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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

PATH to Be Reformed

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is moving to reform the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) to make it more responsive. PATH is the most critical arm of the Government’s social protection programme, currently serving more...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), congratulates wards of the State on emerging as top performers in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Sharing in the celebration are State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), and Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Director of Programmes, Dr. Warren Thompson (left). The occasion was the CPFSA PEP Workshop and Awards Ceremony at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (August 16).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), congratulates wards of the State on emerging as top performers in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Sharing in the celebration are State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), and Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Director of Programmes, Dr. Warren Thompson (left). The occasion was the CPFSA PEP Workshop and Awards Ceremony at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (August 16).

Wards of the State Shine In 2023 PEP Exams
Acting Director in the Child Diversion Branch of the Social Justice Division of the Ministry of Justice, Venisa Clarke, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on August 15.
Acting Director in the Child Diversion Branch of the Social Justice Division of the Ministry of Justice, Venisa Clarke, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on August 15.

Child Diversion Programme Impacts Participant
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right, seated), and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left, seated) affix their signatures to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will facilitate implementation of the $50 million ‘New Limb, New Life’ Initiative, during Wednesday’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Observing (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks; Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right, seated), and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left, seated) affix their signatures to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will facilitate implementation of the $50 million ‘New Limb, New Life’ Initiative, during Wednesday’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Observing (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks; Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden.

MOU Signed to Implement $50M ‘New Limb, New Life’ Initiative
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), converses with National Housing Trust (NHT) Board member, Doran Dixon (right) following the ground-breaking ceremony for the $907-million Sheffield Palms housing development in Retreat, Westmoreland, on Friday (August 11). Sharing in the moment is Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson (left).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), converses with National Housing Trust (NHT) Board member, Doran Dixon (right) following the ground-breaking ceremony for the $907-million Sheffield Palms housing development in Retreat, Westmoreland, on Friday (August 11). Sharing in the moment is Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson (left).

4,500 New Housing Solutions for Westmoreland

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Government workers and their children are being encouraged to apply for the Public Sector Education Grants.
EducationFinance & Public Service

Gov’t Officers Encouraged to Apply for Public Sector Education Grants

Government employees pursuing further studies are being encouraged to apply for Public Sector Education Grants. Applications for the 2023/24 academic year opened on July 10 and will close on August 31. The grants, which are valued up to $150,000, are also available for the children of public-sector workers. Director of Strategic Workforce Planning at the Ministry of Finance and the...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a stakeholder engagement at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Friday (August 4).
Agriculture

Agricultural Sector Poised for A Major ‘Face’ Lift

Jamaica’s agricultural landscape is poised to be revolutionised under a new initiative being implemented by the Government, as part of moves to bolster the country’s food security. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will lead the charge through the new Food Security, Agribusiness Development, Climate Change Technologies, and Export Expansion (FACE) of Food Initiative. Flagship programmes under the engagement...
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Cultural performances from the 2016 Grand Gala.
CultureIndependence

Persons Without Tickets Can Still Watch Grand Gala

Persons who do not have tickets to watch the Grand Gala at the National Stadium will still be able to view the spectacular cultural showcase in the comfort of their homes or in town centres. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said arrangements are in place for livestreaming and for the show to be televised. She...
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Glittering drones lit up the skies during last year’s Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium in Kingston.
CultureEmancipation

Spectacular Drone Display Returns for Jamaica 61

The skies above the National Stadium in Kingston will come alive with a stunning display of lights, as the spectacular drone display returns for this year’s Grand Gala on Sunday (August 6). The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m. will culminate activities celebrating Jamaica’s 61st anniversary under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61…Proud and Strong’. Featuring hundreds of drones hovering in perfect...
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Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM) Managing Director, Donna Marie Howe (centre), in discussion with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (left), and Regional Director for the Commonwealth Caribbean at Department for Business and Trade at the British High Commission, D
Mining

Jamaica Bauxite Mining Ltd. Hosts British High Commissioner

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