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Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre); Chair, Research Days Steering Committee, Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer (left); and Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Archibald McDonald, examine the contents of a publication following the media launch of the UWI Mona Research Days 2014, at the institution’s campus in Kingston, on January 21. The Research Days will be held from February 19 to 21 under the theme: ‘Fostering Growth and Development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) through Research’.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson (centre); Chair, Research Days Steering Committee, Professor Denise Eldemire-Shearer (left); and Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Archibald McDonald, examine the contents of a publication following the media launch of the UWI Mona Research Days 2014, at the institution’s campus in Kingston, on January 21. The Research Days will be held from February 19 to 21 under the theme: ‘Fostering Growth and Development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) through Research’.

Students in 37 Schools to get Tablet Computers

By: Chris Patterson, January 22, 2014
Come September, students at 37 schools islandwide will have access to tablet computers, through the Tablet in Schools Pilot project. Under the project, 30,000 tablets will be distributed to students...
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley, addresses the opening of a two-day Jamaica Logistics Hub Symposium for Jamaican companies and investors, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 21. The symposium is being staged by the JCC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), under the theme: ‘Transforming Jamaica’s Business Landscape’. Professor Shirley made a presentation on the topic: ‘Building Out the Physical Infrastructure’.

Dredging of Harbour to Accommodate Larger Vessels on Track

By: Douglas McIntosh, January 22, 2014
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. The Hon. Peter Phillips (left); hands over a cheque valued at US$1.69 million to Chairman, Carib Cement Company Limited, Brian Young, for the provision of clinker to Venezuela, during a ceremony at his Heroes Circle offices on Tuesday morning, January 21. Also sharing in the moment are (from left): Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PetroCaribe Fund, Dr. Wesley Hughes; and General Manager, Caribbean Cement Company Limited, Anthony Haynes.

Government Pays US$1.6M to Carib Cement for Clinker

By: Athaliah Reynolds-Baker, January 21, 2014

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Registrar of the Office of the Children's Registry (OCR), Greig Smith (right), and other officers perform a song at a church service to mark the 7th anniversary of the OCR, held at the Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ, 20 South Camp Road, Kingston on January 19.
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OCR Seeking Child Ambassadors

The Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) is searching for primary and high school students to take up positions as child ambassadors island-wide, for the period 2014 to 2016. Launched...
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By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, January 21, 2014
Registrar of the Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR), Greig Smith, highlights the agency’s achievements over its seven year history, at the 7th anniversary church service held on January 19, at the Bethel United Church, 20 South Camp Road, Kingston.
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Government Provides $200 Million to OCR

The Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) has received some $200 million in Government allocation over the past seven years, as it carries out its work aimed at reducing the...
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By: Elaine Hartman Reckord, January 21, 2014