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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), participates in the breaking of ground for construction of the Dr. Kenneth Baugh Health Centre in Point Hill, St. Catherine, on November 6. Others (from left) are Dr. Baugh's son, Gregory; Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson; Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Contractor, Harrington Costley.

Ground Broken And Contract Signed For Dr. Kenneth Baugh Health Centre

Ground was broken and the contract signed on Wednesday (November 6) for construction of the Dr. Kenneth Baugh Health Centre in the rural community of Point Hill in West Central St. Catherine. Approximately $28 million is being provided by the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic, Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., receives a certificate of appreciation from Second Vice President, Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ), Dahlia Alert, at the IMAJ's seminar on Wednesday (November 6), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

Minister Charles Jr. Calls For Promotion Of Sustainable Practices In Construction

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the launch of a research on incarcerated persons with mental illness dubbed ‘Through the Cracks’ at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Wednesday (Nov.6).

Gov’t Looking To Divert Persons With Mental Illness From Justice System

Students participating in a goat scramble during last year's staging of the Minard Livestock Show and Beef Festival.

Preparations In High Gear For Minard Livestock And Beef Festival

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (at podium), addresses attendees at the launch of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Kingston Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), at its Hope Road location in Kingston, on Wednesday (November 6). Executives of the Kingston YMCA at the head table are (from left) Chairman, 100th Anniversary Committee, Hon. Mike Fennell; the Association’s Chairman, Allan Roy Marsh; and Administrator/General Secretary, Sarah Newland Martin.

Justice Minister Lauds Work Of YMCA

Director and Principal of the Justice Training Institute (JTI), Karen Campbell-Bascoe.

6 years ago Justice

Justice Training Institute Revamping Lay Magistrates Court Programme

Director and Principal of the Justice Training Institute (JTI), Karen Campbell-Bascoe, says the institution’s Lay Magistrates court programme offered to Justices of the Peace (JPs) is being revamped. “The programme is currently on a break, and since June 2019, we have been restructuring the programme to adequately train JPs who are willing to serve as Lay Magistrates in the court....

Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addressing today

6 years ago Information

Tobacco Industry Regulations Act To Be Repealed

Cabinet has given approval for the Tobacco Industry Regulations Act to be repealed. Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the decision is consequent on the closure of the Tobacco Industry Control Authority, which was established by Act, in keeping with the recommendations of the Public Sector Transformation Unit. He was speaking at...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, responds to questions from journalists during today

6 years ago Education

Gov’t Awards £12.2M Contract To City And Guilds Int’l

The Government has awarded a 10-year contract, valued at £12.2 million, to City and Guilds International Limited for the provision of examinations for and certification of students. Under the Cabinet-approved arrangement, City and Guilds will provide testing and certification for selected students in grades 11, 12 and 13 in Mathematics, English, Engineering and 16 Technical and Vocational Education and Training...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 5).

6 years ago Gender Affairs

House Approves Report Of Committee Reviewing Sexual Offences Act And Related Legislation

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (November 5), approved the Report of the Joint Select Committee of Parliament appointed to complete the review of the Sexual Offences Act, the Offences against the Person Act, the Domestic Violence Act, and the Child Care and Protection Act. In her contribution to the debate, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), conversing with Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, during today

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Cabinet Approves Contracts Valued $1.7B For Security Services At Health Facilities

Cabinet has approved contracts totalling $1.7 billion for the provision of security and related services at health facilities under the jurisdiction of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), for a period of three years. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, during today’s (November 6) post-Cabinet press briefing at...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 5).

6 years ago National Security and Peace

House Approves Proceeds Of Crime Act, 2019 Regulations

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (November 5), approved the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering Prevention) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019, which aims to strengthen the integrity of Jamaica’s domestic financial system. The legislation is being amended to make it fully compliant with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and effective in the efforts of law enforcement and other stakeholders to stem...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, speaking during the Youth Month Church Service, which was held at the Holy Cross Moravian Church in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on November 3.

6 years ago Youth

State Minister Emphasises Role Of Youth In National Development

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says Jamaica is blessed with young people who can drive the island’s transition to a developed country. “You are wired to the world, and you have information, knowledge and power at the tips of your fingers,” he said. Consequently, Mr. Terrelonge said the Government and other well-thinking...