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View of the steps leading to the Bank of Jamaica.

Bank of Jamaica to Suspend Teller Services to the Public on Tuesday, November 5

Based on the Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Jamaica and other information provided by the Meteorological Service about the expected deterioration in weather conditions associated with the tropical system near the island, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) advises that its...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Local Government and Community Development Minister Urges High Public Vigilance as Jamaica Braces for Weather System

Picture of buses from the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) that operates from the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine.

Public Advisory: JUTC Deploys All Available Units to Facilitate Safe Commuter Travel Ahead of Impending Tropical Storm

Patron of Child Month, Hon. Douglas Orane (left), greets Director of the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank (ACIJ/JMB), Dr. Kirt Henry, during the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Youth Form, which was held at the Caenwood Centre Auditorium in Kingston on November 1. Looking on is NCMC Chair, Nicole Patrick Shaw.

Students Participate in NCMC Annual Youth Forum

Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (left), shares a ‘high-five’ with Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme participant, Olivia Reid (right), at the agency’s Corporate Office on Oxford Road in Kingston on November 1. Sharing the moment is LIFT participant, Justin McCarthy.

449 Young People to Complete LIFT on Nov. 29

Assistant Registrar in the Independent Schools Branch, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Andrew Pitkin (right), participates in the church service to mark Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) Week, on Sunday (November 3) at St. Andrew Parish Church. JISA Week is being observed under the theme: ‘Innovative, Adapt, Lead: Shaping Tomorrow’s Learners Today’.

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PHOTOS: JISA Week Church Service

Assistant Registrar in the Independent Schools Branch, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Andrew Pitkin (right), participates in the church service to mark Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) Week, on Sunday (November 3) at St. Andrew Parish Church. JISA Week is being observed under the theme: ‘Innovative, Adapt, Lead: Shaping Tomorrow’s Learners Today’.

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left); Spanish Town Mayor, Councillor Norman Scott (centre), and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, hold hands while participating in Sunday’s (November 3) Local Government Month church service at Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopment

PHOTOS: Local Gov’t Month Church Service

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left); Spanish Town Mayor, Councillor Norman Scott (centre), and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, hold hands while participating in Sunday’s (November 3) Local Government Month church service at Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew.

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), in discussion with teachers during a graduation ceremony at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in St. Andrew on November 3.

2 years ago EducationTechnology

Minister Says Government Has Spent Billions on Digital Transformation in Education

The Government has invested billions on digital transformation in education to ensure teachers can access the requisite tools to deliver quality education to students. According to Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, among the financing programmed for technology in education is a £9.5 million grant being used to integrate Information and Communication...

2 years ago Health & WellnessPress Release

Advisory: Limited Services Being Offered at the University Hospital of the West Indies During the Passing of the Tropical Storm

Acting on BULLETIN No 2 (November 3, 2024, at 8:00pm) from the Meteorological Service, the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) is announcing the closure of all clinics and non-emergency services until further notice. The hospital remains open solely for dire emergencies. The limitation of clinical and non-emergency services is being done to ensure the safety of our patients,...

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.

2 years ago Press ReleaseTourism

Minister Bartlett in London for World Travel Market 2024

Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett has arrived in London to lead Jamaica’s delegation at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) scheduled for November 5-7. This significant event will bring together global leaders in travel and tourism, providing a powerful platform to advance Jamaica’s tourism objectives, strengthen alliances, and explore new growth opportunities across markets. “WTM London is a cornerstone...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, emphasies a point during her contribution to the debate on the Financial Services Commission (Amendment) Act, 2024 in the Senate on November 1.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceSenate

Gov’t Committed to Strengthening Jamaica’s Financial Framework

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the Government is committed to strengthening the country’s financial regulatory framework to safeguard citizen’s interests and ensure full compliance with global standards. “Financial regulation is not merely technical, it is at its core, a commitment to safeguarding the hard-earned monies of ordinary Jamaicans,” she said,...

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First Year of LIFT Programme a Resounding Success

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has declared the first year of the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme a resounding success, noting that “it has delivered on its core objectives.” LIFT is a $2 billion Government of Jamaica programme, aimed at bolstering the social mobility of 2,500 youth over a...