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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), looks at something being pointed out on a tablet computer by President of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, Neville Graham (second left). The club handed over 10 devices at the Ministry
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), looks at something being pointed out on a tablet computer by President of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, Neville Graham (second left). The club handed over 10 devices at the Ministry's National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (June 1), under the 'One Laptop or Tablet Per Child’ initiative. Others (from left) are Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Secretary of the Rotary Club of New Kingston​, Julie Ramchandani;; and Director for Donor and Partnership Management at the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris.

Gov’t Levering Technology To Improve Student Achievement

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that the Government is levering the use of technology in the education system in order to improve student achievement. She said that a technology-aided system enables students to learn “faster...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the construction of a new luxury 14-storey residential complex on property adjacent to the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel on Waterloo Road in Kingston, on Tuesday (June 1). Also participating (from left) are Senior Advisor and Strategist in the Tourism Ministry, Delano Seiveright, who represented Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; one of the developers of the property, Andrew Hussey; and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the construction of a new luxury 14-storey residential complex on property adjacent to the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel on Waterloo Road in Kingston, on Tuesday (June 1). Also participating (from left) are Senior Advisor and Strategist in the Tourism Ministry, Delano Seiveright, who represented Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; one of the developers of the property, Andrew Hussey; and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.

Prime Minister Breaks Ground For 14-Storey Residential Complex
Sales Expert and Entrepreneur, Stacey Campbell.
Sales Expert and Entrepreneur, Stacey Campbell.

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National Works Agency Logo.

$100 Million Allocated for Island-Wide Flood Mitigation Works
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton

Tobacco Regulations Seek To Advance Initiatives To Reduce Demand And Supply

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President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson.
Senate

No Negative Impact Expected From Virtual Senate Meetings

President of the Senate, Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson, says the Government’s decision to allow members of the Senate to join meetings virtually will not negatively impact the operations of the Upper House. “Following meetings of the Standing Orders Committee of the Senate, a decision was taken, using the advice of the Attorney General as a basis, to allow members of the...
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Managing Director of Jamaica Infrastructure Operators, Angelica Wollenweber and Managing Director of Trans Jamaican Highway, Ivan Anderson plant a tree on the Melrose Hill Bypass on Saturday, May 22. Observing (from left) are Country Manager, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Bi Dangran; Acting Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) George Nicholson and NROCC Environmental Manager, Errol Mortley.
EnvironmentTransport

NROCC And Partners Plant Trees On May Pen To Williamsfield Highway

The National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) recently joined forces with numerous partners to plant 400 trees along the alignment of the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000. The event took place on International Day for Biological Diversity, which was observed on Saturday, May 22. In an interview with JIS News, Environmental Manager at NROCC, Errol Mortley,...
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Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley. (Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson)
Industry

JANAAC To Host Cannabis Industry Accreditation Forum June 2

Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) will be hosting a virtual forum on Wednesday (June 2) which will explore ‘Jamaica’s Cannabis Industry and the Supporting Role of Accreditation’. The event is in observance of World Accreditation Day on June 9. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley told JIS News that the forum will look at “the changing face...
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Information

Change to the Design of vital records with an amendment

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) wishes to advise its valued customers, that effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the design of vital records with amendments will change. All approved corrections will now be entered in the appropriate line (for e.g. Line 7 for Name of Child – ZADIE), while the incorrect information will be placed in the designed Amendment section and...
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