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Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (left), speaking with Britney Huie (second left) from Irwin High School in St. James and Emroy McKenzie from Kemps Hill High School in Clarendon, who were named the Top Girl and Top Boy respectively, at the National Child Month Committee’s (NCMC) Youth Academic Achievement Awards ceremony, held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (June 27). At left is Chairperson, NCMC, Dr. Pauline Mullings.

Non-Traditional High School Students Awarded for Academic Excellence

Sixteen students, who attend non-traditional high schools across the island, have been rewarded for their outstanding performance in academics by the National Child Month Committee (NCMC). The students, many of whom face various challenges, were feted at the NCMC’s annual...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (at podium), addresses a press briefing on the upcoming 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) held at her Dominica Drive offices in New Kingston on Thursday (June 28). Looking on are State Minister, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; and Permanent Secretary, Marcia Gilbert-Roberts.

Two Hundred Foreign Officials for CARICOM Meeting: All Heads of Government Confirmed

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents Principal of St. Aloysius Primary School in Kingston, Althea Palmer, with the 2018 Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. Ms. Palmer is one of 40 educators who were recognised this year. The presentations were made during Wednesday’s (June 27) awards ceremony at Jamaica House.

PM salutes Teachers

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.

JIS Acquiring Cutting-Edge ICT Equipment

CHASE Has Funded 3,725 Projects Valued at $17 Billion

Deputy Governor at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Livingston Morrison (centre), engages with Senior Consultant at the World Bank, Miren Aparicio (left); and Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Milverton Reynolds, at the opening of Jamaica’s first Electronics Retail Payments conference, at the BOJ, downtown Kingston on June 27.

8 years ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Facilitating Access to Financial Services

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is facilitating access to financial services for underserved consumers through the promotion and use of digital payments. Deputy Governor, Livingston Morrison, said that the move is in keeping with the Government’s thrust towards making Jamaica a digital economy, and is also part of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy. He was speaking at the opening of...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, making his 2018/19 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on June 27. In the background is State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green.

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Constituency Development Fund Still Pivotal to Community Governance – Minister Henry

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, says the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) remains an essential facility for governance at the community level 10 years after its establishment. “The CDF has largely delivered on its mandate across the constituency level, with all 63 constituencies benefiting from the fund,” the Minister said. He was speaking...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (7th right, front row), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, front row), and Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (7th left), with recipients of the 2018 Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education, at the award ceremony held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 27). Sharing in the occasion are: State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (5th left); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dean-Roy Bernard (6th right); South Manchester Member of Parliament, Michael Stewart (6th left), representing Opposition Leader, Dr. Peter Phillips; and Jamaica Teacher

8 years ago EducationPrime Minister

PM Calls for Stakeholder Support for PEP

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on teachers and other critical stakeholders in the education system to come together to enable the success of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). He made the appeal as he addressed the 2018 Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education awards ceremony at Jamaica House last evening (June 27). PEP,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing yesterday

8 years ago EnergyPrime Minister

PM to Announce Policy Actions Relating to Petrojam

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says an announcement will be made in short order on the specific policy actions that will be taken by Cabinet regarding weaknesses in the governance and management at the State-run oil refinery, Petrojam, once all the relevant information has been gathered. Mr. Holness was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June...

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

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Registration Packages Should Cost No More than $5,200

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has directed that the cost of registration packages for secondary-level students should be kept between $1,000 and $5,200. School administrators are advised to adhere to the directive, which is in keeping with the funding guidelines for public schools. Under the arrangement, the Government is absorbing the costs for core operations at the secondary...

President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRPO), Diane Edwards, highlights initiatives being implemented to facilitate investment projects and activities at a JIS Think Tank on June 26.

8 years ago AgricultureCommerce

JAMPRO Taking Steps to Improve Investment Facilitation

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has been coordinating various initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness in facilitating investment projects and activities. Addressing a JIS Think Tank on June 26, President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards, said that the entity has reviewed its three-year development plan and established new strategies to build global partnerships and transform the business environment. “We are in...

(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, emphasies a point during her contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26.

8 years ago LabourSectoral Debate 2018/2019Social Security

Labour Ministry to Step up Productivity Thrust

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is stepping up measures to improve workplace productivity. “Increase in productivity is necessary for sustainable economic development, competitiveness, job creation and prosperity,” said portfolio Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, in her contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 26. “The nation’s understanding and awareness of the importance of...