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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), in discussion with Managing Director, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington, at Kingston Wharves, on Friday (July 11), where they observed the arrival of 30 new diesel buses for the JUTC.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), in discussion with Managing Director, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington, at Kingston Wharves, on Friday (July 11), where they observed the arrival of 30 new diesel buses for the JUTC.

30 Additional Buses Arrive

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet has received another boost with the arrival of 30 new diesel buses. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, was on site to observe the arrival of the vehicles at...
Chief Executive Officer of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority, Otarah Byfield Nugent.
Chief Executive Officer of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority, Otarah Byfield Nugent.

PCOA Shines at CACOLE Conference
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), shares a symbolic handshake with General Manager of JN Money Services, Horace Hines (third left), during Wednesday’s (July 9) launch of the Jamaica National (JN) Fields of Opportunity Scholarships, held at the JN Financial Centre on Belmont Road in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dionne Jennings; and Assistant General Manager of JN Money Services, Sanya Wallace.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), shares a symbolic handshake with General Manager of JN Money Services, Horace Hines (third left), during Wednesday’s (July 9) launch of the Jamaica National (JN) Fields of Opportunity Scholarships, held at the JN Financial Centre on Belmont Road in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dionne Jennings; and Assistant General Manager of JN Money Services, Sanya Wallace.

Children of Farm Workers in Canada to Get Scholarships From JN Money Services
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), and Chargé d’Affaires, Nigerian High Commission in Jamaica, Bintu Bwala Ekikor (third left), share a photo opportunity with (from left) Dr. Umar Nda Jibril, Nurse Gbenga-Ige Omobolola Victoria, Nurse Alu Ashegi David and Dr. Chukwudi Ndu. The occasion was the introduction and handover of nurses from the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps Programme on Monday (July 7), at the Ministry’s Office in New Kingston. The nurses will join the local health team as part of efforts to address staffing challenges.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), and Chargé d’Affaires, Nigerian High Commission in Jamaica, Bintu Bwala Ekikor (third left), share a photo opportunity with (from left) Dr. Umar Nda Jibril, Nurse Gbenga-Ige Omobolola Victoria, Nurse Alu Ashegi David and Dr. Chukwudi Ndu. The occasion was the introduction and handover of nurses from the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps Programme on Monday (July 7), at the Ministry’s Office in New Kingston. The nurses will join the local health team as part of efforts to address staffing challenges.

Partnership Between Jamaica and Nigeria Reinforces Principle of South-south Cooperation
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Dr. Mark Smith (right), presents Clifton Wellington with the JTA’s Golden Torch Award in recognition of his 41 years of dedicated service to education, during the recent presentation ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Dr. Mark Smith (right), presents Clifton Wellington with the JTA’s Golden Torch Award in recognition of his 41 years of dedicated service to education, during the recent presentation ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Over 100 Teachers Honoured With JTA Golden Torch Award

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Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by President of the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO), Gervase Warner (right), at a business forum breakfast held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). Also on hand to greet Dr. Holness are (from left) Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart, and President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga. The forum formed part of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, being held in Montego Bay from July 6 to 8.
CARICOMForeign AffairsNational SecurityPrime Minister

Prime Minister Emphasises Need for Strengthened Regional Security

Prime Minister and Chair of CARICOM, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the urgent need for strengthened regional security, emphasising that economic integration through the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) cannot succeed without a safe and stable environment. In his address during a business forum breakfast, held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James, on July 8,...
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Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest.
DevelopmentEducationSkillsTechnology

JSE Launches First Summer Camp to Teach Investing to Young Students

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), in collaboration with WizdomCRM, is hosting its inaugural summer camp to introduce primary and preparatory school students across Jamaica to investing through a fun, interactive platform. The camp, which runs from July 7 to 22, is being conducted virtually, enabling children from all parishes to participate. JSE Managing Director, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, noted that...
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Presentation 2 Prime Minister and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, points out the Bresheh branding on a bag embossed with the CARICOM logo to Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett. Dr. Holnesss presented the locally made bag to Dr. Barnett at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St James, on Saturday (July 5), where the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM is under way. Jamaica is hosting the meeting under the theme ‘People, Partnership and Prosperity – Promoting a Secure and Sustainable Future’.
CARICOMPrime Minister

PHOTO: PM Gifts Locally Made Bag to CARICOM Secretary-General

Presentation 2 Prime Minister and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, points out the Bresheh branding on a bag embossed with the CARICOM logo to Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett. Dr. Holnesss presented the locally made bag to Dr. Barnett at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St James, on Saturday (July 5),...
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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, addresses the opening ceremony for the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (July 6).
CARICOM

Secretary-general Underscores Jamaica’s Pivotal Role in Advancing CARICOM’s Integration Agenda

Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, has underscored Jamaica’s deep historical ties and pivotal role in the organisation, as the nation hosts the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government. “Jamaica features highly in CARICOM's history. This land of wood and water was one of the first four nations to signal its commitment to...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), walks along the newly renamed School Street —now CD Wright Road—following a ceremony in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Friday (July 4). He is joined by (from left) Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon; and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Western, Hon. Floyd Green.
EducationLocal Government

School Street in Black River Renamed in Honour of Pioneer Lawmaker, C.d. Wright

Black River, St. Elizabeth, celebrated the legacy of one of its most distinguished sons on Friday (July 4), with the official renaming of School Street to C.D. Wright Road. The ceremony was led by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. The event, which also marked the completion of a $10 million road rehabilitation project, honoured the...
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