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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), accepts a signed agreement from Country Manager, Microsoft Jamaica Inc., Marcelle Smart (left), which will see the computer software company providing training, technical support and access to technology for Jamaica’s teachers and students. Looking on at right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Elaine Foster Allen. The signing took place on July 31, at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston.
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), accepts a signed agreement from Country Manager, Microsoft Jamaica Inc., Marcelle Smart (left), which will see the computer software company providing training, technical support and access to technology for Jamaica’s teachers and students. Looking on at right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Elaine Foster Allen. The signing took place on July 31, at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston.

Microsoft Partners with Gov’t to Enhance Technology in Schools

The technological competence of the nation’s teachers and students is expected to be significantly improved under the Microsoft Jamaica Inc. Partners in Learning Programme. An agreement was signed between Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites and Country Manager, Microsoft...
Members of the Boscobel Dancers perform at the annual Emancipation Vigil, held on July 31 into the morning of August 1 (Emancipation Day), at the Seville Heritage Park, in St. Ann.
Members of the Boscobel Dancers perform at the annual Emancipation Vigil, held on July 31 into the morning of August 1 (Emancipation Day), at the Seville Heritage Park, in St. Ann.

Culture Minister Impressed With Number of Young People at Vigil
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), receives a copy of the special video feature entitled: ‘Climate Change and its Impact on Jamaican Farmers’, from GIS Analyst, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Nadine Brown, during a launch at the Institute’s headquarters, in Kingston, on July 31.
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), receives a copy of the special video feature entitled: ‘Climate Change and its Impact on Jamaican Farmers’, from GIS Analyst, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Nadine Brown, during a launch at the Institute’s headquarters, in Kingston, on July 31.

Jamaicans Need to be More Aware of Climate Change – Minister Pickersgill
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, delivering a statement in the Senate on July 31.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, delivering a statement in the Senate on July 31.

Withdrawing from CARICOM Would Have Serious Implications – Senator Nicholson
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), presents Medal of Appreciation to Miss Cathy Levy, for service in the field of Culture (Performing Arts), at a ceremony, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on July 31.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), presents Medal of Appreciation to Miss Cathy Levy, for service in the field of Culture (Performing Arts), at a ceremony, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on July 31.

Prime Minister Calls on Young People to Get Involved in Nation Building

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Jamaicans Urged to Educate Themselves on Reparation

Chairperson of the National Commission on Reparations (NCR), Professor Verene Shepherd, is urging Jamaicans to educate themselves about reparation, as the country continues to suffer from the legacies of slavery. “Slavery is not too remote in the past for it to have contemporary relevance. The relationship between historical injustices, persistent poverty, and diminishing opportunities and development are poorly understood by...
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Fireworks at the Jamaica50 Grand Gala in August 2012.
Culture

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 National Stadium, the organisers say, will portray to the country and the world, the pride and story of our ‘Out...
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Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Milton Samuda, addresses the launching of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Commerce

JAMPRO Chairman Calls on Producers/Suppliers to Get Involved in Exports

Chairman of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Milton Samuda, has called on producers and suppliers to sharpen their innovative edge for participation in the export market. “Beyond achieving the levels of productivity to satisfy the domestic market, the primary goal of Jamaican producers should be to expand production into key export markets.  We desperately need to earn foreign exchange. Profitable businesses...
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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.
Labour

Social Protection Strategy Document Being Drafted

The Government is currently drafting a Social Protection Strategy document which, when completed, will guide the ongoing focus on reform of the social safety net process. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, when he addressed a Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) national stakeholder consultation, held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on...
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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.
CultureJIS Think Tank

Celebrations to Rekindle Spirit of Patriotism

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says the administration is seeking to rekindle in Jamaicans, a spirit of patriotism and an appreciation of the country’s rich cultural heritage, through the Emancipation and Independence celebrations. “As an administration, it is important to us to give people the opportunity to understand their Independence, appreciate it, hold it, taste it, love...
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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.
Prime Minister

First Social Partnership Agreement Inked at King’s House

The first ever signing of a social partnership agreement in Jamaica took place this morning (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...
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