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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address at an Inspirational Motivational Day event at the Portland-based College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), on January 25.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address at an Inspirational Motivational Day event at the Portland-based College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), on January 25.

Labs in Secondary Schools to Be Equipped

A total of 189 labs across secondary schools are to be transformed through an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, to allow Jamaican students to better hone their skills. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, pilots the amendments to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) Act and the Wild Life Protection Act in the Senate on Friday (January 24).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, pilots the amendments to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA) Act and the Wild Life Protection Act in the Senate on Friday (January 24).

Senate Approves Legislation to Increase Fines for Breaches of Environmental Laws
Director of Arts, Development and Training, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Andrew Brodber
Director of Arts, Development and Training, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Andrew Brodber

More Than 10,000 Entries Registered on JCDC’s Online Platform
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a special meeting of the Negril Chamber of Commerce at Couples Swept Away in Westmoreland on Friday (January 24).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a special meeting of the Negril Chamber of Commerce at Couples Swept Away in Westmoreland on Friday (January 24).

Infrastructure Developments Coming for Westmoreland
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), hands New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Jephtah McIntosh (second left), the keys to his new home as well as a social contract, in Town Head, Westmoreland, on Friday (January 24). Sharing the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), hands New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Jephtah McIntosh (second left), the keys to his new home as well as a social contract, in Town Head, Westmoreland, on Friday (January 24). Sharing the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams.

PM Particularly Pleased That NSHP is Providing Homes for Persons with Disabilities

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

TEF Hosts Workshop for Event Planners

A workshop to teach event planners how to navigate laws, secure sponsorships, engage their audience, and master marketing strategies to elevate their events, was held by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) in Negril, Westmoreland, on January 23. Titled, ‘The Event Playbook’, the workshop was the second to be staged in the West. The first was held in December last year...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left)), listen as Consultant at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr. Lisa-Ann Berry-McDowell (left), explains a medical procedure using a manikin. They are joined by Secretary of Health from the Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro Herbosa (second right), and Consultant at the Bustamante Hospital, Dr. Matthew-Anthony Lyew (second left). The occasion was the Health and Wellness Career Expo and Employment Fair on Wednesday (January 22) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, St. Andrew.
Health & WellnessYouth

More Young Jamaicans Encouraged to Enter the Health Sector

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is encouraging more young people to pursue careers in health. She noted that the Government is committed to ensuring young Jamaicans are trained and equipped to become highly skilled professionals in the sector. It is for this reason, she said, that the Ministry collaborated with the...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), converses with Chairman, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Steven Whittingham (left), and Chairman, Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE), Professor Neville Ying, during the 20th JSE Investments and Capital Markets Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23).
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Taking Multi-Pronged Approach to Combat Praedial Larceny

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is taking a multi-pronged approach to combat praedial larceny across the country. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, outlined aspects of the Ministry’s strategy during the 20th Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Investments and Capital Markets Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (January 23). These include: proof of purchase in...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), shares a light moment with students from Dinthill Technical High School in St. Catherine, which won the 2024 edition of the ‘All Together Sing’ high school choir competition. The occasion was a courtesy call by the competition’s top three teams at the Student Assessment Unit Training Room, Caenwood Centre in Kingston on Thursday (January 23). Central High School in Clarendon finished second, with St. Jago High School, also from St. Catherine, placing third.
EducationYouth

PHOTOS: Top Teams in ‘All Together Sing’ Choir Competition Call on Education Minister

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), shares a light moment with students from Dinthill Technical High School in St. Catherine, which won the 2024 edition of the ‘All Together Sing’ high school choir competition. The occasion was a courtesy call by the competition’s top three teams at the Student Assessment Unit...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green
DevelopmentGender AffairsYouth

Youth and Female Empowerment in Agriculture Underscored

Women and youth must be empowered to access critical resources and equipped with climate smart technology in their operations to ensure the agricultural sector’s sustainability. This is according to Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. He was addressing a Gender-responsive Climate Smart Agriculture and Food Systems in the Caribbean National Inception workshop on Thursday (January 23) at...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers remarks during the launch of the Grade 7 Academy at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston on Thursday (January 23).
EducationInformationSkillsYouth

Grade 7 Academy Strengthening Literacy and Numeracy at Two High Schools

Grade seven students at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston and Newell High in St. Elizabeth are benefitting from an intervention aimed at strengthening their skills in literacy and numeracy. The Grade 7 Academy, which is spearheaded by St. Michael’s College in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, offers an adjusted curriculum focusing on remedial reading,...
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National Water Commission (NWC) North East Regional Manager, Richard Williams (second right), observes men replacing old pipes in Chester, St. Ann, on Wednesday (January 22).
Water

NWC Takes Amnesty to Chester in St. Ann

The National Water Commission (NWC) took its 90-day national amnesty programme to the community of Chester in St. Ann from January 20-24, offering residents the opportunity to resolve outstanding bills. NWC North East Regional Manager, Richard Williams, told JIS News that the programme provides significant financial relief, including 100 per cent write-offs for pensioners and Programme of Advancement through Health...
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