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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), makes a point during a recent meeting with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Anton Edwards, at the Ministry in Kingston.

Reform of Path to Provide Greater Benefits – Minister

The Government is assuring that the “significant” reform of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) will result in greater benefits to its clients. According to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., an evaluation...

The Confidence Travel team, winners of the Sandals 27th Annual Baxter Canadian Golf Tournament. Members include (from left) Leo Tam, Wendy Hsu, Tom Liu and Chris Gregoris. Occasion was the dinner & awards ceremony, held at Sandals Ochi in St. Ann on October 28.

Jamaica to Attract 500,000 Canadian Visitors by 2025

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), addresses a meeting of the Bauxite Subcommittee of the Manchester Parish Development Committee (MPDC) held on Friday (October 27), at the Tropics View Hotel in Mandeville. Seated next to the Minister is Chairman of the MPDC, Anthony Freckleton.

Plan for Life After Bauxite – Agriculture State Minister

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon Daryl Vaz (left), listens to a point from Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Montego Bay Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (right), during a tour of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday (Oct. 26). Sharing in the discussion (from left) are Chairman of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Mark Hart; and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the AAJ, Audley Deidrick.

Airports Getting Ready for Busy Christmas Season

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gives the keynote address at the St. James Northwest constituency dinner held at Sandals Montego Bay on Saturday (Oct. 28).

Gov’t Ensuring That Jamaicans Feel Benefits of Strong Economy – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), and new homeowner, Nicola Williams (second left), cut the ribbon to signal the official handover of the three-bedroom house in Banana Ground, Clarendon on Friday (Oct. 27). The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing in the moment (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Western, Phillip Henriques; Miss Williams’ children; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; and Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters.

3 years ago Housing

Gov’t Policy Measures Delivering Tangible Results – PM

The Government’s commitment to improving the social and economic conditions of citizens is delivering tangible results, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking at the handover of a three-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), to a family in Banana Ground, Clarendon on Friday (Oct. 27), the Prime Minister said the social circumstances of hundreds...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (seated centre); Deputy Chief Education Officer, Core Curriculum and Support Services Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Clover Hamilton Flowers (seated left) and Honorary Consul of Barbados, Winston Bayley (seated right), as well as students and staff members from Ardenne High School and the Harrison College in Bridgeport, Barbados share a photo opportunity, during a visit to the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on October 26. Students from Harrison College are participating in a one-week student exchange with Ardenne High, which is aimed at enhancing learning and teaching methodologies and further improve overall student achievement.

3 years ago EducationYouth

PHOTOS: Ardenne High School and Harrison College Students Visit Education Ministry

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (seated centre); Deputy Chief Education Officer, Core Curriculum and Support Services Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Clover Hamilton Flowers (seated left) and Honorary Consul of Barbados, Winston Bayley (seated right), as well as students and staff members from Ardenne High School and the Harrison College in Bridgeport,...

Department of Correctional Services (DCS) staff participate in a race during the entity’s Sports Day and Expo, held at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre Sports Club on Friday (October 27).

3 years ago National Security and Peace

PHOTOS: Department of Correctional Services Sports Day

Department of Correctional Services (DCS) staff participate in a race during the entity’s Sports Day and Expo, held at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre Sports Club on Friday (October 27).

Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), uses his smart phone to access the internet at the launch of free Community Wi-Fi for Caymanas Gardens Site-A on October 26. Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Independence City Primary School student, Daniel Harrison; Principal of the school, Anne Geddes Nelson; and fellow student, Jahmoya Miller.

3 years ago CommunityTechnologyYouth

PHOTOS: Caymanas Gardens Site-A Gets Free Community Wi-Fi

Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), uses his smart phone to access the internet at the launch of free Community Wi-Fi for Caymanas Gardens Site-A on October 26. Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (left), present JIS Heritage Essay Competition winner, Shadair Green, with her prizes, during the JIS’s 2022 Heritage Competition Awards Ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

3 years ago CultureYouth

JIS Heritage Competition Deadline Extended to Nov. 5

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has extended the deadline for the submission of entries for its annual Heritage Competition to Sunday, November 5, at midnight. “The decision to extend the submission deadline is to give more students an opportunity to add to the discourse about a momentous event that will, undoubtedly, shape the future of the country’s development. This is...

Technical Information Officer at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Latanniya Johnson.

3 years ago InnovationScienceTechnologyYouth

Ideation Sessions for YIIC Oct. 31 and Nov. 2

Ideation sessions for prospective applicants in the National Young Inventors and Innovators Competition (YIIC) are set for October 31 and November 2 at the St. Hilda's Diocesan High and the Zoom platform, respectively. The consultations are open to students at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels and have been organised by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). Speaking with JIS News...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during National Cybersecurity Awareness Day 2023, held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica in Kingston on Thursday (October 26).

3 years ago CybersecurityOffice of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Remains Commited to Fostering a Digital Environment for All Jamaicans

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a secure digital environment for all Jamaicans. “The Government’s commitment to cybersecurity is unwavering. However, this is not a battle to be fought in isolation. There is a lot for our private sector and our citizens to also do,” said Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight...