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Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre), exchanging pleasantries with Founder, International Wome,n Jamaica, Sheryn Hylton Parker (right); and attorney-at-law, Rose Bennett Cooper, during a luncheon hosted by the International Women Jamaica at 1 Skyline Drive, Jacks Hill in St. Andrew, on April 6.
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre), exchanging pleasantries with Founder, International Wome,n Jamaica, Sheryn Hylton Parker (right); and attorney-at-law, Rose Bennett Cooper, during a luncheon hosted by the International Women Jamaica at 1 Skyline Drive, Jacks Hill in St. Andrew, on April 6.

More Influential Women Urged to Mentor Children

Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, is urging more influential Jamaican women to become mentors for the country’s children and adolescents. She said this will assist in steering them away from illicit activities,...
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (2nd left), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano (2nd right), display signed copies of a grant agreement for the provision of J$1.6 billion (¥1.39 billion/US$12.58 million) by the Government of Japan to fund the implementation of Jamaica’s ‘Improvement of Emergency Communication System Project’. The signing took place at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Thursday, April 6. The project will be implemented by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Looking on (from left) are: Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who has portfolio responsibility for ODPEM; and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Kenji Tobita. In the background is the Ministry’s Senior Director for Negotiations, Nadine James.
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (2nd left), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano (2nd right), display signed copies of a grant agreement for the provision of J$1.6 billion (¥1.39 billion/US$12.58 million) by the Government of Japan to fund the implementation of Jamaica’s ‘Improvement of Emergency Communication System Project’. The signing took place at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Thursday, April 6. The project will be implemented by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Looking on (from left) are: Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who has portfolio responsibility for ODPEM; and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Kenji Tobita. In the background is the Ministry’s Senior Director for Negotiations, Nadine James.

Japan Provides $1.6-Billion Grant to Boost Disaster Communication
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), listens to a comment from Chairman of the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA), Eric Crawford (right), at a seminar staged by JIFSA on April 6, at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston. At left is Deputy Chairman, JIFSA, Peter Goldson.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), listens to a comment from Chairman of the Jamaica International Financial Services Authority (JIFSA), Eric Crawford (right), at a seminar staged by JIFSA on April 6, at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston. At left is Deputy Chairman, JIFSA, Peter Goldson.

Jamaica to Gain from Establishment of International Financial Services Centre
In this file photo, State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), reflects on the life of Ananda Dean, who died tragically in 2008, with her mother, Nardia Campbell.
In this file photo, State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), reflects on the life of Ananda Dean, who died tragically in 2008, with her mother, Nardia Campbell.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left) replicates the pose he holds in his portrait painted by artist Kai Watson (right), which was unveiled during the media launch of ‘Jamaica 55’ Independence celebrations on the lawns of Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 5). At left is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. The painting is one of three that Mr. Watson has been commissioned to complete as part of the Legacy Projects Programme for ‘Jamaica 55’. Portraits of former Prime Ministers, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller; and Hon. Bruce Golding are also to be painted. Mr. Holness’ portrait will join those of previous Prime Ministers, which adorn the walls of the Cabinet room at Jamaica House.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left) replicates the pose he holds in his portrait painted by artist Kai Watson (right), which was unveiled during the media launch of ‘Jamaica 55’ Independence celebrations on the lawns of Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 5). At left is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. The painting is one of three that Mr. Watson has been commissioned to complete as part of the Legacy Projects Programme for ‘Jamaica 55’. Portraits of former Prime Ministers, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller; and Hon. Bruce Golding are also to be painted. Mr. Holness’ portrait will join those of previous Prime Ministers, which adorn the walls of the Cabinet room at Jamaica House.

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Education

Gov’t Moves to Meet Medical Needs of Children in State Care

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says children in State care are to be provided with National Health Fund (NHF) cards to offset the cost for medication and specialised health services. In his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in Parliament on April 5, Mr. Green noted that the move is one of...
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Education

JADCO and NPTAJ Hosting Anti-Doping Workshops for Parents

A workshop geared at sensitising parents and guardians of students athletes about the anti-doping regulations was held yesterday (April 6) at Jamaica College in Kingston. It was the first in a series of five anti-doping sessions being organised by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) in collaboration with the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ). The project is funded by the...
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Justice

Justice Ministry Improving the Capacity of Case Progression Officers

Ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Justice to build the capacity of Case Progression Officers (CPOs) will result in a more efficient case-management process and a reduction in delays in the criminal justice system. This is being achieved through training workshops, the first of which was held on April 1 at the Jewels Runaway Bay Beach Resort and Spa in...
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Youth

Children’s Homes to be Renovated

Some $40 million has been allocated by the Government for renovation work at several children’s homes and places of safety this year. This sum is in addition to the more than $80 million spent by the Government to renovate a number of children’s homes and places of safety in 2016. The institutions identified for the refurbishing project include Granville Place...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Irrigation Canals to be Rehabilitated

The Government has embarked on a programme to rehabilitate several irrigation canals that have deteriorated over many years. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 5. “We are also seeking to expand...
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Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw. (FILE)
Parliament

Revised Pension Scheme Takes Effect June 1

Government is to implement the revised pension scheme for public-sector workers on June 1, 2017. The House of Representatives on Wednesday (April 5) passed legislation paving the way for public-sector pension reform. The Bills are the Pensions (Public Service) Act, 2017 and The Constitution (Amendment) (Established Fund) (Payment of Pension) Act, 2017. Under the new regime, civil servants, the police,...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)
Youth

Two Buses for Children in State Care

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will be providing two new 15-seater minivans to meet the transportation needs of children in State care in the southern and western regions of the island. State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and information, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the...
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