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Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, making his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on July 31.
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, making his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on July 31.

Work Continues to Eliminate Shift and Ease Overcrowding in Schools

Work is underway on the building and expansion of schools in order to eliminate the shift system and relieve overcrowding. Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, said there are currently 37 schools that remain on...
(FILE) Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on July 31.
(FILE) Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on July 31.

Gov’t to Address Needs at Primary and Secondary Schools
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, making his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on July 31.
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, making his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on July 31.

70,000 Students to Benefit From Breakfast Programme
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) and Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (3rd left), look at something being pointed out by Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska (2nd left). Occasion was a tour of the construction site for a High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (July 31).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) and Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (3rd left), look at something being pointed out by Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska (2nd left). Occasion was a tour of the construction site for a High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (July 31).

High Dependency Units to Open By Year-End
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), symbolically hands over a central processing unit (CPU) to Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right). Occasion was the handover of 33 desktop computers by the Meteorological Service of Jamaica to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) for establishment of a Bush Fire Warning Index. The function was held on Wednesday (July 31) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s offices in Kingston. Also pictured are Director, Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evon Thompson (left) and Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second left), symbolically hands over a central processing unit (CPU) to Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right). Occasion was the handover of 33 desktop computers by the Meteorological Service of Jamaica to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) for establishment of a Bush Fire Warning Index. The function was held on Wednesday (July 31) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s offices in Kingston. Also pictured are Director, Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evon Thompson (left) and Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.

JFB to Set Up Bush Fire Warning System

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), looks at a sheet, which was among 580 pieces of bed linen donated by the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) to the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), at the hospital’s downtown Kingston location on Wednesday (July 31). From (2nd left) are: Senior Medical Officer, KPH, Dr. Natalie Whylie; President, CBA, Robert Hew; Chairman, South East Regional Health Authority, Wentworth Charles and Chief Executive Officer, KPH, Colleen Wright.
Health & Wellness

KPH Gets Donation of Bed Linen

The Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) had benefited from a donation of bed linen from the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA). Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton and CBA President, Robert Hew handed over 580 pieces of sheets and pillow cases to executive members of the KPH at the hospital’s downtown Kingston location on Wednesday (July 31). Dr....
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes statement to the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 31).
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Spending $35 Million to Assist Farmers

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, through the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), is spending $15 million to assist farmers affected by the ongoing drought. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, said a proper assessment is being done to determine further assistance or interventions. In a statement to the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 31), Minister Shaw also...
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Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (3rd right), presents the 2019 Medal of Honour for General Service to Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Private, Junior Grant, during the JDF
National Security

200 Soldiers Receive Medal Of Honour

Two hundred members of the Jamaica Defence Force's (JDF) enlisted ranks have received the 2019 Medal of Honour for General Service, effective May 23. The medals were presented by Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during the JDF's Armed Forces Day Parade at Up Park...
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Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the House of Representatives on July 31.
Education

Education Ministry to Provide Textbooks to Support National Standards Curriculum

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be providing textbooks and appropriate electronic and other supplies to support the National Standards Curriculum and other curricula at grades 1 to 13, for the upcoming academic year. The total cost associated with these procurements for both the primary and secondary levels will be approximately $817 million. “Distribution of these resources will...
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Cub Scouts from across the Caribbean march during the opening ceremony of the 15th Caribbean Cuboree, which was held at the Ocho Rios High School in St. Ann on Tuesday (July 30).
Governor General

Cub Scouts Urged to Use Skills to Prepare for Life

Governor-General, His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging Cub Scouts to embrace the skills and practices being taught to prepare for life. “Activities that you participate in and the skills that you learn as Cub Scouts will follow you through the rest of your life. You will use them in various areas of your life and in...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), greets Deputy Chair of the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Planning Committee, Pat Reid (right), during a courtesy call by contestants and officials of the 2019 Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition at King’s House, on July 22. At left is Chair of the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Planning Committee, Silvera Castro.
Culture

PHOTOS: Governor-General Meets Contestants and Officials of the 2019 Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), greets Deputy Chair of the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Planning Committee, Pat Reid (right), during a courtesy call by contestants and officials of the 2019 Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition at King’s House, on July 22. At left is Chair of the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Planning Committee, Silvera Castro.
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