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PM urges Special Consideration for SIDS

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has urged members of the United Nations (UN) to give consideration to the special needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as Jamaica, as they deliberate the post -2015 development agenda....
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), presents second year student at the University of the West Indies, Louisha Donaldson (second left), with her scholarship letter during a brief ceremony at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 16, while Councillor Carl Blake of the Greenwich Town Division (left); and Councillor Audrey Smith-Facey, of the Payne Land Division, look on. Some 80 students from the South West St. Andrew constituency, who are enrolled in tertiary institutions, have received scholarships from the Prime Minister toward their tertiary education.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (second right), presents second year student at the University of the West Indies, Louisha Donaldson (second left), with her scholarship letter during a brief ceremony at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 16, while Councillor Carl Blake of the Greenwich Town Division (left); and Councillor Audrey Smith-Facey, of the Payne Land Division, look on. Some 80 students from the South West St. Andrew constituency, who are enrolled in tertiary institutions, have received scholarships from the Prime Minister toward their tertiary education.

Tertiary Students Receive Scholarships from Prime Minister
Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left) along with, Executive Director, Bureau of Women’s Affairs, Mrs. Faith Webster examine one of the three refrigerators donated to the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA). They were at the handing over ceremony of three refrigerators to the CISOCA. The ceremony was held on Thursday, September 12, at three Ruthven Road, Kingston.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left) along with, Executive Director, Bureau of Women’s Affairs, Mrs. Faith Webster examine one of the three refrigerators donated to the Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA). They were at the handing over ceremony of three refrigerators to the CISOCA. The ceremony was held on Thursday, September 12, at three Ruthven Road, Kingston.

Gov’t Ramping Up Resources To Fight Gender-Based Violence
Banned Jamaican quarter-miler, Dominique Blake (left), sits with members of her legal team, Queen’s Counsel Patrick Foster (right), and Catherine Minto, during the second day of her appeals hearing held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday, September 10.
Banned Jamaican quarter-miler, Dominique Blake (left), sits with members of her legal team, Queen’s Counsel Patrick Foster (right), and Catherine Minto, during the second day of her appeals hearing held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday, September 10.

Dominique Blake Appeal Hearing Continues Tomorrow
Former 100-metre World Record holder and Olympian, Asafa Powell (centre), is flanked by attorney-at-law, Kwame Gordon (left), and brother, Donovan Powell (right), on his arrival at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on September 6, for a mentioning of his disciplinary hearing, following a return of an adverse analytical finding in June. Also pictured in the background are: President, MVP track club, Bruce James (right), and a member of Mr. Powell’s support staff, Sarah Playfair.
Former 100-metre World Record holder and Olympian, Asafa Powell (centre), is flanked by attorney-at-law, Kwame Gordon (left), and brother, Donovan Powell (right), on his arrival at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on September 6, for a mentioning of his disciplinary hearing, following a return of an adverse analytical finding in June. Also pictured in the background are: President, MVP track club, Bruce James (right), and a member of Mr. Powell’s support staff, Sarah Playfair.

Pre-Trial Dates Set For Athletes

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EducationOffice of the Prime Minister

$11 Million Computer Lab for Bull Bay

Residents of Nine Miles, Bull Bay, in East St. Andrew, now have access to a computer lab and resource centre at the Windsor Lodge Community Centre. The centre, which has been out of use for several decades, was rehabilitated at a cost of approximately $11 million, through funding from the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP). In a recent interview with JIS...
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InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Cabinet Approves Sale of Lands at Wakefield Drive in Trelawny

Persons residing at Wakefield Drive in Falmouth, Trelawny, now have the opportunity to legitimise their tenure following Cabinet’s approval of the sale of the lands. This was announced by Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Sandrea Falconer during a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, on Wednesday, September 11. She informed that the property, which...
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Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller greets the Hon. Sameer Younis who received the Order of Jamaica at a special investiture ceremony at King’s House on Friday, September 6. Looking on are: (front row, from left) Mrs. Leila Younis, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, Lady Allen and Senator Sandrea Falconer (partly hidden), Minister without Portfolio (Information) in the Office of the Prime Minister. Mr. Younis was recognized for his exceptional service to community development and the retail industry.
Office of the Prime Minister

Business Leader Receives National Recognition

In recognition of his exceptional contribution to community development and the retail industry, businessman, Hon. Sameer Younis, has been conferred with the country’s fourth highest honour – the Order of Jamaica. Mr. Younis was given the honour at a Special Investiture ceremony at King’s House on Friday, September 6. Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller applauded Mr. Younis...
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Office of the Prime MinisterSport

Update from the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission on Adverse Analytical Findings

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission continues its Results Management Process in accordance with its Anti-Doping Rules, 2008. JADCO has received results from the WADA-accredited laboratory in Montreal, Canada confirming the Prohibited Substances which were identified in the A Sample analyses for the five (5) athletes who were tested at the National Junior and Senior Championships in June 2013 . All athletes...
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EducationOffice of the Prime MinisterSport

Increased Demand for Sports Massage Therapy Programme at G.C. Foster College

The G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, is reporting “overwhelming” support for its two-year diploma programme in sports massage therapy. Principal of the institution, Edward Shakes, said there has been high demand for admittance to the programme, which was introduced to deal with the rising incidence of sports-related injuries. “In fact, there are...
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Office of the Prime MinisterSport

G.C. Foster Gymnasium Being Refurbished

The gymnasium at the G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, is being rehabilitated at a cost of some $14 million. Principal of the institution, Edward Shakes, told JIS that refurbishing work began late July this year and should be completed by the end of September. “We are in the middle of replacing our...
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