Derrick Kellier

NCSC to Celebrate Senior Citizens Week Sept. 27 to Oct. 3

The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) will be celebrating Senior Citizens’ Week from September 27 to October 3, under the theme: ‘Healthy Ageing is the Desirable Goal: Activate Your Action Plan Now’. The week was launched during a press briefing, held at the NCSC’s offices on Kings House Road, on September 22.

September 23, 2015
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill (centre); State Minister for Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (3rd right) as well as Member of Parliament for South St. James, Hon. Derrick Kellier (2nd left) affix their signatures to the contract for the rehabilitation of the Mocho to Arcadia main road in St. James. The signing took place at the Mocho Community Centre on Friday, September 4. The contract was witnessed by the Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Mr. Clyde Harrison (left); Director of the contracting firm, S and G Road Surfacing Materials Limited, Robert Smith (right) and Montego Bay Mayor, Councillor Glendon Harris (standing, second left).

Mocho to Arcadia Roadway in South St. James to be Rehabilitated

A contract, valued at $83.9 million, for the rehabilitation of 7.4 kilometres of roadway from Mocho to Arcadia, in South St. James, has been signed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan.

September 7, 2015
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Member of Parliament for South St. James andAgriculture Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left) having a light discussion with Tourism and Entertainment Minister, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, during a contract signing ceremony in Mocho, St. James, on September 4, for the rehabilitation of the Mocho to Arcadia main road. The project, valued at $83.9 million, is being funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF).

MP Welcomes Contract for Rehabilitation of Mocho to Arcadia Road

Member of Parliament for South St. James, Hon. Derrick Kellier and residents of Mocho and adjoining communities have welcomed plans to rehabilitate the Mocho to Arcadia main road.

September 7, 2015
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, the Hon. Derrick Kellier (center), along with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Mrs. Colette Roberts-Risden (fourth from right), pose for a photograph with farm workers from M.G. Hurd Farm, Hudson Valley, New York. The farm workers were presented with the Prime Minister’s certificate of appreciation for their long serving participation in the United States Jamaica Seasonal Agriculture H2A Programme (Farm Worker Programme). The presentation was held on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 in Hudson Valley, New York. (Photo Credit to Derrick Scott)

Farm Workers presented with PM's Long Serrvice Awards

Washington, DC, August 27, 2015 - - Ninety farmers were presented with the Prime Minister’s Length of Service Certificate in recognition of their numerous years served in the farm work programme.

August 28, 2015
Published in Agriculture

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant, having a light conversation with Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, while on a tour of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon on Saturday August 1.

Dr. Garvey to donate 500 breadfruit trees to Agriculture

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) will be receiving a donation of 500 breadfruit trees from Dr. Julius Garvey, son of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey.

August 6, 2015
Published in Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (3rd left), plants a tree at the St. Andrew parish office of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), to mark the Authority’s 25th anniversary, recently. Others (from left) are: President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Senator Norman Grant; Chief Technical Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Dermon Spence; Chairman of RADA, Richard Harrison, and Land Husbandry Officer with RADA, Robert Tulloch.

RADA Assisting Farmers to Deal With Climate Change

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), is using its 25th anniversary celebrations across the island to equip farmers with skills to deal with climate change, and will showcase this thrust at the 2015 Denbigh Agricultural Show, in May Pen, Clarendon.

August 2, 2015
Published in Agriculture

Help By ILO to Transform Informal Economy Timely – Labour Minister

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) current work to help transform the informal economy, is a well-needed intervention, which will serve to boost productivity and enhance the quality of jobs.

July 29, 2015
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Gov’t Invests Billions in Climate Smart Agriculture

The Government of Jamaica has invested billions of dollars on programmes to promote climate smart agricultural practices, while enhancing productivity in the sector and environmental sustainability.

July 18, 2015
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