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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), addresses the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament meeting held on Wednesday (February 28) at Gordon House. Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in both the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr Horace Chang.

Gov’t to Make Decision on Harmony Cove Development Soon

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is to make a decision on the Harmony Cove Project soon. He was speaking during the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament meeting...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses a seminar on financing, estate planning and investments for creative practitioners held on Wednesday (February 28), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

Gov’t Moving Ahead With Artistes’ Insurance Scheme

Associate Vice President for the Faculty of Advanced Skills and Professional Development at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Dr. Cornell Brown, addresses a JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on February 28.

Technological Training Programme for Unattached Youth Begins March 5

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (centre, front row), addressing the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament meeting held on Wednesday (February 28) at Gordon House. From left are State Minister in the Ministry, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr; and Permanent Secretary, Dianne McIntosh.

New Correctional Centre Proposed for Central Jamaica

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, addresses the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament held on Wednesday (February 28) at Gordon House. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr .

Gov’t Moving Quickly to Build Autopsy Suite in Kingston

West Rural St. Andrew Member of Parliament, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, addressing the Quality Education Circle (QEC9) relaunch and stakeholders’ meeting, at Oberlin High School in Lawrence Tavern in St. Andrew on February 27.

8 years ago EducationYouth

$4M Earmarked to Assist Tertiary Students in West Rural St. Andrew

Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, has indicated that approximately $4 million will be budgeted for tertiary education in her constituency to enable more students to benefit. “I give out at least $3 million worth of tertiary scholarships every year. This year, I’m going to put away probably $4 million, and that is to assist...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), congratulates newly appointed Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes (second left), after he was sworn in at King’s House on Thursday (March 1). Looking on (from left) are Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; Justice Minister, Dr. Delroy Chuck; and the Chief Justice’s wife, Dr. Annette Crawford-Sykes.

8 years ago Prime Minister

Executive and Judiciary Must Work Together to Transform Justice System – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has pointed to the need for partnership between the executive and the judiciary for the transformation of the justice system. “The public, in whose interest we all serve, more than ever, wants to see an improved justice system through strengthening of the rule of law and timely justice outcomes. Let me again emphasise...

Actor, Marvin Harthone (centre), who appears in the video titled ‘National Heroes of Jamaica – Marcus Garvey’, is the centre of attention during Wednesday’s (February 28) launch at Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre, St. Andrew, after collecting his copy of the production from Senior Advisor to the Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Sharon Hay Webster (left), and Executive Director, National Integrity Action, Professor Trevor Munroe (right). Sharing in the moment is Acting Mission Director, United States Agency for International Development, Andrew Colburn.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Marcus Garvey Video Launched

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and National Integrity Action (NIA) have launched a video titled ‘National Heroes of Jamaica. Marcus Garvey’, which will be used to educate students islandwide about Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The production was launched at Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (February 28), ahead of a...

8 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Independence of the Judiciary is Paramount – PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says there must be a transformed justice system within the framework of the long held proud tradition of judicial independence. The Prime Minister was speaking this morning [Thursday march 1] at the Ceremony at King’s House to confirm the Honourable Mr. Justice Bryan Sykes as Chief justice of Jamaica. Mr. Holness said for effective governance, transformation...

8 years ago National Security and Peace

18 Firearms Recovered in St. James

Eighteen firearms have been taken off the streets of St. James under the enhanced security measures in the parish. National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, informed that the firearms recovered are mainly rifles and pistols. He said 351 rounds of ammunition have been seized. “We have also seized laptops, offensive weapons, motor vehicles, cell phones and cash,” he noted. He...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

8 years ago EnergyMiningScience

Bauxite Industry’s Future Bright – Dr. Wheatley

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the future of Jamaica’s bauxite and alumina sector remains bright and prosperous, with great prospects for further investments. He was speaking at the 24th Bauxite Alumina Conference, which was staged by Metal Bulletin Events at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James on Wednesday, February 28....

Students of Pembroke Hall High School deliver a musical performance at the National Safe Schools

8 years ago National Security and PeaceYouth

JCF Strengthens Peace in Schools Campaign

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be merging the National Safe Schools’ Peace Day Concert with the Peace for Champs initiative this year in order to strengthen the message of peace in schools. Students from over 60 schools have been invited to participate in the concert to be staged on March 6 at Mandela Park in St. Andrew. Speaking with...