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Medical student, Rashaun Stewart (left), expresses gratitude for the award of a full scholarship from the Government, which will enable him to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree at the University of the West Indies (UWI). Listening are fellow scholarship beneficaries Quwayne Howell (centre) and Shamarie Collins. Occasion was a press conference at the UWI Mona Council Room on Thursday (September 5), where Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, announced the provison of 47 full-tuition scholarships to needy medical students valued at $177.66 million per annum over the next five years.
Medical student, Rashaun Stewart (left), expresses gratitude for the award of a full scholarship from the Government, which will enable him to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree at the University of the West Indies (UWI). Listening are fellow scholarship beneficaries Quwayne Howell (centre) and Shamarie Collins. Occasion was a press conference at the UWI Mona Council Room on Thursday (September 5), where Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, announced the provison of 47 full-tuition scholarships to needy medical students valued at $177.66 million per annum over the next five years.

Gov’t Awards 47 Scholarships to Needy Medical Students

The Government has provided 47 full-tuition scholarships to needy students who started their Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degrees at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, this semester. The awards are valued at $177.66 million per...
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, with Queen Mother Marianne Samad (seated) at the signing of a Book of Condolence for South African Activist, Winnie Mandela.
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, with Queen Mother Marianne Samad (seated) at the signing of a Book of Condolence for South African Activist, Winnie Mandela.

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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (second left), breaks ground for the construction of a multipurpose facility to expand educational and training opportunities for wards of the State, at the South Camp Juvenile Correctional and Remand Centre in St. Andrew, on September 5. Also taking part (from left) are United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Representative in Jamaica, Jason Fraser; Organization of American States (OAS) Representative in Jamaica, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel; Deputy Chief of Mission for USAID, John McIntyre; Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gary Rowe; Senior Director at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Althea Davis; and Superintendent at the Centre, Maulette White.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (second left), breaks ground for the construction of a multipurpose facility to expand educational and training opportunities for wards of the State, at the South Camp Juvenile Correctional and Remand Centre in St. Andrew, on September 5. Also taking part (from left) are United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Representative in Jamaica, Jason Fraser; Organization of American States (OAS) Representative in Jamaica, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel; Deputy Chief of Mission for USAID, John McIntyre; Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gary Rowe; Senior Director at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Althea Davis; and Superintendent at the Centre, Maulette White.

More Training for Wards of the State At South Camp Centre
(FILE) National Literacy Coordinator in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. André Hill.
(FILE) National Literacy Coordinator in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. André Hill.

Jamaica Celebrates Int’l Literacy Day September 6
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) enjoys a light moment as President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, presents a package to President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Howard Mitchell, following the media launch of CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo on Tuesday (September 4) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of Zimmer Global Jamaica Sales, T’Shura Gibbs; and Founder of CanEx, Douglas Gordon.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left) enjoys a light moment as President of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards, presents a package to President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Howard Mitchell, following the media launch of CanEx Jamaica Business Conference and Expo on Tuesday (September 4) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of Zimmer Global Jamaica Sales, T’Shura Gibbs; and Founder of CanEx, Douglas Gordon.

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Honourable Daryl Vaz
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentForeign Affairs

Hon. Daryl Vaz to Attend Trade Forum of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change will be at the top of the agenda for the upcoming United Nations Trade Forum to be held under the umbrella of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, from September 9 to 13, 2019 in Geneva Switzerland. Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness will be represented at the Forum by Hon....
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), addresses representatives of the Bernard Lodge Enterprise Team, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), and Water Resources Authority (WRA), during a meeting at Jamaica House on Wednesday (September 4).The meeting was convened to discuss, among other things, public sensitisation on the proposed development of approximately1,600 housing solutions on lands in Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine. The project will be located on the northern boundary of the Highway 2000 road reservation and will extend from the Lime Tree Grove community in the east, and approximately four kilometres to the Windsor Road community in the west. With the Minister (from left) are Partner in the law firm, DunnCox, Janice Causwell; Enterprise Team Chairman, Joseph Shoucair and Press Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Naomi Francis.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz’s Meeting with Bernard Lodge Enterprise Team

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), addresses representatives of the Bernard Lodge Enterprise Team, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), and Water Resources Authority (WRA), during a meeting at Jamaica House on Wednesday (September 4).The meeting was convened to discuss, among other things, public sensitisation on the proposed development...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing journalists during Tuesday’s (September 3) press conference at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston.
IndustryTourism

Hospitality Sector Well Positioned to Achieve Revenue Target –Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s hospitality industry is well positioned to generate the US$5-billion being targeted by 2021 under the 5x5x5 growth agenda. This, he said, is based on activities associated with the five Tourism Linkages Networks – Gastronomy (food); Shopping; Entertainment and Sports; Health and Wellness; and Knowledge. He was speaking during a press conference at the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), highlights a point while fielding questions from media personnel during a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (September 5). The press conference was held to announce a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine. The Prime Minister also shared details on relief for the Bahamas after the passage of Hurricane Dorian. With the Prime Minister (from left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Disaster ReliefOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterWeather and Climate Change

DART Heads to The Bahamas

The first contingent of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) has been dispatched to the Bahamas following the passage of hurricane Dorian. The Government of Jamaica will provide support to the Government of the Bahamas by way of the deployment of the Jamaica Defence Force soldiers from DART. The first group left the island today (September 5). Speaking at a...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses members of the audience at the launch of the Legal Aid Council website on Wednesday (September 4), at the Ministry’s Constant Spring Road office in Kingston. The website is intended to increase awareness of the work of the Counil and improve public access to the necessary information and resources available for legal aid.
Justice

Legal Aid Council to Get Two Additional Mobile Units

The services of the Legal Aid Council will be further expanded with the addition of two mobile units to be commissioned by the end of the financial year, bringing the number of mobile units operated by the Council to three. This was disclosed by Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, at the launch of the Legal Aid Council website on September...
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