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Deputy Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Maxine Headlam (right), and President of the Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), Karlene Bisnott (second right), speak to Sales and Marketing Executive, Hodder Education, Frank Mark Phipps, about some of the books the company publishes and distributes. They were visiting booths mounted as part of the annual general meeting of JISA, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on January 31.
Deputy Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Maxine Headlam (right), and President of the Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), Karlene Bisnott (second right), speak to Sales and Marketing Executive, Hodder Education, Frank Mark Phipps, about some of the books the company publishes and distributes. They were visiting booths mounted as part of the annual general meeting of JISA, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on January 31.

Private Schools Encouraged to Partner with Government

Operators of private schools are being encouraged to further partner with the Government as it seeks to increase the placement of infants (aged zero to three) and special needs students in these institutions. The call comes from Deputy Chief Education...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (third left), is assisted by Principal of the Mt. Alvernia High School, Stacey Reynolds (second left), to cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of a new block of classrooms at the St. James High School on Tuesday, January 30. Sharing the moment are Director of Region Four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock (left); Principal of the school, Joseph Williams (right); Chairman of the school Board, Reverend Alton Thelwell (second right); and students of the institution.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (third left), is assisted by Principal of the Mt. Alvernia High School, Stacey Reynolds (second left), to cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of a new block of classrooms at the St. James High School on Tuesday, January 30. Sharing the moment are Director of Region Four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock (left); Principal of the school, Joseph Williams (right); Chairman of the school Board, Reverend Alton Thelwell (second right); and students of the institution.

Minister Reiterates Commitment to Take Schools off Shift System
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), converses with Chief Technical Director, Financial Investigations Division (FID), Robin Sykes, during Wednesday’s (January 31) opening ceremony of the FID’s two-day conference held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), converses with Chief Technical Director, Financial Investigations Division (FID), Robin Sykes, during Wednesday’s (January 31) opening ceremony of the FID’s two-day conference held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Gov’t Working to Take Profit Out of Crime
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), is warmly greeted by Chief Technical Director, Financial Investigations Division (FID), Robin Sykes, on arrival at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston for Wednesday’s (January 31) opening ceremony for the FID’s two-day conference.
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), is warmly greeted by Chief Technical Director, Financial Investigations Division (FID), Robin Sykes, on arrival at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston for Wednesday’s (January 31) opening ceremony for the FID’s two-day conference.

FID to Become Independent Government Department
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in light conversation with (from left) Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; retired Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla; and newly appointed Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes. Mr. Sykes was sworn in by the Governor-General during a ceremony at King’s House on February 1.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in light conversation with (from left) Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; retired Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla; and newly appointed Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes. Mr. Sykes was sworn in by the Governor-General during a ceremony at King’s House on February 1.

PM Expresses Confidence in Acting Chief Justice

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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry. (FILE)
Office of the Prime Minister

Clarendon Municipal Corporation Launches Second Youth in Business Project

The Clarendon Municipal Corporation has launched its second Youth in Business (CYIB2) project, with a $2.4-million grant for 20 residents of the parish. Under the initiative, the beneficiaries will participate in a three-month certificate course and an 18-month diploma programme spearheaded by the HEART Trust/NTA, and the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The project is seeking to build the capacity...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (left), greets Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Traffic and Highway Patrol Division, Senior Superintendent Calvin Allen, during the Ministry’s inaugural awards ceremony for the JCF at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew last November.
National Security

JCF Monument to Be Built at National Police College

The proposed Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) monument is to be erected on the campus of the National Police College of Jamaica at Twickenham Park, in St. Catherine. The monument is to be built by the Government to honour members of the JCF who die in the line of duty. National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, had given this commitment during...
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Leader of Government Business in the Senate, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses today
ParliamentSenate

Senate Approves Resolution to Extend State of Public Emergency

Members of the Senate today (February 1) approved the Emergency Powers (Continuance) Resolution 2018, which will extend the State of Public Emergency in St. James until May 2, 2018. All 15 members of the Senate who were present voted unanimously in favour of the motion. Six members were absent. On Tuesday, January 30, the Emergency Powers (Continuance) Resolution 2018 was...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), observes as Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes takes the Oath of Office during a ceremony at King’s House today (February 1). Justice Sykes has been appointed to act as Chief Justice.
Justice

New Acting Chief Justice Calls for More Investment in Technology

Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bryan Sykes, has called for increased investment in technology to speed up the judicial process. “We have instances of mislaid files and documents not filed appropriately. So this is one of the significant contributors to delays, because whenever the documents are not there, the case can’t be heard and it is pushed back for some...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (third left), interacts with female students of the Knockalva Agricultural School who had just returned from a practical exercise. The Minister visited the institution on January 30.
EducationInformationYouth

Knockalva Agricultural School to Be Upgraded

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Knockalva Agricultural School in Ramble, Hanover, will be upgraded to a polytechnic institution in the very near future. “This school fits very neatly in our K (kindergarten) to 18 strategy. It is now viewed as a post-secondary (institution), and it needs to be reclassified and upgraded to...
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DSC 4277: Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Zaila McCalla (right), is greeted by Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Bryan Sykes, after a special sitting of the Supreme Court to honour the outgoing Chief Justice, held at Public Building East, downtown Kingston, on January 31.
Justice

Outgoing Chief Justice Lauded for 40 Years of Service

Outgoing Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Zaila McCalla, has been praised for her over 40 years of service to the judiciary in Jamaica. She received the accolades from Judges of the Supreme Court and other members of the judiciary during a special sitting of the Supreme Court at Public Building East, King Street, downtown Kingston, today (January 31). In her tribute,...
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Minister of Health , Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), joins in an exercise session at the launch of the ‘National Baking Company Moves’ held last year at the company’s Half-Way Tree Road address in Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Resolve to Get Moving in 2018

The Ministry of Health is encouraging individuals to get moving in 2018, as it continues to push its Jamaica Moves initiative in an attempt to encourage Jamaicans to lead a healthy lifestyle. Many persons have been delaying getting active, citing the lack of time to commit to an exercise programme, but determination and discipline can go a far way in...
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