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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, makes her contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 6.
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, makes her contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 6.

Law Revision Secretariat Facilitating Access to Legal Information

The Law Revision Secretariat undertook several major initiatives during the 2022/23 legislative year, in keeping with its mandate to enhance the availability of legal information to the public. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, said the...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), engages in a stress-relief exercise with students of Denham Town High School in Kingston on Tuesday (June 6) as part of the Ministry’s School Mental Health Literacy Programme. Joining in the activity is Guidance Counsellor of the school, Dawn Scott-Turner (third left).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), engages in a stress-relief exercise with students of Denham Town High School in Kingston on Tuesday (June 6) as part of the Ministry’s School Mental Health Literacy Programme. Joining in the activity is Guidance Counsellor of the school, Dawn Scott-Turner (third left).

Dr. Tufton Conducts ‘Wellness Check-In’ at Denham Town High School
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on June 6.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on June 6.

Joint Select Committee of Parliament to Review Job Descriptions and Code of Conduct
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), plants a Poor Man’s Orchid sapling, during the National Health Fund (NHF) Tree-Planting Initiative launch ceremony at the Drug Serv Greater Portmore Health Centre in St. Catherine, on June 6. Assisting (from left) are NHF Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Everton Anderson and Conservator of Forests and Forestry Department CEO, Ainsley Henry. The NHF is coordinating the planting of 20,000 trees islandwide as part of celebrations marking its 20th anniversary, under the theme ‘Reigniting the Health Financing Agenda’. This initiative is part of the NHF’s Corporate Social Responsibility to promote environmental sustainability and underscores its commitment to a greener future for succeeding generations.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), plants a Poor Man’s Orchid sapling, during the National Health Fund (NHF) Tree-Planting Initiative launch ceremony at the Drug Serv Greater Portmore Health Centre in St. Catherine, on June 6. Assisting (from left) are NHF Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Everton Anderson and Conservator of Forests and Forestry Department CEO, Ainsley Henry. The NHF is coordinating the planting of 20,000 trees islandwide as part of celebrations marking its 20th anniversary, under the theme ‘Reigniting the Health Financing Agenda’. This initiative is part of the NHF’s Corporate Social Responsibility to promote environmental sustainability and underscores its commitment to a greener future for succeeding generations.

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Participates in NHF’s 20th Anniversary Tree-Planting Initiative
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (third right), examines products being displayed by Facey Pharmaceutical during a health fair and open day at the Bustamante Hospital for Children on May 31, to commemorate the institution’s 60th anniversary. Looking on (from left) are Facey Pharmaceutical Sales Ambassador, Olivia Pyne; the Hospital’s Senior Medical Officer (SMO), Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson, and ENT Consultant, Dr. Marsha James.
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (third right), examines products being displayed by Facey Pharmaceutical during a health fair and open day at the Bustamante Hospital for Children on May 31, to commemorate the institution’s 60th anniversary. Looking on (from left) are Facey Pharmaceutical Sales Ambassador, Olivia Pyne; the Hospital’s Senior Medical Officer (SMO), Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson, and ENT Consultant, Dr. Marsha James.

PHOTOS: Lady Allen Attends Health Fair and Open Day at Bustamante Hospital for Children

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Grennell’s Driving School, Alphonso Grennell; Acting Communications Manager, Red Stripe, Daika Mitchell; State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. JC Hutchinson; and Regional Sales Manager, Kingston, Morant Bay and Port Antonio, Advantage General Insurance Company Ltd., Maureen Moss-Ferguson. Event was the launch of the ‘Crash-Free 2023 Defensive Driving Workshop and Road Safety Expo’ on June 6, at the Transport offices in Kingston.
Transport

Ministry Seeks to Improve Road-Safety Systems

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport is seeking to improve road-safety systems as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the number of road fatalities and accidents on the nation’s roadways. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said a critical aspect of improved safety systems is ensuring that safe vehicles are being operated on the nation’s roads. Mr. Vaz was...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.
National SecurityYouth

CADET Programme in Schools to Be Strengthened

A multi-Ministry approach will be used to strengthen the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) programme in schools. Newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, told JIS News that she has been in dialogue with the Ministry of Education and Youth to determine how best they can leverage their partnership. “We have to do...
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Office of the Prime Minister

Dividends from Early-Childhood-Education Investments Highlighted

Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education (CHASE) Fund Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Wilford “Billy” Heaven, says investing in early-childhood education is critical to the development of Jamaica’s children, noting that this has long-term benefits for the society. Addressing students, teachers, and parents at the Westmoreland-based Savanna-la-Mar Infant School recently, Mr. Heaven said the quality of early-childhood education is the difference...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), engages with a student at the HEART/NSTA Trust Ebony Park Academy, Shavana Ellis (right), while touring booths at a World Milk Day function held on Thursday (June 1) at the Sydney Pagan STEM Academy in St Elizabeth. Looking on is Principal, Sydney Pagan STEM Academy, Milbert Miller (second left).
Agriculture

Almost 10 Per Cent Growth in Milk Production Last Year

New product development and innovative practices in the dairy industry resulted in an almost 10 per cent increase in the nation’s fresh milk production last year. State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, in making the disclosure, said Jamaica produced 12.4 million litres of milk in 2022, which is an improvement of 1.1 million...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn
National Security

Minister of State to Focus on Family Structure and Crime

The breakdown of the family structure and its relation to crime will be one of the priority areas for newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. Speaking with JIS News, Minister Cuthbert-Flynn pointed out that in her new portfolio she will have responsibility for the Department of Correctional Services and the Jamaica Combined...
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Education

Ministry Seeking Electronic Markers for PEP

The Ministry of Education and Youth, through its Examination and Assessment Administration Services Branch, is inviting suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Marker for the 2023 Primary Exit Profile Five (PEP 5) live electronic marking session. Applicants must be a trained teacher with at least three years’ work experience, currently teaching students in grades four, five or...
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