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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, responds to a question during Wednesday’s (April 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Water Tank Stolen from Negril Primary School to Be Replaced

The water tank that was stolen from Negril Primary School in Westmoreland will be replaced soon. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, “I have instructed...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing Wednesday’s (April 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Feasibility Studies and Technical Assessments Continuing for Mahogany Vale Dam Development

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 9.

House Amends Appropriations Act to Exclude Amounts Related to Statutory Expenditure

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

Essex Valley Project to Transform Agriculture, Rural Development – Witter

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

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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...

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.

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Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey III Deposited at National Library

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Tuesday (April 9) made a Legal Deposit of the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey III at the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ), ensuring preservation and access to the information for posterity. Dr. Tufton, who made the presentation at the NLJ’s offices on East Street, downtown Kingston, was accompanied by...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).

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Support for Farmers Impacted by Dry Conditions

The Government is providing support to farmers affected by the current drought conditions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has been “very active” in supplying farmers with water. “A number of farming communities have benefited. The Ministry and the team from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) have made significant...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).

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Gov’t Introducing Strategies to Boost the Overseas Work Programme

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be introducing a range of strategies to boost the Overseas Work Programme. These include building the capacity and employability skills of workers through human resources development and training. Focus will also be placed on improving service delivery to workers and employers through the Ministry and the Liaison Service, and strengthening the programme’s...

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).

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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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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...

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.

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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...