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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, converses with Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, on the first day of the 31st Science and Technology Conference, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, converses with Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, on the first day of the 31st Science and Technology Conference, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

Minister Calls for Greater Collaboration on Nuclear Technology

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has called for enhanced collaboration in leveraging nuclear technology to meet Jamaica’s sustainable development goals. He made the appeal on Tuesday (October 29), while speaking at the Scientific Research Council...
Ambassador of France to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, addresses the press launch of the biennial French Expo, “A Touch of France 2024”, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (October 29).
Ambassador of France to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, addresses the press launch of the biennial French Expo, “A Touch of France 2024”, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (October 29).

PHOTOS: A Touch of France 2024 Launch
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the launch of the Association of Music Teachers of Jamaica on Wednesday (October 30) at The Mico University College Lecture Theatre, 1a Marescaux Road, Kingston 5.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the launch of the Association of Music Teachers of Jamaica on Wednesday (October 30) at The Mico University College Lecture Theatre, 1a Marescaux Road, Kingston 5.

PHOTOS: Launch of the Association of Music Teachers of Jamaica
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), converses with Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe, following a tour of the Ministry
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), converses with Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe, following a tour of the Ministry's head office in Kingston on Wednesday (October 30).

New Education Minister Committed to Unlocking Every Child’s Potential
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (October 29).
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (October 29).

Site Identified for International Airport in Negril

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing today’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Works / Construction

All on Track for First Road to Be Fixed under SPARK Before Year-End – Minister Morgan

The Government is on track to begin work under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) programme before the end of the year. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan, said that the Public Investment Management Committee (PIMC) approved the road improvement programme on Tuesday (October 29). “I...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), speaks at today’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The Minister is accompanied by Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams (left), and Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Voters to Elect Councillors for Morant Bay and Aenon Town Divisions on November 22

Voters in the Morant Bay and Aenon Town Divisions in St. Thomas and Clarendon, respectively, will head to the polls on November 22 to elect new Councillors. This follows the deaths of former Morant Bay Councillor, Rohan “Washy” Bryan, on May 1, and former Aenon Town Councillor, Marjorie McLeod, on September 1. The announcement was made today (October 30), during...
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Technical Support Officer in the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Nahema Daniels-Heath (centre), displays the cashless schools ePay card during the launch at Campion College in St. Andrew on Tuesday (October 29). Others (from left) are Country Corporate Client Partnership Officer, Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) Bank, Alwayne Cousins; Chief Executive Officer of ePay Jamaica, Havanah Llewellyn; Chairman, Norbrook Transaction Services, Khary Robinson; and Chief Executive Officer, JMMB Bank Jamaica and Group Banking Lead, Jerome Smalling.
EducationTechnologyYouth

Cashless Schools e-Pay Card System Launched

The cashless schools e-pay card system, a digital payment solution designed for the education sector, was launched on Tuesday (October 29) during a ceremony at Campion College in St. Andrew. The system, developed by ePay Jamaica, is intended to modernise the payment experience within the school environment by facilitating seamless, secure cashless transactions for essential services, such as meals and...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (seventh right), shares a moment with Clarendon farmers who have benefited from a donation of supplies from Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBML). Occasion was the handover of the items at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) parish office in Clarendon on Tuesday (October 29). He is joined by Principal Director of Technical Services at RADA, Winston Simpson (third left); and Managing Director of JBML, Donna Howe (sixth right).
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

More Assistance for Clarendon Farmers

Several Clarendon farmers have benefited from $1.5 million worth of agricultural inputs from the Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBML). The items, which include farm tools, protective gear, productivity enhancers, insecticides, pesticides and spraying tools, were handed over by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) parish office in Clarendon on Tuesday...
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Outgoing Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, bids farewell to the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 29).
Parliament

Members of the House Pay Tribute to Former Finance Minister

On his final day as Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, received glowing tributes from Members of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 29). Dr. Clarke, who served in the capacity since 2018, is to take up a new role as Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), effective October 31....
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Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, presents fire-safety devices to Interim Director of the Jamaica National Children’s Home in St. Andrew, Claudette White. The presentation was made at the Home on Wednesday (October 29) as part of activities marking Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week from October 27 to November 2 under the theme ‘Embracing Digital Innovation to Improve Fire Safety’.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Donates Fire-Safety Devices to Two Children’s Homes

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has donated smoke detectors and fire extinguishers to two children’s homes in St. Andrew. Mary’s Child, a programme under the Mustard Seed Communities, received 26 smoke detectors and two fire extinguishers, while the Jamaica National Children’s Home was given 10 smoke detectors and two fire extinguishers. The presentations, which were made on Tuesday (October 29),...
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