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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Mathew Samuda.

Several Department of Correctional Services’ Engagements Being Revamped

Fifteen bedridden and infirmed inmates are now receiving specialised care at the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) recently opened Medical Centre and Infirmary, located at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre in St. Catherine. The inmates were transferred from the...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets kindergarten students of Christel House Jamaica School in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, following the institution’s official opening on Friday (December 10). With him are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), and the school’s Principal, Tracey Ann Anderson.

New Christel House Jamaica School Opened

Director of Education and Training at Jamaica Association for the Deaf, Trisha Ewen-Smith; Principal of Lister Mair Gilby High School for the Deaf, Stacy-Ann Dockery; Acting Chief Executive Officer, e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee; and Director, Business Development Division, Jamaica Association for the Deaf, Deniese Badroe, display tablets donated by e-Learning Jamaica to the Jamaica Association for the Deaf, as part of the agency’s Corporate Social Responsibility. The tablets were handed over during a ceremony held on December 10, at the Lister Mair Gilby High School for the Deaf in Kingston. The devices will support online teaching and learning at schools for the hearing impaired.

E-learning Jamaica Donates Tablets to the Jamaica Association for the Deaf

Minister Montague at launch of Road Safety 40-day Campaign

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles.

Gross International Reserves at US$4.7 Billion

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Leaders Hail Country’s Civil Servants

The country’s leaders have lauded civil servants for their continued dedicated service to Jamaica, especially during the extraordinary times brought on by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, said that the commitment of each civil servant has not diminished in spite of the overwhelming challenges of the time. “With pride, integrity and patriotism...

5 years ago Urban Renewal

Port Royal a Valuable Asset – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that Port Royal is a valuable historical asset, and the Government is committed to ensuring that the area is developed and maintained for the benefit of Jamaicans. “Port Royal is a historical gem for Jamaicans, and we can’t have such an asset just sitting idly by,” he said. Mr. Holness was speaking...

Executive Director the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, addresses day-two of the third annual Jamaica Health and Wellness Tourism Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on Friday (November 19).

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Conference to Spawn Opportunities for Health and Wellness

The just concluded Jamaica Health and Wellness Tourism Conference is expected to provide opportunities for the advancement of health and wellness in the island, and to promote Jamaica as a dealing health destination, says Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace. “What we hope is that it will spawn so many opportunities… here in Jamaica for...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the contract signing ceremony with M and M Jamaica Limited, for competition of the penultimate phase of works on the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James. The ceremony was held at Sandals Inn in the parish on November 18.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Cornwall Regional Hospital Oversight Committee to Merge With Mo’bay Chamber Advisory Team

The Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) oversight committee will be merged with the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (MBCCI) CRH advisory committee to monitor the rehabilitation works at the hospital. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure at the contract signing with M and M Jamaica Limited, for completion of the penultimate phase...

Bank of Jamaica Governor, Richard Byles.

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Adequate Supply of Foreign Exchange to Meet Demand – BOJ

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says there is an adequate supply of foreign exchange to meet market demand, as flows continue to be healthy. Governor, Richard Byles, has reported that up to November 17, daily purchases by authorised dealers and Cambios averaged approximately US$36 million, which was higher than the US$31 million recorded for the corresponding period last year. “At...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

5 years ago Foreign Affairs

Senate Passes NIDS Bill

The Senate, on Friday (Nov. 19) approved the National Identification and Registration Act, paving the way for the establishment of a voluntary and secure National Identification System (NIDS) for Jamaica. The legislation was passed in the House of Representatives on October 13. NIDS will provide a comprehensive and secure structure to enable the collection and storage of identity information. This...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left) participate in the launch of the National Coding in Schools Programme, during a virtual ceremony on Friday (Nov. 19). The function involved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the implementation of the initiative, which will benefit 400,000 students in grades one to 13 in public schools across the country. Other participants (from left) are: Acting Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Maureen Dwyer; Managing Director, Amber Group, Michael McNaughton; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Digicel Jamaica, Jabbor Kayumov.

5 years ago Education

400,000 Students to Benefit From Roll-Out of National Coding in Schools Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (Nov. 19), officially launched the National Coding in Schools Programme, which will benefit 400,000 students from grades one to 13, and 15,000 teachers in public schools across the country. This follows the successful pilot programme, which was launched by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Information on May 7, through partnership...