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Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown.
Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown.

Rules to Obey on Election Day

The Local Government Election is scheduled to take place on February 26 and just like any election, there are rules to follow to make the voting process easy. Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, tells JIS News that persons should ensure...
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
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.
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.

Portlanders Hail Young Speller
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.
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.

Agricultural Opportunities in Greater Bernard Lodge Development – PM
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.
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.

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

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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.
CommunityScienceTechnology

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.
CommunityScienceTechnologyYouth

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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Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown.
Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Special Service Electors to Vote on February 22

Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, has advised that special service electors will vote on February 22, ahead of the February 26 Local Government Elections. This group comprises members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Jamaica Defence Force and Election Day Workers. Under the Representation of the People Act, provisions are made for these electors to vote three days before the rest...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Director of Research, Caribbean Policy Research Institute, Jamaica, Dr. Diana Thorburn (right) during the second staging of the national security seminar at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew on February 7. At centre is Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.
Foreign AffairsNational SecurityPrime MinisterTourism

Closing the Gap Between Crime and Public Perception

As Jamaica continues to register a significant decrease in serious and violent crimes, focus must be placed on closing the gap between the perception and experience of crime in the country, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The Prime Minister, who was addressing Tuesday’s (February 7) national security seminar at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston, noted...
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Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, addresses the hybrid launch of the Inclusive Growth Index Framework (IGIF) at the PIOJ, today (February 8).
Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

PIOJ Launches Inclusive Growth Index Framework

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), today (February 8), launched the Inclusive Growth Index Framework (IGIF), a comprehensive measurement tool for growth. The index, developed by the PIOJ’s Growth Inducement Programme (GIP), provides a more comprehensive understanding of the inter-relatedness of key drivers of growth specific to Jamaica. In his remarks at the virtual launch, Director General, PIOJ, Dr. Wayne...
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