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Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (centre) is being congratulated by Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles (right) following Dr. Rowley’s induction in the Prime Minister’s Park of Honour located on the grounds of the UWI, Mona in St. Andrew yesterday (July 20). At left is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.The park is used to honour UWI graduates, who are or have served as Heads of Government.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (centre) is being congratulated by Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles (right) following Dr. Rowley’s induction in the Prime Minister’s Park of Honour located on the grounds of the UWI, Mona in St. Andrew yesterday (July 20). At left is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.The park is used to honour UWI graduates, who are or have served as Heads of Government.

T&T PM Inducted into Park of Honour at UWI

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, was inducted on July 20, into the Prime Minister’s Park of Honour located at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. The park is used...
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking in the House of Representatives on July 19.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking in the House of Representatives on July 19.

Debate Begins on Restorative Justice Bill
Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.
Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

Tourism Expands Linkages Network
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Dr. Keith Rowley (left), is greeted by President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), William Mahfood (right), while President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Warren McDonald (centre), looks on. The occasion was a luncheon hosted by the JCC and PSOJ on July 19, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Dr. Keith Rowley (left), is greeted by President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), William Mahfood (right), while President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Warren McDonald (centre), looks on. The occasion was a luncheon hosted by the JCC and PSOJ on July 19, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

Visit to Jamaica Successful – Dr. Rowley
Director of Education Programmes at the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Dr. Renee Rattray (centre), provides details about the iLead Summit for school leaders during a JIS Think Tank on July 19. The two-day event will be held from July 25 to 26 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston. She is flanked by Deputy Chief Inspector of the National Educational Inspectorate (NEI), Bronty Liverpool-Williams (right); and iLead School Improvement Coach and former Principal of Ardenne High School, Esther Tyson (left).
Director of Education Programmes at the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Dr. Renee Rattray (centre), provides details about the iLead Summit for school leaders during a JIS Think Tank on July 19. The two-day event will be held from July 25 to 26 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston. She is flanked by Deputy Chief Inspector of the National Educational Inspectorate (NEI), Bronty Liverpool-Williams (right); and iLead School Improvement Coach and former Principal of Ardenne High School, Esther Tyson (left).

Over 350 School Leaders for JN Summit

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Health & Wellness

Capacity of Virology Lab Being Increased for Zikv Testing

The Ministry of Health is increasing the capacity of the virology lab at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) to facilitate Zika virus (ZIKV) testing. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said an additional PCR Machine dedicated to ZIKV testing has been ordered for the lab. “Additional staff has been deployed and others are being recruited to...
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Prime MinisterTransport

Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans to be Responsible Road Users

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging all Jamaicans to be responsible in using our nation’s roads and emphasized that not obeying the rules will cost drivers their lives. In a recent video produced by the Office of the Prime Minister, Prime Minister Holness said he was deeply concerned that over 200 persons have died in road crashes since the start...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator Ruel Reid, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Education

Senator Reid Wants More Teachers to be Trained in Special Education

Education Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is urging training institutions to ensure that more teachers are certified in special education. He said that the Ministry is placing increased focus on inclusive education for students with special needs. “We are trying to mainstream more inclusive education and require that teachers are far more adept at differentiated instructional techniques,” he said....
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Prime Minister

Government Committed To Promoting New Businesses – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (Tuesday July 19) presented the Innovation Grant from New Ideas to Entrepreneur (IGNITE) award to 27 entrepreneurs, at the Spanish Court Hotel. The Development Bank of Jamaica’s IGNITE, is a pilot project under which up to $4 million (or 70% of a project’s cost) is provided to implement innovation activities in support of the creation and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on July 18, following bilateral discussions with Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (right). Also pictured are Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), and Trinidadian Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Senator, the Hon. Dennis Moses. Dr. Rowley is on an official visit to the island (July 17 to 21).
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Bilateral Meeting Positive – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, on July 18, has led to a deeper understanding of critical issues between the two countries. Making a brief statement at the Office of the Prime Minister following the meeting, Mr. Holness said he and...
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