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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), shares in conversation with President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Ricketts, following the arrival of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on April 16. Others from (second left) are Communications, FIFA, Vincent Chirol; Senior Trophy Tour Manager, FIFA, Sarah Gandoin; and Communications, FIFA, Ellie Owen. The Women’s World Cup Trophy is to be unveiled on Monday (April 17), during a ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel at 9 a.m.

PHOTOS: FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Arrives in Jamaica

Assistant Chief Education Officer, Special Needs Unit, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dionne Gayle.

School-to-Work Transition Programme for Special Needs Students

HEART/NSTA Trust Regional Director for Kingston and St. Andrew (Region One), Charlene Mohen.

HEART Looking to Boost Skills Training for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs

Director of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Newton Douglas.

CPFSA Taking Steps to Streamline Operations

A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.

Grants Pen in St. Thomas to Benefit from Highway Project

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), greets Chairman, Power of Faith Ministries International, Bishop Dr. Delford Davis, at the Power of Faith Ministries International Convention held in Portmore, St. Catherine on April 16.

3 years ago

PHOTOS: Minister Williams delivers greetings at Power of Faith Ministries

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), greets Chairman, Power of Faith Ministries International, Bishop Dr. Delford Davis, at the Power of Faith Ministries International Convention held in Portmore, St. Catherine on April 16.

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), hands over the key to a new two-bedroom house to new homeowner, Anette Peart (centre), during a ceremony held in Devon, Manchester on April 14. Looking on is Member of Parliament for Manchester North East, Hon. Audley Shaw. The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

3 years ago HousingPrime Minister

Government Committed to Providing Affordable Housing

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness has reiterated the government’s commitment of providing affordable housing solutions for Jamaicans. Mr. Holness noted that the National Housing Trust (NHT) has largely focused its efforts on providing mortgages for persons who cannot afford high priced units. “A shelter is supposed to protect us from the elements, it is supposed to give you...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on April 13.

3 years ago AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Banana and Plantain Sector Critical to Grow Smart, Eat Smart Initiative

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says sustaining increased banana and plantain production is critical to the ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ initiative. Last year, banana and plantain production increased by 33.5 per cent and 57.7 per cent, respectively, relative to 2015. “From the perspective of the Banana Board and the Ministry, for us grow smart means continuing...

Matron at the Spanish Town Infirmary, Moesha Jones (left), lead staff at the institution in preparing bun and cheese for the residents on April 12.

3 years ago Local Government

Residents of St. Catherine Infirmary Receive Special Treat

Over 146 residents at the St. Catherine Infirmary were given a special easter treat, during a visit by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and a team of volunteers, to the institution on April 12. The residents received treats such as bun and cheese, which were provided through the Hummingbird Charities Inc. The Minister, who is...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness tours a two-bedroom unit handed over in Devon, Manchester, on April 14.

3 years ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

Police Making Progress into Attacks Targeting Security Industry

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness says the police are making progress into their investigations, following recent attacks on armoured cash delivery services. “Those brazen crimes have not gone unsolved, and the police have dramatically improved their investigative and intelligence gathering capabilities. Those criminals who feel that they are going to benefit from this robbery, that is not going...

3 years ago EducationFinance & Public ServiceYouth

Finance Ministry to Embark on School Tour

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be embarking on a national budget secondary school tour, starting on Tuesday (April 18). The tour will take place over a two-week period ending on April 28. Focus will be placed on Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke’s 2023/24 budget presentation. Director of the Corporate Communication and Public Relations Branch...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

3 years ago Agriculture

Farmers Earn Over $330 Million in 2022 Via Alex Platform

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. has disclosed that farmers have earned over $330 million in revenue, for 2022, via the Agri-Linkages Exchange (ALEX) platform. He further disclosed that since January 2023, farmers have so far earned over $100 million. Mr. Charles Jr. was speaking at the Agro-Investment Corporation’s Market Linkage Networking Seminar held on April 13,...