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Coordinator for the Science and Technology Education Unit of the Scientific Research Council, Leigia Hall.
Coordinator for the Science and Technology Education Unit of the Scientific Research Council, Leigia Hall.

SRC Stages Free Workshops for CSEC Students

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is staging a series of free workshops to boost students’ readiness for the upcoming sitting of the 2025 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) tests. This will begin on May 1 with...
Executive Director of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Mrs. Nadia Morris.
Executive Director of the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Mrs. Nadia Morris.

PPC Executive Director to Play Key Role in WTO Conference on Government Procurement
Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake.
Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake.

JCF Recommended for ISO 9001 Re-Certification, Expands Scope to Include CISOCA
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Press Conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew, on Friday (April 25). At left is ETOC Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes.
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Press Conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew, on Friday (April 25). At left is ETOC Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes.

Reading to Be Timetabled for Grades 1-3 Students in Primary Schools
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), in discussion with Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), and Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr. Adrian Stokes, during Friday’s (April 25) ETOC Press Conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), in discussion with Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), and Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr. Adrian Stokes, during Friday’s (April 25) ETOC Press Conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.

ETOC Reports 23% Implementation of Recommendations by JETC

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Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, addresses Thursday’s (April 24) swearing-in ceremony for two members of the judiciary to higher office for the Easter Term, at King’s House.
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Appropriate Court Cases to Be Live-Streamed on Youtube

In an effort to increase openness and transparency, Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, says appropriate court cases will be live-streamed on the Jamaican Judiciary’s YouTube channel. Addressing Thursday’s (April 24) swearing-in ceremony at King’s House for two members of the judiciary to higher office for the Easter Term, Mr. Sykes disclosed that the Court of Appeal had its first full...
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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), speaks to Executive Chairman of the Agency for Innercity Renewal (AIR) Limited, Dr. Henley Morgan about the ‘Marijuwata’ bottled water, which the organisation launched on Tuesday (April 22) at Spike Industries Limited’s Winward Road manufacturing plant in Kingston.
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Community Development Organisation Launches Culturally-Themed Bottled Water

Marijuata, the first item in a line of Jamaican culturally themed beverages, was launched on Tuesday (April 22) by the Agency for Inner-City Renewal (AIR). Positioned to tap into the lucrative health and wellness industry, the trademarked alkaline water product is naturally flavoured by infusing herbal/medicinal essences extracted from plants grown in Jamaica that are associated with health, wellness and...
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Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, addresses Thursday’s (April 24) swearing-in ceremony for two members of the judiciary to higher office for the Easter Term, at King’s House.
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Judiciary to Introduce Digital Recordings April 28

Commencing April 28, Jamaica’s judiciary will introduce digital recordings to assist with producing court transcripts in a timely manner. Addressing Thursday’s (April 24) swearing-in ceremony for two members of the judiciary to higher office for the Easter Term, at King’s House, Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, said it is in the judiciary’s continued thrust to improve efficiency in the courts....
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Vice President for Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton
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Local Tech Firms Get Export-Readiness Support

Fourteen local tech firms are among entities benefiting from export-readiness support under Cohort IV of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Export Max programme. These firms, which are involved in software development, e-commerce, digital marketing, among other areas, are being positioned to expand their reach and take advantage of opportunities in the international market. The move is in keeping with JAMPRO’s...
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UDC Welcomes the Public Back to the Beach Section of Harmony Beach Park

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is pleased to welcome Jamaicans and visitors back to the beachfront at Harmony Beach Park, following its temporary closure. “We are grateful for the patience and understanding of the public during the period of closure,” said Mr. L. Robert Honeyghan, General Manager of the UDC. “Harmony Beach Park is a signature space in Montego Bay,...
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Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, addresses Thursday’s (April 24) swearing-in ceremony for two members of the judiciary to higher office for the Easter Term, at King’s House.
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Judicial Services Commission to Look at Recruitment and Appointment of Judicial Officers at Retreat

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, has advised that the Judicial Services Commission will host its very first retreat this year, to take a deliberate look at the recruitment and appointment of judicial officers. Addressing Thursday’s (April 24) swearing-in ceremony for two members of the judiciary to higher office for the Easter Term, at King’s House, Mr. Sykes said this is...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), observes as Her Honour Christine McNeil, takes the Oath of Allegiance to act as Master-in-Chamber for the Easter Term, during a swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House on Thursday (April 24).
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Two Members of the Judiciary Sworn in to Serve in Higher Offices

Two members of the judiciary were sworn in to higher office for the Easter Term by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, today (April 24), at King’s House. Taking the Oath of Allegiance were Her Honour Tracey-Ann Johnson and Her Honour Christine McNeil, who have been appointed to act as Puisne Judge and Master-in-Chambers, respectively, from April...
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