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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), presents Montego Bay High School for Girls student, Chalane Grinion (right), with the award for Best Overall Cape Results 2018. Occasion was the school’s annual prize-giving and dedication ceremony, which was held in the institution’s auditorium in St. James on Thursday (November 22).

Infrastructure Upgrades at Montego Bay High for Girls

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says infrastructure upgrades to the Montego Bay High School for Girls in St. James is a top priority. “The school really needs some additional facilities. As such, the submission...

Director General of Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.

National Strategy for Development of Statistics to be Ready Mid-2019

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks at the Judiciary of the Jamaica National Public Education Symposium, held at the St. Catherine Parish Court on November 20.

Justice Minister Calls on Court Staff to Deliver Quality Service

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, addresses a town hall meeting held at the Closed Harbour Beach in Montego Bay on Thursday (November 22).

PM Says Bypass at Three Miles Will Be Opened Soon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, responds to questions at a town hall meeting held at the Closed Harbour Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on November 22.

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PM Reiterates Call for Citizens to Report Criminal Activity

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is reiterating his call for members of the public to provide information on criminal activity to the police. “As I continue to say, information is vital to the overall success of operations on the ground. “If you know where the guns are, please do not hesitate to pass on the information to the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a town hall meeting at Closed Harbour Beach in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (November 22).

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Jamaica Can Attain Full Employment – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says if the economy continues on the current growth trajectory, Jamaica can attain full employment. Speaking at a town hall meeting at Closed Harbour Beach in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (November 22), the Prime Minister said the economy continues to show a positive outlook, with unemployment at an all-time low. In...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during the sitting of the Senate on November 23.

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Senate Postpones Debate on Road Traffic Act

Debate on the Road Traffic Act was postponed in the Senate on Friday (November 23) to allow for public education and consultation with stakeholders. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, who moved for the delay, said: “I beg to give notice that further amendments to the Bill shortly, entitled the Road Traffic Act 2018 be considered...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), with Youth Mayors from across the country after their presentations at the Youth Mayors’ Forum at the Clarendon Municipal Corporation in May Pen on November 22. Also present are the Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Winston Maragh (back row, left); and Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson (back row, second left).

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Minister Pleased with Inaugural Youth Mayors’ Forum

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is pleased with the inaugural staging of the Youth Mayors’ Forum. “I am glad we had this forum. I am glad we came to May Pen. Just a few brief minutes of association have said to me that this year’s crop of Junior Mayors can be ranked extremely high on...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses attendees at the inaugural Youth Mayors’ Forum, held at the Clarendon Municipal Corporation in May Pen on November 22. Looking on is the ‘Youth Mayor’ of May Pen, Daniel Burke.

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All Infirmaries to Have CCTV Cameras by 2020

All infirmaries across the island will be outfitted with closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Speaking at the inaugural Youth Mayors’ Forum, held at the Clarendon Municipal Corporation in May Pen on November 22, Mr. McKenzie said the cameras should be in place at all the infirmaries by the end of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)

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PM Appeals for More Responsible Road Use

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is appealing for more responsible road use in order to reduce crashes and fatalities. “I implore my fellow Jamaican road users to be more careful on our roads. We must work hard to further reduce the number of deaths taking place on our roads,” he said. “Each of us has an important part...

Development Officer, Sisters of Mercy, Charles Arumaiselvam (left), explains how the Laser Engraver works. The equipment was officially handed over to the Alpha Institute during a ceremony held on the compound of the Alpha Boys’ School, 26 South Camp Road in Kingston on November 22. Listening (from second left) are Client Relations Officer, Grants, PetroCaribe Development Fund (PCDF), Fabian Lyew; Chief Executive Officer of the PCDF, Dr. Wesley Hughes; and Administrator, Alpha Institute, Margaret Little Wilson. The engraver was donated by the PCDF.

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Alpha Institute Gets Laser Engraver from Petrocaribe Fund

The Alpha Institute is the beneficiary of a Laser Engraver, which was acquired through grant funding of $3.3 million from the PetroCaribe Development Fund. It was officially handed over during a ceremony on the compound of the Alpha Boys’ School, 26 South Camp Road in Kingston, on November 22. The Laser Engraver is a machine that can create designs on...