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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), exchanges with Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Takase, a signed copy of an agreement for a US$2.9 million grant to fund the Social and Economic Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities project. Funding is by the Japan Policy Human Resources Development Grant and implemented through the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank).

Agreement Signed to Improve Lives of Persons with Disabilities

The Government has signed a grant agreement with the Japanese Government for US$2.9 million to implement the Social and Economic Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities project. The signing took place during the opening session of a two- day conference on...

Commissioner of Police, Owen Wellington (centre), listens to residents of Tivoli Gardens during a tour of the area on May 30, 2010. Behind the Commissioner (finger raised) is former Chief of Defence Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Major General Stewart Saunders

Public Invited to Comment on Terms of Reference for West Kingston Enquiry

Students of Jones Town Primary look on curiously as JIS Photographer Melroy Sterling demonstrates how to use a professional camera. The activity was part of the school’s Career Day held May 30, in which JIS partnered with the Broadcasting Commission to facilitate presentations on digital and media careers to the students. The JIS also used the opportunity to share the Child Month theme of the day “Appreciate their Individuality”, one of 31 actions on the Child Month Calendar.

JIS and BCJ Take Part in Jones Town Primary Career Day

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (fourth from left), accepts a token from the Gleaner’s Spelling Bee Champion and Jamaica’s representative to the just concluded Scripps National Spelling Bee Competition, Christian Allen (second right), when he visited the Embassy in Washington, on May 31. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are: Coach, Rev. Glen Archer; parents, Roger and Daunette Allen; and the Gleaner’s Manager, Business Development and Marketing, Mrs. Karin Cooper.

Ambassador Commends Gleaner Company

13 years ago Information

Cabinet Approves Payment for Land

Cabinet has approved the payment of $13 million to the Port Henderson Development Company, for 0.97 acres of land. The land was used for the construction of the old Portmore Causeway in St. Catherine, which has now been incorporated into Highway 2000. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, gave details at a Jamaica House press briefing,...

13 years ago EducationInformation

Technology and Education Ministries to Sign MOU to Boost Animation Industry

The Ministries of Education and Science, Technology, Energy and Mining are to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to facilitate the identification of talent within local high schools that will support the development of the local Animation industry. The announcement was made by Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson, at a...

13 years ago Information

Cabinet Approves Contract for Maintenance Services at Petrojam

Cabinet has approved a contract for approximately $67.1 million to Quality Plus Contract Company Ltd., for the provision of plant maintenance services at Petrojam Limited. The contract, which is valid for two years, will see Quality Plus providing maintenance services for Petrojam’s operations at its Marcus Garvey Drive offices in Kingston and its Montego Bay terminal in St. James, as...

13 years ago Information

Cabinet Approves Purchase of Property for Training

Cabinet has approved the purchase of a $104.5 million property by the HEART Trust/NTA and the Overseas Examination Commission (OEC), from the Urban Development Corporation (UDC). The property, which is unoccupied, will provide a collaborative multi-purpose training centre to house the HEART Trust/NTA’s Work Force College, and data processing operations for the OEC. The centre will also house workforce training...

13 years ago Finance & Public ServiceInformation

JADCO Gets $16 Million to Increase Testing of Athletes

The Government has set aside more than $16 million for the Jamaica Anti-doping Commission (JADCO) to conduct in and out of competition testing and public education programmes. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, while making her contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 5. She said...

13 years ago Information

Manual Developed to Tackle Gender-Based Violence

As part of Government’s efforts to eliminate gender-based violence in Jamaica, the Bureau of Women’s Affairs (BWA) has developed a training manual to equip individuals with the required knowledge to adequately tackle the issue. The document, ‘Gender, Youth and Violence’, seeks to train participants in conflict management techniques, and support the development of advocacy skills. Minister with responsibility for Information,...

13 years ago Information

Gov’t Looking at Incentive Scheme for Athletes

The Government is looking to implement a formal system for the presentation of incentives and awards to the nation’s athletes. “We believe, moving forward, the Government must institute a transparent and objective set of criteria for the awarding of incentives and awards to our athletes. We know that incentives and rewards are important in motivating individuals to achieve at their...

13 years ago Information

Hundreds Bid Farewell to the Late Dr. Joyce Robinson

Family, friends, former colleagues, and well wishers bade farewell to late educator and administrator, Dr. the Hon. Joyce Robinson, during Friday's (May 31) Official Funeral at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Chapel in St. Andrew. The prevailing grey skies and inclement weather paled into insignificance, as warm and glowing tributes flowed from the various speakers, filling the historic...