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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivers remarks during the 15th staging of the Restorative Justice Conference held on Wednesday (February 7) at The Summit in Kingston.

All Informers Are Heroes – Minister Chuck

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is imploring Jamaicans to report criminal activities in their communities – calling those who do so, “heroes”. He said that the task of reducing murders cannot be left solely to the police. “The citizens...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the contract-signing ceremony for the Trysee community roadworks held in the community in Brown’s Town, St. Ann on Tuesday (February 6).

Gov’t Building Good Quality Roads – Minister Mckenzie

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the second staging of a security seminar, held at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew on February 7.

Administration Continues to Lobby US to Stem Inflow of Illegal Guns – PM

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

PATH Overhaul Key to Human Capital Development – Minister Charles Jr.

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), cuts the ribbon symbolising the opening of the Sun Coast Beach Club in Twelve Miles, Bull Bay, on February 6. TCF Holdings CEO and Developer of the residential project, Kevin Frith (second left); Investor and entertainer, Gramps Morgan (third right); and TCF Holdings Limited Chairman, Lance Thomas (second right) are also a part of the momentous occasion.

Prime Minister Hails Sun Coast Beach Club as Fantastic Development

Director of Children and Family Programmes, Child Protection and Family Service Agency (CPFSA), Dr. Warren Thompson

2 years ago Youth

CPFSA to Award Children for Outstanding Academic Achievements

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will host a celebratory luncheon for 63 youth representing the agency’s Western, Southern, North East and South East regions, for their outstanding academic achievements. The Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, February 8, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. These youngsters are part of the CPFSA’s programmes – Residential...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), engages in an interactive learning session with students at the McCam Child Care & Development Centre in Kingston on Wednesday (February 7) in observance of Global School Play Day. She is joined by UNICEF Jamaica Country Representative, Olga Isaza (second left) and Director, Regulation and Monitoring, Early Childhood Commission, Dr. Tracey-Ann Morgan Smith.

2 years ago EducationYouth

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Plays with Children at McCAM Child Care and Development Centre

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), engages in an interactive learning session with students at the McCam Child Care & Development Centre in Kingston on Wednesday (February 7) in observance of Global School Play Day. She is joined by UNICEF Jamaica Country Representative, Olga Isaza (second left) and Director, Regulation and Monitoring, Early Childhood Commission, Dr. Tracey-Ann...

The inaugural InterCaribbean Airways flight from Bridgetown, Barbados, touched down at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Tuesday night (February 6). Bridgetown, the Southern Caribbean hub for InterCaribbean, will operate non-stop flights to Kingston on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with return flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

2 years ago TourismTransport

PHOTOS: Arrival of InterCaribbean Airways Inaugural Flight from Bridgetown to Kingston

The inaugural InterCaribbean Airways flight from Bridgetown, Barbados, touched down at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Tuesday night (February 6). Bridgetown, the Southern Caribbean hub for InterCaribbean, will operate non-stop flights to Kingston on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with return flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon at the recent handover of a two-bedroom house to Kayla Hylton (centre), a resident of Rock River in Clarendon North Central, while Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (right), looks on. Also sharing the moment (from left, back row) are Councillor for the Rock River Division, Uriah Mitchell, and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Robert Morgan.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHousingPrime Minister

Beneficiaries of NSHP Empowered to Break Intergenerational Hardship – PM

Beneficiaries of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) have been empowered to break intergenerational hardship, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking after he handed over three NSHP houses to families in Clarendon North Central recently, Mr. Holness said his Administration is committed to delivering the houses to people “wherever they are”. “This house will help to break...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) stakeholder forum held on Tuesday (February 6), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry to Engage Head Chef to Promote Healthy Meal Preparation

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be engaging a corporate head chef, who will be charged with teaching Jamaicans how to prepare healthy, affordable dishes using local foods. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the move is aimed at promoting healthy eating as part of measures to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). He said the...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 6).

2 years ago Sport

Each MP to Get $500,000 to Jumpstart Physical Activities and Sport at Grassroot Level

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, will be providing grant funding of $500,000 to each Member of Parliament (MP) to jumpstart holistic efforts to promote physical activities and sport at the grassroot level. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on February 6. Ms. Grange noted that as a...

2 years ago Gender AffairsNational Security and Peace

Nominees for Sexual Harassment Tribunal to Be Taken to Cabinet February 12

The final fit and proper report from the Ministry of National Security on the nominees for the Sexual Harassment Tribunal has been received and will be taken to the Cabinet on Monday (February 12) for consideration and approval. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on...