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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a digitial press conference from Jamaica House on Monday (April 20).

Negative Results For All Cabinet Members

All Cabinet members have been tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19), the results of which are negative. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, provided details at a virtual press conference held on Monday (April 20), at Jamaica House. “On Friday...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Instrument of Appointment to new Cabinet Minister, Senator Matthew Samuda, at the swearing-in ceremony at King's House on Monday (February 17).

Senator Matthew Samuda Sworn In As Cabinet Minister

Minister without Portfolio with oversight for the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks to members of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) management team, at the University’s Palisadoes campus on January 23.

PM to Deliver Statement on CMU Soon

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses today’s (January 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Cabinet Approves Contract For Purchase Of 20 Garbage Trucks

Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), in discussion with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre); and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during today’s (January 15) post-Cabinet press briefing, at Jamaica House.

Harsher Penalties Coming For Owners Of Dogs That Attack Persons

(FILE) Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses today’s (January 15) post-Cabinet press briefing, at Jamaica House.

6 years ago Cabinet

Cabinet Holds Retreat Jan. 16 To 18

Cabinet will be holding a three-day retreat from Thursday, January 16 to Saturday, January 18 as the Government continues to prepare for the 2020/21 Budget. Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the disclosure during today’s (January 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. He said Cabinet Ministers will discuss the various programmes and plans...

6 years ago Cabinet

Cabinet Goes Digital

Cabinet today (January 6) transitioned to a paperless system. All Ministers received secure laptops to facilitate the electronic upload and dissemination of confidential Cabinet papers at the first sitting for 2020. This system which was announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness in 2018, represents an important step towards the Government’s objective of a total digital transformation across the public service....

Minister without Portfolio with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, provides an update on Cabinet decisions, during yesterday’s (Dec. 18) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House

6 years ago Cabinet

Cabinet Approves Establishment Of National Commission On Violence Prevention

Cabinet has given approval for the establishment of a National Commission on Violence Prevention. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, at yesterday’s (December 19) post Cabinet press briefing, at Jamaica House. Mr. Samuda said the Commission will seek to conduct a continuing comprehensive review of all existing public and...

6 years ago Cabinet

Cabinet Approves Contracts For Phase Two Of Perth Housing Development

Cabinet has given approval for the award of four contracts valued $10.7 billion by the National Housing Trust (NHT) for civil infrastructure works at Perth Housing Development, Phase Two in Manchester. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, during Wednesday’s (December 18) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Of the...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addressing Wednesday’s (October 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

6 years ago CabinetLocal Government

Construction Of Yallahs Fire Station To Start Soon

Construction of the Yallahs Fire Station in St. Thomas is expected to begin shortly. This follows Cabinet’s approval of a $109.49-million contract to Alcar Construction and Haulage Company Limited for the undertaking. Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (October 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Mr. Samuda said the...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses today’s (September 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew.

7 years ago CabinetCultureInformation

Members of National Committee on Reparations Named

Attorney-at-Law, Laleta Davis-Mattis, has been appointed to chair the National Committee on Reparations. The other members include Bert Samuels, Deputy Chairman; Professor Verene Shepherd; Frank Phipps; Lord Anthony Gifford; Dr. Jahlani Niaah; Professor Rupert Lewis; Steven Golding; Dr. Michael Barnett; Dr. Clinton Hutton; Donald Roberts; Michael Holgate; Ras L. Ho-Shing; Vivian Crawford; Jo-Anne Archibald; Pastor Bruce Fletcher; Reverend Dr. Stephen...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks at today’s (September 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

7 years ago CabinetEducationInformationYouth

New Board Named For Edna Manley College

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, has named a new14-member Board for the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. Marigold Harding will serve as chairperson, with Donahue Martin as vice chairman. The other members are Dr. L’Antoinette Stines, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, Professor Silvia Kouwenberg, Coleen Douglas, Dorraine Reid, Kachine Martin,...