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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a press briefing held recently at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

Growth in Onion Production

The agricultural sector achieved 30 per cent self-sufficiency in onion production in 2022, moving from 20 per cent in 2021, a 50 per cent growth. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a press...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), with members of the victorious Horizon basketball team at the finals of the Caribbean Basketball League Championships, held at the National Arena in St. Andrew, recently.

Gov’t Investing in Sports Development

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provides an update on the sector during a media briefing, held at the Ministry in Kingston, recently.

Agriculture Ministry Examines Plan of Action Submitted by UC Rusal

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

Creative Sector Generates US$2.2 Billion in Earnings

Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Western, Hon. Everald Warmington (fourth right, back row), is joined by students and teachers from the Baptist Bay Early Childhood Care Centre and Old Harbour Bay Primary, at the launch of community WI-FI at East Bay Road, St. Catherine, on Friday (February 10). The service was provided by the Universal Service Fund (USF). At left (back row) is the USF’s Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes.

PHOTOS: St. Catherine Communities Get Wi-Fi

Managing Director of the Kinetic Group, Keon Hinds, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on Wednesday, February 8.

3 years ago Industry

Businessman Says Greater Collaboration Needed to Capitalise on Foreign Opportunities

Greater collaboration among local businesses is required to capitalise on export and investment opportunities in other countries, argues Managing Director of the Kinetic Group, Keon Hinds. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on February 8, Mr. Hinds said this became a reality after his participation in the second trade mission to Guyana, led by Minister of Industry, Investment...

Assistant Chief Education Officer, Special Needs Unit, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dionne Gayle.

3 years ago Education

Education Ministry to Assist Special Needs Students Sitting 2023 PEP Exams

Students with special needs or long-term medical conditions, who are slated to sit this year’s Grade Six Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations between February16 and April 27, will receive adequate support to do so from the Ministry of Education and Youth. This will be facilitated through the Ministry’s Special Needs Unit. Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Unit, Dionne Gayle,...

Principal of John Rollins Success Primary in St. James, Yvonne Miller-Wisdom, shares a photo moment with students on Career Day at the school, on February 10.

3 years ago EducationYouth

Young Students Exposed to Different Careers

Having been sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic for the past two years, Career Day at the John Rollins Success Primary in St. James was a resounding success, according to Principal, Yvonne Miller-Wisdom. The event, which was held on February 10, saw students given the opportunity to wear the career uniform of their choice while being mentored by representatives from a...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), examines a trumpet that was among the musical instruments and sports equipment donated to Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland under the Ministry’s ‘Liv Gud’ Music, Sports and Technology (MST) initiative. The provisions were handed over on February 10. Sharing the moment are (from left) Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Western, Moreland Wilson; the School’s Principal, Trevine Donaldson Lawrence and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams.

3 years ago EducationYouth

Grange Hill High School Gets Donation Under ‘Liv Gud’ Initiative

Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland has received a donation of musical instruments and sports gear through the Ministry of National Security’s ‘Liv Gud’ Music, Sports and Technology (MST) initiative. Among the items provided are keyboards, trumpets, drums, along with netball and football gear. The programme, which aims to transform the lives of students through sports and music, started in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), participates in the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run today (February 12). The Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run is a unique road-running event designed to inspire fun, fitness and camaraderie among Jamaica’s business and fitness communities. Since the start of the charity road race in 1999, over $500 million has been donated to numerous beneficiaries with a focus on health, child related and educational initiatives.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: PM Participates in Sigma Run

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), participates in the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run today (February 12). The Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run is a unique road-running event designed to inspire fun, fitness and camaraderie among Jamaica’s business and fitness communities. Since the start of the charity road race in 1999, over $500 million has been donated to numerous beneficiaries...

Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (fifth left), with the nine Jamaicans who copped regional awards for their outstanding performance in the 2022 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations. Occasion was a virtual awards ceremony on February 9.

3 years ago EducationYouth

Top CSEC/CAPE Students Receive Awards

Nine Jamaican students who excelled in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate [CSEC] and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations [CAPE] in 2022, were presented with awards during a ceremony held on February 9. Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, presented the students with their prizes, as they watched the virtual ceremony from the Ministry of Education and Youth’s offices in Kingston....

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.

3 years ago National Security and Peace

187 Persons Charged Under New Firearms Law

A total of 187 persons have been charged under the new Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act. This was disclosed by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, during a press conference held recently. “Since the new Act came into effect, just about 348 charges have been laid against 187 persons for various offences. For January, 131 charges have been...