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Students of Hagley Park Preparatory School, Kingston, listen as Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Tomeica Gunn-Mighty, explains the functions of the Public Relations and Marketing Department. The students toured the agency on February 1.
Students of Hagley Park Preparatory School, Kingston, listen as Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Tomeica Gunn-Mighty, explains the functions of the Public Relations and Marketing Department. The students toured the agency on February 1.

PHOTOS: Students of the Hagley Park Preparatory School Tour the JIS Head Office

 
The Ministry of Education’s main office, 2 National Heroes Circle.
The Ministry of Education’s main office, 2 National Heroes Circle.

Education Ministry Looking at Special Needs Framework
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), congratulates student of Campion College, Hasani Edwards, during the 10th anniversary magis awards – the CXC edition 2016 – held on the grounds of Campion College in St. Andrew on January 30. The ceremony sought to recognise outstanding performances in the June 2016 CSEC and CAPE examinations.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), congratulates student of Campion College, Hasani Edwards, during the 10th anniversary magis awards – the CXC edition 2016 – held on the grounds of Campion College in St. Andrew on January 30. The ceremony sought to recognise outstanding performances in the June 2016 CSEC and CAPE examinations.

Education Minister to Make Submission for PISA
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), converses with University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona students (from left): Coswayne Samms and Mickaela Gonzales, following Wednesday’s (February 1) opening ceremony for the UWI Research Days exposition at the institution. Mr. Samms is the President of the Mona Guild of Postgraduate Students, while Ms. Gonzales is the Guild of Students President. UWI Research Days 2017 are being held from February 1 to 3 under the theme: ‘UWI Mona – Driving Development through Research and Innovation’.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), converses with University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona students (from left): Coswayne Samms and Mickaela Gonzales, following Wednesday’s (February 1) opening ceremony for the UWI Research Days exposition at the institution. Mr. Samms is the President of the Mona Guild of Postgraduate Students, while Ms. Gonzales is the Guild of Students President. UWI Research Days 2017 are being held from February 1 to 3 under the theme: ‘UWI Mona – Driving Development through Research and Innovation’.

UWI Urged to do Greater Research
Trainer in the National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDSM) in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Jumaine Remikie (left), displays a map on the chikungunya and dengue fever outbreak in Jamaica in relation to hospital service areas, which was generated through the use of geographical information systems (GIS) technology. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Land Information Council of Jamaica (LICJ) Chairman, Alexander Williams; NSDSM Principal Director, Rohan Richards; Acting Director, Crime Prevention Community Safety at the Ministry of National Security, Keisha Wright; and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Lt. Col. Oral Khan. Occasion was the launch of Geography Awareness Week and the LICJ 25th anniversary celebrations on February 1 at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, under the theme: ‘Geospatial Technologies – National Security and Public Safety’.
Trainer in the National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDSM) in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Jumaine Remikie (left), displays a map on the chikungunya and dengue fever outbreak in Jamaica in relation to hospital service areas, which was generated through the use of geographical information systems (GIS) technology. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Land Information Council of Jamaica (LICJ) Chairman, Alexander Williams; NSDSM Principal Director, Rohan Richards; Acting Director, Crime Prevention Community Safety at the Ministry of National Security, Keisha Wright; and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Lt. Col. Oral Khan. Occasion was the launch of Geography Awareness Week and the LICJ 25th anniversary celebrations on February 1 at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, under the theme: ‘Geospatial Technologies – National Security and Public Safety’.

Geospatial Technology a Critical Tool in Crime Fighting

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses yesterday
Foreign Affairs

Government Communicating with Key Stakeholders in US

The Government will continue to communicate with key stakeholders in the United States regarding the recent Executive Orders on immigration and travel signed by President of the United States, Donald Trump. This was noted by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during yesterday's (February 1) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew. “The...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw. (FILE)
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House Approves Order for New Personal Income Tax Threshold

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HEART Trust/NTA Leap Centre in downtown Kingston.
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HEART/NTA, JFLL and NYS to Merge

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
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Education Minister to Meet with Leaders of St. Thomas Technical

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, will be having discussions with the leadership of the St. Thomas Technical High School about discipline at the institution. The school has been placed in the spotlight following an incident where an ancillary worker was reportedly attacked by students recently. At a post-Cabinet press briefing yesterday (February 1) at...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
ParliamentPrime Minister

House Passes Bill to Strengthen Measures to Fight Corruption

The House of Representatives on January 31 approved the Integrity Commission Bill, which is aimed at promoting and enhancing standards of ethical conduct for parliamentarians and public officials. The Bill provides for the establishment of a single body to be known as the Integrity Commission, to promote and strengthen the measures for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of acts...
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Director/Principal, Justice Training Institute in the Ministry of Justice, Karen Campbell-Bascoe.
Justice

Justice Ministry to Launch 2017 Training for JPs

The Ministry of Justice will launch its 2017 training for Justices of the Peace (JPs) on February 2, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston. More than 1,000 JPs are expected to attend the launch, which will also serve as a sensitisation session. Director/Principal of the Justice Training Institute in the Ministry, Karen Campbell Bascoe, said registration will begin...
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