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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (FILE)
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (FILE)

Gov’t Intensifying Efforts to Disrupt Gangs, Restore Law and Order – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is intensifying efforts to disrupt organised criminal gang activity, and restore law and order to affected communities. “Our policy position of dealing with gang leaders is to see them...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 8.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 8.

Gov’t Working with Family Life Ministries to Establish Privately Run Foster-Care Programme
Dispute Resolution Foundation Content Delivery Leader, Paul Hines.
Dispute Resolution Foundation Content Delivery Leader, Paul Hines.

Dispute Resolution Foundation School Suspension Intervention Programme Yielding Success
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, shows a picture in a book to grade-four students of New Providence Primary School in Kingston during an interactive reading session at the institution on Tuesday (May 8) in observance of Read Across Jamaica Day 2018. The exercise, which is organized annually by the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, forms part of activities marking Education Week, being observed this year from May 5 to 11. Beside Senator Reid (from left) are Kebra Simpson, Marstaian Williams and Rasheed Tucker.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, shows a picture in a book to grade-four students of New Providence Primary School in Kingston during an interactive reading session at the institution on Tuesday (May 8) in observance of Read Across Jamaica Day 2018. The exercise, which is organized annually by the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, forms part of activities marking Education Week, being observed this year from May 5 to 11. Beside Senator Reid (from left) are Kebra Simpson, Marstaian Williams and Rasheed Tucker.

Education Minister Cites Reading as Key to Primary Exit Profile Student Preparations
Port Authority of Jamaica President and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Gordon Shirley (left), presents a certificate to fisherman and business operator, Richard Morris, who participated in the Tourism Product Development Company’s recent training programme for stakeholders who will operate in the new state-of-the-art fishing village being developed in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
Port Authority of Jamaica President and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Gordon Shirley (left), presents a certificate to fisherman and business operator, Richard Morris, who participated in the Tourism Product Development Company’s recent training programme for stakeholders who will operate in the new state-of-the-art fishing village being developed in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

Ocho Rios Fishing Village Complex – A Boost for Jamaica’s Tourist Attractions

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes a point during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 8. At left is Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Sectoral Debate 2018/2019Tourism

Tourism Enhancement Fund Commences Construction of Artisan Villages

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has commenced construction of the first of five artisan villages slated to be built islandwide. This was disclosed by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who said the development, to be located at the Falmouth cruise ship terminal in Trelawny, will signal the resuscitation of Jamaica’s craft and artisan industry. He made the announcement during his...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 8.
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Multipurpose Classroom Being Built at Granville Place of Safety

Work valued at $25 million is being undertaken at the Granville Place of Safety in Trelawny, where a multipurpose classroom is being built. “This will be opened in the second quarter of this year and will offer our female wards skills training,” State Minster in the Ministry of Education Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green said. He was speaking during...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation to President of the August Town Peace Builders, Kenneth Wilson, at the awards ceremony held on April 25 at Jamaica House.
Prime Minister

August Town Urged to ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ for Peace

The August Town Peace Builders is rallying the community to ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ against divisive criminal elements and bolster the fight for their right to a peaceful existence. Disappointed but undaunted by the recent flare-up of violence in the Eastern St. Andrew community, the group, headed by Kenneth Wilson, is committed to working tirelessly to reduce conflicts and create...
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LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force 2018/19 Police Officer of the Year, Constable Davian Martin (left), collecting his trophy from National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre) and Executive Chairman, LASCO Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (May 8).
National Security and Peace

Constable Davian Martin Cops 2018/19 Lasco/JCF Police Officer of the Year Award

Twenty-six-year-old Constable Davian Martin has created history by becoming the youngest LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Police Officer of the Year, after copping the title for 2018/19. Constable Martin received his award during the 18th annual presentation ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (May 8). Topping the competition came as no surprise to the young lawman, as...
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Coordinator for the Scientific Research Council’s Science and Technology Education Unit, Amanda McKenzie.
ScienceTechnology

SRC Science Fair Registration Deadline Extended to May 18

The deadline for schools to register for the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) Science Fair has been extended to May 18. The fair, which is open to students at primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, will be held in Kingston on June 12. Categories under which schools can participate include Education; Agriculture; Food and Agro-processing; Energy; Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, makes a point during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives today (May 8). At left is Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
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Gov’t Providing $100M for High School Tourism Certification Programme

The Ministries of Tourism; and Education, Youth and Information are collaborating to provide $100 million to launch the first certification programme for high-school students to gain entry-level qualification for the hospitality industry. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said the initiative aims to establish a curriculum that prepares secondary students for employment in the sector, while emphasising that “training is a...
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Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Winston Maragh.
Health & Wellness

Sandy Bay Health Centre Selected as Parish Project in Clarendon

Some $900,000 will be spent to undertake repairs at the Sandy Bay Health Centre in May Pen, Clarendon, selected as the parish Labour Day project by the Clarendon Municipal Corporation. Mayor of May Pen, Winston Maragh, told JIS News that the Municipal Corporation will be working with the Clarendon Health Department in executing the project. “There are some leaks in...
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