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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (right), makes a presentation to Abrianna Greaves (centre) from Servite Primary in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, who was named the top performing girl at the Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (right), makes a presentation to Abrianna Greaves (centre) from Servite Primary in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, who was named the top performing girl at the Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners' Primary Exit Profile (PEP) awards ceremony at the Port Rhoades Sports Club, Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on Thursday, August 15. Sharing in the moment is Vice President and General Manager at the company, Delroy Dell.

All in Place for Smooth Start to School Year – Dr. McLean

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, says that all is in place to ensure a seamless start to the 2019/2020 academic year. She noted that funds have been disbursed for the renovation...
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), smells one of the cannabis products available at the SENSI Medical Cannabis House during its official opening on Wednesday (August 14), at Pulse Centre in New Kingston. At right is Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green and at centre is Shareholder, Marigold Projects Jamaica Limited, Mr. Laban Roomes.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), smells one of the cannabis products available at the SENSI Medical Cannabis House during its official opening on Wednesday (August 14), at Pulse Centre in New Kingston. At right is Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green and at centre is Shareholder, Marigold Projects Jamaica Limited, Mr. Laban Roomes.

Import/Export Regulations for Cannabis Soon
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), hands over Pineapple suckers to Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Elizabeth Parish Manager, Nathan Samuels (right), who accepts on behalf of farmers of the parish, during a handing-over ceremony at the RADA St. Elizabeth Parish Office, in Santa Cruz, on Thursday, August 15. At centre is Chief Executive Officer of RADA, Peter Thompson.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), hands over Pineapple suckers to Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Elizabeth Parish Manager, Nathan Samuels (right), who accepts on behalf of farmers of the parish, during a handing-over ceremony at the RADA St. Elizabeth Parish Office, in Santa Cruz, on Thursday, August 15. At centre is Chief Executive Officer of RADA, Peter Thompson.

Farmers Receive Pineapple Suckers
Members of the Tivoli Gardens Dance Troupe perform at the opening of the fourth staging of the biennial National Children’s Summit (NCS), held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Thursday (August 15). The Summit, organised by the CPFSA, brings together children between 12 and 17 years of age from across the island (mainly wards of the State) and different interest groups. It creates an atmosphere for learning, exchange of ideas, developing and strengthening social skills.
Members of the Tivoli Gardens Dance Troupe perform at the opening of the fourth staging of the biennial National Children’s Summit (NCS), held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Thursday (August 15). The Summit, organised by the CPFSA, brings together children between 12 and 17 years of age from across the island (mainly wards of the State) and different interest groups. It creates an atmosphere for learning, exchange of ideas, developing and strengthening social skills.

CEO Says CPFSA Remains Steadfast in Mandate to Protect Children
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the Jamaica National Commission-United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (JNC-UNESCO) Youth Advisory Committee speed mentorship session at the Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew on August 14. Seated at right is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who is Chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the Jamaica National Commission-United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (JNC-UNESCO) Youth Advisory Committee speed mentorship session at the Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew on August 14. Seated at right is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who is Chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee.

New Youth Leaders Benefit from Mentoring Session

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The Symphony of the Seas, the largest cruise ship, will visit Jamaica in 2020.
Tourism

Largest Cruise Ship to Call in 2020

Symphony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship and prime jewel in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class vessels, is slated to make its inaugural call to Jamaica next year. With a carrying capacity of 6,680 passengers, the 228,081-ton ship is expected to dock in Falmouth, Trelawny, on May 19, 2020. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says arrival of the Symphony...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Companies Office of Jamaica, Judith Ramlogan, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Commerce

COJ Reports 100 % increase in Number of Business Names Registered

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is reporting a more than 100 per cent increase in the number of business names being registered. The figures were revealed by Chief Executive Officer, Judith Ramlogan, during a recent JIS Studio 58A session. “We are seeing an increase in the number of companies being registered and the number of business names being registered,...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (back row, 8th left), and members of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), share a moment with the 2018-2019 KSAMC Junior Council members following the completion of their orientation in November 2018. The Junior Council will be hosting an expo and back-to-school treat for the residents of the Rollington Town community in Kingston on August 22, as their major project for the year.
Local GovernmentYouth

KSAMC Junior Council to Host Back-to-School Treat

The Junior Council of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be hosting an expo and back-to-school treat for the residents of the Rollington Town community in Kingston. The event, under the theme: ‘Protecting the Vulnerable: Establishing Hope through Local Government’, will take place on Thursday (August 22) at the Rollington Town Primary School from 11:00 a.m. to...
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Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (at podium), speaks at a Press Conference to discuss the CSEC/CAPE results for 2019 at Ministry, in Kingston, on August 14. Seated are officials in the Ministry.
Education

Male Students Outperform Females in Four CSEC Subjects

Male students recorded higher percentage passes than females in four subjects, in the 2019 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. The four subjects are: Agricultural Science Double Award, with 98.8 per cent for males compared to 97.3 per cent for females; Biology, with 77.2 per cent for males compared to 76.7 per cent for females; Chemistry, 68.4 per cent for...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), views the March Past by members of the 147 latest police recruits graduating from the National Police College of Jamaica’s Harman Barracks Campus in Kingston on Wednesday (Aug. 7).
National Security

New Police Recruits Urged to Remain Steadfast to Duty

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is imploring the latest batch of police recruits to be steadfast in their commitment to safeguarding the society. Addressing the passing-out parade for 147 new police constables at the National Police College of Jamaica’s Harman Barracks Campus in Kingston on Wednesday (August 7), Dr. Chang urged them to make public safety a priority...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Companies Office of Jamaica’s (COJ) Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (August 8).
Prime Minister

PM Launches New Electronic Business Registration Form

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (August 7), launched the Companies Office of Jamaica’s (COJ) newly created Electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF). The online platform, which replaces the COJ’s one-stop-shop paper-based superform that was introduced in 2014, will facilitate 24-hour business registrations at the agency’s website – www.orcjamaica.com, from any location globally. The initiative is a collaborative...
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