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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Patrick Allen (right), congratulates new Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Marsha Smith, as he presents her with the Instrument of Appointment during Monday’s (September 14) swearing-in ceremony at King’s House.

New Junior Ministers ready to serve

Three Ministers of State, who will be serving in that capacity for the first time, have declared their readiness to undertake their duties. They are Hon. Marsha Smith, who has been appointed to the Ministry of Finance and the Public...

Manager of the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre, Nadine Boothe-Gooden.

Virtual event to celebrate the 205th Anniversary of ‘The Jamaica Letter’

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), congratulates Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, after presenting him with the Instrument of Appointment at the swearing-in of Cabinet Ministers at King's House on Sunday (September 13).

Tourism Minister focused on recovery

Application deadline extended for JSIF Enterprise Development Grant

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens as State Minister in the Ministry of Health & Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, takes her Oath of Office at the swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House, on September 14.

State Minister Cuthbert Flynn says it will be an honour to serve in the Health Ministry

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left) with his Instrument of Office at the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Sunday (September 13).

6 years ago MiningTransport

Minister Montague pledges to complete issuing titles to persons on bauxite lands

Newly reappointed Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says he plans to see to the completion of the process for the issuing of land titles to approximately 5,000 families, who have been occupying bauxite lands for several years. Mr. Montague was outlining his priorty areas to JIS News following the swearing-in of Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens as reappointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, takes his Oath of Office at the swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House, on September 14.

6 years ago LabourSocial Security

Labour State Minister says emphasis will be on modernisation of systems

Reappointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says a main area of focus will be the modernisation of the Ministry’s systems and programmes. Mr. Mayne also says he does not foresee any drastic shift in the policies being pursued by the Ministry during this new term by the Government. “Certainly as a...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 update for Monday, September 14, 2020

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL COMMENTS Confirmed Cases 109 4,042 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 45 1,805 Females 64 2,224 Under Investigation 0 13 AGE RANGE 5 to 87 years 13 days to 97 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 4 259 Hanover 2...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, centre) is flanked by Ministers of State following Monday

6 years ago Parliament

Ministers of State sworn into office

Nine Ministers of State were sworn into office on Monday (September 14) to serve in the various Ministries. They were sworn in at King’s House by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, on the advice of Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The appointments follow the Jamaica Labour Party’s victory at the September 3 polls. The...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), applauds as newly appointed Judge of the Court of Appeal, Justice David Fraser, displays his Instrument of Appointment during a swearing-in ceremony for nine Judges on Monday (September 14) at King

6 years ago Justice

Nine Judges promoted

Nine members of the judiciary were sworn into higher office on Monday (September 14) by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House in St. Andrew. They are David Fraser and Nicole Simmons, who have been appointed as Judges of the Court of Appeal. Their appointments become effective September 21, 2020. Also taking...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as Attorney General Marlene Malahoo Forte (left) takes the Oath of Office at the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Sunday (September 13).

6 years ago National Security and Peace

Attorney General to advance work on National Security laws

Newly reappointed Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, says work will be advanced on several pieces of legislation, which are designed to empower the security forces with the necessary tools to disrupt criminal networks, reduce violence and enhance public order. Among them is the Enhanced Security Measures Act (ESMA), which will replace the need to have States of Public Emergency (SOEs)....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), takes a selfie with Arts and Culture awardee Rushaine

6 years ago Youth

Deadline for PM Youth Awards’ nominations extended to September 18

The deadline for the submission of nominations for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence has been extended to September 18 at 4:00 p.m. The Youth Awards is open to all Jamaican nationals, ages 15 to 29, who are living in the island and the Diaspora. They must be persons of upstanding character, who continue to lead, inspire, show...