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Regional Director at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information's Region Four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock. (File Photo)

Green Pond High Launches Mathematics Intervention Programme

The Green Pond High School in St. James on Wednesday (May 19) launched a Mathematics Intervention Programme to assist students who perform poorly in the subject area. The intervention, which was launched virtually via the Zoom platform. It will involve...

Second Vice Chair of the National Child Month Committee, Nicole Patrick Shaw.

‘Pickney Party’ May 21

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 19).

Government Spends $900 Million On Health Project To Assist Needy Persons

18% Increase In Healthcare Workers In 2020

President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, David Wan (third left), places a wreath at the Aggie Bernard monument, Kingston Craft Market, downtown Kingston, on May 18, in recognition of National Workers Week/Labour Day. Workers Week is being observed under the theme ’Safeguarding our Labour Force amid COVID-19’, to pay tribute to the Jamaican workers who participated in the 1938 Labour Riots, which has led to improved working conditions for the workers of today. Observing are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Allando Terrelonge.

PHOTOS: Wreath-Laying At Aggie Bernard Monument

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 18.

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Jamaica Fire Brigade To Get Drones

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) will launch the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Programme, which will assist firefighters to better manage emergency situations. Making the disclosure during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said under this programme two drones will be purchased. The...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the Jamaica Coffee Exporters’ Association (JCEA) virtual strategic forum for the coffee industry on May 19.

5 years ago Investment

Signing The Madrid Protocol Big Boost For Blue Mountain Coffee

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, says Jamaica being a signatory to the Madrid Protocol will be a massive game changer for the country’s Blue Mountain coffee brand on the world stage. Speaking at the Jamaica Coffee Exporters’ Association (JCEA) virtual strategic forum for the coffee industry on May 19, Mr. Shaw said the Protocol will see...

Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.

5 years ago Education

JSIF Pumps $15 Million Into Equipment And Training To Advance STEM

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) recently pumped $15 million into equipment for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and training aimed at benefiting approximately 31 schools, 120 teachers and 4,500 students in Jamaica. This initiative is a sub-project of the ‘Integrated Community Development Project: Youth Education and Recreation Project’, which is funded by the Government and a loan from...

5 years ago Works / Construction

Intersection of St. Georges Street and Victoria Avenue in Buff Bay to be closed this weekend

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the public that the intersection of St. Georges Street and Victoria Avenue in Buff Bay, Portland, will be closed this weekend. The roadway will be closed to facilitate the installation of culvert pipes as part of the Buff Bay Drainage Improvement Programme. The closure will commence on Friday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m....

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COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, May 19, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 100 47,672 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 53 26,653 Males 44 21,013 Under Investigation 3 6 AGE RANGE 1 year to 92 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 4 2,602 Hanover 1 1,267 Kingston & St. Andrew 22 13,388 Manchester 6...

Chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force, Dr. Dwayne Dyce.

5 years ago Education

Educators Awarded For Outstanding Service

One hundred educators and stakeholders have been awarded by the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, St. Ann chapter, for their outstanding contribution to the sector. The ceremony was held recently under the theme ‘Excellence in Education… Doing It despite the Odds’. Thirty persons, including retired teachers and stakeholders, who work to improve the education sector received the platinum award, while 48 persons...

Acting Head of the Hugh Shearer Labour Studies Institute (HSLSI), Lauren Marsh, addresses the Labour Talks virtual panel discussion on Wednesday, May 19.

5 years ago Labour

Flexible Work Arrangements Have Positive Impact On Labour Market

Chief Director of Industrial Relations at the Ministry of Labour & Social Security (MLSS), Michael Kennedy, says widespread adoption of flexible work arrangements by local employers continues to impact Jamaica’s labour market positively. Speaking during a Labour Talks virtual panel discussion on Wednesday, May 19, Mr. Kennedy cited the many benefits of businesses adopting flexi-work arrangements. He pointed out that in...