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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens to five-year-old Makai McLawrence, at Small Treasures Child Care, in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (January 8). Makai wrote a letter to the Prime Minister during the holiday season, inviting him to the school.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens to five-year-old Makai McLawrence, at Small Treasures Child Care, in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (January 8). Makai wrote a letter to the Prime Minister during the holiday season, inviting him to the school.

Prime Minister Visits Five-Year-Old Letter Writer

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, today (January 8), took time out to visit a five-year-old child, Makai McLawrence, who sent him a letter during the festive season with a request for him to visit his school, Small Treasures...
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, examines a water drum during a tour of the Aldyar community in Westmoreland, on Friday (January 4), in search of mosquito breeding sites.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, examines a water drum during a tour of the Aldyar community in Westmoreland, on Friday (January 4), in search of mosquito breeding sites.

Residents Implored to Destroy Mosquito Breeding Sites
Members of the Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps (CMMC) on parade at the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Charter Day.
Members of the Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps (CMMC) on parade at the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Charter Day.

CMU to Launch Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right); and General Manager of Independence Park Limited, Major Desmon Brown (left), inspect the work being carried out on the Stadium East running track, on January 7. In the background is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right); and General Manager of Independence Park Limited, Major Desmon Brown (left), inspect the work being carried out on the Stadium East running track, on January 7. In the background is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.

Work Begins on Stadium East Track
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) examines a piece of the old turf at Stadium East as work got underway to remove the old track which will be replaced by a new Regupol track. The track is scheduled to be ready for use before the end of February. Explaining to the Minister the process for changing the track is Peter Breuer, Director Export, BSW, Germany (centre), while Major Desmon Brown, General Manger, Independence Park Limited looks on.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) examines a piece of the old turf at Stadium East as work got underway to remove the old track which will be replaced by a new Regupol track. The track is scheduled to be ready for use before the end of February. Explaining to the Minister the process for changing the track is Peter Breuer, Director Export, BSW, Germany (centre), while Major Desmon Brown, General Manger, Independence Park Limited looks on.

The Replacement of the Stadium East Track Remains on Track – Grange

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the Accompong Maroons’ 281st celebration of the signing of the peace treaty with the British and to commemorate the birthday of leader, Cudjoe, on Sunday (January 6), in the Maroon village in St. Elizabeth.
CommerceIndustry

Ganja Cultivation Project for Small Farmers to Begin by March – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Alternative Development Programme (ADP), which will provide an avenue for small ganja farmers to benefit from the ganja industry, will start by March 2019. The programme aims to prevent and eliminate the illicit cultivation of ganja and channel the process through legal streams. The pilot, which will commence in Accompong,...
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Senior Puisne Judge, Hon. Mrs. Justice Carol Lawrence-Beswick (right), inspects the guard of honour formed by the police in front of the Supreme Court on King Street, downtown Kingston, on January 7. Occasion was the ceremonial opening of the Hilary Session of the Home Circuit Court. Others include Deputy Superintendent of Police, Linval Phoenix (left); Deputy Custos of Kingston, Mr. Justice Rion Hall (background (left); and Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Patricia Dunwell.
Justice

Trial Date Certainty for Hilary Term

Senior Puisne Judge, Hon. Mrs. Justice Carol Lawrence-Beswick, says trial date certainty will be utilised during the current Hilary Term of the Home Circuit Court. Trial date or hearing date certainty is the proportion of dates that are set for trial or hearing and which proceed without adjournment. Addressing the ceremonial opening of the Hilary Session of the Home Circuit...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
Education

Subsidies for Students Sitting Exit Examinations in 2019

The Government has provided subsidies for secondary-level students sitting exit examinations in 2019. Full subsidy payment is being made for up to eight subjects for students on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) and wards of the State who are eligible to receive the support. This was disclosed by Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon....
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
EducationTechnology

Cabinet Approves Full Roll-Out of Tablets in Schools Programme

Cabinet has approved the full roll-out of the Tablets in Schools Programme in 1,106 educational institutions and a pilot ‘Bring Your Own Device’ initiative in 25 schools. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure during his back-to-school broadcast on January 6. Senator Reid also informed that the Ministry, in collaboration with the Overseas Examinations...
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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), speaking at a recent press briefing to give an update on the dengue fever virus at the Ministry’s corporate offices in New Kingston. Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.
Health & Wellness

Coordinated Response to Dengue Fever

The Ministry of Health is collaborating with several ministries and agencies to coordinate its response to the dengue fever virus. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that all the resources of the Ministry have been activated to combat the public health threat. “I will meet with the Minister of Finance and other key ministers and heads of agencies...
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Chairperson of the Tourism Ministry’s Gastronomy Network, Nicola Madden-Greig.
Agriculture

Blue Mountain Coffee Festival to be Launched January 15

The second annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival will be launched at a press conference on January 15. The three-day event, which showcases the rich tradition of coffee production in the Blue Mountain region, was launched last year and featured Blue Mountain coffee, coffee-related products, food stalls, tastings, demonstrations and workshops. Held at Newcastle in St. Andrew in late March,...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange. (FILE)
Entertainment

Grange Saddened at Passing of Montego Bay Music Figure Walt Crooks

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has expressed shock and sadness at the death of entertainment entrepreneur Walt Crooks. Minister’s Statement follows: “Walt Crooks was part of a special team that believed that Montego Bay as a tourist destination should benefit from high class entertainment. Even while there were major annual events that took the spotlight,...
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