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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 20).

House Takes Note of Recommendations by Youth Parliament

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 20), took note of the recommendations emanating from the recently held National Youth Parliament of Jamaica (NYPJ). The ninth sitting of the NYPJ was held on Monday, November 12, 2018, at Gordon House....

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second left) and Director of Regional Educational Services in the Ministry, Captain Dr. Kasan Troupe (left), engage with the newly installed executive of the National Secondary Students' Council (NSSC). They are (from third left): President, Fabian Morris; Treasurer, Aaliyah Campbell; General Secretary, Fabrizio Darby; and Public Relations Officer, Sandrene Campbell. Occasion was the installation ceremony for the NSSC's regional and national executive held on Tuesday (November 20), at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, St. Andrew.

New Students’ Council Executive Urged to be Agents of Change

Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) President, Metry Seaga (left), addresses the media at the JMEA’s Quarterly Press Briefing at their offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 20). At right is Chief Executive Officer, American Equipment Company (AMECO), Brian Pengelley.

Local Manufacturers and Exporters Encouraged to Explore Markets in Haiti

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), greets Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (right), at a National Public Education Symposium in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, today (November 20). At centre is Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn.

Work to Commence Soon on Justice Centre in St. Catherine

The Norwegian Epic is one of the eight ships to dock in Ocho Rios over four days.

Ocho Rios Welcomes Eight Cruise Ships

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 20.

8 years ago Justice

4,274 New Cases Entered Supreme Court for Easter Term

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is reporting that a total of 4,274 new cases entered the Supreme Court across all divisions for Easter term 2018, while 3,337 cases were completed. He said that the High Court Civil and Matrimonial divisions accounted for the largest number of new cases, with 1,571 and 1,366 respectively. Mr. Chuck was speaking in the...

Director of Policy and Research, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn-Robinson, addresses recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

8 years ago Gender AffairsHealth & Wellness

Ministry Promotes Healthy Gender Relations

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will again promote healthy gender relations, through the staging of the annual International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVAW) 2018, on November 25. This year, it is being held globally under the theme ‘#HearMeToo: End Violence Against Women and Girls’. IDEVAW aims to raise public awareness of violence against...

Programme Specialist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Richard Kelly (foreground), makes a point, while addressing the Scientific Research Council

8 years ago DevelopmentVision 2030

Jamaica Hailed for Strides in Attaining Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is hailing the strides made by the Government towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and, by extension, the National Development Plan, Vision 2030. UNDP Programme Specialist, Richard Kelly, cited steps taken to reduce poverty levels as well as unemployment. “Our poverty rate in Jamaica is (trending) downward. There are still issues in rural...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers the keynote address at the opening of the inaugural Jamaica Diaspora United States of America (USA) leadership summit on November 17, at the Morrow Convention Center in Georgia.

8 years ago Foreign AffairsReturning ResidentsVision 2030

Jamaican Diaspora Urged to Develop Stronger Voice in USA

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has called on the leaders of the Jamaican diaspora in the United States of America (USA) to come together and develop a road map to give a stronger, collective voice to the Jamaican community. He was delivering the keynote address at the...

The farmers, who are based at the New Forest/Duff House Agro-Park, were presented with their certificates on Friday (November 16), during a ceremony held at the facility, which followed a series of training.

8 years ago AgricultureEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Farmers in South Manchester Receive GLOBALGAP Certification

Approximately 19 farmers in Southern Manchester are now certified to export various crops to international markets, under the good agricultural practices programme, GLOBALGAP. The farmers, who are based at the New Forest/Duff House Agro-Park, were presented with their certificates on Friday (November 16), during a ceremony held at the facility, which followed a series of training. Minister of Industry, Commerce,...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (left), greets Director for the Institute of Gender and Development Studies, Professor Opal Palmer Adisa, at the International Men’s Day forum on November 19 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Kingston. International Men’s Day is celebrated annually on November 19. This year, it is being observed under the international theme ‘Positive Male Role Models’. It focuses on men’s and boys’ health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models. Locally, this year’s observance is held under the theme ‘Reinforcing Positive Male Role Models’.

8 years ago Gender Affairs

Discussions on Paternity leave

The Government is facilitating discussions on the introduction of a Paternity Leave Act, to encourage shared parenting, support and mentoring. Speaking at the International Men’s Day forum on November 19 at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe, said the Act is in line with the recommendations...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), in discussion with Commissioner of Customs, Jamaica Customs Agency, Velma Ricketts Walker (left) and Country Manager, World Bank, Galina Sotirova, at a stakeholder consultation on the legislative reform for the repeal and replacement of the Customs Bill, at the Shipping Association of Jamaica offices, Newport West, Kingston, on November 19.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Says Modernised Customs Legislation Will Improve Ease of Doing Business

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the modernised Customs legislation will create an environment that facilitates greater trading opportunities while improving the ease of doing business in the 21st century. Dr. Clarke was speaking at a stakeholder consultation on the legislative reform for the repeal and replacement of the Customs Bill, at the...