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Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (left), peruses a book about the Kiwanis Club with President, Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston, Mr. Leo Williams, during the Club’s luncheon at the Hotel Four Seasons on Monday (May 7).
Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (left), peruses a book about the Kiwanis Club with President, Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston, Mr. Leo Williams, during the Club’s luncheon at the Hotel Four Seasons on Monday (May 7).

Education System Being Transformed

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is on a mission to transform the education system into one that operates based on a ‘mass customisation’ format, and not ‘generalised education’, which has been the tradition for decades. According to Chief...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8).

Education Ministry to Establish Two Day-Care Centres in Each Constituency
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes a point during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8). At left is Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes a point during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8). At left is Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Record Tourist Arrivals for First Quarter
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), is warmly greeted by Chairman of the Victoria Mutual Group, Michael McMorris (right), at the launch of the Victoria Mutual Foundation (VMF) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 8. At centre is Chairman of the VMF, Courtney Campbell.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), is warmly greeted by Chairman of the Victoria Mutual Group, Michael McMorris (right), at the launch of the Victoria Mutual Foundation (VMF) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 8. At centre is Chairman of the VMF, Courtney Campbell.

Health Minister Welcomes Support from VM Foundation
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) is greeted by Head, Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr. Orville Taylor (second right) during the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) Men’s Forum at the Jacisera Park Sports Complex in St. Andrew on May 7. Others from (second right) are First Vice President, JCSA, Robert Chung; and President, JCSA, O’Neil Grant.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) is greeted by Head, Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr. Orville Taylor (second right) during the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) Men’s Forum at the Jacisera Park Sports Complex in St. Andrew on May 7. Others from (second right) are First Vice President, JCSA, Robert Chung; and President, JCSA, O’Neil Grant.

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Health & Wellness

NCDs Affect People of All Ages

Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, says it is a misconception to think that only elderly persons are susceptible to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), noting that the “facts do suggest otherwise”. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office on Monday (May 7), Dr. Johnson-Campbell noted that persons of all...
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EducationNational Security

More Scholarships for Children of Caribbean Police Officers

More children of law-enforcement officers across the region will receive support for tertiary studies under the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP)-Motorola Solutions Foundation scholarship fund. The US$3,000 fund was set up 10 years ago to enable Caribbean students to pursue studies at colleges and universities in the areas of engineering, communications, marketing, finance, industrial engineering, human resource management,...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today (May 8). At left is Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Tourism

Housing Solutions for Tourism Workers

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is to provide $1 billion over the next five years for the provision of housing solutions for tourism workers. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8). He informed that the different types of housing solutions will be...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ), Beverley Lashley (right), with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to Jamaica, in the ‘Organisations’ category during a ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House on April 25. Assisting is aide-de-camp assigned to the Prime Minister for the function, Major Karl McKen. A total of 65 persons and organisations were honoured for significant contributions to the economic, cultural and social development of the country.
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National Library of Jamaica Gets PM’s Medal of Appreciation

The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to Jamaica in the ‘Organisations’ category. This award was given for its contribution to nation building on the basis of innovation, creativity, community involvement and outstanding service. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer for the NLJ, Beverley Lashley, says members of the...
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Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation, Jamaica, Malgorzata Wasilewska (standing) interacts with students of Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School, which received funding for new classrooms, bathrooms and perimeter fencing under the European Union
CultureForeign Affairs

Europe Day is May 9

Representatives of Government, the diplomatic corps, business sector and civil society will join the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica along with EU member states in marking Europe Day on Wednesday, May 9. Beneficiaries of projects and programmes that are being implemented through funding from the EU will also join in the celebrations, which include a reception and a film...
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