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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents recipient of the 2023 Governor-General Achievement Award (GGAA), Alethia Peart, with her plaque on June 29, 2023.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents recipient of the 2023 Governor-General Achievement Award (GGAA), Alethia Peart, with her plaque on June 29, 2023.

Persons Encouraged to Nominate Community Volunteers for GGAA

As the closing date of March 30 nears, the public is being invited to nominate community volunteers for the 2024 Governor-General Achievement Award (GGAA). Persons nominated for the prestigious award must satisfy the following criteria – be a Jamaican citizen;...
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Jamaica Legal Information Portal to Be Developed
Chief Executive Officer, Real Estate Board (REB), Phillip Chambers.
Chief Executive Officer, Real Estate Board (REB), Phillip Chambers.

Real Estate Dealers Now Required to Submit Weekly Updated Lists of Licensed Salespersons
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, attends the Celebration of Life for the late Aston “Family Man” Barrett held at the National Indoor Sports Complex in Kingston on Tuesday (March 5).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, attends the Celebration of Life for the late Aston “Family Man” Barrett held at the National Indoor Sports Complex in Kingston on Tuesday (March 5).

PHOTOS: Celebration of Life for “Family Man”
Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck (left), is presented with a stenography machine by Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Kishan Khoday. Occasion was the recent handover of stenography devices and laptops valued at more than $30 million by the Government of Canada through the Social Justice Project (SO-JUST) to the Court Administration Division and the Justice Training Institute, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Mona, St. Andrew.
Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck (left), is presented with a stenography machine by Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Kishan Khoday. Occasion was the recent handover of stenography devices and laptops valued at more than $30 million by the Government of Canada through the Social Justice Project (SO-JUST) to the Court Administration Division and the Justice Training Institute, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Mona, St. Andrew.

UNDP Commits Continued Support to Improve Justice Services

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), addresses the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on March 5. The Minister is flanked by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer (left) and State Minister, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (right).
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Plan Being Finalised for Rural Transportation for Schoolchildren

The Government is concluding a plan to improve transport service for rural commuters, especially schoolchildren, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Addressing the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on March 5, the Minister said a mechanism is being worked on to “bring some relief” to the cost of commuting, “with specific reference...
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The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) hosted representatives of the Republic of Colombia at the Centre’s headquarters in Kingston on March 6. From left are First Secretary of the Embassy of Colombia, Andres Perez; Advisor on Gender Affairs and Gender-based Foreign Policy in Colombia, Diana Maria Parra Romero; Ambassador of Colombia to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emiliana Bernard-Stephenson; Chair, WCJF Board of Directors, Debby-Ann Brown Salmon; Executive Director of the WCJF, Novelette Howell; and Director of Field Operations, WCJF, Beverley Martin Berry.
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Jamaica, Colombia to Collaborate on Teenage Pregnancy Response

Jamaica and the Republic of Colombia have established a partnership to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices to strengthen the response to teenage pregnancy in the countries. Advisor on Gender Affairs and Gender-based Foreign Policy in Colombia, Diana Maria Parra Romero, is in the island to learn more about the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) programme for...
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State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the Dominican Republic’s National Day celebration, while Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez (in background) looks on. The event was held recently at the Ambassador’s official residence in Kingston.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Committed to Strengthening Friendship with Dominican Republic

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has affirmed the Government’s dedication to enhancing the bonds of friendship with the Dominican Republic. He said the countries enjoy a long-standing partnership that has deepened, reflecting a shared determination and strategic vision for the attainment of national and regional goals. “This includes greater collaboration in areas of...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre, front row), speaks during Tuesday’s (March 5) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting at Gordon House. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane.
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Utilise the Justice Ministry’s Services to Resolve Conflicts

Jamaicans are again being encouraged to utilise the Ministry of Justice’s services to resolve conflicts and avoid disputes. Among these is restorative justice which is tailored to resolve conflict by having all parties involved come together to reach an agreement. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the call during the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting on...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), responds to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, who are reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, on March 5. At right is Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
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Government Continues Consultations on Data Protection Act

The Government continues its consultations with members of the business community regarding the Data Protection Act, to ensure its effectiveness. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, was responding to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, who...
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