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Minister of State in the Labour and Social Security Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the International Social Care Services Social Work Conference, held on March 19 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
Minister of State in the Labour and Social Security Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the International Social Care Services Social Work Conference, held on March 19 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

State Minister Emphasises Important Role of Professional Social Workers

The role of professional social workers is crucial as Jamaica strides along the path towards attaining its goals under Vision 2030, says Minister of State in the Labour and Social Security Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn. Speaking at the...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate/Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CSEC/CAPE) National Bursary Programme handover ceremony held on March 20 at the NCB Wellness and Recreation Centre in Kingston.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate/Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CSEC/CAPE) National Bursary Programme handover ceremony held on March 20 at the NCB Wellness and Recreation Centre in Kingston.

Education Minister Hails NCB Foundation for Supporting Students Sitting Exams
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.

HEART/NSTA Trade Graduates to Receive Tool Grants
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.

CARE Programme to Reach Unattached Youth
 Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (seated right); and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, (seated second right), listen as South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Her Excellency Dr. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, addresses students and officials of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), during a visit to the Centre’s headquarters in Kingston on Thursday (March 21). Also at the head table is Chair, WCJF Board of Directors, Debby-Ann Brown Salmon.
 Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (seated right); and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, (seated second right), listen as South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Her Excellency Dr. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, addresses students and officials of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), during a visit to the Centre’s headquarters in Kingston on Thursday (March 21). Also at the head table is Chair, WCJF Board of Directors, Debby-Ann Brown Salmon.

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Hails Women’s Centre Programme

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.
Budget 2024/2025

US$2 Million for Fantasy Beach Park Development in St. Ann

The Government is investing US$2 million in the development of the Fantasy Beach Park in Priory, St. Ann. The project will be undertaken over the next 18 months, through support from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and will be similar in scope to the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.
Budget 2024/2025ParliamentPrime MinisterTourism

TEF Provides $500 Million to Fund Social Housing for Tourism Workers

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), under a partnership with the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), will provide $500 million to fund housing for tourism workers who live in substandard conditions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 21). “This is a...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 21).
Budget 2024/2025EnvironmentPrime Minister

Assessments and Hazard Maps Completed for Eight Priority Coastal Areas

Assessments and hazard maps have been completed for eight priority coastal areas. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 21). “We have already successfully implemented the $1.3-billion Port Royal Street Revetment that protects one kilometre of shoreline and the adjacent economic...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his 2024/25 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 21).
Budget 2024/2025CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

Prime Minister Instructs NEPA to Develop Policy Banning Waste, Effluent Discharges into the Rio Cobre

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has instructed the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) to develop a policy banning the discharge of any waste or effluent into the Rio Cobre. He made the announcement during his 2024/25 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 21). “There are some factories and operations which do have...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.
Budget 2024/2025Prime Minister

$2.5 Billion for Cleaning Gullies, Drains and Roadways

A sum of $2.5 billion has been earmarked for the cleaning of major gullies, drains and roadways across Jamaica. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement in his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 21). “As we seek to upgrade road corridors, we recognise the ongoing need for waste...
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South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor (right), is welcomed to the island by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, on her arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on Wednesday, March 20.
Foreign Affairs

South Africa’s Minister of Int’l Relations on Four-Day Visit

Jamaica welcomed South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, on March 20, for a four-day visit. While here she will be engaged in discussions with the Government and civil society. Welcoming the visit, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, said it is significant, especially in a year...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.
Budget 2024/2025NIDSParliamentPrime Minister

NIDS Project Integral to Building Out Key Infrastructure to Support Secure Online Services – PM

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says the National Identification System (NIDS) Project has been very integral to building out the underlying public key infrastructure to support secure online services. “The NIDS project has supported the rollout of e-passports and the Electronic immigration gates (e-gates), which are now fully operational at Sangster International Airport, and has assisted greatly in...
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