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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), shares in conversation with (from left) Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies, Professor Hilary Beckles; Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Milverton Reynolds; and Director of Development, Office of the Vice Chancellor, UWI, St. Augustine, Dr. Stacy Richards-Kennedy during the DBJ’s 2019 Private Equity and Infrastructure Development Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 12.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), shares in conversation with (from left) Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies, Professor Hilary Beckles; Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Milverton Reynolds; and Director of Development, Office of the Vice Chancellor, UWI, St. Augustine, Dr. Stacy Richards-Kennedy during the DBJ’s 2019 Private Equity and Infrastructure Development Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 12.

Gov’t Developing Apps to Improve Services

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says a number of software applications (apps) will be developed this financial year as the Government continues to leverage information and communications technology (ICT) to improve services to citizens. She said...
The Westmoreland Police conduct an operation on Great George Street in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.
The Westmoreland Police conduct an operation on Great George Street in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.

Westmoreland Police Launch Initiative for Public Safety and Order
Prime Minister speaking during a meeting with the Director General of the United Nations office in Geneva.
Prime Minister speaking during a meeting with the Director General of the United Nations office in Geneva.

Jamaica Aligned to the Development Process – PM Holness
Prime Minister the Most Hon Andrew Holness delivers his speech at the 108th (Centenary) Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.
Prime Minister the Most Hon Andrew Holness delivers his speech at the 108th (Centenary) Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister the Most Hon Andrew Holness at the 108th (Centenary) Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).

House Passes ICT Authority Bill

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Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon Karl Samuda (right), holding a copy of the new Student Summary Report that parents of grade-six students will receive for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP), during a Press Conference at the Ministry on June 11. With the Minister is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Education

Parents to Access Student Summary Report for PEP

Parents of grade-six students who are awaiting the results of the inaugural Primary Exit Profile (PEP) later this month will be able to access a new Student Summary Report with a standardised scaled description of their children’s performance in all subject areas of the examination. The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information made this announcement during a press conference at...
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Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses stakeholders at a meeting of Teachers and Principals in Region 3, which was held at the Moneague College in St. Ann on June 6.
Education

More Emphasis Should be Placed on Maths and Science – Samuda

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, says more emphasis should be placed on mathematics and science subjects in the nation’s schools. Mr. Samuda was addressing stakeholders at the Ministry’s meeting of teachers and principals in Region 3, which was held on June 6 at the Moneague College in St. Ann. “I looked at the numbers...
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Chief Executive Officer of JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley, speaks at the World Accreditation Day breakfast awards ceremony, held on June 7 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, in Kingston.
Industry

JANAAC Commemorates World Accreditation Day

To commemorate World Accreditation Day on June 9, the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) held an Accreditation Awards Ceremony at a breakfast on June 7, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, in Kingston. The Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Division (FSPID) and the Veterinary Services Diagnostic Laboratory (VSDL) were the two entities awarded accreditation certificates at the...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), addresses the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Private Equity and Infrastructure Development Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (June 11). The four-day conference is being held from June 10 to 13 under the theme ‘Delivering Economic Growth through Partnerships: Financing Regional Infrastructure, SMEs & Innovation’.
Finance & Public Service

Government to Strengthen Partnerships for Infrastructure Development

The Government is taking steps to deepen private-sector engagement in public infrastructure development through partnerships. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Administration is being aided by the United States Treasury Department to build out Jamaica’s capacity to engage in an open, competitive and transparent procurement process, intended to accommodate heightened private-sector participation....
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (standing), who is also the Member of Parliament for West Kingston, observes while Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, signs the condolence book for the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Lying-in-State of his body at the Denham Town Community Centre today (June 11). [FILE]
Community

Residents of Denham Town Share Fond Memories of Edward Seaga

Residents of Denham Town in West Kingston shared fond memories of the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, today (June 11), at the Lying-in-State of his body at the community centre. Mr. Seaga, who also served as Member of Parliament for West Kingston from 1962 to 2005, died on May 28. He was 89 years old. Long before...
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Director, Health Services, Planning and Integration in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Naydene Williams, delivers message from Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, at the opening of the First Caregivers Symposium on (Tuesday), June 11 at the University of Technology (UTech) in Kingston. The Symposium is being held from June 11 to 12 under the theme, ‘Supporting Your Own Mental Health as a Caregiver’.
Health & Wellness

Mental Health Act Being Amended

The Mental Health Act of 1997 is being amended to meet international human rights standards and to shift the focus of legislation towards creating a legal framework for providing high-quality, community-based mental health services. This was noted by Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in a message read by Director, Health Services, Planning and Integration in the...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), is greeted by Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (right), while Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, looks on. Occasion was the official opening of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) 2019 Private Equity and Infrastructure Development Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (June 10).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Combination of Public and Private Investments to Improve Infrastructure

The Government remains committed to private sector-led growth and will continue to use a combination of public and private investments to improve the country’s infrastructure. This is according to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who said partnerships with the private sector will continue to be explored and...
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