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Former Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (February 14).

Adequate Post-Assessment Procedures for PEP

Former Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, is assuring the public that adequate post-assessment procedures are in place for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). “We are now in examination mode, so we...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie

Drop-In Centres for the Homeless to be Completed in St. Thomas and Trelawny

Senior Research Officer in the Forestry Department, Brahim Diop. The Forestry Department is leading the Government’s activities to qualify for REDD+ earnings from reducing the country’s carbon emissions.

Forestry Dept. Spearheads REDD+ Programme

Manager, Student Assessment Unit, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Terry-Ann Thomas Gayle, presenting Primary Exit Profile (PEP) preparation tips, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Thursday (February 14), at the JIS Head Office in Kingston.

Tips to Help Students get Ready for PEP

Health, Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office, recently.

Westmoreland Health Department Ramps Up Dengue Sensitisation

Newly appointed Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

New Energy Minister to Focus on Strengthening Governance

Newly appointed Minister to the Science, Energy and Technology portfolio, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the first order of business will be promoting good governance across the Ministry. Mrs. Williams said she will be guided in this regard by the new procedures approved by Cabinet in the selection of Boards and in the procurement process. The guidelines are in keeping with...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), delivers the 2019/20 Throne Speech under the theme ‘In Partnership towards the New Prosperous Jamaica’, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on February 14.

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020Parliament

New Session of Parliament Began Yesterday

The 2019/20 session of Parliament got under way yesterday (February 14), with the traditional pomp and pageantry. It was highlighted by the delivery of the Throne Speech by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. His address outlined the priority programmes and policies to be pursued by the Government in the new fiscal year, which begins on April...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2019/20 Throne Speech under the theme ‘In Partnership towards the New Prosperous Jamaica’, at the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament, on February 14.

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020Transport

First Phase Privatisation of Rail Service to Begin 2019/20

Implementation of the first phase of the privatisation of the rail service from Montego Bay to Appleton will be pursued in the new financial year. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure as he delivered the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of the 2019/20 legislative year in Gordon House on February 14. He said...

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020Justice

Six More Justice Centres to be Established

Six justice centres will be established across the island to coordinate alternative dispute resolution activities and enable easier access to justice services by members of the public. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure as he delivered the Throne Speech to open the 2019/2020 session of Parliament in Gordon House on Thursday (February 14). “With...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 14.

7 years ago Budget 2019/2020Finance & Public Service

Government Presents Budget of $803 Billion for 2019/20

For the 2019/20 Fiscal Year, the Government has presented a Budget of $803 billion, with $731 billion allocated for Recurrent (housekeeping) expenses and $72 billion for Capital (development) projects. Details of the projections are outlined in the Estimates of Expenditure, which was tabled in the House of Representatives, today (February 14), by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr....

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), hugs outgoing Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Carol Palmer, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET). Occasion was the Ministry’s quarterly press conference, held today (February15), at the Ministry, in Kingston.

7 years ago Justice

Justice Minister Commends Outgoing Permanent Secretary

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has thanked outgoing Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET). “When I first came to the Ministry of Justice and met with Permanent Secretary Carol Palmer, it was very clear to me her passion for justice. I take this opportunity to...

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), converses with General Manager, Treasury and Trading, JMMB Group, Kwame Brooks (right), during the Jamaica Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) annual breakfast forum, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 13. At centre is the JMMB Group’s Head of Capital Markets, Karl Townsend.

7 years ago Finance & Public Service

PHOTOS: Dr. Clarke at JSCA Breakfast Forum

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), emphasises a point while addressing the Jamaica Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) annual breakfast forum, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on February 13. Dr. Clarke addressed issues regarding the Government’s policy thrust on enhancing Jamaica’s foreign exchange regime and overall financial market. Listening (from...