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Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Joint Select Committee on the National Identification and Registration Act, 2020 (NIDS), Hon. Delroy Chuck, addressing the first of six virtual town halls on the NIDS on January 13.

Public Invited To Submit Written Comments On NIDS By January 29

Members of the public have until Friday, January 29 to submit written comments to the Joint Select Committee of Parliament on the National Identification and Registration Act, 2020 (NIDS). Comments may be submitted to Clerk to the Houses, Gordon House,...

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison (left), receives two tablets from Assistant National Secretary, Universities and Colleges Apostolic Ministry, Joan Weir, to support chuldren affected by domestic violence, during a ceremony at the Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) in Kingston on Wednesday (January 13). Benjamin Fraser (second right) and Rasheem Martin from the Universities and Colleges Apostolic Ministry look on. The organisation also donated $15,000 for the vulnerable children.

Universities And Colleges Apostolic Ministry Supports Children Affected By Domestic Violence

Child Protection and Family Services Agency

CPFSA Better Equipped To Provide Psychosocial Support To At-Risk Wards Of The State

Islandwide Curfew, other Measures Extended until January 31

Logo of Court Administration Division

Direct Deposit To Transform Payment System At The Courts

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. (JIS FIle Photo)

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

100 Per Cent Growth In Private Securities Market Between 2017 And 2020

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says Jamaica’s private securities market grew by approximately 100 per cent between 2017 and 2020, with the value of bond issuance transactions doubling from some $200 million to $400 million. He said that when compared to the banking sector, which recorded loan growth ranging between 16 and 35...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams. (JIS File Photo)

5 years ago Education

Minister Williams Hails CCCJ For Launching Online Education Platform

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) for launching its Distance and Online Education Platform, noting that the facility will enable more young people to access post-secondary education. “Community colleges have been a vital part of our post-secondary and higher education system for more than four decades, providing...

Minister of Education Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during Tuesday’s (January 12) sitting of the House of Representatives.

5 years ago Education

Additional Learning Support For Students

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be providing additional special learning interventions for students. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 12), portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said pupils will be provided with fully funded access to EduFocal and One on One Educational Services in preparation for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) and other external examinations....

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on January 12.

5 years ago Education

Amber HEART Academy To Launch Today

The HEART NSTA/Trust and the Amber Group Limited will launch a new school for coding on Thursday (January 14) in response to the growing demand for the skill set among information and communications technology (ICT) professionals. Speaking in the House of Representatives on January 12, Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the Amber HEART Academy will significantly...

Minister of Education Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on January 12.

5 years ago Education

76 Schools Engaged In Face-To-Face Classes

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, is reporting that 76 schools have started face-to-face teaching and learning as of January 12. She said that 129 schools were approved for face-to-face classes at the beginning of the term on January 4, 2021, noting that these institutions are allowed a two-week period from January 4 to the 18, to...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives on January 12.

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Residents Of St. Ann And Manchester Urged To Adhere To COVID-19 Safeguards

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging residents of St. Ann and Manchester to adhere to coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention protocols, in order to curtail the spread of the disease. He said based on current assessments, both parishes are showing signs of uncontrolled spread. “As at January 11, 2021, St Ann has 75 active cases while...

5 years ago Education

Education Ministry Extends Computer Assistance Programme For Students

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will reopen applications for the Own Your Own Device (OYOD) Programme on January 18. Under the Programme, the Government is assisting with the purchase of tablet or laptop computers for students who are in need but are not on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). Parents or guardians will receive...