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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), and Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Senator Norman Grant (centre), are shown chicks reared with feed produced by the firm, Hi-Pro, by the entity’s Senior Technical Sales Representative, Clinton Wilson, during the final day of the three-day Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on Independence Day (August 6). Prime Minister Simpson Miller viewed displays at several booths and delivered the keynote address for the day.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), and Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Senator Norman Grant (centre), are shown chicks reared with feed produced by the firm, Hi-Pro, by the entity’s Senior Technical Sales Representative, Clinton Wilson, during the final day of the three-day Denbigh Agricultural and Industrial Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on Independence Day (August 6). Prime Minister Simpson Miller viewed displays at several booths and delivered the keynote address for the day.

Prime Minister Salutes Nation’s Farmers

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has hailed the island’s farmers noting that that agriculture is the “lifeblood of our existence” and a platform for sustainable rural development. The Prime Minister also pointed out that agriculture is the...
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie (second left); presents the Jamaica Association of Maryland Distinguished Award to Dr. Hyacinth Dustan-Hunter; at the Association’s Grand Gala held in commemoration of the country’s 51st year of Independence at the Martin’s West Conference Hall in Baltimore on August 3. Sharing in the occasion are Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pullian (left); and President of the Association, Rick Nugent.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Professor Stephen Vasciannie (second left); presents the Jamaica Association of Maryland Distinguished Award to Dr. Hyacinth Dustan-Hunter; at the Association’s Grand Gala held in commemoration of the country’s 51st year of Independence at the Martin’s West Conference Hall in Baltimore on August 3. Sharing in the occasion are Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pullian (left); and President of the Association, Rick Nugent.

Ambassador Vasciannie Hails Diaspora’s Contribution to Nation Building
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (centre); shares a light moment with Former Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Chief of Staff, General John Saunders (right), and wife Joan Saunders (second right); and former Ambassador to the United Nations, Curtis Ward (left) and Mrs. Ward; at the service of celebration in commemoration of Jamaica’s 51st anniversary of Independence at Dunbarton Chapel, Howard University in Washington DC, on August 4, 2013.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (centre); shares a light moment with Former Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Chief of Staff, General John Saunders (right), and wife Joan Saunders (second right); and former Ambassador to the United Nations, Curtis Ward (left) and Mrs. Ward; at the service of celebration in commemoration of Jamaica’s 51st anniversary of Independence at Dunbarton Chapel, Howard University in Washington DC, on August 4, 2013.

Jamaicans in Washington Celebrate Independence
Dub poet, Steppa (right), moderates a ‘Reasoning’ session, held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston on August 2, as part of the schedule of activities for Emancipation and Independence celebrations. Panelists for the session (from left) are: Gospel artiste, Omari; Media and Entertainment Consultant, Clyde McKenzie; Musicologist, Dr. Dennis Howard; and reggae artiste, Ras Penco.
Dub poet, Steppa (right), moderates a ‘Reasoning’ session, held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston on August 2, as part of the schedule of activities for Emancipation and Independence celebrations. Panelists for the session (from left) are: Gospel artiste, Omari; Media and Entertainment Consultant, Clyde McKenzie; Musicologist, Dr. Dennis Howard; and reggae artiste, Ras Penco.

Jamaican Diaspora Lauded for Spreading Culture
Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Parish Council, Councillor Glendon Harris (right, front row) and his wife, Dr. Angela Harris (second right), lead the congregation in song at an Independence Thanksgiving Church Service at the St. John
Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Parish Council, Councillor Glendon Harris (right, front row) and his wife, Dr. Angela Harris (second right), lead the congregation in song at an Independence Thanksgiving Church Service at the St. John's Methodist Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on August 4.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Maintain Focus

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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addressing a contract signing ceremony for the expansion of the Haemodialysis Unit at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, in St. James, on August 2, at the offices of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA).
Health & Wellness

Citizens Urged to Ensure that No Smoking Regulations are Obeyed

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, has called on citizens to get familiar with the new Regulations barring tobacco smoking in public places, to ensure that their right to a smoke free environment is obeyed. “The citizens of Jamaica must be the police of these Regulations, not just the formal Police Force. My intention is not to lock up...
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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke (centre), views features of the Silver Tilapia freshwater fish, being highlighted by Director of Sunshine Aquaculture Limited, which is spearheading introduction of the species in Jamaica, Mark Wildish (left), during a tour of the Aqua Wilson Fish Farm, in Hill Run, St. Catherine, on August 2. Sunshine Aquaculture is seeking to introduce the species to boost Jamaica’s freshwater fish production. Looking on is Aqua Wilson’s proprietor, Noel Wilson.
Agriculture

Fisheries Sector To Benefit From Major Aquaculture Project

The fisheries sector is poised to benefit significantly from a multimillion dollar aquaculture project, which targets the production of the imported Silver Tilapia species of fresh water fish, for sale to the local and overseas markets. The initiative, for which a four-month $10 million pilot project was recently concluded, is spearheaded by newly established entity, Sunshine Aquaculture Limited, in partnership...
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Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (fourth left), assisted by Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Mrs. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (second right), cuts the ribbon to commission into service the new standby generator at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), in St. James, on August 2. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Anthony Smikle; Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Mr. Everton Anderson; Chairman of the Western Regional Health Authority, Mr. Calvin Brown and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris.
Health & Wellness

Haemodialysis Unit at CRH To Be Expanded

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, on August  2, signed a contract worth $38 million for the expansion of the Haemodialysis unit at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), in St. James. Speaking at the signing ceremony, held at the offices of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), in Montego Bay, Dr. Ferguson said the expanded unit will accommodate more...
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CultureEducation

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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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.
Education

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 Jamaica Inc., Marcelle Smart to embark on the initiative, which will see the computer software company providing training, technical support...
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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

Culture Minister Impressed With Number of Young People at Vigil

Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says with the number of children and young people who attended the annual Emancipation Vigil at the historic Seville Heritage Park, in St. Ann, on July 31, the event is set for continued growth. “This is exactly what we want to see - our parents bringing out our children to see the...
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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.
Climate ChangeEnvironmentVision 2030

Jamaicans Need to be More Aware of Climate Change – Minister Pickersgill

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, has emphasised the need to increase climate change awareness among Jamaicans, noting that the issue is “everybody’s business.” Mr. Pickersgill said tackling the effects of climate change on Jamaica will require a communal approach, “as we will all be affected.” The Minister was speaking at the launch of a...
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