December 2009
CMI, a lit candle under a bushel - Golding
Published: Tuesday | December 1, 2009
Jamaica Gleaner
Courtesy of Jamaica Gleaner
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has described the work being done at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) as "a lit candle under a bushel".
Tue, 2009-12-01 09:58
HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy Ready for Debate
KINGSTON (JIS):
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
The Government has been doing a lot of work to ensure protection of the rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS, the Minister of Health, Hon Rudyard Spencer, said in his World AIDS Day Message issued Monday.
Mr. Spencer noted that the Cabinet approved the National HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy in 2008, with recommendations for changes.
Broderick Praises Safety System in Mining Sector
KINGSTON (JIS):
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Minister of State in the Ministry of Energy and Mining, Hon. Laurence Broderick, has lauded the safety record of the local mining industry.
Speaking at the National Minerals Industry Safety Awards banquet, recently at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in Kingston, Mr. Broderick pinpointed the work ethnic in the sector in terms of discipline and safety.
He said that, visiting bauxite plants, he observed the respect that the heads of the companies had for security and safety.
AIDS Debate in Parliament by Next March
KINGSTON (JIS):
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has assured persons living with HIV/AIDS that the National HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy is expected o be debated in Parliament during the 2009/10 session, which ends next March.
40 Needy Persons Receive Houses in South East St. Mary
PORT ANTONIO (JIS):
Monday, November 30, 2009
Housing solutions for 40 needy persons in South Eastern St. Mary have been provided through Food for the Poor, in partnership with Member of Parliament for the constituency, Mr. Tarn Peralto.
The two bedroom units were handed over to the recipients during a presentation function, held at the Cape Clear Training Centre in St. Mary, on Thursday, November 26.
WINDALCO Takes Chunk of Mineral Safety Awards
KINGSTON (JIS):
Monday, November 30, 2009
Courtesy of Jamaica Information Service
West Indies Alumina Company (WINDALCO), Kirkvine Works, dominated this year's minerals industry safety awards, copping five major prizes.
Finance Minister to Address to the 33rd Miami Conference on Jamaica and Central America
Monday, November 30, 2009
Jamaica Information Service
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Audley Shaw, will give the keynote address at the opening reception of the 33rd Miami Conference on Jamaica and Central America in Miami, Florida later today Monday (Nov. 29).
Grange: Time to Accelerate Gymnastics Development
Monday, November 30, 2009
Jamaica Information Service
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Hon. Olivia Grange, has said it is time to accelerate the development of the sport of gymnastics in Jamaica.
Minister Grange was speaking before she officially opened the Jamaica Gymnastics Association's International Development meet on Saturday (Nov. 28) at the Ishimoto School of Gymnastics in Kingston.
Gymnastics is being taught in 20 primary schools and there are 200 active gymnasts across the island.
Uplifting words for Jamaica AIDS Support - Golding says organisation has acted as pioneer in care of those afflicted
Published: Wednesday | December 2, 2009
Jamaica Gleaner Kimesha Walters, Gleaner Writer kimesha.walters@gleanerjm.com
Prime Minister Bruce Golding has showered praises on Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL), noting that the organisation has paved the way for care and support of people living with HIV and AIDS.
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