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Director of Arts Development and Training at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Andrew Brodber (left), presents a trophy and cash award to the Overall Best Writer in the 2023 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition, Clyde Bowen, at a recent awards ceremony and launch of the Jamaica Creative Writing Exhibition, at the Summit in Kingston.
Director of Arts Development and Training at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Andrew Brodber (left), presents a trophy and cash award to the Overall Best Writer in the 2023 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition, Clyde Bowen, at a recent awards ceremony and launch of the Jamaica Creative Writing Exhibition, at the Summit in Kingston.

JCDC to Host Online Workshops for Literary Arts/Creative Writing Competition

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will be hosting a series of online workshops to prepare participants for the Literary Arts/Creative Writing Competitions. The workshops, which run from January 15 to 27, will cover five subject areas –Screenwriting, Playwriting, Poetry,...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (third right), shares in the presentation of a cheque by the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, to purchase a bus for Richmond Primary and Infant School in St. Mary. The provision of US$72,489 was facilitated through the Embassy under the Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Grants Project. Sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director, National Education Trust, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; student at the school, Ariana Cohen; Principal, Dwight Sanderson; Board Chair, Deloris Smith; Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi; and student Antwone Allen. The occasion was a grant signing ceremony at the Education Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (January 11).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (third right), shares in the presentation of a cheque by the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, to purchase a bus for Richmond Primary and Infant School in St. Mary. The provision of US$72,489 was facilitated through the Embassy under the Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Grants Project. Sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director, National Education Trust, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; student at the school, Ariana Cohen; Principal, Dwight Sanderson; Board Chair, Deloris Smith; Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi; and student Antwone Allen. The occasion was a grant signing ceremony at the Education Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (January 11).

Gov’t of Japan Provides Grant to Purchase Bus for Richmond Primary and Infant School
Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw.
Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw.

Upper Bridge at Three Miles Intersection in Kingston to be Closed for Repairs This Weekend
Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management at the NHT, Dameon McNally, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Assistant General Manager for Compliance Management at the NHT, Dameon McNally, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

No Deadline for NHT Refund Applications
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The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) Logo.

Persons Pursuing Higher Education Encouraged to Utilise SLB Benefits

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Chairman, National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) Committee, Rev. Sam McCook, addresses the media launch of the event on Thursday (January 11) at the Victoria Mutual Group Training Room, Half-Way Tree Road in Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

National Prayer Breakfast to Benefit ‘Educate to Elevate’ Community Outreach

The Educate to Elevate community outreach programme, a back-to-school initiative of the Hope Gospel Assembly, will be the beneficiary of the proceeds from the 44th staging of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB). This was disclosed by Secretary, NLPB, Rev. Major (Ret’d) Canute Chambers, at a press briefing held on Thursday (January 11) at the Victoria Mutual Group Training Room,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Environment

Regulations to Remove Microplastics from Personal Care Products Soon

Regulations will soon be developed and introduced in Parliament for the removal of microplastics from personal care products as well as the prohibition of plastic lunch boxes. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, provided an update on the country’s sustainability and waste management efforts, during the opening of the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the keynote address at the implementation of the multibillion-dollar Electronic Health Records (EHR) System for public health facilities, at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon today (January 11).
Health & Wellness

Electronic Health Records System Launched at May Pen Hospital

The Government has commenced implementation of its multibillion-dollar Electronic Health Records (EHR) System at public health facilities, which will ensure seamless interface of critical diagnostic imaging. Speaking at the unveiling of the system, at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon today (January 11), Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said it is part of a mission...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Principal Director for Field Services at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Collin Henry, look at a fishpond in Bushy Park, St. Catherine, by during a tour of farms in the area on January 10.
Agriculture

PHOTOS: Minister Green Tours Farms in St. Catherine

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Principal Director for Field Services at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Collin Henry, look at a fishpond in Bushy Park, St. Catherine, by during a tour of farms in the area on January 10.
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front row, third right), is flanked by the 2023 recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Scholarship during the awards ceremony at King’s House on August 17. Nineteen public-sector employees have been awarded scholarships to pursue masters or doctoral studies at an approved local and or international university.
Education

Public-Sector Workers Urged to Apply for Marcus Garvey Graduate Scholarship

Applications for the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship are now open for government workers. Launched in 2020 by Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, the scholarship, which represents investment of $1 billion over a five-year period, aims to upskill public-sector workers who wish to pursue postgraduate studies. Thirty scholarships are offered each year. Senior...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to Angelyn Miller (third from right) of Johns Hall, St. James, and her children on Monday, January 8. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Chairperson of the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb; Tourism Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central,  Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Councillor for the Springmount Division, Uvel Graham.
Office of the Prime Minister

PM Highlights Transparent Selection Process of NSHP

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the transparent selection process for beneficiaries under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) ensures that assistance is provided to those who genuinely require it. Mr. Holness, on Monday, January 8, handed over a new three-bedroom unit under the programme to recipient, Angelyn Miller, of Johns Hall, St. James. Ms. Miller’s original home...
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