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Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton participate in the 26th staging of the Sagicor Sigma ‘Honour’ Run in Kington on Sunday (February 18).
Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton participate in the 26th staging of the Sagicor Sigma ‘Honour’ Run in Kington on Sunday (February 18).

PHOTOS: PM Attends Sagicor Sigma Honour Run

Miss Jamaica Festival Queen, Aundrene Cameron addresses the audience at the launch her official Festival Queen Project titled ‘Girls Who Fight Back’ on Saturday (February 17), at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston. The ‘Girls Who Fight Back initiative stems from Ms. Cameron
Miss Jamaica Festival Queen, Aundrene Cameron addresses the audience at the launch her official Festival Queen Project titled ‘Girls Who Fight Back’ on Saturday (February 17), at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston. The ‘Girls Who Fight Back initiative stems from Ms. Cameron's deep concern over the escalating violence against women and girls in Jamaica. Witnessing this troubling trend over the years has motivated her to take action and empower young girls to protect themselves.  

PHOTOS: Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2023 Launches Official Project
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (third right), along with (from left) Assistant Vice President of Technical Services at National Water Commission (NWC), Aubery Williams; Councillor of the Dry Harbour Division, Carlton Ricketts; Member of Parliament for St. Ann North West, Krystal Lee; Acting Vice President of Operations at the NWC, Dr. Phillipa Campbell- Francis; and NWC’s Regional Manager, Richard Williams, break ground for the $60 million Minard Well Replacement Project in Minard, St. Ann, on February 16.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (third right), along with (from left) Assistant Vice President of Technical Services at National Water Commission (NWC), Aubery Williams; Councillor of the Dry Harbour Division, Carlton Ricketts; Member of Parliament for St. Ann North West, Krystal Lee; Acting Vice President of Operations at the NWC, Dr. Phillipa Campbell- Francis; and NWC’s Regional Manager, Richard Williams, break ground for the $60 million Minard Well Replacement Project in Minard, St. Ann, on February 16.

Ground Broken for Minard Well Replacement Project
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) places a pin on newly appointed teacher mentor, Venesha Russell (second right), during the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) annual Beginning Teachers’ Synergy Conference held on Friday (February 16) at the Mico University College in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Winsome Gordon; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kassan Troupe.
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) places a pin on newly appointed teacher mentor, Venesha Russell (second right), during the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) annual Beginning Teachers’ Synergy Conference held on Friday (February 16) at the Mico University College in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Winsome Gordon; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kassan Troupe.

Beginning Teachers’ Synergy Conference Held at Mico
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) shares in a conversation with Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Winsome Gordon (left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right) at the JTC’s Beginning Teachers’ Synergy Conference held at the MICO University College in Kingston on Friday (February 16).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) shares in a conversation with Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Winsome Gordon (left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right) at the JTC’s Beginning Teachers’ Synergy Conference held at the MICO University College in Kingston on Friday (February 16).

Teachers Encouraged to Use Education Ministry’s Job Portal

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), pets a bull during a tour of the showground at the 67th staging of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Trelawny on Ash Wednesday (February 14). Looking on is Farm Manager of Minard Estate, Emelio Archer.
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Farm Roads in Trelawny to Be Rehabilitated

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has announced significant investments in Trelawny's agricultural infrastructure, aimed at boosting the sector and supporting local farmers. Speaking at the 67th staging of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Trelawny on Ash Wednesday (February 14), Mr. Green outlined Government’s plans to invest more than $100 million in the rehabilitation...
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Principal of Mount Ward Primary School in Hanover (second left), Paula Chambers-Morris, accepts the donation of a 1,000-gallon water-storage tank from Marketing Officer for Courts Ready Cash, Kiara Henny (right), at the school on Thursday (February 15). Sharing the moment are Senior Education Officer at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Region Four, Jacqueline Gardiner, and students of the school.
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Mount Ward Primary Gets Water Tank from Courts Ready Cash

The Mount Ward Primary School in Hanover has received a 1,000-gallon water-storage tank from Courts Ready Cash. The item was handed over at the school on Thursday (February 15). This marked the seventh such donation by the company to assist schools located in areas affected by drought. Senior Education Officer at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Region Four, Jacqueline...
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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Saves Over $713 Billion in Property in 2023

Having responded to more than 20,000 emergency calls in 2023, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has reported that over $713 billion worth of property was saved from fires in that same year. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston, Commissioner, JFB, Stewart Beckford, said that saving lives and protecting property is a critical...
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Cancer Programme Development Officer, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Gail Evering Kerr, speaking during the Manchester Health Department’s World Cancer Prevention and Awareness Day event on Thursday (February 15) at the Mandeville Parish Church Hall.
Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health and Wellness Reiterates Call for Early Cancer Screenings

Persons are again being encouraged by the Ministry of Health and Wellness to get early cancer screenings. Cancer Programme Development Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Gail Evering Kerr, reiterated the call while delivering the keynote address during the Manchester Health Department’s World Cancer Prevention and Awareness Day event on Thursday (February 15) at the Mandeville Parish Church Hall. She maintained...
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Chair, Jamaica Day Planning Committee and Senior Education Officer in the Ministry of Education Youth’s Core Curriculum Unit, Marlon Williams, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Head Office in Kingston on Thursday (February 15).
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Two US Cities to Join in Jamaica Day Celebrations on Feb. 23

Two cities in the American state of Iowa will participate in this year’s observance of Jamaica Day on Friday, February 23, under the theme ‘Celebrating Jamaica: Authentic and Unique… A Fi Wi TREND A Dweet’. Several Jamaicans residing in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, along with city officials, have organised activities to coincide with local celebrations. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service...
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