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Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), says the ban on smoking in specific areas is intended to reduce the unwanted effects of tobacco exposure on members of the public. The Minister was addressing journalists during a press briefing at the Office of Prime Minister on Monday (July 15). Also pictured are: Education Minister, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites (second left), and Legal Officer, Ministry of Health, Sheryl Dennis.
Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left), says the ban on smoking in specific areas is intended to reduce the unwanted effects of tobacco exposure on members of the public. The Minister was addressing journalists during a press briefing at the Office of Prime Minister on Monday (July 15). Also pictured are: Education Minister, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites (second left), and Legal Officer, Ministry of Health, Sheryl Dennis.

No Reversal on Public Smoking Ban – Dr. Ferguson

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, is adamant that the ban on smoking in specified public places, which becomes effective on Monday, July 15, will not be overturned. “Let me make it clear that we will not reverse this decision,...
Winner in the 10 to 14 age category of the National Road Safety Council’s (NRSC) poster competition, Mishawn Chin-See (centre), explains the concept of her piece to Executive Director, NRSC, Paula Fletcher (left) and Chairman, National Health Fund (NHF), Sterling Soares during the awards ceremony held on July 11, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Winner in the 10 to 14 age category of the National Road Safety Council’s (NRSC) poster competition, Mishawn Chin-See (centre), explains the concept of her piece to Executive Director, NRSC, Paula Fletcher (left) and Chairman, National Health Fund (NHF), Sterling Soares during the awards ceremony held on July 11, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Joy for NRSC Poster Competition Winners
Director, Public Service Capability Development, Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Ann-Marie Smith (left), addresses participants in the FEMPower Leadership Programme, during the opening ceremony for the course today (July 15), at the MIND Kingston campus.
Director, Public Service Capability Development, Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Ann-Marie Smith (left), addresses participants in the FEMPower Leadership Programme, during the opening ceremony for the course today (July 15), at the MIND Kingston campus.

Women to be Trained Under FEMPower Leadership Programme
Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites (2nd left), exchanges pleasantries with Member of Parliament for East Central St. James, Edmund Bartlett (2nd right), at yesterday’s (July 11) opening ceremony of the 12th Annual Conference of the Association of Caribbean Higher Education Administrators (ACHEA), at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James yesterday (July 11). Looking on are President of ACHEA, Dr. Kofi Nkrumah-Young (centre) and Immediate Past President of ACHEA, Clement Iton (right).
Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites (2nd left), exchanges pleasantries with Member of Parliament for East Central St. James, Edmund Bartlett (2nd right), at yesterday’s (July 11) opening ceremony of the 12th Annual Conference of the Association of Caribbean Higher Education Administrators (ACHEA), at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James yesterday (July 11). Looking on are President of ACHEA, Dr. Kofi Nkrumah-Young (centre) and Immediate Past President of ACHEA, Clement Iton (right).

Talks Continue on SLB Financing
Regional Director at the Ministry of Education, Hilary Foster (seated), reads to students at the launch of the reading initiative for Region 4, dubbed, ‘Read Until Something Happens’ (RUSH), held recently at the Montego Bay Community College, in St. James.
Regional Director at the Ministry of Education, Hilary Foster (seated), reads to students at the launch of the reading initiative for Region 4, dubbed, ‘Read Until Something Happens’ (RUSH), held recently at the Montego Bay Community College, in St. James.

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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right) and Chairman of the JFLL, Audrey Hinchcliffe, peruse a document at the launch of the Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning’s (JFLL) “Renaissance” initiative today (June 10), at the institution’s Camp Road headquarters in Kingston.
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JFLL Undergoes Renaissance

The Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) on Wednesday, July 10, launched its “Renaissance” initiative, which is aimed at repositioning the institution as a viable option for persons, who want to further their education to the secondary level. The rebranding under the theme: ‘Lifelong Learning for Lifelong Opportunities’ is in keeping with the Government’s focus on improving the human capital...
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Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita-Headley (left), along with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Robert Ready (2nd left); Chief Executive Officer, Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Winsome Wilkins (2nd right); and LIME Foundation Chairman, Errol Miller, view the championship trophy, one of several prizes up for grabs at this year’s renewal of the CVSS Summer Games, during the event’s launch at the National Volunteer Centre, Camp Road, Kingston, on Thursday, June 20.
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More Than 1,000 Socially Challenged Young People to Take Part in Summer Games

More than 1,000 young people from communities islandwide, deemed socially challenged and vulnerable to crime and violence, will participate in this year’s 21st staging of the Council of Voluntary Services Social Services (CVSS) summer games on July 13. The games, to be held at the Mona Bowl, University of the West Indies (UWI), target young people aged 10 to 25...
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Her Worship the Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Shernet Haughton (Centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Ian Hayles (third left),walk through the newly opened Fish Market amidst some enthusiastic vendors on June 14. The facility was refurbished by the Hanover Parish Council at a cost of $1 million.
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New Fish Market Opens in Lucea

Residents are welcoming the official opening of a fish market in Lucea, Hanover, which was refurbished at a cost of approximately $1 million. The facility is attached to the Lucea Market and is able to accommodate some 15 fish vendors. It features tiled flooring, modern counters, wash stands with sinks, fans and proper ventilation. Addressing the opening ceremony on June...
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Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. A.J Nicholson (right), is presented with a copy of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Human Development Report (HDR), entitled: ‘The Rise of the South: Human Progress in a Diverse World,’ by UNDP Resident Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Arun Kashyap. Occasion was Tuesday’s (June 4) national launch of the publication at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.
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Foreign Minister Commends UNDP for Development Assistance

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, has hailed the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for providing much needed support to Jamaica, through its country programme. Speaking at the national launch of the UNDP’s 2013 Human Development Report (HDR) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday, June 4, Senator Nicholson said the country programme,...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, making his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.
TechnologyVision 2030

Broadband Map to be Developed

The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining is moving forward with plans for the development, design and launch of an interactive broadband map, to assist in assessing the country’s broadband coverage. “In the same way that you have a map that shows all the roads in the country…we are going to have an interactive map that will show all...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, making his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.
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ICT Has Become an Engine for Economic Growth – State Minister Robinson

Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, says Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have become engines for social and economic growth globally. “Their appropriate utilization can improve the lives of all Jamaicans and the vision is for Jamaica to utilize ICTs to attain developed country status by 2030. This will involve growth...
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Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Engineering Regiment are assisted by several residents of Port Maria and its environs in painting the St. Mary Infirmary’s multipurpose building, during Thursday’s (May 23) Labour Day activities at the institution, designed the national project. Labour Day was observed under the theme: ‘Lend a Hand…Build our Land’.
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Scores Turn Out to Work on St. Mary Infirmary

Despite pre-dawn rain, scores of volunteers turned out on Labour Day, May 23, to participate in the national project - the St. Mary Infirmary - which received a major facelift. The turnout was reflective of the theme for this year’s Labour Day activities: ‘Lend a Hand…Build our Land’. Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna; State Minister, Ministry of Local...
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