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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, addresses the 2024/25 South Camp Adult Correctional Centre graduation ceremony on Thursday (March 20) at the facility’s South Camp Road location in Kingston.

Inmates Benefit From Rehabilitation Programme At Adult Correctional Centre

Forty-four women at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston have graduated with academic and skills certification, in preparation for their reintegration into society. The Centre’s rehabilitation programme is facilitated by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), in partnership...

Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), and Executive Director, American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Inc., Caron Chung, share a moment with Eltham High School student Romario Morrison (second left) and Waterford Primary School student Taneice Webster, during the launch of the Reskilling Teachers Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in STEM Education to Raise Students’ Maths Identity (RAISE) Initiative on Wednesday (March 19). The launch of the programme, which aims to improve mathematics performance across 20 schools, was held at the Education Ministry in Kingston.

Education Ministry Aims To ‘RAISE’ Students’ Performance In Mathematics

Cardboard Master, Gawayne James, demonstrates how to make art from recycled cardboard to students of Aabuthnott Gallimore High School in Alexandria, St. Ann, during Global Recycling Day activities at the institution on Tuesday, March 18.

Students Urged to Become ‘Recycling Superheroes’

Assistant Chief Education Officer, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, who represented Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during the finale of the inaugural Inter-Ministerial School Support Strategy (ISSS) Mathematics Problem-Solving Competition, held recently at Merl Grove High School in Kingston.

Education Ministry Applauds ISSS for Key Interventions In ZOSO Parishes

Students at the St. Catherine-based José Martí Technical High School, show off awards for achievement in academics, sports, and other areas. They are (from left) Chayanne Daley, Chevaughn Johnson, Sanique Roberts, Carlus Evans, and Ashawna Sibbles.

Hard Work Pays Off for José Martí Technical Students

Newly appointed Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Retired) Antony Anderson,

11 months ago Foreign Affairs

Johnson Smith Announces Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson as Jamaica’s Next Ambassador to the U.S.

Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has announced the appointment of Major General (Retired) Antony Anderson, former Commissioner of Police, as Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to the United States of America and Permanent Representative-designate to the Organisation of American States (OAS). “We are very pleased that Major General Anderson will assume this role at a...

Former Ambassador to the United States of America, Ambassador Audrey Marks has been appointed to the Senate.

11 months ago Office of the Prime Minister

Ambassador Audrey Marks Appointed to the Senate of Jamaica

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Audrey Marks to the Senate. Ambassador Marks, Jamaica’s former Ambassador to the United States of America and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), brings a wealth of experience in diplomacy, business, and public service to her new role. Ambassador Marks has...

Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (left), is presented with the 2025/26 Throne Speech by President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson. Occasion was the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). Custos Fuller deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

12 months ago InvestmentParliamentThrone Speech

Jamaica Secured Critical Investments In 2024

Jamaica secured investments amounting to approximately $16.5 billion through bilateral engagements with partner countries in 2024. This was announced in the Throne Speech, delivered by Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, at the 2025/2026 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). He was deputising for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen. Custos...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), converses with (from left) Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kingston, the Most Rev. Kenneth Richards; Principal of Holy Trinity High School, Father Carl Clarke; and students, Dasha Thompson and Dior Powell. The occasion was the launch of the Grade 7 Academy at the Kingston-based institution on Thursday (January 23).

12 months ago Education

PHOTOS: Grade 7 Academy Strengthening Literacy And Numeracy At Two High Schools

1 year ago Justice

New Manchester JPs Urged To Serve With Integrity

Newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JPs) for Manchester are being implored to carry out their duties with integrity and promote and protect the rights of individuals. President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Mrs. Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop, made the call while delivering the main address during the commissioning ceremony for 33 JPs and 18 Lay Magistrates for the parish...

1 year ago Press Release

Schools in Spanish Town Area can Reopen; School Leaders Urged to Make Decision Based on Security Assessments

Following extensive consultations with the security forces, the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information is advising that schools in the Spanish Town area may reopen for face-toface classes tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has signalled that they will be maintaining a robust security presence in and around affected communities. In light of this development,...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the 20th Jamaica Stock Exchange Investments and Capital Markets Conference held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (January 23). At left is Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and Creative Economy, St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Samal Duggins.

1 year ago Agriculture

Gov’t Rolling Out Citrus Revitalisation Programme

More than 4,000 citrus plants have been distributed in Manchester as part of the Government’s strategy to revitalise the industry. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, who pointed out that the citrus revitalisation programme is being done in collaboration with the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI). Mr. Green advised that former bauxite lands are...