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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Honourable Daryl Vaz
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Honourable Daryl Vaz

Gov’t Pledges Support for Work of Conservation Trust Fund

The Government has pledged full support to the National Conservation Trust Fund of Jamaica (NCTFJ) in safeguarding the nation’s protected areas as a key ingredient for sustainable development. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation,...
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, makes a point at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (June 5), at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, makes a point at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (June 5), at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

Report to Be Presented at Diaspora Conference
Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, addresses the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Disaster Preparedness Month press conference, at the ODPEM’s Haining Road offices in Kingston, recently.
Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, addresses the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Disaster Preparedness Month press conference, at the ODPEM’s Haining Road offices in Kingston, recently.

NWA Says Too Much Money Spent to Clear Drains Blocked by Garbage
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, listens as Fundaciones student, Makena Wilmot (right), reads the rules for the
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, listens as Fundaciones student, Makena Wilmot (right), reads the rules for the 'Don't Pullute the Water' game designed by the students. Occasion was the Prime Minister's visit to the institution on Hillcreast Avenue, St. Andrew, on Thursday (June 6).

PM Visits Fundaciones
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), was among the hundreds of persons attending the traditional ‘Nine-Night’ event, held in memory of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, in Tivoli Gardens Square, Western Kingston, on Wednesday (June 5). Mr. Seaga, who passed away on May 28 at age 89, was Western Kingston’s Member of Parliament for 43 years, from 1962 to 2005.
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), was among the hundreds of persons attending the traditional ‘Nine-Night’ event, held in memory of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, in Tivoli Gardens Square, Western Kingston, on Wednesday (June 5). Mr. Seaga, who passed away on May 28 at age 89, was Western Kingston’s Member of Parliament for 43 years, from 1962 to 2005.

PHOTOS: Nine Night for Former Prime Minister the Most Hon. Edward Seaga

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (seated right), and Country Representative, United Nations Children
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NCEL and UNICEF Partner to Create More Child-Friendly Schools

The National College for Education Leadership (NCEL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for development of digital content to support online leadership training aimed at creating more child-friendly schools. The content, which will be implemented in at least 10 schools initially by year end, will be crafted in collaboration with the Curriculum and...
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Minister without Portfolio Senator Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre) met with key stakeholders in Clarendon yesterday (June 5) as part of a series of meetings being held to address the current drought conditions. Also pictured are His Worship the Mayor Councillor Winston Maragh (L) and Mr Michael Dunn, V.P Operations, Eastern Division, NWC.
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No Quick Fixes in Addressing Water Challenges – Minister Charles Jr.

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Pearnel Charles Jr says the Government is committed to finding sustainable solutions to addressing the water challenges. Minister Charles Jr. said while the challenges are many there are no quick fixes for some of the issues. “The goal for us as leaders must be to anticipate the...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), purchases agricultural items on sale at the launch of the 2019 Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, on June 5, at the Hi-Pro Ace Supercentre, in White Marl, St. Catherine. Assisting the Minister is Training Base Enterprise Manager at Ebony Park Academy, Selma Khani (left), and Assistant Vice President at Hi-Pro, Colonel Jaimie Ogilvie.
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Small Dairy Farmers Encouraged to Prepare for Revival of Sector

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, is encouraging small dairy farmers to get ready for a turnround of the industry. According to the Minister, permission will be given to several large companies to import dairy cattle from disease-free countries, so that the shortage can be filled, because “we want to rebuild our industry”. Delivering the keynote...
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(FILE) National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, and Chair for the Primary Specialist Teacher Model Oversight Committee, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 5.
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230 Schools to Begin Preparations for Primary Specialist Model September

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be engaging 230 primary schools in September as it prepares for full roll-out of the Primary Specialist Programme in 2022. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (June 5), Chair of the Primary Specialist Teacher Model Oversight Committee, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, said that the programme will be implemented in three phases...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague during his 2019/20 Sectoral Debate Presentation in the house of Representatives on June 4, 2019.
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Maritime Labour Convention Act to be Tabled

The Maritime Labour Convention Act is to be tabled in the House of Representatives shortly, says Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague. “Although we have signed the Maritime Labour Convention, we must pass it into our local laws,” he said, noting that the Act will create employment opportunities for an additional 5,000 to 8,000 Jamaicans. He noted that...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left) making his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 4. Seated (at right) is Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, while in the background are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Sectoral Debate 2019/2020Transport

JUTC to Get New Buses

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says new buses will be acquired for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC). “A project is being prepared for presentation to the Public Investment Management Secretariat (PIMSEC) for consideration. We are preparing to purchase new buses,” he said. The Minister was making his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), makes his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 4. Seated next to the Minister Montague is Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; while in the background are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Sectoral Debate 2019/2020Transport

Board Appointed for Island Traffic Authority

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says that a Board has been appointed for the Island Traffic Authority (ITA). “It includes retired examiner, Garnet Hosang; transport operator, Henrietta James; and representatives from the police force and insurance agencies, among others,” the Minister said, during his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday,...
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