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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nick Perry, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (September 8).
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nick Perry, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (September 8).

Strong Relationship Between Jamaica and US Reaffirmed

The strong bilateral relationship between Jamaica and the United States (US) was reaffirmed today (September 8), during a call on Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, by US Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nick Perry....
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left, front row), applauds following the unveiling of a statuette depicting late cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley, during a ceremony at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Library in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (September 7). The unveiling formed part of the opening of the Miss Lou Exhibition, which is among several activities commemorating the 103rd anniversary of the beloved cultural exponent’s birth. With Minister Grange are Director of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies Regional Coordinating Office, UWI, Professor Opal Palmer Adisa, (right, front row) and (from left, back row) Coordinator, Jamaican Language Unit, Dr. Joseph Farquharson; Head Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy, Dr. Vivette Milson-Whyte; Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden Kirton; and Acting UWI Campus Librarian, Jessica Lewis Marshall.
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left, front row), applauds following the unveiling of a statuette depicting late cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley, during a ceremony at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Library in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (September 7). The unveiling formed part of the opening of the Miss Lou Exhibition, which is among several activities commemorating the 103rd anniversary of the beloved cultural exponent’s birth. With Minister Grange are Director of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies Regional Coordinating Office, UWI, Professor Opal Palmer Adisa, (right, front row) and (from left, back row) Coordinator, Jamaican Language Unit, Dr. Joseph Farquharson; Head Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy, Dr. Vivette Milson-Whyte; Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden Kirton; and Acting UWI Campus Librarian, Jessica Lewis Marshall.

Several Islandwide Events to Remember “Miss Lou”
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during Wednesday’s (September 7) sitting of the House of Representatives.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during Wednesday’s (September 7) sitting of the House of Representatives.

Youth in Agriculture Land Lease Programme to be Implemented
Managing Director of the Human Employment and Resource Training/National Service Training Agency (HEART/NSTA) Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Managing Director of the Human Employment and Resource Training/National Service Training Agency (HEART/NSTA) Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

HEART College of Beauty Services Certifies 555 Trainees
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during Wednesday’s (September 7) sitting of the House of Representatives.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during Wednesday’s (September 7) sitting of the House of Representatives.

Agriculture Ministry to Conduct Crop Spraying Trials Pilot Using Drones

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), addresses a press conference on the results of this year’s secondary-level external examinations at the Ministry’s office in Kingston, on Wednesday (September 7). Beside her is Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
EducationYouth

Education Minister Commends Male Students Performing Well in CSEC and CAPE

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended male students on their performance in this year’s secondary-level external examinations. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday (September 7), Mrs. Williams noted that male students outperformed their female counterparts in several Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects. The Minister indicated that the males...
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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, lays a floral arrangement on the grave of renowned cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (“Miss Lou”), at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on September 7. The ceremony is one of several commemorative activities celebrating the l03rd anniversary of her birth. Born September 7, 1919, Miss Lou was a Jamaican folklorist, writer of poetry, songs, performer and educator. Dr. Bennett-Coverley is widely considered one of the most important purveyors of Jamaican culture. She died July 26, 2006.
Culture

PHOTOS: Flowers for Miss Lou

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, lays a floral arrangement on the grave of renowned cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (“Miss Lou”), at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on September 7. The ceremony is one of several commemorative activities celebrating the l03rd anniversary of her birth. Born September 7, 1919, Miss Lou was a Jamaican...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on September 6. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
National SecurityParliament

Firearms Bill Approved by the House

The House of Representatives on Wednesday (September 7), passed the new Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act. The Bill establishes a dual regime, distinguishing between prohibited weapons or unregulated firearms and activities connected thereto, and firearms that are duly authorised or registered. Closing the debate, Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the legislation will be kept under...
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Director, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Enoh T. Ebong, speaks at the signing of a grant agreement between Jamaica and the USTDA at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, St. James, on September 7.
Climate Change

USTDA Grant to Help Mitigate Effects of Climate Change

Director, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Enoh T. Ebong, says a technical assistance grant awarded to Jamaica will help mitigate the effects of climate change. Ms. Ebong, who spoke at the signing ceremony for the USTDA’s Emergency Communication Network Technical Assistance Programme, at the Hilton Rose Hall, St. James, on September 7, said that “now more than ever”...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks at the signing of a grant agreement with the United States Trade & Development Agency (USTDA) at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, St. James, on September 7.
EnergyTechnology

Emergency Communication System to be Upgraded

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says Jamaica’s emergency communication system will be significantly boosted, through a grant agreement with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). He was speaking at the signing ceremony for the USTDA’s Emergency Communication Network Technical Assistance Programme, at the Hilton Rose Hall, St. James, on September 7. The Minister said...
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