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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.

Reduction in Complaints about JFB Response Time

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says there has been a noticeable reduction in the number of complaints from citizens regarding the Brigade’s response time. He noted that the acquisition of new fire units has increased the...
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston, on February 21.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston, on February 21.

SRC to Assist Local Innovators
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses the BOJ’s semi-virtual Quarterly Monetary Policy Report Press Conference on Wednesday (February 21).
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, addresses the BOJ’s semi-virtual Quarterly Monetary Policy Report Press Conference on Wednesday (February 21).

Jamaican Economy Remains Buoyant
Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade, signs the condolence book for late Justice Dennis Morrison, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Tuesday (February 20).  
Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade, signs the condolence book for late Justice Dennis Morrison, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Tuesday (February 20).  

PHOTOS: Signing of Condolence Book for Justice Morrison
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left); Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second right); and United States Department of State Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, look on as Principal of Mountain View Primary School, Michelle Robinson (right) points out features of the institution during a tour on Tuesday (February 20).  The visit included the presentation of musical instruments to the school under the ‘Violence Prevention in Targeted Vulnerable Schools and Communities in Jamaica’ programme, which involves partnership between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of National Security. Musical instruments valued at approximately $5.3 million have been purchased to equip music programmes as an extracurricular activity in selected schools.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left); Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second right); and United States Department of State Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, look on as Principal of Mountain View Primary School, Michelle Robinson (right) points out features of the institution during a tour on Tuesday (February 20).  The visit included the presentation of musical instruments to the school under the ‘Violence Prevention in Targeted Vulnerable Schools and Communities in Jamaica’ programme, which involves partnership between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of National Security. Musical instruments valued at approximately $5.3 million have been purchased to equip music programmes as an extracurricular activity in selected schools.

PHOTOS: Visit to Mountain View Primary

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
AgricultureFisheriesForeign AffairsMiningParliament

$35.9M Allocated to Continue Soil Fertility Mapping Project Implementation in 2024/25

An additional $35.9 million has been budgeted to continue work under the Soil Fertility Mapping Project during fiscal year 2024/25. The project, which commenced in October 2021, aims to increase productivity and the quality of agricultural produce through an integrated soil management system. It is also intended to optimise farmers’ profits and enhance farming efficiency, while maintaining good environmental stewardship....
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
CommunityDevelopmentForeign AffairsLocal Government

$1.3B Earmarked to Continue Jamaica’s Emergency Communication System Upgrade

Work will continue during fiscal year 2024/25 to upgrade Jamaica’s emergency communication system. The Government has budgeted $1.3 billion to continue initiatives under the ‘Improvement of Emergency Communication System in Jamaica’ Project. This engagement aims to develop a national emergency communication system to coordinate incident response among key government agencies and volunteers. Details of the project are outlined in the...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane, speaking during a Social Justice (SO-JUST) project event at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 20).
Foreign AffairsJusticeYouth

Vulnerable Groups’ Access to Justice Services Being Increased

The Global Affairs Canada (GAC)-funded Social Justice (SO-JUST) project will be partnering with civil society organisations (CSOs) to develop interventions tailored for increased access to justice services by vulnerable groups. Focus is currently being placed on increasing access to justice services by the deaf and children in contact and conflict with the law. The CSOs currently being engaged under the...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the ‘Rapping with the Minister’ forum on Tuesday (February 20) at Jamaica College in St. Andrew.
EducationTechnologyYouth

Education Ministry Wants Greater Take-Up of Technology Inputs

The Ministry of Education and Youth is urging greater take-up of technology inputs by schools to enhance teaching and learning. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe, who spoke to JIS News at the ‘Rapping with the Minister’ forum on Tuesday (February 20) at Jamaica College in St. Andrew. said that “significant investments” have been made in providing teachers...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, shares a moment with students from the all-girls Mount Alvernia High School in Montego Bay, St. James, at a ‘Rapping with the Minister’ forum held at Jamaica College, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (February 20).
EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

Students Urged to Make Use of Mental Health Services in Schools

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is encouraging students to take advantage of the mental health support services that are available in schools. She said that increased resources are being dedicated to addressing mental health and wellness and ensuring that students can access the support they need to be resilient and achieve academic success. This includes making greater...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with the new team of executives from the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) during a courtesy call at King
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PHOTOS: New JCTU Executive TEAM Calls on G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with the new team of executives from the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) during a courtesy call at King's House on February 20. They are (from left) board member, Clarence Frater; Vice President, Rodolph Thomas; President, St Patrice Ennis;  Vice President, Granville Valentine; Vice President,...
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