PHOTOS: Meeting of School Leaders
Deputy Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Phylicia Marshall, addresses a meeting with school leaders held on February 15 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
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More Bush Fires Last Year
With Jamaica recording more than 80 per cent increase in bush fires last year, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to the public to pay close attention to outdoor fires. According to the Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, the JFB responded...
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Minister Bartlett to Launch New Book on Global Tourism Resilience Day 2024
As preparations intensify ahead of the start of the 2nd Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference, which will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from February 16-17, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced the launch of a new book on Day 2 of the event entitled, "Decoding the Future of Tourism Resilience.” The conference, which is being...
PHOTOS: Opening of Parliament
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), marches down Duke Street, on Thursday (February 15) flanked by government members ahead of the ceremonial opening of Parliament. Others (from front left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister...
PHOTOS: Ceremonial Opening of Parliament
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (left), is escorted into Gordon House for the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 15), by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.
Jamaica Secured $4.5 Billion in Bilateral Assistance
Through strategic engagements at the regional, hemispheric and multilateral levels, Jamaica harnessed bilateral assistance of $4.5 billion in 2023, towards national development. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering the the 2024/2025 Throne Speech in Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). Highlighting initiatives under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, he...
Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority Prioritising Public Safety
The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) Radiation and Safety Department plays a critical role in advancing public safety. With an unwavering commitment to ensuring the secure and responsible use of ionising radiation materials, the Department has been at the forefront of issuing authorisations to users and facilities, which are in the form of licences, registrations and permits. Senior Director of...
Committee to Address Transportation for Rural Students
In the new financial year, the Public Passenger Transport Stakeholder Committee will begin to address the provision of transportation for rural students. This was noted by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 15). “A Rural Student Transportation System will...