacy Group, Kemesha Kelly (right), representing Civil Society, wait their turn to sign on behalf of their organizations. State Ambassador for Protocol, Elinor Sherlock (second right), assists in the process. The agreement represents the first official social partnership to be signed in Jamaica and was done at King’s House, on July 31.

First Social Partnership Agreement Inked at King’s House

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second left), signs the Partnership For Jamaica Agreement (PFJ) on behalf of the Government, along with President, Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, Lloyd Goodleigh (third right); while President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Christopher Zacca (left); and Youth Advocate, Jamaica Youth Advocacy Group, Kemesha Kelly (right), representing Civil Society, wait their turn to sign on behalf of their organizations. State Ambassador for Protocol, Elinor Sherlock (second right), assists in the process. The agreement represents the first official social partnership to be signed in Jamaica and was done at King’s House, on July 31.
Office of the Prime Minister

First Social Partnership Agreement Inked at King’s House

The first ever signing of a social partnership agreement in Jamaica took place on July 31, among the Government, private sector, trade union and civil society groups, at King’s House. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, who signed the Partnership For Jamaica Agreement (PFJ), on behalf of the Government, emphasized that it must work for the country’s sake....
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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), converses with UN Resident Co-ordinator, Dr. Arun Kashyap, during the opening ceremony of the Global Validation and Lessons Learned Workshop on Gender Equality in the Context of HIV/AIDS, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on July 30.
Health & WellnessVision 2030

NFPB/National HIV Programme Will Boost Response to Disease – Health Minister

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says the recent integration of the National Family Planning Board (NFPB) and aspects of the National HIV Programme (NHP), aims to boost Jamaica’s response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Global Validation and Lessons Learned Workshop on Gender Equality in the Context of HIV/AIDS, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), has a special hug and a Certificate of Title for Melbourne Wilson of Creighton Hall, St. Thomas, who is one of 50 persons who will close out the Jamaica’s Jubilee year mortgage free, under a special debt forgiveness programme called the Jubilee ‘50 for 50’ Housing Initiative, by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing. The presentation was made on July 30 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston.
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50 Jamaicans Free of Mortgage Under Special Debt Forgiveness Programme

Fifty Jamaicans from across the island will close out the country’s Jubilee year mortgage free, under a special debt forgiveness programme called the Jubilee ‘50 for 50’ Housing Initiative, by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing. The beneficiaries were on July 30, handed their titles at a special ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. Prime Minister,...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), addressing participants attending Tuesday’s (July 30) opening ceremony for the two-day Private Sector and Civil Society Gender Summit, organized by the Bureau of Women’s Affairs (BWA) and Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
InformationOffice of the Prime MinisterVision 2030

Information Minister Calls for More Gender Equality Policies

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, is encouraging more of Jamaica’s private sector and civil entities to implement gender equality policies, which will facilitate greater opportunities, particularly for women. Her call comes against the background of a Bureau of Women’s Affairs (BWA) study, which shows that only 15 of the country’s 200 private sector and civil...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (left), makes a presentation of a basket of products from the Ebony Park Heart Academy in Clarendon, to the Bahamian Minister of Education, Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald; while Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (right), looks on. The Ministers toured the Ebony Park Heart Academy and Agro Park on July 25, following a meeting at the school, to discuss the possibility of the Bahamas establishing agricultural schools in that country.
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Bahamas Could Set Up Similar Agricultural Schools

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, on July 25 met with a delegation from the Bahamas, that came here to garner information on the nation’s agricultural schools, with a view to establishing similar institutions in that country. The Bahamian delegation, which was in the island from July 23-25, included the Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government, Hon....
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right), addresses the audience at the opening of a training session for implementation of the AMANDA software, at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices, recently.
Local Government

Local Government Ministry to Improve Development Approval Process

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is deepening its efforts to improve the development approval process, through the implementation of the Application Management and Data Analysis (AMANDA) software. As a result, professionals in the land development and construction field will now see their development applications being dealt with in a more efficient manner. The AMANDA software allows for...
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Director of Production at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Miss Enthrose Campbell.
InformationVision 2030

JIS Marks 50 Years of Service

A year after playing a pivotal role in the celebration of the nation’s Golden Jubilee, the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is this year marking its own 50th Anniversary. The JIS, which began its role as the Government’s information arm in 1963, is rolling out a number of activities to mark the milestone, including bringing back some old favourites from its...
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