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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fifth left), with students of Merle Grove High School for Girls, in Kingston, and their teacher, Loretta Ricketts, at the National Church Service to mark the start of Child Month Activities 2024, at the Saxthorpe Methodist Church, Constant Spring Road, Kingston, on Sunday, May 5,
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fifth left), with students of Merle Grove High School for Girls, in Kingston, and their teacher, Loretta Ricketts, at the National Church Service to mark the start of Child Month Activities 2024, at the Saxthorpe Methodist Church, Constant Spring Road, Kingston, on Sunday, May 5,

Education Minister Gives Firm Commitment to the Care and Protection of Children

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has underscored the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to the care and protection of children. She pointed out that the Ministry is collaborating with the Children's Affairs Policy Division and the Child Protection and...
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing the World Press Freedom Day gala in Georgetown, Guyana, on May 3.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing the World Press Freedom Day gala in Georgetown, Guyana, on May 3.

Minister Morgan Urges Investment in Strengthening Government Communication by Caribbean Countries
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), engages in conversation with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Monday (May 6). Dr. Barbosa is in Jamaica to participate in a series of activities with the Ministry.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), engages in conversation with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Monday (May 6). Dr. Barbosa is in Jamaica to participate in a series of activities with the Ministry.

PHOTOS: PAHO Director Calls on Minister Tufton
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) greets Director of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr. during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 6).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) greets Director of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr. during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 6).

PHOTOS: PAHO Director Calls on Deputy Prime Minister
Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Peter Thompson, delivers remarks at the launch of ‘Agrofest 2024’ at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office on Friday (May 3).
Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Peter Thompson, delivers remarks at the launch of ‘Agrofest 2024’ at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office on Friday (May 3).

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Director for Training Infrastructure Development at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dwayne Bent.
Office of the Prime Minister

HEART/NSTA Trust Enhances National TVET System

The HEART/NSTA Trust has made a significant advancement in the national technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system, with the integration of cyber-physical components into various programmes. Sharing details on this, the Trust’s Director for Training Infrastructure Development, Dwayne Bent, acknowledged that “over the years we may not have been focusing on the continuous trends and the standards that...
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Thousands of persons assemble at the start line for the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run in the St. James capital on Sunday (May 5).
Tourism

Thousands of Persons Take Part in Jill Stewart Mobay City Run

Thousands of participants turned out on Sunday (May 5) to support the eighth staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run. From as early as 5:00 a.m. persons began descending on the Jimmy Cliff Boulevard (formerly the Hip Strip) to take up starting positions at the Old Hospital Park. Closed off to vehicular traffic, the route, which took participants from...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, places a floral tribute at the Secret Gardens monument, which bears the names of children, who have lost their lives under tragic and violent circumstances. Occasion was the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Child Month ceremony held at the monument, downtown Kingston on Sunday (May 5).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

Build Communities of Hope and Inspiration around Children – Minister McKenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is calling on all members of society to protect children and build communities of hope and inspiration around them that promote respect for life. He made the appeal while addressing the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Child Month ceremony at the Secret Gardens downtown Kingston on May 5....
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett- (left) makes a presentation to Founder, Caribbean Front Desk and winner of the inaugural Tourism Innovation Incubator pitch event, Dr. Duane Chambers at the initiative’s closing ceremony last year at the Summit in Kingston.
Tourism

TEF Seeks 25 Innovators for Tourism Innovation Incubator

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is seeking 25 Jamaican innovators to participate in the second Tourism Innovation Incubator. The initiative is designed to identify and develop groundbreaking ideas that can significantly enhance Jamaica's tourism industry, both locally and globally. Interested persons have until Monday, May 6 at 11:59 p.m. to submit their applications via the TEF’s website at www.tef.gov.jm/incubator. Executive...
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President of the Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies (ABS), Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Albert Green, addresses the launch of ‘Agrofest 2024’ at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office on Friday (May 3). Agrofest will be held on May 25 at the Hope Gardens complex of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, starting at 7:00 am.
AgricultureYouth

‘Agrofest 2024’ Promises Fun for the Entire Family

Kingston and St. Andrew ‘Agrofest 2024’ promises to be a fun-filled event with several entertaining activities for the entire family, while showcasing the best of agriculture in the Corporate Area. The event, being staged by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) will take place on Saturday, May 25 at the Hope Gardens complex of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining,...
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