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Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for judges, held at King’s House, on March 29.
Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for judges, held at King’s House, on March 29.

Measures Being Pursued to Reduce Delays in Court

Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla, says several measures are being pursued to reduce delays in matters before the courts. Speaking at the swearing-in of two Appeal Court judges; a Puisne judge and a Master-in-Chambers, at King’s House, on March 29,...
Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Yulit Gordon, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (March 30).
Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Yulit Gordon, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (March 30).

JCS to Focus on Cervical Cancer in April
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point during the sitting of the House of Representatives on March 29.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point during the sitting of the House of Representatives on March 29.

Gov’t to Manage Long Pond Sugar Factory for Three Months
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 15th Annual Education Conference, held at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort, in St. Ann, on March 29.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 15th Annual Education Conference, held at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort, in St. Ann, on March 29.

Gov’t to Strengthen NPSC
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange with members of the track and field team that represented Jamaica at the recently concluded 45th CARIFTA Championships held in Grenada, following their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange with members of the track and field team that represented Jamaica at the recently concluded 45th CARIFTA Championships held in Grenada, following their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

Gov’t to Honour Outstanding 2016 Carifta Teams

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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the most outstanding tertiary institution trophy to Mico University College (MUC), at the SRC’s Science and Technology Fair 2016 held recently, at the Girl Guides Headquarters in St. Andrew. The students (from left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull.
Technology

Students Display Innovations at SRC Technology Fair

Students from schools across the island showed off their innovations in science and technology, while competing for attractive prizes at the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) National Science and Technology Fair 2016. The fair was held recently at the Girl Guides Association headquarters under the theme: ‘Youth-centred Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development’. It attracted entries from 19 primary, secondary...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking with journalists during a recent tour of the May Pen Cemetery.
Local Government

Gov’t to Make Better Use of Burial Space at May Pen Cemetery

The Local Government and Community Development Ministry is looking to make changes to how burials are done at the May Pen Cemetery in Kingston. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the objective is to better utilise the remaining space at the approximately 200-acre property, which is owned and operated by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC). The Minister was...
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Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Coleridge Minto.
Education

Trafficking In Persons Curriculum to Roll Out September

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will begin full the roll-out of the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) curriculum in schools when the 2016/17 academic year gets underway in September. This follows the success of the pilot introduced in 49 institutions across the island in September 2015. The curriculum will be implemented in over 500 primary and secondary institutions across...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives.
Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Meeting with Principals of Noranda

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, is meeting with the Principals of Bauxite Company today (March 30) to discuss specific issues regarding the company. Among the issues on the tabled are: the recent filing of bankruptcy by parent company,  Noranda Aluminium Holding Corporation (NAHC) and the recent arbitration ruling in favour of the Jamaican Government’s right...
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