Jamaica’s participation in the global nutraceutical industry and the country’s job creation effort was given a boost on October 22, 2015 when 31 young Jamaicans were presented with certification as nutraceutical farmers. Speaking at the graduation exercise held at the Jamaica House Banquet Hall, Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Phillip Paulwell, who represented Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller,...

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) will launch the first cohort of the Public Sector Senior Leadership Development Programme (PSSLDP) on Thursday (October 22). The programme involves partnership with the Office of the Services Commission and the Ministry of Finance and Planning. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry with responsibility for the Public Service, Hon. Horace Dalley, will be...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated the newly elected Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Justin Trudeau on his Liberal Party’s victory this week. During a telephone call to Prime Minister-Elect Trudeau on Wednesday, October 21, Prime Minister Simpson Miller extended congratulations on behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica to Mr. Trudeau on his historic election...

The annual wreath laying ceremony, to honour those who fought for freedom and nationhood, will begin celebrations for National Heroes Day this year. The ceremony, usually held in the afternoon, which will get underway at 7:50 am on October 19 at National Heroes Park. Government officials will pay homage to Jamaicans, who have received the nation’s highest honour, the Order...

Three entities from Manchester won top awards in the Best of Like Entity Category of the Public Sector Customer Service Competition, held on October 9, in Kingston. The Best Health Centre was won by the Christiana Health Centre; the Best Hospital award went to Percy Junor Hospital; and the Best Post Office was won by Watson’s Hill Post Office. In...

Manager of Human Resources and Administration at the National Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of Jamaica, Mrs. Stephanie Murdock, having dedicated 17 years of her life to the public sector, wanted to transition to the next level of leadership. This was what motivated her to be a part of the 2015 iteration of the Caribbean-Canada Emerging Leaders’ Dialogue (CCELD), a programme which...

A total of 223 outstanding men and women will be recognised at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 19, on the lawns of King's House, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Heading the list of recipients is Dr. Glenford Christian, OD, who will receive the Order of Jamaica (OJ), for invaluable contribution to the Pharmaceutical Industry....