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...

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....

A delegation from China Communication & Construction Company (CCCC) and China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller on Tuesday, October 13 at the Office of the Prime Minister. The delegation was led by Mr. Sun Ziyu, Vice President of CCCC and included Mr. Wang Xiaofeng, General Manager of CHEC Americas Division. Following...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has described trade unionist and former Senator, Hopeton Caven as a pioneer in the representation of workers and a distinguished son of Jamaica whose strong belief in his country propelled him to a life of public service. “The Trade Union Congress provided the vehicle through which Hopeton Caven gave a lifetime of dedicated service to...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) continues to support the Bahamas Response Operations being lead by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) continues to support post disaster response activities brought about by the impact of Hurricane Joaquin on several of the family islands of the central and southern Bahamas. CDEMA on Monday October 5, 2015 deployed...

Prime Minister the Most Hon.Portia Simpson Miller is asserting that human capital development and 21st century leadership are imperatives for sustainable development in the region. Mrs. Simpson Miller made the remarks during her keynote address at the Opening Dinner for the Working Visit to Jamaica of Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, Princess Anne and Closing Programme of the Caribbean-Canada...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated Jamaican hotelier and Chief Executive Officer of Sandals Resort International, Mr. Adam Stewart on being awarded the Caribbean’s top hotel and resort accolade – the Caribbean Hotelier of the Year award. In a statement, the Prime Minister said the recognition by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is recognition of Adam Stewart’s extraordinary...