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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers the keynote address at a ceremony for the handover of braille machines to the Salvation Army School for Blind and Visually Impaired Children, held at the institution in Kingston on Friday (Feb. 9).

Salvation Army School for the Blind Gets Braille Writing Machines

Students at the Salvation Army School for Blind and Visually Impaired Children are benefiting from improved learning experiences through the donation of braille writing machines to the institution. The devices, used for writing and reading, were provided under the ‘Follow...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the ceremony for the commissioning of a Column Still and tour of a Dunder Treatment Plant at the New Yarmouth Distillery, New Yarmouth, Clarendon, on Friday (February 9).

PHOTOS: Commissioning of Column Still and Tour of Dunder Treatment Plant at New Yarmouth Distillery

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

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’.

Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for February 15, 2024

2 years ago Elections

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 that they walk with their identification (ID) cards, as this will allow for quicker processing. “However, I must point out...

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.

2 years ago EducationYouth

63 Wards Awarded for Outstanding Performance in External Exams

Sixty-three wards of the State were rewarded for excellent performance in the 2022/2023 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)/Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency’s (CPFSA) annual Educational Achievement Awards on Thursday (February 8). With eight CSEC subjects, including six distinctions and two credits, Jehvoun Byfield was named the overall Top Boy while the Top...

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.

2 years ago 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...

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.

2 years ago Prime MinisterVision 2030

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...

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.

2 years ago 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,...

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.

2 years ago Governor General

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.

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.

2 years ago 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....