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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, delivering the keynote address at the PATH Top Achievers’ Awards ceremony, held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on November 9.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, delivering the keynote address at the PATH Top Achievers’ Awards ceremony, held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on November 9.

PATH Students Recognised for Academic Achievements

Thirty-eight students have been recognised for their outstanding academic achievements by the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). The students, who are beneficiaries of the Programme, were recognised on November 9 during an awards ceremony at the Mona...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on October 12.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on October 12.

Cabinet Approves Contract for Rio Cobre Study
The House of Representative.
The House of Representative.

Local Governance Bill to be Sent to Committee of Parliament
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), shares a light moment with Member of Parliament for East Kingston and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Suzette Buchanan, at the official opening of the Greater Brown’s Town Computer Skill Training Lab, located at 16 Shoe Lane, in Kingston, today (November 9).
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (centre), shares a light moment with Member of Parliament for East Kingston and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund, Suzette Buchanan, at the official opening of the Greater Brown’s Town Computer Skill Training Lab, located at 16 Shoe Lane, in Kingston, today (November 9).

Jamaicans Urged to Protect CAPs
In this file photo, Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, has the attention of security guards from Hawkeye Limited, at a press conference at the Ministry’s head office on Oxford Road on November 8, 2016 to announce a self-contributory health-insurance scheme for security guards through Guardian Life.
In this file photo, Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, has the attention of security guards from Hawkeye Limited, at a press conference at the Ministry’s head office on Oxford Road on November 8, 2016 to announce a self-contributory health-insurance scheme for security guards through Guardian Life.

Self-Contributory Health-Insurance Scheme for Security Guards

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Justice

Cabinet Approves Establishment of Judicial Education Institute

Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Judicial Education Institute under the Office of the Chief Justice. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, announced the move, which complements the push by the Government to improve the justice system and the operations of the country’s courts. The Minister was speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held...
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Members of the St. Peter Claver Cub Scout Pack, bow their heads in prayer at the Scout Association of Jamaica National Founder’s Day church service held on Sunday, February 23, at the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre, 104 Waltham Park Road, Kingston 10. (File)
Education

Education Minister Urges Participation in Day of Prayer in all Schools Nov. 11

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is inviting the participation of all relevant stakeholders in staging a National Day of Prayer on Friday, November 11, at all levels of the education system. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says early-childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary-level institutions should hold a morning devotion between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and in...
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Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck, addresses a workshop organised by the National Taskforce Against Trafficking in Persons, today (November 9), at The Knutsford Court Hotel, in New Kingston. It was held under the theme ‘Understanding Human Trafficking, Supporting Victims’. (FILE)
Justice

No Ease in Fight Against Human Trafficking – Chuck

Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck, says despite gains by various agencies, there will be no ease in the fight against the trafficking of humans. According to the Minister, both the prosecution arm of the State and police investigators have been making strides to send the “right signal” to make the activity a thing of the past in Jamaica. “We...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE)
Education

Education Ministry Explores Wellness Programme for Teachers

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is looking to start a Staff Wellness Programme for teachers and school administrators, following preliminary discussions with the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA). Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said the programme is being considered against the background of the recent sudden death of Spanish Town High teacher, Shanorayo Hemmings-Neil, as well as...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Property and Fixed Asset Manager of the Agro-Investment Corporation of Jamaica, Rickman Edwards (right) following a board meeting at the agency’s Spanish Town Road office in Kingston on November 9. Looking on (from second left) are Chief Executive Officer, Courtney Cole and Chief Financial Officer, Kadiana Ramballi.
AgriculturePrime Minister

PM Urges Agro Corporation to Focus on Increasing Investment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has mandated the Agro-Investment Corporation of Jamaica (AIC) to focus on expanding the agriculture sector and creating an environment for investment. “There are some critical things that we have to look at such as how do we get investments for special zones for agriculture, including the development of agro-parks,” he said. “Also, getting...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
Tourism

Cabinet Approves Plan to Boost Arrivals from Canada

Cabinet has given approval for the implementation of a rescue plan for the Canadian tourism market. The objective is to increase arrivals to the island from the North American country for the 2016/2017 winter season, which starts in December. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said as part of the plan, Jamaica Vacations Limited (JAMVAC)...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), points to a section of the White Marl area of St. Catherine, where in 1965 a museum and midden were established to showcase traditions of the Tainos. The Minister, along with a team from the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), toured the area on November 9 to view work being done by a group of archaeologists from the University of the West Indies and the University of Holland. At right is Interim Executive Director of the JNHT, Dorrick Gray.
Culture

More Archaeological Information from White Marl

The Government is making an effort to gather more archaeological information from the White Marl area of St. Catherine, where a community of Tainos lived, even as the Administration is widening the Mandela Highway. While on a tour of the area on November 8, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said a group of archaeologists from...
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