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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre, front row); Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermín Quiñones (fourth left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (third left), with the 15 Jamaican students who have gained scholarships to study in the Republic of Cuba, during a ceremony held at the Embassy of Cuba, in St. Andrew, on April 24.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre, front row); Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermín Quiñones (fourth left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (third left), with the 15 Jamaican students who have gained scholarships to study in the Republic of Cuba, during a ceremony held at the Embassy of Cuba, in St. Andrew, on April 24.

Jamaican Students Gain Scholarships to Study in Cuba

Fifteen young Jamaicans have gained scholarships to pursue tertiary training in medicine, nursing and civil engineering in the Republic of Cuba, under the Jamaica-Cuba Bilateral Scholarship Programme. Speaking at the awards ceremony for the students, held at the Embassy of...
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, speaking Jamaica Information Service (JIS) interview.
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, speaking Jamaica Information Service (JIS) interview.

Uniformed Firefighters and Civilian Staff to Receive Training and Certification Through HEART/NSTA Trust
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (left), converses with University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro-Vice Chancellor and UWI Mona Principal, Professor Densil Williams. The occasion was the Faculty of Law’s Distinguished Lecture and Reasoning about ‘Judicial Policy Construction by Apex Courts’ on Wednesday (April 24).
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (left), converses with University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro-Vice Chancellor and UWI Mona Principal, Professor Densil Williams. The occasion was the Faculty of Law’s Distinguished Lecture and Reasoning about ‘Judicial Policy Construction by Apex Courts’ on Wednesday (April 24).

PHOTOS: Minister Malahoo Forte Attends UWI Law Faculty’s Distinguished Lecture
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the Future Ready International Conference held at the University of Technology (UTECH) Jamaica in Kingston on April 24. At right is sign language interpreter, Antoinette Aiken.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the Future Ready International Conference held at the University of Technology (UTECH) Jamaica in Kingston on April 24. At right is sign language interpreter, Antoinette Aiken.

Gov’t to Establish STEM Innovation Teaching Centre at Heroes Circle
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the STEMxpo at the Future Ready International Conference at the University of Technology (UTech) in Kingston on April 24. Also sharing in the moment are (from left) President, UTech, Dr. Kevin Brown; Chairman, JaSTEM for Growth Foundation, Glen Christian; Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Founder and CEO, 21stCentEd., Marlon Lindsay.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the STEMxpo at the Future Ready International Conference at the University of Technology (UTech) in Kingston on April 24. Also sharing in the moment are (from left) President, UTech, Dr. Kevin Brown; Chairman, JaSTEM for Growth Foundation, Glen Christian; Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Founder and CEO, 21stCentEd., Marlon Lindsay.

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking during a post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (April 24) at Jamaica House.
AgricultureCabinet

Agriculture Sector Records First Quarter Calendar Year Growth of Over 10 Per Cent

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says preliminary figures indicate that the agricultural sector grew by over 10 per cent during the first quarter of 2024. He made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (April 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “That is a testament to the hard work, dedication and determination of our farmers; and that is...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (April 24) United Nations Joint Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Fund Closing Ceremony, held at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Kingston.
Foreign AffairsSocial Security

Jamaica’s Social Protection System Strengthened

Jamaica’s social protection system has been bolstered to better respond to future shocks and serve the need of vulnerable citizens, including children in poor households and persons living with disabilities. Under a US$1.1-million joint programme dubbed ‘Modernisation of the Social Protection Systems in Jamaica: Towards an Adaptive, Shock Responsive, Inclusive System’, measures were undertaken to strengthen the mechanisms and systems...
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President, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Nicola Madden-Greig.
Tourism

CHTA Announces Inaugural Observance of Responsible Tourism Day

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced the inaugural annual observance of its Responsible Tourism Day, slated for Thursday, May 23. Responsible Tourism Day is among activities being undertaken for the 42nd staging of the CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace, to be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from May 20 to 23. Speaking during...
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Principal Director for the Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics Division at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant, addresses a Think Tank on Wednesday (April 24), at the JIS head office in Kingston.
Fisheries

Fisheries Sector Contributes Over $30 Billion to GDP

Jamaica’s fisheries production amounted to more than $30 billion for calendar year 2023, representing contribution of just over one per cent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The total production, from marine captures and aquaculture was 14,583.15 metric tons valued at US$195.3 million. Principal Director for the Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics Division at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA),...
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Grades 12 and 13 students at St. Andrew High School for Girls sit the road code test, which was administered by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) at the school’s Cecelio Avenue address in St. Andrew on Tuesday (April 23).
EducationTransportYouth

St. Andrew High School Students Take Road Code Test

Approximately 50 students at St. Andrew High School for Girls sat the road code test on Tuesday (April 23), becoming the first Corporate Area institution and the first all-girls school to take the test. Administered by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), the test is a requirement under the new Road Traffic Act for persons to be granted a provisional driver’s...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 23).
EducationYouth

Education Minister Renews Call for Non-Violent Approach to Conflict Resolution

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has renewed the call for Jamaicans to use non-violent ways to resolve conflicts. She also urges parents and guardians to teach their children to settle conflicts without resorting to violence. Mrs. Williams reiterated the call in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 23) while conveying sympathies and condolences to the parents...
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Culinary Arts Development Specialist, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Jane Jerry.
Culture

Application Deadline Extended for JCDC Culinary Arts Competition

Persons interested in participating in this year’s Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Culinary Arts Competition now have until Friday, May 10, to submit their applications. The deadline, which was initially set for April 27, has been extended, giving persons more time to complete their free online registration via the JCDC’s website at www.jcdc.gov.jm. The competition is open to persons aged...
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