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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (at podium), addresses students of The Queen’s School in Kingston, during a visit on January 8 to usher in the new school term.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (at podium), addresses students of The Queen’s School in Kingston, during a visit on January 8 to usher in the new school term.

Primary Schools Next Phase of ICT Push by Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education and Youth is to introduce technology labs in primary schools in the next phase of its ongoing drive to build out information and communications technology (ICT) across the education sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said...
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.

Jamaicans Aboard Best Cruise Ship for 2023 Hailed
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), converses with Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, during a recent swearing-in ceremony at King’s House for nine members of the judiciary who have been appointed to higher office.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), converses with Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, during a recent swearing-in ceremony at King’s House for nine members of the judiciary who have been appointed to higher office.

Judiciary Strategic Plan Bearing Fruit
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, centre); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (seated, second left), and President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Patrick Brooks (seated, second right), with members of the judiciary who were appointed to higher office at today’s (January 8) swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, centre); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (seated, second left), and President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Patrick Brooks (seated, second right), with members of the judiciary who were appointed to higher office at today’s (January 8) swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House.

Judges Sworn in to Higher Office
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Government of Jamaica and Diaspora Enjoy Strategic Partnership

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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.
Culture

Persons Can View Winning Pieces in JCDC Creative Writing Competition

Persons can view award-winning pieces of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) 2023 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition at parish libraries. The exhibition, organised by the JCDC in collaboration with the National Library of Jamaica and the Jamaica Library Service, is open to the public free of cost. The pieces are currently being showcased at the parish library in St. Ann...
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Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Custos Says Collaborative Effort Needed to Combat Crime

Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, has underscored that a collaborative approach is needed to combat crime on the island. “This means asking ourselves ‘how can we come together as a united group to stem the crime and the mayhem’,” he explained. Bishop Pitkin was addressing the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) President’s Forum,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister

PM Condemns Brutal Beating of 14-Year-Old Girl

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness has condemned the recent brutal beating of a 14-year-old girl in Denbigh, Clarendon. Mr. Holness said the incident is a sad reflection on the society and is an illustration of the challenges the country face in tackling not only the quantity, but also the severity of crimes. “I was very distressed by this...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left) and Portland Eastern Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz, observe flood damage from heavy rainfall in sections of the constituency during a tour on January 3.
AgricultureDevelopment

More Farm Roads to be Fixed in New Fiscal Year

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has assured farmers in Eastern Portland that efforts will be made to rehabilitate more farm roads in the area, in the upcoming 2024/2025 financial year. The Minister made the commitment, following a tour of several farms in the parish on January 3, where he assessed the impact of recent heavy rainfall...
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Prime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness.
Health & WellnessPrime Minister

Major Healthcare Initiatives for 2024

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says major healthcare initiatives are on track, to be implemented in 2024. Mr. Holness said the digitization of the health information systems has started, noting that the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon, will be the first facility to go live on the digital health information platform. The Prime Minister provided an update on...
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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left) and Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui (right), shake hands during the handover of 90 sets of cricket kits by the Government of the Republic of India to the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) on January 4, at the Indian High Commission in Kingston. Also at the presentation (from left) are Captain of the Jamaica Cricket Team, Jermaine Blackwood, and President of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), Billy Heaven.
Foreign AffairsSport

JCA Receives Cricket Gears from India

The Government of the Republic of India has handed over 90 sets of cricket kits, valued at approximately US$50,000, to the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) towards the sustained development of the sport locally. Included in the kits are cricket bats, batting pads, gloves, cricket balls, helmets, guards (abdominal, thigh, arm and leg), cricket bats, grip, grip cone, kit bags, stumps...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), makes a point while on a tour of damaged roads in sections of Portland, on January 5. With the Prime Minister is Member of Parliament for Portland East, Ann-Marie Vaz.
Works / Construction

Emergency Response to Damaged Roads in Portland

The Government will be providing an emergency response to damaged roadways in sections of Portland, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking during a tour of affected roads in the parish, on January 4, the Prime Minister said the unusual rainfall in various communities across Portland has caused dislocation for residents and “what we have seen, we could...
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