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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking at a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 9). ​
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking at a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 9). ​

Another 150 JUTC Buses To Benefit From Oil Filtration System

Another 150 Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) buses are to see improvement in performance through the continued implementation of an oil-filtration system. Cabinet has approved the award of a $251.55-million contract for the supply of the Elhydro Kleenoil Bypass...
Director of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley
Director of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley

Style Jamaica To Showcase Local Fashion, Craft And Music
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), displays cheque for over $2 million handed over by the JPS Foundation to pay the examination fees of 514 students registered to sit the CSEC Industrial Technology (Electrical) examination in 2021. The handover of the cheque to the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) was held at the JPS head office in New Kingston, on Wednesday (December 9). She is assisted by (from second left) Examinations Officer, Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQ), OEC, Tanjay Holmes; Deputy Chairman of Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) Foundation, Ramsay McDonald and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), JPS, Michel Gantios.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), displays cheque for over $2 million handed over by the JPS Foundation to pay the examination fees of 514 students registered to sit the CSEC Industrial Technology (Electrical) examination in 2021. The handover of the cheque to the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) was held at the JPS head office in New Kingston, on Wednesday (December 9). She is assisted by (from second left) Examinations Officer, Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQ), OEC, Tanjay Holmes; Deputy Chairman of Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) Foundation, Ramsay McDonald and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), JPS, Michel Gantios.

JPS Foundation Pays Exam Fees For CSEC Students
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right), cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of the Life Store Wellness Boutique in the SuperValu Towne Centre on Constant Spring Road in Kingston. Sharing the moment is Director of the Boutique, Natalie Murray. The store was officially opened on Wednesday December 9, 2020.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right), cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of the Life Store Wellness Boutique in the SuperValu Towne Centre on Constant Spring Road in Kingston. Sharing the moment is Director of the Boutique, Natalie Murray. The store was officially opened on Wednesday December 9, 2020.

Opening Of Wellness Store Welcomed By Health Ministry
Director of Tourism, Donovan White.
Director of Tourism, Donovan White.

Tourism Director Says Investment In Health And Safety Protocols Will Pay Off

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the Police Civilian Oversight Authority
National Security

Merger Of PCOA And PSC Still On

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the merger of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) remains a priority. He said that the amalgamation of the two entities, which requires a Constitutional amendment, is part of a slew of legislative measures that the Government is undertaking to strengthen the security machinery. “It...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), symbolically hands over a gas key to State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (centre), during a ceremony at the Petrojam Limited refinery located on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on December 9. Petrojam has donated fuel valued $350,000 to the Ministry of Health to support the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Also sharing in the moment (from left) are General Manager, Petrojam Limited, Winston Watson; Chairman, Board of Directors, Petrojam, Wayne Chen; and Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Petrojam, Metry Seaga.
Energy

Petrojam Donates $350,000 Worth Of Fuel To Support COVID Fight

Petrojam Limited has donated fuel valued at $350,000 to the Ministry of Health and Wellness to offset transportation expenses related to the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, symbolically handed over the fuel to State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, during a ceremony at the...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (at lectern), addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 9) from Jamaica House. Seated is Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
InformationJustice

Offender Management Policy To Be Developed For DCS

An offender management policy is to be developed for the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, at Wednesday’s (December 9) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing from Jamaica House. She said that development of the policy, which was approved by Cabinet, is necessary, as the DCS’ offender management system, which...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), applauds following the unveiling of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System sign, during a ceremony at the agency’s head office on Constant Spring Road in Kingston, on Wednesday (December 9). Others (from left) are World Bank Resident Representative, Ozan Sevimili; ISO Standards Ambassador, Reginald Budhan; and PICA Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Wynter.
Industry

PICA Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The passport production and issuance operations of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) have been certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Standard by the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ). This follows the entity’s completion of the nine-month preparatory process, which included a two-stage audit. Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, who has portfolio...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, displays a flyer promoting an illegal party, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on December 8.
Local Government

No Permits Granted For Parties – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that no permits have been granted by the municipal corporations for parties and events anywhere in Jamaica, and the staging of these illegal activities will be stopped by the police. He was speaking during Tuesday’s (December 8) sitting of the House of Representatives. A ban has been placed on...
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Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Rosalee Gage Grey.
Youth

‘Grant A Wish’ For A Child In State Care This Christmas

Jamaicans at home and abroad have been invited to ‘Grant A Wish’ for a child in State care for the Christmas season. The initiative was conceived by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) as a way to bring cheer to the children, who will not have an opportunity to join a family for the holidays due to the...
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Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaking with President of the Realtors Association of Jamaica, Donovan Reid (left), at the Association
Urban Renewal

Amendments To Rent Restriction Act Expected To Spur Real Estate Industry

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the proposed amendments to the Rent Restriction Act will provide opportunity for more persons to get into the real estate industry. "The amendments could very well see a positive impact where persons will now see this as an industry that they can get more involved in,...
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