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Deputy Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, addressing the Senate on February 9.
Deputy Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill, addressing the Senate on February 9.

Country Will Benefit from Integrating Political Ombudsman into ECJ

Deputy Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says that having the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) assume the responsibilities of the Political Ombudsman is in the nation’s interest. He said the Government believes...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Ananda Alert Youth Forum, which was held recently at the MEET Conference and Events Centre in Montego Bay, St. James.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Ananda Alert Youth Forum, which was held recently at the MEET Conference and Events Centre in Montego Bay, St. James.

Early Initiation of Ananda Alert Key to Recovery of Missing Children
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2022/23 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday, February 10, 2022 under the theme ‘Building Our Jamaica: Peace, Opportunity and Prosperity’.
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2022/23 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday, February 10, 2022 under the theme ‘Building Our Jamaica: Peace, Opportunity and Prosperity’.

Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for February 15, 2024
Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown.
Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown.

Rules to Obey on Election Day
Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas (right), presents Jehvoun Byfield with the Top Regional Student Award for the CPFSA’s Southeast Region. Occasion was the CPFSA’s Educational Achievement Awards held on February 8 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas (right), presents Jehvoun Byfield with the Top Regional Student Award for the CPFSA’s Southeast Region. Occasion was the CPFSA’s Educational Achievement Awards held on February 8 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

63 Wards Awarded for Outstanding Performance in External Exams

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Eight-year-old Dayton Jennings (centre), with mother, Simone Everett and father, Denzel Jennings, at the National Spelling Bee championship in Kingston on February 7.
Youth

Portlanders Hail Young Speller

Despite failing to advance to the National Spelling Bee final round in Kingston on February 7, Nonsuch Primary School’s eight-year-old Dayton Jennings is being hailed by the Portland community for his “gallant” effort. Young Dayton, back-to-back Portland champion speller, having burst on the national scene at the tender age of seven and who spelt nine of the 10 words he...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the ground-breaking ceremony for Sagicor’s $8-billion Portmore Promenade, in the Greater Bernard Lodge area of St. Catherine, on February 7.
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Agricultural Opportunities in Greater Bernard Lodge Development – PM

A huge part of the Greater Bernard Lodge Development project in St. Catherine is the available agricultural opportunities, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He points out that the Government is increasing agricultural leases, with new subdivisions for rental concessions to relocated farmers, and “equipping them with state-of-the-art technology”. Mr. Holness was delivering the keynote address at the...
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Chairperson, Board of Directors, Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF),  Debby-Ann Brown Salmon (second left) and Interim Executive Director, WCJF, Novelette Howell (left), accept a cheque from Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador Dr. Lansford Douglas (right) and Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Emiliana Bernard Stephenson.  The presentation, which is in support of the WCFJ’s A-STREAM programme,  took place on Thursday (February 8) at the entity’s headquarters, 42 Trafalgar Road, St. Andrew.
Foreign AffairsGender Affairs

Women’s Centre Gets $310,000 from Diplomatic Corps

The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) has received a donation of $310, 000 (US$2,000) from the diplomatic corps in support of its A-STREAM programme. Instituted in 2018, A-STREAM provides sponsorship and mentoring for adolescent mothers enrolled in the WCJF to ensure that they, along with the fathers, can complete their secondary education and advance to tertiary studies. The cheque,...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (third right), is surrounded by the new executive team of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, led by President Wayne Chen (third left), during a courtesy call at King’s House on February 8.
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PHOTOS: JEF Executive Team Calls on G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (third right), is surrounded by the new executive team of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, led by President Wayne Chen (third left), during a courtesy call at King’s House on February 8.
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), brings remarks at the launch of community Wi-Fi in Cornwall Barracks, Portland, on February 7. Also pictured are (from second left) Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes, and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz. The free and safe community Wi-Fi was installed by the USF as part of a national drive.
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PHOTOS: Community Wi-Fi Launched in Cornwall Barracks, Portland

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), brings remarks at the launch of community Wi-Fi in Cornwall Barracks, Portland, on February 7. Also pictured are (from second left) Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes, and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz....
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Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Web Master, Sean Hunter (right), engages students of Christel House Jamaica about careers in the field of technology during a visit to the institution in St. Catherine on February 8. Christel House is staging Career Week from February 5-9 under the theme ‘Dare to Dream STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics’. During the week, students get an opportunity to engage with professionals from the STEAM fields and learn about the possible career paths they can take.
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PHOTOS: Christel House Jamaica Career Week

Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Web Master, Sean Hunter (right), engages students of Christel House Jamaica about careers in the field of technology during a visit to the institution in St. Catherine on February 8. Christel House is staging Career Week from February 5-9 under the theme ‘Dare to Dream STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics’. During the week,...
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