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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Great Interest in Jamaica Diaspora Conference

The Government is reporting that there is great uptick in expressions of interest by a wide cross-section of stakeholders in the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, to take place from June 16 to 19 in Montego Bay, St. James. According...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), along with (from left) Ambassador of Mexico to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan José González Mijares; Opposition Spokesperson on Culture and Creative Industries, Dr. Deborah Hickling; Professor Donna Hope; and pioneering Dancehall Queen, Carlene Smith, peruse the book titled ‘Dancehall Queen: Erotic Subversion’ at the launch at the Marketplace Entertainment Centre for the Arts in Kingston on April 18. The book, which is edited by Professor Hope and Mexican, Carla Lamoyi, looks at the Jamaican and international Dancehall Queen culture.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), along with (from left) Ambassador of Mexico to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan José González Mijares; Opposition Spokesperson on Culture and Creative Industries, Dr. Deborah Hickling; Professor Donna Hope; and pioneering Dancehall Queen, Carlene Smith, peruse the book titled ‘Dancehall Queen: Erotic Subversion’ at the launch at the Marketplace Entertainment Centre for the Arts in Kingston on April 18. The book, which is edited by Professor Hope and Mexican, Carla Lamoyi, looks at the Jamaican and international Dancehall Queen culture.

PHOTOS: Minister Grange Attends Book Launch
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a seminar on ‘Navigating Challenges: Enhancing Small Producers in Cultivating Cash Crops’, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in St. Andrew on April 18. The session was staged by the Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a seminar on ‘Navigating Challenges: Enhancing Small Producers in Cultivating Cash Crops’, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in St. Andrew on April 18. The session was staged by the Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work.

PHOTOS: Floyd Green Addresses Seminar on Enhancing Small Producers in Cultivating Cash Crops
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (eighth left); High Commissioner for Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (seventh right); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer (third right), share a photo opportunity with participants in the Women in Entrepreneurship Support (WES) project, at the closing ceremony held on April 18 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Kingston.  The WES Project was initiated by MIIC in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport through the Bureau of Gender Affairs. The objective was to provide capacity-building, technical assistance and financial support to women-owned micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by boosting their ability to scale their operations, become formal businesses and increase their potential for additional business opportunities.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (eighth left); High Commissioner for Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (seventh right); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sancia Bennett Templer (third right), share a photo opportunity with participants in the Women in Entrepreneurship Support (WES) project, at the closing ceremony held on April 18 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Kingston.  The WES Project was initiated by MIIC in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport through the Bureau of Gender Affairs. The objective was to provide capacity-building, technical assistance and financial support to women-owned micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by boosting their ability to scale their operations, become formal businesses and increase their potential for additional business opportunities.

PHOTOS: Women in Entrepreneurship Support Project Closing Out Ceremony
Forest Technician at the Forestry Department, Kerry Ann McLean, interacts with students at the St. Ann 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Day & Expo 2024, held at Brown’s Town Primary School in the parish, on Wednesday, April 17.
Forest Technician at the Forestry Department, Kerry Ann McLean, interacts with students at the St. Ann 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Day & Expo 2024, held at Brown’s Town Primary School in the parish, on Wednesday, April 17.

Jamaica 4-H Clubs Embarks on New Initiative

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over the Special Education Unit at the Hope Valley Experimental School in St. Andrew on Thursday (April 18). Joining her (from left) are Education Officer in the Ministry’s Special Education Unit, Christina Addington; Country Representative, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Jaidev Singh; students Jehue Mullings and Ashley Holland; Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels; Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) President, Hope Valley Experimental, Georgette McGlashen-Miller; Board Chairman of the school, Noel Osbourne; and Principal, Anthony Grant.
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PHOTOS: Hope Valley Experimental Gets Special Education Unit

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over the Special Education Unit at the Hope Valley Experimental School in St. Andrew on Thursday (April 18). Joining her (from left) are Education Officer in the Ministry’s Special Education Unit, Christina Addington; Country Representative, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Jaidev...
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Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez, addresses a gala concert hosted by the Embassy on Wednesday evening (April 17) at King’s House.  The event was part of Dominican Week activities from April 12 to 19, to celebrate the enduring friendship between the countries and foster economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding.
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PHOTOS: Dominican Week Gala Concert

Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez, addresses a gala concert hosted by the Embassy on Wednesday evening (April 17) at King’s House.  The event was part of Dominican Week activities from April 12 to 19, to celebrate the enduring friendship between the countries and foster economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding.
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Deputy Director, Legal Counsel, at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office, Shantal English.
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JIPO to Stage Several Activities for IP Week

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) has announced Intellectual Property (IP) Week celebrations, which will be staged from Sunday, April 21 to April 28. Intellectual Property Week, an annual event in Jamaica, coincides with World Intellectual Property Day, celebrated globally on April 26 each year. The week-long events aim to raise awareness and highlight the importance of Intellectual Property rights...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), listen to a point being made by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, during Wednesday’s (April 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Education Philosophy Developed for Jamaica

The Education Philosophy for Jamaica has been finalised says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. It reads: “Under God, the Jamaican educational philosophy embraces diverse learning capacities and styles, aiming to nurture each learner’s full potential. We provide a comprehensive education, blending academic and vocational pursuits with values-based teachings and life skills. Our focus is on fostering community...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
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Registering for NIDS is Voluntary – Minister Dixon

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is reminding Jamaicans that registering for the national identification system (NIDS) is a voluntary exercise. NIDS, an electronic form of identification, will provide a comprehensive and secure database for capturing and storing the personal information of...
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