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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter.

Essex Valley Project to Transform Agriculture, Rural Development – Witter

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, says the Essex Valley Agriculture Development Project (EVADP) will revolutionise farming and rural development in South St. Elizabeth and its environs. The project, which is slated...
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (right), presents the ‘B.O.S.S Woman’ of the Year award to Founder and Brewer of Netty’s Farm, Eileen Dunkley-Shim, during the agency’s ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ stakeholder event, held at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday, April 4.
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (right), presents the ‘B.O.S.S Woman’ of the Year award to Founder and Brewer of Netty’s Farm, Eileen Dunkley-Shim, during the agency’s ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ stakeholder event, held at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday, April 4.

JBDC Honours Four Outstanding Entrepreneurs
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), presents a copy of the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey III, to Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), during the handover of the publication to the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) on Tuesday (April 9), at the institution’s East Street offices in downtown Kingston. National Librarian, Beverley Lashley, holds a copy of the publication.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), presents a copy of the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey III, to Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), during the handover of the publication to the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) on Tuesday (April 9), at the institution’s East Street offices in downtown Kingston. National Librarian, Beverley Lashley, holds a copy of the publication.

Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey III Deposited at National Library
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).

Support for Farmers Impacted by Dry Conditions
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).

Gov’t Introducing Strategies to Boost the Overseas Work Programme

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EducationYouth

Ministry Highlights Approved ‘Philosophy of Education for Jamaica’

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) has an approved ‘Philosophy of Education for Jamaica’. A bulletin issued by the Ministry states that in accordance with the recommendations of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission Report, also known as the Orlando Patterson Report (2021), the Ministry was charged to “widely promote an education philosophy which sees learning as a collaborative interaction...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents a drum to Acting Vice Principal, Kingston High School, Sashauna Gordon (left) and grade-seven student, Kimani Davis. Occasion was the handover of musical instruments, valued at over $1 million, by the Ministry through its Music, Sports, and Technology (MST) Initiative, at the school’s location at 172 King Street on Tuesday (April 9).
EducationNational SecurityYouth

National Security Ministry Donates Musical Instruments to Kingston High School

The music programme at Kingston High School has been bolstered through the donation of musical instruments, valued at more than $1million, by the Ministry of National Security. The items, provided under the Ministry’s Music, Sports, and Technology (MST) Initiative, include keyboards, acoustic and bass guitars, amplifiers, mixer board, microphones and stands, drums and percussion instruments. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace...
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Flyer for Know Your Numbers road tour.
Health & Wellness

Free Health Check-Ups for Residents of Westmoreland on April 19

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Know Your Numbers Road Tour will make a stop at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on April 19. The stop will be hosted by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and citizens are encouraged to arrive between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald...
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Recipients of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) 15th anniversary tertiary scholarships Brittney Munroe (left) and Shanique Davidson. The presentation was made at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Kingston in 2018.
LabourSocial Security

PATH Top Achievers to Be Recognised on April 11

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), will host the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) Top Achievers Awards Ceremony on April 11, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Twenty-eight PATH beneficiaries will be recognised for their academic achievements at the primary and secondary levels, based on the results of their 2023 Primary Exit Profile...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).
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PM Announces $150 Million Allocation to Alleviate Drought Conditions

The Government has allocated $150 million to facilitate the trucking of water and procurement and distribution of a limited amount of polyethylene tanks to communities that are experiencing water challenges due to the current dry conditions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9). He said that most of...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left) consults with Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams during Tuesday’s (April 9) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting held at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Kingston Mayor Pledges Bipartisan Approach to Decision-Making

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, says a bipartisan approach to decision-making will be taken to arrive at a consensus that will best serve the citizens of Kingston and St. Andrew. “The approach will involve us consulting with the Opposition,” he said. Mayor Swaby was addressing the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation held at 24...
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Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake.
National Security

JCF Reports Significant Reduction in Major Crimes

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a significant reduction in several categories of major crime during the first quarter of 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023. “Notably, murders have decreased by 13 per cent, shootings are down by four per cent, and rape cases have declined by 38 per cent,” said Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin...
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