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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses students during the opening ceremony for the Ministry’s second Tertiary Education Recruitment Drive at the National Stadium on Friday (April 26).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses students during the opening ceremony for the Ministry’s second Tertiary Education Recruitment Drive at the National Stadium on Friday (April 26).

Gov’t Budgets $635 Million for Tertiary Scholarships

The Ministry of Education and Youth has, this year, budgeted approximately $635 million for scholarships to assist students to pursue tertiary education. The was disclosed by Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe, who attended the opening ceremony for the second staging...
The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) Logo.
The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) Logo.

JAMMS Urges Young Music Producers to Generate Radio-Friendly Material
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (seated centre) joins members of the West Indies Social Club of Hartford, Connecticut for a photo opportunity, following a recent breakfast meeting at the organisation’s headquarters along main street in Hartford. Ambassador Marks was special guest at the 74th annual anniversary gala of the social club held on April 20.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (seated centre) joins members of the West Indies Social Club of Hartford, Connecticut for a photo opportunity, following a recent breakfast meeting at the organisation’s headquarters along main street in Hartford. Ambassador Marks was special guest at the 74th annual anniversary gala of the social club held on April 20.

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Visit West Indies Social Club of Hartford
Special Projects Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan, presents a copy of the JIS publication ‘Proud To Be Jamaican’ to little Khajarie Grant, who visited the JIS booth during the St. Mary 4-H Clubs’ Parish Achievement Expo, held recently at the St. Mary High School.
Special Projects Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan, presents a copy of the JIS publication ‘Proud To Be Jamaican’ to little Khajarie Grant, who visited the JIS booth during the St. Mary 4-H Clubs’ Parish Achievement Expo, held recently at the St. Mary High School.

PHOTOS: St. Mary 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Expo
Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Peter Thompson (left) and Parish Manager, St. Mary 4-H Clubs, Halova Stubbs-Jones (right), present trophies and prizes to the Girl of the Year, Nickelia Ramdon of St. Mary High School and Boy of the Year,  Kymani Parkins of St. Mary Technical High.  Occasion was the St. Mary 4-H Clubs’ Parish Achievement Expo, held recently at the St. Mary High School grounds.
Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Peter Thompson (left) and Parish Manager, St. Mary 4-H Clubs, Halova Stubbs-Jones (right), present trophies and prizes to the Girl of the Year, Nickelia Ramdon of St. Mary High School and Boy of the Year,  Kymani Parkins of St. Mary Technical High.  Occasion was the St. Mary 4-H Clubs’ Parish Achievement Expo, held recently at the St. Mary High School grounds.

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Entertainment

Several Benefits for Musicians by Joining JAMMS

The Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) is encouraging players in the local music fraternity to become members of the performance rights organisation to ensure protection and royalties for their creative works. Speaking at a virtual forum on Wednesday (April 24) as part of activities to mark Intellectual Property (IP) Week, General Manager for JAMMS, Evon Mullings, said that joining the society...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (third left), and Senator the Hon.  Aubyn Hill (second right), share a moment with High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Masakui Rungsung (third right), at a farewell dinner for the High Commissioner held in Cherry Gardens, St. Andrew on Thursday (April 25). Also in attendance (from left) are:  Jason Smith, the husband of Senator Johnson Smith; President of the Upper House, Senator Tom Tavares Finson and his wife, Rose Tavares Finson.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Farewell Dinner for Indian High Commissioner

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (third left), and Senator the Hon.  Aubyn Hill (second right), share a moment with High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Masakui Rungsung (third right), at a farewell dinner for the High Commissioner held in Cherry Gardens, St. Andrew on Thursday (April 25). Also in attendance...
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Cervical Awareness Month
Health & Wellness

Activities to Raise Awareness and Increase Screening Rates to Tackle Cervical Cancer

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a series of initiatives aimed at raising awareness and increasing screening rates to combat cervical cancer. These include intensified screening efforts at health centres, community health fairs, and corporate wellness programmes. Live interactive sessions are also being planned for the Ministry’s Instagram page, where information will be provided by experts who will...
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Agriculture

Major Agricultural and Manufacturing Project to Be Undertaken in Clarendon

Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) Holdings Limited will lease approximately 725 acres of former sugar lands in Raymonds, Clarendon, to Jamaica Flour Mills and University of the West Indies/SODECO for the purpose of cultivating agricultural produce that will be used by the flour manufacturer. The crops to be planted include breadfruit, and roots and tubers such as cassava and sweet...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Thursday (April 25).
Foreign AffairsJamaican DiasporaYouth

Engagement with Diaspora Strengthened

The Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) have strengthened the process of engagement and partnership between the Government and overseas nationals, says State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge. From an eight-member group of Diaspora representatives primarily from the United States (US), United Kingdon (UK) and Canada, the combined 30-member...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at a post Cabinet press briefing, held on Wednesday (April 24), at Jamaica House.
FisheriesOffice of the Prime Minister

Training for Fish Farmers Begins in September at Heart Academy, Ebony Park, Clarendon

Fish farmers are set to receive training at the Clarendon-based HEART/NSTA Trust Ebony Park Academy, beginning in September. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure at a post Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on April 24. Mr. Green noted that the Ministry is placing a lot more emphasis on the fisheries sector, as...
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