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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks, addresses the media launch of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority at its Old Hope Road offices on Friday (April 10).

ICT Authority to Pilot Innovation to Reduce Bureaucracy

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority, in collaboration with the World Bank, will pilot a once-only zero-bureaucracy principle as the Government continues its thrust to improve efficiency. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (third left), unveils the logo of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority, during a media launch at its Old Hope Road offices on Friday (April 10). Sharing in the unveiling (from left) are Chair of the ICT Authority Board, Professor Gunjan Mansingh; ICT Authority Chief Information Officer, Anika Shuttleworth; and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.

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Chairman of Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera (centre), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank', at the agency's Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James on Wednesday, April 8. Joining her are Chairman of the Digicel Foundation, Joy Clarke (left), and Principal of Cambridge High School, Harry Hanson.

Principal of Cambridge High Expresses Gratitude

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy (standing, second left, front row), and Councillors of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, share a moment with Director of the Lake Group of Companies, Michael Lake (third right, front row). The occasion was the Corporation’s monthly meeting on April 9, during which Mr. Lake presented 150 cots to bolster emergency response in the parish.

Lake Group Donates 150 Cots to Boost Westmoreland’s Emergency Response

Chairman and Founder of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office in St. James on April 8.

Virtual Component Introduced to Jill Stewart Mobay City Run This Year

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, delivers remarks during Thursday

2 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Chief Justice Urges Shift Towards Mediation in Legal System

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, has urged members of the judiciary to embrace a transformation in the legal system – moving away from a culture where litigation is the norm, towards one that prioritises mediation and efficient dispute resolution. “While we are improving clearance rates, it is clear that there needs to be much more settlements on the civil side...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (fourth left, front row), shares a moment with members of the National Women

2 months ago Sport

Reggae Girlz Looking to Deliver Strong Performance Against Antigua

Head Coach of the National Women’s Football Team “Reggae Girlz”, Hubert Busby, says the team is focused on delivering a strong performance against Antigua and Barbuda’s Women's National Team in the CONCACAF W Championship Qualifiers match on Friday (April 10). Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the National Stadium. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Thursday (April 9),...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press briefing at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James on Thursday ( April 9).

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Western Child and Adolescent Hospital Expected to Be Completed This Financial Year

Completion of the Western Child and Adolescent Hospital in St. James is being targeted for the current financial year, as work continues to advance the project. This was outlined by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who highlighted that efforts are being made to accelerate construction, following recent delays. “I had a meeting last week with...

Some of the new vehicles acquired by the Ministry of National Security and Peace for the Jamaica Constabulary Force. They were handed over on April 9.

2 months ago National Security and Peace

JCF Gets More Vehicles

The fleet of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been boosted with the acquisition of 143 new vehicles to enhance the operational capabilities of the Force. The vehicles, representing an investment of approximately $570 million by the Government, comprise 71 pick-up trucks, 70 motorcycles and two heavy-duty trucks for the school of driver training. They were handed over by Deputy...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Assessing Over 100 Health Centres in Hurricane-Hit Parishes

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is now undertaking detailed assessments of more than 100 health centres across the five parishes impacted by Hurricane Melissa, as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says engineers are on the ground assessing 101 facilities in the affected parishes, with a focus on structural...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right, head table), addresses members of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Board during a luncheon hosted in his honour following his meeting with members of the IDB Board of Directors in Washington DC, on Tuesday (April 7). Others at the head table (from left) are Executive Director of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), Professor Lloyd Waller; Executive Vice President of the IDB, Jordan Schwartz; and Director of Tourism Trade and International Relations in the Tourism Ministry, Christina Edwards.

2 months ago Foreign AffairsTourism

Minister Bartlett Calls for Caribbean Tourism Bank

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has formally called for the creation of a dedicated Caribbean Tourism Bank, urging the Inter American Development Bank (IDB) to champion a region specific financial institution that can develop tailored products and financing solutions to meet the unique needs of the Caribbean tourism sector. He made the call during remarks at a luncheon on Tuesday...

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be launching its annual National Budget Secondary School Tour on April 14 at Ferncourt High in St. Ann.

2 months ago EducationFinance & Public ServiceYouth

Finance Ministry Launches Annual National Budget Secondary School Tour April 14

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be launching its annual National Budget Secondary School Tour on April 14 at Ferncourt High in St. Ann. Director of Corporate Communication and Public Relations at the Ministry, Shakiel Rochester Shorter, said that this year’s staging of the tour will feature a series of interactive engagements across schools in St. Ann...