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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

Jamaicans have been encouraged to strengthen their bond as a people, and to maintain focus on the vision towards greater successes, as the country proudly celebrates 51 years of Independence. “As proud Jamaicans, we celebrate many aspects of our culture. ...

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).

Citizens Urged to Ensure that No Smoking Regulations are Obeyed

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.

Fisheries Sector To Benefit From Major Aquaculture Project

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.

Haemodialysis Unit at CRH To Be Expanded

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

13 years ago 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...

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.

13 years ago 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...

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.

13 years ago 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...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, delivering a statement in the Senate on July 31.

13 years ago Foreign Affairs

Withdrawing from CARICOM Would Have Serious Implications – Senator Nicholson

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, says there would be far reaching implications if Jamaica withdrew or suspended its membership from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The Minister was responding to comments made in the media by the Opposition that Jamaica should temporarily suspend its membership in CARICOM. In a statement to the Senate on...

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.

13 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

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

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, is urging young people to get involved in nation building, noting that giving genuine national service helps the recipient as it does the server. Mrs. Simpson Miller made the call as she expressed appreciation to 81 persons who received medals of appreciation for service to the nation, at a colourful ceremony, held...

13 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Emancipation Day Message by Prime Minister, the Hon. Portia Simpson Miller

My fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora, it gives me great joy to greet you on this special Emancipation Day! This year we celebrate the 175th anniversary of full freedom from slavery. Now more than ever we must draw on the history of our ancestors, the spirit of our ancestors and heed their call - a call captured...

Fireworks at the Jamaica50 Grand Gala in August 2012.

13 years ago 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...