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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, interacts with students of Swallowfield Primary and Infant School, prior to the start of a symbolic march from the Ministry at National Heroes Circle to the office of the National Education Trust (NET) at the Caenwood Centre in Kingston on Thursday (February 6). The occasion was NET’s 15th anniversary launch.

NET Commended for 15 Years of Pivotal Service to Education

As the National Education Trust (NET) celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is commending the entity for its critical role in advancing Jamaica’s education sector. This,...

Managing Director of Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (second left), uses his phone to access the Internet, following the launch of Community Wi-Fi in Clifton in Portmore, St. Catherine on Friday (February 7). He is joined by (from left), community member, Rosemarie McNaughty; Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson; and Councillor for Greater Portmore North, Gary Nicholson.

USF Community Wi-fi Launch in Clifton, Portmore (PHOTOS)

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Reggae Music Connects Jamaica to the Global Community

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew, recently.

JUTC Adds Two More Rural Routes

Grammy Award-winning Reggae artiste and son of music legend Bob Marley, Julian Marley, performing at the Uprising Bob Marley Tribute concert on Thursday, February 6 at Emancipation Park, Kingston.

Bob Marley Tribute Concert (PHOPOS)

1 year ago Health & Wellness

WRHA Investing $340m In Digital X-Ray Units

Six state- of- the- art digital X-ray units valued at $340 million, are currently being installed at hospitals by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA). The new units are being placed at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James, (two units); Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny (two units); Savanna-la-mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland (one unit) and the...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third right) hands over equipment to the Clarendon based Ebony Park Heart Academy on January 31, during a ceremony held at the institution. Others pictured from left are Project Manager with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Selena Ledgister; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer; Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton; Senior Environmental Specialist with the World Bank, Kirk C.N. Brown; and Chief Executive Officer of the NFA, Dr. Gavin Bellamy.

1 year ago EducationTechnology

Ebony Park Heart Academy Receives Equipment

The Government has boosted the training and production capacity of the Ebony Park Heart Academy, with the presentation of equipment valued at over US$128,000. The items received include seine nets, solar lights, mobile water pumps, digital scales, oxygen scales, refractometers, fish baskets, freshwater kits, cast nets, weed whackers, security cameras and drones. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd...

Director of Sales at RIU Resorts Jamaica, Niurka Garcia Linton (second left), engages tourism stakeholders during a tour of the recently renovated RIU Negril on Friday (January 31).

1 year ago DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Fully Renovated RIU Negril Reopens

RIU Resorts Jamaica, has unveiled major upgrades to its Negril property, while maintaining a strong commitment to local employment and cultural preservation. The Spanish hotel chain boasts a 98 per cent local employment rate across its seven properties in Jamaica. This commitment to local hiring extends beyond entry-level positions, with the company actively promoting internal opportunities for Jamaicans, particularly with...

axophonist, Oshane Love, delivers a musical item at a gathering held at the National Heroes Park on February 1, to commemorate the 68th birthday anniversary of the crowned prince of reggae, the late Dennis Emmanuel Brown.

1 year ago Culture

PHOTOS: Tribute to Dennis Brown

axophonist, Oshane Love, delivers a musical item at a gathering held at the National Heroes Park on February 1, to commemorate the 68th birthday anniversary of the crowned prince of reggae, the late Dennis Emmanuel Brown.

Students from the Mt. Alvernia Preparatory and Kindergarten school in Montego Bay, St. James, participate in a road march on Monday (January 27), to mark the school’s centennial anniversary.

1 year ago Education

MT. Alvernia Preparatory Celebrating A Century Of Excellence

The streets of Montego Bay, St. James, were filled with excitement and pride on Monday (January 27), as students, teachers, and supporters of Mt. Alvernia Preparatory and Kindergarten participated in a vibrant flag hoisting ceremony and road march. The event formed part of the school’s centennial anniversary activities. The school, which shares its legacy with Chetwood Memorial Primary School and...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left) and Project Social Transformation and Renewal (STAR) Sponsor and Co- Chair of the Project’s Oversight Board, Keith Duncan (second right) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the partnership between both entities to conduct work in select communities to equip citizens with the requisite conflict resolution skills utilizing the Restorative Justice approach. Also participating in the activity are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane (left); and Community Services Manager, Project STAR, Sharise Staines- Appleby. The signing ceremony was held on Friday (February 1) at the Ministry’s Constant Spring Road offices in Kingston.

1 year ago Community

MOU Signed Between Ministry Of Justice And Project Star

The Ministry of Justice and Project STAR on Friday (January 31) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will allow the two organisations to work together in select communities to equip citizens with the requisite conflict resolution skills utilising a restorative approach. Additionally, the Ministry will provide services from its Restorative Justice, Victim Services and Child Diversion programmes to the...

1 year ago

Prime Minister Of Barbados To Deliver Presentation At Grounation

Prime Minister of Barbados, the Hon. Mia Mottley will deliver a presentation on the music and legacy of Reggae icon, Hon. Robert Nesta Marley, at the Jamaica Music Museum (JaMM) heritage series, Grounation. Grounation will take place at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Lecture Hall, 10-16 East Street, Kingston, on Sunday, February 2, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The series, which...