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Participants in the ‘Fight For Peace’ initiative demonstrate common moves in capoeira (a Brazilian martial art), at the signing of a grant agreement by the Department for International Development (DFID), valued at $20.7 million (£125,000), at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Headquarters, Up Park Camp, on August 20. The money is for the ‘Fight For Peace’ initiative, which uses boxing and martial arts, combined with education employability, youth leadership and supporting services to help youth from selected communities realise their potential. The initiative is open to young people, aged seven to 29 years, living in the targeted communities of Hannah Town, Denham Town, Trench Town, Fletcher’s Land, Parade Gardens and Tivoli Gardens.
Participants in the ‘Fight For Peace’ initiative demonstrate common moves in capoeira (a Brazilian martial art), at the signing of a grant agreement by the Department for International Development (DFID), valued at $20.7 million (£125,000), at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Headquarters, Up Park Camp, on August 20. The money is for the ‘Fight For Peace’ initiative, which uses boxing and martial arts, combined with education employability, youth leadership and supporting services to help youth from selected communities realise their potential. The initiative is open to young people, aged seven to 29 years, living in the targeted communities of Hannah Town, Denham Town, Trench Town, Fletcher’s Land, Parade Gardens and Tivoli Gardens.

DFID Provides Grant to Help Inner City Youth

Participants in the ‘Fight For Peace’ initiative demonstrate common moves in  capoeira (a Brazilian martial art), at the signing of a grant agreement by the Department for International Development (DFID), valued at  $20.7 million (£125,000), at the Jamaica Defence Force...
Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents the Magistrate’s Roll to newly appointed Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew, Dr. Patricia Dunwell, at the official installation ceremony held at the Annuals Gardens at Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on August 18.
Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents the Magistrate’s Roll to newly appointed Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Andrew, Dr. Patricia Dunwell, at the official installation ceremony held at the Annuals Gardens at Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on August 18.

Installation Ceremony
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and his wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness watch the victorious 4 x 100 men’s relay team (on screen) celebrate their success at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 19, at Vale Royal. The team comprised Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade. Also sharing the moment (from second left) are: Matthew Holness (son); Adam Holness (son) and Senator Aubyn Hill.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and his wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness watch the victorious 4 x 100 men’s relay team (on screen) celebrate their success at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 19, at Vale Royal. The team comprised Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade. Also sharing the moment (from second left) are: Matthew Holness (son); Adam Holness (son) and Senator Aubyn Hill.

Rio Olympic
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), participates in an exercise, at the launch of Caribbean Wellness Day, on August 17, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. Under the theme ‘Love your body; Treat your body right’, Caribbean Wellness Day will be observed on September 10. Also taking part (from left) are Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative, Dr. Noreen Jack; and Director, Health Promotion and Protection, Dr. Sonia Copeland.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), participates in an exercise, at the launch of Caribbean Wellness Day, on August 17, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. Under the theme ‘Love your body; Treat your body right’, Caribbean Wellness Day will be observed on September 10. Also taking part (from left) are Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative, Dr. Noreen Jack; and Director, Health Promotion and Protection, Dr. Sonia Copeland.

Focus on Healthy Diets and Exercise Sept. 10
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, presents a gift to Atlanta’s Mayor, Kasim Reed, when she visited City Hall on August 12. Mrs. Holness was on a five-day official visit to the city.
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, presents a gift to Atlanta’s Mayor, Kasim Reed, when she visited City Hall on August 12. Mrs. Holness was on a five-day official visit to the city.

Mrs Juliet Holness

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (centre), has the full attention of farmers in Lowe River, Trelawny yesterday (Aug.16), as he explains how the use of drones will boost productivity in the sector.

Plans Advanced for Use of Drones to Combat Praedial Larceny

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (centre), has the full attention of farmers in Lowe River, Trelawny yesterday (Aug.16), as he explains how the use of drones will  boost productivity in the sector.
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), and Vice President of Marketing and Agricultural Supplies of the Hi-Pro Division of the Jamaica Broilers Group, Mr. Conley Salmon, in conversation following a breakfast meeting at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on August 12 to discuss an ongoing campaign to promote increased egg consumption by Hi-Pro and the United States Soybean Export Council (USSEC) in partnership with the Jamaica Egg Farmers Association (JEFA).

Egg Consumption Campaign

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), and Vice President of Marketing and Agricultural Supplies of the Hi-Pro Division of the Jamaica Broilers Group, Mr. Conley Salmon, in conversation following a breakfast meeting at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on August 12 to discuss an ongoing campaign to promote increased egg consumption by Hi-Pro...
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State Minister for Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, is assisted in breaking a bottle of champagne against the hull of the Jamaica Customs Agency’s (JCA) newly commissioned patrol boat, named the ‘Skip McLaughlin’. The occasion was the vessel’s commissioning at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Marine headquarters in Newport East, Kingston, on Tuesday, August 9. The custom of breaking a bottle of champagne or wine against a newly commissioned boat’s hull is a longstanding global maritime tradition.

Finance Minister Commends $59.3-Billion Revenue Intake by Customs

State Minister for Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, is assisted in breaking a bottle of champagne against the hull of the Jamaica Customs Agency’s (JCA) newly commissioned patrol boat, named the ‘Skip McLaughlin’. The occasion was the vessel’s commissioning at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Marine headquarters in Newport East, Kingston, on Tuesday, August 9. The custom...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr., (centre), is taught a dance move by Tiana Foreman (right), a participant in the Youth Summer Day Camp being held at Church on the Rock on Mannings Hill Road in Kingston. The State Minister visited the camp on August 9. At left is Noel Haye, another youngster taking part in the camp, which will end on August 12.

Youth Summer Day Camp

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr.,  (centre), is taught a dance move by Tiana Foreman (right), a participant in the Youth Summer Day Camp being held at Church on the Rock on Mannings Hill Road in Kingston. The State Minister visited the camp on August 9. At left is Noel Haye,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left); Chairperson of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Mrs. Trisha Williams-Singh and Patron of the National Baking Company Foundation, Mr. Butch Hendrickson, in conversation following the launch of a Little Leaders programme by the Foundation, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on August 9.

Little Leaders

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left); Chairperson of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Mrs. Trisha Williams-Singh and Patron of the National Baking Company Foundation, Mr. Butch Hendrickson, in conversation following the launch of a Little Leaders programme by the Foundation, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on August 9.
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), congratulates renowned Jamaican artist and art historian, Dr. David Boxer, on being conferred with the Order of Jamaica, during a special ceremony of investiture at Dr. Boxer’s home in St. Andrew today (August 9). Dr. Boxer was awarded ahead of the scheduled National Honours and Awards Ceremony on National Heroes Day in October due to his failing health. He has been recognised for his invaluable contribution to the National Gallery of Jamaica and the development of the arts.

Honours and Awards

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), congratulates renowned Jamaican artist and art historian, Dr. David Boxer, on being conferred with the Order of Jamaica, during a special ceremony of investiture at Dr. Boxer’s home in St. Andrew today (August 9). Dr. Boxer was awarded ahead of the scheduled National Honours and Awards Ceremony on National Heroes Day in...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and his wife the Most Hon. Juliet Holness are greeted by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon. Olivia Grange at Grand Gala 2016 on Saturday, August 6, at the National Stadium.

Grand Gala

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and his wife the Most Hon. Juliet Holness are greeted by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon. Olivia Grange at Grand Gala 2016 on Saturday, August 6, at the National Stadium.
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