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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), converses with Head of Department for Physical Education and Sport at Cedar Grove Academy in Portmore, St. Catherine, Kennoy Douglas (second left), during a visit to the school on May 8. Listening (from left) are Head of the Department for Human Ecology, Tameika Edman-Johnson; Acting Principal, Howard Brown, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Alando Terrelonge. Senator Morris Dixon’s visit was part of a tour of schools in the Ministry’s Region Six that also included Gregory Park Primary, Naggo Head Infant, and Naggo Head Primary.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), converses with Head of Department for Physical Education and Sport at Cedar Grove Academy in Portmore, St. Catherine, Kennoy Douglas (second left), during a visit to the school on May 8. Listening (from left) are Head of the Department for Human Ecology, Tameika Edman-Johnson; Acting Principal, Howard Brown, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Alando Terrelonge. Senator Morris Dixon’s visit was part of a tour of schools in the Ministry’s Region Six that also included Gregory Park Primary, Naggo Head Infant, and Naggo Head Primary.

Education Minister Announces $400M for Technical School Lab Upgrades

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has announced a $400-million allocation this year to upgrade labs in 14 technical high schools. This is in addition to funding from the World Bank, through...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), points to the National Water Commission (NWC) logo on one of the 30 new pickup trucks that have been acquired by the entity to improve its service delivery to customers. Occasion was the official handover ceremony at the NWC
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), points to the National Water Commission (NWC) logo on one of the 30 new pickup trucks that have been acquired by the entity to improve its service delivery to customers. Occasion was the official handover ceremony at the NWC's Marescaux Road office in Kingston on May 13. Dr. Holness is joined by (from left) Managing Director, Isuzu Jamaica, Jeffrey Panton; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda.

NWC Gets 30 New Pickup Trucks To Support Operational Activities
Minister Dana Morris Dixon shares a joyful moment reading to students of Constitution Hill Primary and Infant School during Read Across Jamaica Day.
Minister Dana Morris Dixon shares a joyful moment reading to students of Constitution Hill Primary and Infant School during Read Across Jamaica Day.

Turning Pages, Shaping Our Future: Education Minister Leads Nation in Celebrating Read Across Jamaica Day
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, shows student Nerricia Kalisa Vernon illustrations in the book ‘My Big Family’ during a reading session at Rock River Primary School. The Minister participated in Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the institution in Clarendon on Tuesday (May 6).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, shows student Nerricia Kalisa Vernon illustrations in the book ‘My Big Family’ during a reading session at Rock River Primary School. The Minister participated in Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the institution in Clarendon on Tuesday (May 6).

PHOTOS: Minister Robert Morgan Reads To Students At Rock River Primary School
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, observes as Consultant Neurosurgeon, Dr. Charmaine Muthra (centre), explains the components of the new state-of-the-art drill at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, during a tour of the hospital’s Arthur Wint Drive location in Kingston on Thursday, May 1. Looking on is Senior Medical Officer at the hospital, Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, observes as Consultant Neurosurgeon, Dr. Charmaine Muthra (centre), explains the components of the new state-of-the-art drill at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, during a tour of the hospital’s Arthur Wint Drive location in Kingston on Thursday, May 1. Looking on is Senior Medical Officer at the hospital, Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson.

Neurosurgical Drill A Leap Into Modern Medical Technology For Bustamante Hospital

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the commissioning ceremony for the Olympic Way JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre at the Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew on May 6.
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PM Announces $2-Million Reward for Information On Teen’s Killers

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a $2-million reward fund for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for the killing of 14-year-old Terona Thomas. Dr. Holness made the announcement during the commissioning ceremony for the Olympic Way JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre at the Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew on May 6. The former...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is in discussion with Corporal Alex Pearce (left) during a tour of the control centre for the Olympic Way JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre located at the Olympic Gardens Police Station in West Central St. Andrew, during the official launch on May 6. They are joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (second left) and other representatives from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Ministry.
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PM Opens JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre At Olympic Gardens Police Station

Fifty-one high-definition closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed at critical corridors in Olympic Way, St. Andrew West Central, as the Government ramps up the use of technology to fight crime. The cameras form part of the new JamaicaEye Monitoring Centre, which was officially launched by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the Olympic Gardens Police Station...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
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Prime Minister Holness Reaffirms Jamaica’s Commitment to Justice and Public Safety

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to upholding the principles of law and order while ensuring the protection of all citizens. Dr. Holness, who was speaking during the East Central St James Scholarship Programme Fundraiser at the Iberostar Hotel on Saturday (May 3), said “the Government strongly believes in the primacy of law and...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) speaks with Senior Medical Officer at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson (left), following a tour of the overnight suite at the hospital, which is under construction, on Thursday (May 1).
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Looking to Extend Visit Time at Bustamante Children’s Hospital

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is exploring the possibility of revising the visiting policy at the Bustamante Hospital for Children to allow parents to spend more time with their ailing children. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during a site visit and tour of the hospital’s Arthur Wint Drive location in Kingston on Thursday (May...
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Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), addresses students at Belair High School as she began a tour of four high schools in Manchester on May 1, to kick-start Child Month activities. Listening are Principal, Dr. Donalyn King (second left); school Board chairman, Trevor Heaven (centre) and other officials.
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Education Minister Says PEP Changes Coming

Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says something will be done in the near future to address concerns regarding the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. In recent times there have been complaints about the heavy course load involved in the preparation and sitting of the examinations. Speaking to Board members, students and...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), discusses the safety procedures at Grace Food Processor (GFP) Canning Division (NALCAN) with Senior Safety Officer at NALCAN, Tracey Campbell (second right), who led a tour of the facility on Monday (April 28). Accompanying them are (from left) Acting Permanent Secretary and Chief Factory Inspector at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings; State Minister, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; and GraceKennedy Limited Chief Executive Officer, Frank James. Ministry officials conducted a site visit of the NALCAN facility on Twickenham Close in Kingston in observance of World Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Day.
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Labour Minister Emphasises AI’s Role in Transforming Workplace Safety and Efficiency

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Monday (April 28), emphasised the importance of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technology and innovation to boost efficiency and productivity, while ensuring workplace safety and health. He was speaking during a visit of the Grace Food Processors (GFP) Canning Division (NALCAN) on Twickenham Close in Kingston, as part of the...
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