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Mangroves provide a habitat for many species and offer storm surge protection.
Mangroves provide a habitat for many species and offer storm surge protection.

Jamaicans Encouraged To Learn About The Value Of Wetlands

Wise use of wetlands begins with learning about these valuable ecosystems and partnering with experts for their protection and sustainable use, says Executive Director of the Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM), Ingrid Parchment. Speaking at a recent Wetlands Webinar,...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right), listens to a comment from Head Boy at the St. Catherine-based Old Harbour High School, Demario Golding (second left), while on a visit to the institution on Monday (March 7) to mark the full resumption of face-to face classes. Sharing in the conversation (from left) are Principal of the school, Lynton Weir; Vice President of the students’ council, Grena Bernard; Head Girl Claudia Mendez; and Chairman of the school board, Icylin Golding.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right), listens to a comment from Head Boy at the St. Catherine-based Old Harbour High School, Demario Golding (second left), while on a visit to the institution on Monday (March 7) to mark the full resumption of face-to face classes. Sharing in the conversation (from left) are Principal of the school, Lynton Weir; Vice President of the students’ council, Grena Bernard; Head Girl Claudia Mendez; and Chairman of the school board, Icylin Golding.

Education Minister Urges Students To Make Good Use Of Time Back In Classroom
The new Genome Sequencer has significantly reduced the time taken to analyse samples for variants.
The new Genome Sequencer has significantly reduced the time taken to analyse samples for variants.

Genome Sequencer To Improve Tracking Of HIV Transmission
Restorative Justice Coordinator, Andriene Lindsay.
Restorative Justice Coordinator, Andriene Lindsay.

Make Restorative Justice First Choice In Conflict Resolution
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe, delivers message from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at the International Women’s Day Church Service, held on Sunday (March 6) at the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe, delivers message from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at the International Women’s Day Church Service, held on Sunday (March 6) at the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston.

Minister Calls For Removal Of Barriers To Women’s Empowerment

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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Dairy Development Board, Devon Sayers.
Agriculture

Livestock Genetic Improvement And Breeding Programme To Begin Insemination

Artificial insemination of animals is scheduled to begin this month under the National Livestock Genetic Improvement and Breeding Technology Programme. Launched in November of last year by the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), the programme is aimed at expanding production in the livestock industry through the provision of high-quality stock and reducing Jamaica's importation of beef and milk. Chief Executive...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, who will open the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 8.
Budget 2022/2023Parliament

Finance Minister Opens Budget Debate March 8

The 2022/23 Budget Debate begins on Tuesday, March 8 in the House of Representatives, with Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, making his presentation. Dr. Clarke will inform the nation how the $912-billion Budget for the new fiscal year, which he tabled in the House on February 10, will be funded. The Budget Debate...
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Principal Director in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson.
Gender Affairs

Banner Event To Mark Int’l Women’s Day March 8

The Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, will be hosting a banner event to mark International Women’s Day (IWD), which will be observed on Tuesday, March 8. The event, scheduled to take place at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, will be held under the IWD’s theme, ‘Gender Equality Today...
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Restorative Justice Coordinator, Andriene Lindsay.
Justice

Restorative Justice Critical To Safeguarding Jamaica’s Social Capital

Restorative Justice Coordinator, Andriene Lindsay, has underscored that restorative justice is critical to safeguarding Jamaica’s social capital. Social capital usually refers to the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a society, enabling it to function effectively. Building and maintaining healthy networks, even at the community level, have far reaching implications on collaborative efforts which impact productivity...
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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Dairy Development Board, Devon Sayers.
Agriculture

Farmers Encouraged To Utilise The Pasture Improvement And Fodder Bank Development Programme

Farmers islandwide are being encouraged to send in their requests for grass, under the Pasture Improvement and Fodder Bank Development Programme. The programme aims to sustain adequate nutrient supplies of grass for grazing by cattle by supporting pastures across the island. Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB), Devon Sayers, told JIS News that the Programme has...
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