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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a ceremony to formally launch Quantas Financial Group on Wednesday, January 11 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a ceremony to formally launch Quantas Financial Group on Wednesday, January 11 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, Kingston.

Consideration of Access to IMF Facilities A Signal of Economic Strength – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says consideration by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of Jamaica’s request to access the Resilience and Sustainable Facility (RSF) and the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL), signals the strength of the fundamentals of...
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, speaking during the Rock River community Wi-Fi launch in the constituency, on Wednesday, (January 11).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, speaking during the Rock River community Wi-Fi launch in the constituency, on Wednesday, (January 11).

Morris Hall Road in Clarendon to be Repaired
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), presents Anita Baker with her National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET) certificate at the Amber HEART Academy graduation ceremony held at the HEART/NSTA Trust Stony Hill Campus in St. Andrew on Tuesday (January 11).
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), presents Anita Baker with her National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET) certificate at the Amber HEART Academy graduation ceremony held at the HEART/NSTA Trust Stony Hill Campus in St. Andrew on Tuesday (January 11).

40 New Coders Get Jobs with Amber Group
Director of the Economic Accounting Division at the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Paula Jackson and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, address a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, (January 11).
Director of the Economic Accounting Division at the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Paula Jackson and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, address a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, (January 11).

JBDC Embarks on US$72,000 Project to Strengthen Cultural and Creative Industries
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 10).
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 10).

Naming of Constitutional Reform Committee Members Delayed

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Education

Special Education Conference January 13

The Ministry of Education and Youth, in collaboration with Church Teachers’ College (CTC), Manchester, will host a Special Education Conference and Workshops on Friday, January 13, under the theme ‘Rebuilding a Community of Inclusive Education’. The conference and workshops will focus on the needs of students with exceptionalities, and to equip teachers, parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (background right), looks on as Senior Operations Manager, Digicel Foundation, Jodi-Ann McFarlane (seated left) stamps the document formalising the partnership between the entities for the renovation of the Santa Cruz Basic School to establish the Santa Cruz Special Education Centre. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on January 11. Observing (from left) are Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Director of Regional Education Services at the Ministry, Region 5, Ottis Brown and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maureen Dwyer.
EducationYouth

Special Education Centre to be Established in Santa Cruz

Special needs children in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas in St. Elizabeth are to benefit from the establishment of a Special Education Centre. The undertaking is being facilitated through a partnership between the Ministry of Education and Youth and the Digicel Foundation for the renovation of the Santa Cruz Basic School to house the facility. The building will be refurbished...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 10).
NIDSParliament

NIDS Draft Regulations Tabled in the House of Representatives

Draft Regulations governing implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) were laid in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 10). The Regulations were tabled by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green. The NIDS, when implemented, will provide a safe, convenient and reliable means for persons to prove their identity while aiding in...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), shares a good laugh with Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, at the launch of the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival, at Devon House, on January 9.
AgricultureIndustry

Growth of Coffee Industry Remains A Priority of Agriculture Ministry

Initiatives have been put in place to grow the coffee industry, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. Speaking at the press launch of the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival on Monday, January 9, at Devon House, in Kingston, the Minister said the coffee industry remains a priority on the Ministry’s agenda. “The Ministry, through agencies like...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking during Tuesday’s (January 10) sitting of the House of Representatives.
Tourism

Jamaica on Course to Generate Over US$4B in Record Tourism Earnings

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to rebound strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic-induced economic fallout, generating earnings of US$3.64 billion in 2022. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made this disclosure during Tuesday’s (January 10) sitting of the House of Representatives. “We ended the year equalling the record-breaking earnings of tourism of US$3.64 billion, and the [2022/23] fiscal year, which I will report...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses Tuesday’s (January 10) sitting of the House of Representatives.
National Security

Pay Your Tickets Now! – Dr. Chang

Motorists are again being implored to settle outstanding traffic tickets ahead of February 1, 2023 when the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations take effect. The Government’s end-to-end digitised ticketing system will also be implemented on that date. “As of the 31st of January, you will not be able to hide from being held accountable. Pay your tickets now,” implored...
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