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Director, Policy and Research, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Coburn Robinson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on November 7.

Paternity Leave Consultation on November 19

A consultation on paternity leave and other best practices towards parental leave for fathers will be the main event to celebrate International Men’s Day (IMD) on November 19. An annual global event, IMD focuses on men’s and boys’ health, improving...

Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, makes her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday (November 9). She suggested that intervention programmes should be introduced at antenatal clinics to support abused pregnant women.

Senator Wants Intervention Programmes Introduced at Antenatal Clinics

: Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) and Regional Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Errol Greene (right), view construction work being undertaken at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, during a tour of a section of the facility in St. James on Friday, November 9.

Cornwall Regional Hospital Gets 44 New Beds

The Community Renewal Programme (CRP) was established as a corrective measure to provide a platform for the coordination and enhancement of the delivery of government and civil society services to volatile and vulnerable communities.

Collaboration Necessary for Social Intervention Projects

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), engages in light conversation with Argentine Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Ariel Fernandez (right), and French Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Denys Wibaux. Occasion was the launch of ‘A Touch of France’ at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on November 8.

Gov’t Welcomes Increased French Interest in Jamaica

Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council, Senator Aubyn Hill (standing), addresses The Mico University College Education Conversation Series, held at the institution’s Marescaux Road campus in St. Andrew yesterday (November 8). Listening (from left) are Investment Promotions Manager at JAMPRO, Ricardo Durrant; Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean; and Managing Director of the JN MSC Group, Onika Miller.

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Tertiary Students Facing Challenges with Fees Can Get Help

Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean, is encouraging tertiary students who are facing challenges with education fees, to enter into dialogue with administrators at their institutions, so that support can be provided. Dr. McLean, who was responding to questions at an education forum on November 8 at The Mico University College in St. Andrew, said over the past five years,...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre) receives a plaque from Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Chancellor, His Royal Highness Drolor Bosso Adamtey I (left) during the CMU’s 2018 graduation ceremony on Thursday (November 8) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Sharing the moment is University President, Professor Fritz Pinnock. This year, approximately 350 students were conferred with master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees and diplomas in a wide cross section of programmes.

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Minister Reid Hails CMU’s Commitment to Training Highly Skilled Workforce

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is lauding the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) for its commitment to training a highly skilled workforce to meet the needs of the labour market. The Minister, who was delivering the keynote address at the CMU’s 2018 graduation ceremony on Thursday (November 8) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston,...

Wife of the Prime Minister and Champion for the Caribbean Woman-Caribbean Child (CARIWAC) Initiative, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), is presented with a copy of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 2018 State of the World Population Report, during the Jamaica launch at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, by UNFPA Caribbean Sub-Regional Office Director and Representative, Alison Drayton, on Thursday (November 8). Mrs. Holness was the keynote speaker. At left is Deputy Director for the Caribbean Sub-Regional Office, Seth Broekman. The Report is titled ‘The Power of Choice – Reproductive Rights and the Demographic Transition’.

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UNFPA Report Endorsed by Mrs. Holness

Jamaica’s Champion for the Caribbean Woman-Caribbean Child (CARIWAC) Initiative, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, has endorsed the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 2018 State of the World Population Report, which was officially launched on Thursday (November 8). Mrs. Holness, who delivered the keynote address at the launch held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, said the document,...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses yesterday

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Early Stimulation Strategy to Give Children ‘Best Start’ In Life

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says that the Government’s early-stimulation/intervention strategy, which will be introduced in early-childhood institutions across the island, is aimed at ensuring that children “get the best start in life”. He said that the strategy, which borrows from best practices in Canada, Cuba, Finland, Trinidad and Tobago and parts of the...

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The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and its partners will host the third edition of the Symposium on Best Practices in Social and Community Development on Wednesday, November 14, at the Jamaica Conference Centre. The symposium, which will last from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will also be streamed live to the public on the Facebook pages of the partner agencies.

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Symposium on Best Practices in Social and Community Development

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and its partners will be hosting the third edition of the Symposium on Best Practices in Social and Community Development on Wednesday, November 14, at the Jamaica Conference Centre. The symposium, which will last from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will also be streamed live to the public on the Facebook pages of the...

Regarding the additional US$226 million now available to the country with the passing of the fourth PSBA Review, the Minister said that “this puts us in a very strong position”, in the event Jamaica needs additional funding support to counter domestic or exogenous shocks.

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Economic Conditions Have Never Been Better

Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Government is pleased with Jamaica’s successful completion of the fourth International Monetary Fund (IMF) Precautionary Stand-By Arrangement (PSBA) Review. This, following the IMF Executive Board’s consideration and approval of the Review at its meeting on November 5. Consequent on Jamaica passing the fourth PSBA Review, an additional...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, offers tribute at the celebration for the life of the late comedienne, Elva Ruddock, which was held at Jamaica College on Saturday (November 10).

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Late Elva Ruddock Lauded for Contribution to Entertainment Industry

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has applauded the late comedienne, Elva Ruddock, for her sterling contribution to the development of Jamaica’s entertainment industry. At the celebration for the life of Ms. Ruddock, which was held at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium, Jamaica College in St. Andrew on Saturday (November 10), Ms. Grange said she helped to...