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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers the keynote address during a ceremony for the presentation of certificates of registration to tertiary institutions, held on Wednesday (November 29) at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers the keynote address during a ceremony for the presentation of certificates of registration to tertiary institutions, held on Wednesday (November 29) at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston.

PHOTOS: J-TEC Certificate of Registration Presentation Ceremony

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (fourth left), lead a meeting with representatives from City & Guilds, who visited the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices on November 29.  
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (fourth left), lead a meeting with representatives from City & Guilds, who visited the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices on November 29.  

PHOTOS: Education Minister Meets with City & Guilds Representatives
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front, centre), shares a photo opportunity with the finalists in the annual LASCO/Ministry of Education and Youth/Jamaica Teaching Council, Principal of the Year Awards, during a courtesy call at King’s House on Wednesday (November 29). He is joined by (from front, left) Director, Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Joseph Thomas; Executive Chairman, LASCO, James Rawle; Chief Executive Officer, JTC, Dr. Winsome Gordon; and Marketing and Communications Manager, LASCO, Danielle Cunningham.  
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front, centre), shares a photo opportunity with the finalists in the annual LASCO/Ministry of Education and Youth/Jamaica Teaching Council, Principal of the Year Awards, during a courtesy call at King’s House on Wednesday (November 29). He is joined by (from front, left) Director, Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Joseph Thomas; Executive Chairman, LASCO, James Rawle; Chief Executive Officer, JTC, Dr. Winsome Gordon; and Marketing and Communications Manager, LASCO, Danielle Cunningham.  

PHOTOS: Principal of the Year Finalists Call on G-G
Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley.
Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley.

JANAAC CEO Reappointed to CO-CHAIR ILAC-IAF Committee
Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright, making his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 29).
Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright, making his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 29).

Steady Road Improvements in Westmoreland Central

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), and President of the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association (JPFA), Hanif Brown (centre), look at pork product being shown to them by Business Development Manager at meat processing company Nation Choice, Stacey Campbell.  Occasion was the launch of the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association (JPFA) ‘Pork Jamaica’ campaign at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens complex in St. Andrew on Tuesday (November 28).
Agriculture

Campaign to Increase Pork Consumption Launched

The Government is collaborating with the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association (JPFA) and other key stakeholders to bolster the industry and ensure its sustainability through the ‘Pork Jamaica’ campaign. The marketing initiative, dubbed ‘Pork Jamaica – The Tastier Protein Choice’, was launched on Tuesday (November 28) at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens complex in St. Andrew. It aims to increase local consumption...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, and Clarendon North Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Robert Morgan (standing), makes his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 28).
Water

Water Shops Earmarked for Garden Wood and Beckford Kraal in Clarendon

Two water shops are to be installed in the Clarendon North Central communities of Garden Wood and Beckford Kraal, to improve residents’ access to the commodity. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, and Member of Parliament, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the announcement during his 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate presentation in...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, points out something of interest during a tour of the Western Children Adolescent Hospital project site with members of the Montego Bay business community on Tuesday (November 28).
Health & Wellness

2026 Completion for Cornwall Regional Hospital; Phased Occupation Begins Next Year

The Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) redevelopment project has entered its third and final phase, which entails the building and installation of medical equipment and apparatus over the next 30 months. The works started on October 16 and are expected to be completed in 2026. “In this phase three, the designs are being finalised to incorporate all the internal components in...
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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, outlines the entity’s various accomplishments over its 15 years of operations, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (November 28).
CommerceIndustryInvestment

JANAAC Pivotal in Advancing Quality and Standards Over 15 Years

For the past 15 years, the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) has been playing a pivotal role in advancing quality and standards across various industries. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (November 28), JAMAAC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sharonmae Shirley, shared that “our commitment to excellence has contributed to the growth and reputation of...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), makes a point at a stakeholders meeting at the World Travel Market in London, England, recently. He is flanked by Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board, John Lynch (right) and Senior Advisor and Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright.
Tourism

Over 1 Million Airline Seats Secured for Winter Out of US Gateways – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, today announced that a record 1.05 million airline seats have been secured from nearly six thousand flights coming into Jamaica out of the United States, during the upcoming winter season. With just over two weeks for winter travellers to start their vacations, in anticipation of a record winter tourist season, Minister Bartlett says: “This...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr the Hon. Norman Dunn, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, today (November 29).
LabourYouth

Government Committed to the Elimination of Child Labour – State Minister

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the Government is committed to the elimination of child labour in Jamaica. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (November 29), Dr. Dunn pointed out that this commitment by the Administration is on record. The State Minister said that Jamaica is...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Gender Affairs

Gender-Based Violence Helpline and Sexual Harassment Investigation Units Officially Launched

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has officially launched its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Helpline and Sexual Harassment Investigation Units. These are in response to the high incidence of gender-based violence across Jamaica. The units were opened by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, during Wednesday’s (November 29) International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) banner event,...
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