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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (foreground), inspects a new batch of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at a Passing-out Parade at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine in August 2022.

Gov’t Committed to Modernising Police Force

The Government is reiterating its commitment to the modernisation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said that there has been significant progress in making the force more agile and capable of responding...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), looks at a floor plan for a new tilapia hatchery during a stakeholders’ validation meeting at the Caymanas Gold Club in St. Catherine, on March 2. Also observing are (from left) Managing Director, Bernard Sustainable Limited, Keroma Bernard; CEO, National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Orville Palmer and Director, Holland Aqua, Frans Aarsten.

Climate-resilient Aquaculture Hatchery to Double Fry Supply of NFA

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents the award in the category of arts and culture to Justin Paul Williams during the Prime Minister’s Youth Awards for Excellence 2022, which was held Saturday evening (Feb.4), on the lawns of Jamaica House.

19 Receive PM’s Youth Award for Excellence

Principal of Discovery Bay High School, Dwayne Mulgarve (centre) is presented with the Principal of the Year prizes and awards by Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), Dr. Kasan Troupe (right) and Chief Executive Officer of the LASCO Chin Foundation, Professor Rosalee Hamilton. The 2022/2023 LASCO/MOEY/JTC Principal and Teacher of the Year awards ceremony was held on Friday (Feb. 3), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Outstanding Educators Crowned Teacher and Principal of The Year

Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), Cordel Green, addresses a forum hosted by the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) on Thursday (Feb. 2) at the Montego Bay Community College in St. James.

Broadcasting Commission Taking Steps to Increase Digital Literacy

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

Mobilising Post-COVID Recovery Support Among Focus Areas for Foreign Ministry

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says in the 2023/24 fiscal year, mobilising support for post-pandemic recovery and enhancing opportunities for political, economic, and national development will continue to be prioritised. She was addressing a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in Gordon House on Wednesday (March 1). The Government has allocated approximately...

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Confident of Executing New Role

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, is reaffirming that the institution can effectively execute the new responsibilities that it will be assigned under the proposed Twin Peaks regulatory model for the financial sector. He said that the new duties will not “stretch us to the point where we can’t pay attention to our duties at the BOJ”. Under the...

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Cabinet to Receive Weekly Drought Updates

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has instructed that the Drought Management Committee meet weekly and provide Cabinet with updates, in light of the current meteorological drought being experienced in Jamaica. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, provided details during a press briefing on Friday (March 3) at...

3 years ago Youth

At-risk Youth to Benefit From 12-month Positive Pathways Programme

Two hundred and forty at-risk youth from vulnerable communities in St. James are to benefit from a 12-month Positive Pathways programme, through a partnership between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Sandals Foundation. The $38.5-million programme, dubbed, ‘Supporting Youth Development through Positive Youth Engagement’, was launched at a ceremony on March 2 held at Sandals White...

3 years ago Governor General

Nations Must Work Together to Address Challenges – G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has highlighted the importance of multilateralism and building cooperation among nations to address pressing global challenges. “In this increasingly complex world where so many challenges confront us, it is more important than ever that we work together to find solutions to the problems that we face. It is only through dialogue...

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

Sierra Leone Opens First Consulate in Jamaica on Tuesday

The Republic of Sierra Leone will open its first Consulate office in Jamaica at 16 Asquith Drive, Red Hills, St. Andrew on Tuesday (Feb. 7) at 10:00 a.m. Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr. the Hon. Memunatu Pratt will deliver the main address while Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith...

3 years ago Culture

Grange: Sanchez was wonderful

An excited crowd filled the amphitheatre at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, in St Andrew, to sing along to the songs of Sanchez on Thursday (last night). The entertainer, considered one of the best Reggae singers, performed on the second day of Reggae Month. His show titled ‘Sanchez Live: One in a million you’ was presented by the Ministry of...