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Built in 1817, the Georgian-styled former Manchester Parish Court is the oldest building in Mandeville Square. It is being renovated by the Justice Ministry at a cost of $50M and will be operated as a Family Court for the parish.

Work Underway to Renovate Manchester Parish Court

The Justice Ministry is now undertaking work to renovate the Manchester Parish Court, following damage to the upper storey of the historic building in a fire. The building is scheduled for operationalisation in the first quarter of the 2021/22 Financial...

Director, Donor and Partnership Management for the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris. (File Photo)

6,793 Devices, $97 Million Contributed Under ‘One Laptop Or Tablet Per Child’ Initiative

Chief Technical Director for Policy, Planning and Evaluation in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Yaneke Watson. (File Photo)

Gov’t Committed To Increasing Irrigation Services To Boost Agricultural Production

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

No Extension To Enhanced COVID-19 Measures In Westmoreland After Jan. 15

Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis (left), addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on Tuesday (January 12), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. At right is Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Robert Hill.

Toots And Butch To Receive Keys To City Of Kingston

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica To Explore Access To Safe Vaccines Outside Of COVAX Facility

The Government, through Cabinet, has agreed to begin exploring Jamaica’s access to safe vaccines, outside of the COVAX facility. Additionally, agreement has been reached to explore bilateral arrangements with countries that have indicated their willingness to partner with Jamaica to ensure the safe vaccination of the population. This was noted by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

5 years ago Health & Wellness

PAHO Raised Over US$263 Million In 2020 To Help Member Countries Fight COVID-19

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) raised more than US$263 million in donations during 2020, to provide member countries with technical support and supplies to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a statement on Tuesday (January 12), PAHO indicated the sum comprised direct financial support, contributions channeled through the World Health Organization (WHO), and agreements negotiated with PAHO member states,...

Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan (centre), presents a resident of Homestead Place of Safety (left) with a tablet during the handover of 200 devices, donated by the Ministry to the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), on Tuesday (January 12), at the agency’s office in Kingston. Observing is Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Rosalee Gage Grey. The devices were donated under the Ministry’s ‘One Laptop or Tablet pQAer Child’ initiative.

5 years ago Education

Tablets For Children In State Care

Children in State care are being supported with virtual learning by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, through the provision of 200 tablets valued at US$38,800, under its ‘One Laptop or Tablet per Child’ initiative. The devices were handed over to the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) on Tuesday (January 12) at the agency’s offices in Kingston....

President of the Hinds Town Youth Empowerment Foundation in St. Ann, Laphen Haye

5 years ago CommunityEducation

Foundation Donates Tablets To Needy Students In St. Ann

The Hinds Town Youth Empowerment Foundation in St. Ann has donated 30 tablets to needy students living in the community to assist with online learning. The tablets, valued at US$5,000 were handed over to the students at a recent ceremony held at the Hinds Town Anglican Church. The beneficiaries attend Ocho Rios High, Marcus Garvey High, Epworth Primary, Ocho Rios...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

5 years ago Culture

Virtual Celebrations For Reggae Month

Reggae Month 2021 activities, to be observed in February, have been moved to the virtual space. The month-long celebration, being held under the theme ‘Come Ketch Di Riddim Virtually’, is expected to draws thousands of patrons globally to Jamaica, from locations as far as Europe and Asia. Speaking during a virtual launch on Sunday (January 10), Minister of Culture, Gender,...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), in discussion with Chairman of the Board of Crescent Primary School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Councillor Norman Scott, while viewing the isolation unit at the school, recently.

5 years ago CoronavirusEducation

Crescent Primary Lauded For Establishing Isolation Unit

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, is lauding the administration of Crescent Primary School in St. Catherine for establishing an isolation unit. The State Minister, who visited the facility recently, told JIS News that for schools that do not have such buildings to separate children in an emergency that could arise with the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (File Photo)

5 years ago CoronavirusEducation

Government Examining Options to Address Loss of Teaching Time Due to COVID-19 – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government of Jamaica is moving with alacrity to ensure Jamaican students can participate in the digital age with devices that will give them access to online classes. Through his Positive Jamaica Foundation, Prime Minister Holness last week (Wednesday, January 6, 2021), distributed 600 devices, including tablets and laptops, to PEP and CSEC students registered...