Cabinet has given approval for the development of a National Border Security Policy and Strategy. It aims to strengthen Jamaica’s border and maritime domain capacities through the creation of a strategic multisectoral framework to address security risks within Jamaica. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during the virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October...

Cabinet has given approval for revision of the 2012 National Restorative Justice Policy. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the announcement during the virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6). The Minister said this is being done to ensure the currency and efficacy of the policy, as well as strengthen the legitimacy, reach and overall effectiveness...

Administration of the 2021/22 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) for grade six will begin on February 22, 2022, with the sitting of the Ability Test. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure at Wednesday’s (October 6) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing. Grade-six students will sit the Language Arts Performance Task on March 23 and the Mathematics component on March 24, and...

Cabinet has approved the award of six contracts, valued $1.19 billion, to three firms to provide private security services for the HEART/NSTA Trust and e-Gov Jamaica Limited, over the next three years. Details were provided by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, during last week’s post-Cabinet digital media briefing. Mrs. Williams said Vanguard Security Limited, Allied Protection...

Cabinet has ratified a decision proposing the establishment of an Enterprise Team to oversee the divestment/privatisation of Nutrition Products Limited (NPL). The entity, which falls under the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, produces and distributes nutritious meals and snacks to schools islandwide, under a national nutrition programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says in addition to ratifying the decision...

Cabinet has approved the tabling of supporting Regulations for the Disabilities Act, 2014 in Parliament. The Act aims to promote, protect, and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of privileges, interests, benefits, and treatment by persons with disabilities, on an equal basis with others. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, who made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (September...

Cabinet has approved an increase in fees for attorneys-at-law empanelled by the Legal Aid Council (LAC) equivalent to 15 to 25 per cent of the market rate for private lawyers. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the increase is in keeping with Section 4 (2b) of the Legal Aid Act. The Minister was speaking during Wednesday’s...