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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith.

$10-Million School Garden Project Launched by Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education and Youth has launched a National School Garden Project, under the theme ‘Eat what you grow, from the farm to the table’. This $10-million project will see the establishment of school gardens in 23 schools across...
The national identification card, which is to be produced under the national identification system (NIDS).
The national identification card, which is to be produced under the national identification system (NIDS).

Phase One of NIDS Enrolment to Be Launched in 2024/25
Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.
Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

PIOJ Reports Estimated 1.9 Per Cent Growth for December 2023 Quarter
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.

Reduction in Complaints about JFB Response Time
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston, on February 21.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston, on February 21.

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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses the BOJ’s semi-virtual Quarterly Monetary Policy Report Press Conference on Wednesday (February 21).
Finance & Public Service

Jamaican Economy Remains Buoyant

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says real gross domestic product (GDP), which is the total value added generated from economic activity, continues to expand. He noted that despite the impact of bouts of adverse weather on the agricultural sector, real GDP for the December 2023 quarter is estimated to have grown within the range of one to three...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left); Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second right); and United States Department of State Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, look on as Principal of Mountain View Primary School, Michelle Robinson (right) points out features of the institution during a tour on Tuesday (February 20).  The visit included the presentation of musical instruments to the school under the ‘Violence Prevention in Targeted Vulnerable Schools and Communities in Jamaica’ programme, which involves partnership between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of National Security. Musical instruments valued at approximately $5.3 million have been purchased to equip music programmes as an extracurricular activity in selected schools.
EducationYouth

PHOTOS: Visit to Mountain View Primary

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left); Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second right); and United States Department of State Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, look on as Principal of Mountain View Primary School, Michelle Robinson (right) points out features of the institution during...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
AgricultureFisheriesForeign AffairsMiningParliament

$35.9M Allocated to Continue Soil Fertility Mapping Project Implementation in 2024/25

An additional $35.9 million has been budgeted to continue work under the Soil Fertility Mapping Project during fiscal year 2024/25. The project, which commenced in October 2021, aims to increase productivity and the quality of agricultural produce through an integrated soil management system. It is also intended to optimise farmers’ profits and enhance farming efficiency, while maintaining good environmental stewardship....
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
CommunityDevelopmentForeign AffairsLocal Government

$1.3B Earmarked to Continue Jamaica’s Emergency Communication System Upgrade

Work will continue during fiscal year 2024/25 to upgrade Jamaica’s emergency communication system. The Government has budgeted $1.3 billion to continue initiatives under the ‘Improvement of Emergency Communication System in Jamaica’ Project. This engagement aims to develop a national emergency communication system to coordinate incident response among key government agencies and volunteers. Details of the project are outlined in the...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane, speaking during a Social Justice (SO-JUST) project event at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 20).
Foreign AffairsJusticeYouth

Vulnerable Groups’ Access to Justice Services Being Increased

The Global Affairs Canada (GAC)-funded Social Justice (SO-JUST) project will be partnering with civil society organisations (CSOs) to develop interventions tailored for increased access to justice services by vulnerable groups. Focus is currently being placed on increasing access to justice services by the deaf and children in contact and conflict with the law. The CSOs currently being engaged under the...
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