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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 12.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 12.

Gov’t Working to Establish Unemployment Insurance in Jamaica

The Government is working on establishing unemployment insurance in the new financial year. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, said that in the first quarter of 2024/25, the Government expects to sign a US$20...
Newly installed Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (fifth left), and Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (fourth left), with Councillors representing Divisions across the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). The occasion was Tuesday’s (March 12) Statutory Meeting for the Declaration of KSAMC Councillors and selection of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kingston at the Corporation’s offices on Church Street in downtown Kingston.
Newly installed Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (fifth left), and Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (fourth left), with Councillors representing Divisions across the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). The occasion was Tuesday’s (March 12) Statutory Meeting for the Declaration of KSAMC Councillors and selection of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kingston at the Corporation’s offices on Church Street in downtown Kingston.

Councillor Andrew Swaby Sworn in as Kingston’s New Mayor
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman, and President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali (centre), emphasises a point as he addresses a press conference held on Monday (March 11) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, following a CARICOM meeting on Haiti. He is flanked by Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr.  Ralph Gonzalves (left) and Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley.
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman, and President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali (centre), emphasises a point as he addresses a press conference held on Monday (March 11) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, following a CARICOM meeting on Haiti. He is flanked by Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr.  Ralph Gonzalves (left) and Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley.

CARICOM Hails Haitian Stakeholders for Courage, Commitment
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), pauses for a photo opportunity with Ambassadors-Designate following the Group Presentation of Credentials at King’s House on Tuesday (March 12).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), pauses for a photo opportunity with Ambassadors-Designate following the Group Presentation of Credentials at King’s House on Tuesday (March 12).

PHOTOS: GG Receives Letters of Credence from Ambassadors-Designate
Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, Senior Superintendent Vernon Ellis, delivers remarks during Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College Research Day, which was held at the institution’s campus in Granville, St. James, recently.
Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, Senior Superintendent Vernon Ellis, delivers remarks during Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College Research Day, which was held at the institution’s campus in Granville, St. James, recently.

Persons Urged to Refrain from Referring to the Police as a Measure for Scolding Deviant Children

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Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, addresses a JIS Think Tank, today (March 12).
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CPFSA on Drive to Improve Services to Children at Risk

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is on a coordinated drive to improve the quality of services it provides to children at risk. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the CPFSA, Laurette Adams-Thomas, addressing a JIS Think Tank, today (March 12), said that during this calendar year several initiatives will be undertaken to strengthen the policies and procedures governing...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 12. Listening keenly is Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
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GOJ Procurement Awards to Be Introduced

In a bid to change the culture around procurement in the public service, a ‘Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Procurement Awards’ is to be introduced that will celebrate excellence in procurement. “Procurement was, for many, a bad word, but the country cannot move ahead like that. We’re going to honour and reward procurement leadership, procurement efficiency, and procurement innovation across the...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, March 12.
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Work in Progress to Address Anomalies in New Public-Sector Compensation Structure

Work is being done to address anomalies related to the implementation of the new public-sector compensation structure, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. Opening the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, today (March 12), Dr. Clarke said some cases have to do with inherent issues in the classification structure of the...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, opens the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 12.
Budget 2024/2025Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Jamaica Has Fully Functional Electronic Procurement System

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says Jamaica now has a fully functional electronic procurement system. He noted that the Government of Jamaica Electronic Procurement System (GOJEP) “through its several modules, manages tender calls and bid submissions and aids in bid evaluation”. “It is basically indispensable throughout all the stages of the procurement process,”...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
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Initiatives to Protect Students and Teachers in Schools

The Ministry of Education and Youth is taking significant steps to ensure the safety and security of students and staff in schools across Jamaica, particularly in the area of natural disasters such as hurricanes and flash-floods. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, provided details in an address during the Caribbean Safe School Initiative (CSSI) Virtual Pre-Ministerial Forum, on Tuesday, March 12....
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