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Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), converses with Advertising Agencies Association of Jamaica (AAJ) President, Arnold Foote, Jr., during the entity’s 2013 Media of the Year Awards Luncheon, held at the Terra Nova Hotel, St. Andrew, on October 22. Senator Falconer delivered the keynote address.
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), converses with Advertising Agencies Association of Jamaica (AAJ) President, Arnold Foote, Jr., during the entity’s 2013 Media of the Year Awards Luncheon, held at the Terra Nova Hotel, St. Andrew, on October 22. Senator Falconer delivered the keynote address.

AAAJ Commits to Support Ebola and Chik-V Public Education Campaign

The Government’s Ebola and Chikungunya public education campaign is expected to be significantly boosted by a commitment of support from the Advertising Agencies Association of Jamaica (AAAJ). The organization’s President, Arnold Foote, Jr., has pledged to lobby members’ and clients’...
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris(centre), with the seven 2014 Sam Sharpe Awardees, and a Special Awardee, following the National Heroes Day Salute, Civic and Awards Ceremony, held in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on October 20. The awardees, who have given a total of 234 years of service, were recognized for their outstanding contribution to their respective fields of endeavor. They are (from left): Evatt Bloomfield, Tourism; Eileen McIntosh, Education; Basil Johnson, Industry and Commerce; Elmenia Reid, Community Service; Myra Thomas, Community Service; Dr. Cecil Cornwall, Education; Makada Hylton, Special Award for Bravery; and Linden Thompson, Sport.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Glendon Harris(centre), with the seven 2014 Sam Sharpe Awardees, and a Special Awardee, following the National Heroes Day Salute, Civic and Awards Ceremony, held in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on October 20. The awardees, who have given a total of 234 years of service, were recognized for their outstanding contribution to their respective fields of endeavor. They are (from left): Evatt Bloomfield, Tourism; Eileen McIntosh, Education; Basil Johnson, Industry and Commerce; Elmenia Reid, Community Service; Myra Thomas, Community Service; Dr. Cecil Cornwall, Education; Makada Hylton, Special Award for Bravery; and Linden Thompson, Sport.

Seven Honoured in St. James on Heroes Day
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents Marcia Griffiths with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander, for outstanding contribution to the development of Jamaican Music, during the Ceremony of Investiture and presentation of National Honours and Awards at King’s House in St. Andrew, on October 20.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents Marcia Griffiths with the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander, for outstanding contribution to the development of Jamaican Music, during the Ceremony of Investiture and presentation of National Honours and Awards at King’s House in St. Andrew, on October 20.

Recipients Grateful for National Recognition
Eleven year old Toni-Ann Miller, will be conferred with a Badge of Honour for Gallantry at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, to be held on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20, on the lawns of King’s House. Toni-Ann is being recognised for her act of heroism which involved her rescuing two children from a burning house last year.
Eleven year old Toni-Ann Miller, will be conferred with a Badge of Honour for Gallantry at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, to be held on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20, on the lawns of King’s House. Toni-Ann is being recognised for her act of heroism which involved her rescuing two children from a burning house last year.

11 Year-Old to be Honoured for Heroic Act
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.
Minister with Responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer.

No Case of Ebola in Jamaica, Says Information Minister

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Retired Librarian, Mrs. Patricia Elaine Cuff, who will receive the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service to the Jamaica Library Service, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20, at King’s House.
Office of the Prime Minister

Retired Librarian to be Honoured October 20

When Patricia Cuff began working at the Jamaica Library Service in 1965, it was completely different from what it is today. At that time, the library in your community would not have been erected just yet, as Regional Directors were busy negotiating library sites with the church and private land owners. “People would give us land to build libraries; at...
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Sixty-five year old Vivienne Castro will receive the Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service to the National Insurance Scheme(NIS), at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony on October 20, at King’s House.
LabourOffice of the Prime Minister

National Honouree Believes in Service

Sixty-five year old Vivienne Castro, a former employee of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), is the epitome of dedicated and faithful service to country and her fellow man. During her 42 years at the NIS, she often went beyond the call of duty to ensure that persons contributed towards a pension or other benefit for themselves and their families. Retired...
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Nation of Islam Spiritual Leader, Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan, delivers a brief statement during a welcoming ceremony hosted for him by the Government of Jamaica in the VIP lounge of the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on Wednesday (October 15), following his arrival from the United States for a five-day visit. Mr. Farrakhan is in the island to mark the 19th anniversary of the Million Man March, staged in the United States capital, Washington, D.C., on October 16, 1995, which he was instrumental in organizing.
Office of the Prime Minister

Louis Farrakhan Marks Anniversary of Million Man March in Jamaica

A public conference commemorating the 19th anniversary of the Million Man March in Washington, D.C, will highlight Nation of Islam Leader, Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan’s week-long visit to Jamaica, from October 15 to 22. The conference is slated for the National Arena on Sunday, October 19, and is expected to entail a wide-ranging address by Minister Farrakhan, who arrived at...
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National Honours and AwardsOffice of the Prime Minister

Outstanding Jamaicans to be Recognised at King’s House October 20

A total of 233 outstanding Jamaicans, who have contributed to nation building, will be recognised at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony, to be held on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 20, on the lawns of King's House, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eight persons will receive the Order of Jamaica (OJ), for their outstanding contribution to Education, Health, Human Rights...
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Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

MPs Get $126 Million for ChikV Clean-Up

Members of Parliament have been allocated $126 million for clean-up activities with each constituency to receive $2 million. The amount is part of $500 million earmarked by Government for the National Health Emergency Response to the Chikungunya Virus (CHIK V), including elimination of mosquito breeding sites. Already, $150 million has been set aside for the Health Ministry to meet “some...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. (FILE)
InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

ChikV Cleanup Allocations Clarified

Chairperson of the Team which is monitoring the national health emergency vector control clean-up campaign, Minister of Information, Senator Sandrea Falconer has said that contrary to some media reports, there is no allocation of funds according to Parish Council Divisions. As such, there is no allocation to individual Councillors. She has reiterated that $70 million is available to fund cleanup...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller in discussion with Minister of Finance and Planning, the Hon. Peter Phillips at a special meeting at Jamaica House on October 14. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Fenton Ferguson is seated left. Mrs. Simpson Miller updated Parliamentarians on the country’s Ebola emergency preparedness and response mechanisms.
Health & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

Ebola Surveillance to be Heightened at Ports of Entry

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has instructed that Ebola surveillance at Jamaica’s ports of entry be heightened immediately. Mrs. Simpson Miller said part of this heightening involves an extension of the existing immigration form, to document information on countries which persons have visited or will intend to visit, and whether or not they experience symptoms similar to...
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