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Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 28. Listening are State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament West Rural St. Andrew Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.
Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 28. Listening are State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament West Rural St. Andrew Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.

Broadcasters Commence Testing for Digital Switchover

Various broadcasters have commenced testing for digital switchover (DSO), says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. DSO refers to the transition from analogue television broadcasting to digital television broadcasting....
Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 28. Listening are State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament West Rural St. Andrew Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.
Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 28. Listening are State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament West Rural St. Andrew Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.

Mocho to Get Modern Police Station
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth left), and Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (fourth right), cut the ribbon to officially open the renovated computer room at Clan Carthy Primary School in Kingston on Tuesday (November 28). Among those sharing the occasion (from left) are Head Boy, Jhoneal Johnson; Head Girl, Jameliha Clarke; Principal, Winsome Reid; Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez; and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth left), and Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (fourth right), cut the ribbon to officially open the renovated computer room at Clan Carthy Primary School in Kingston on Tuesday (November 28). Among those sharing the occasion (from left) are Head Boy, Jhoneal Johnson; Head Girl, Jameliha Clarke; Principal, Winsome Reid; Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez; and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson.

Renovated Computer Room Opened at Clan Carthy Primary School
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), interacts with youngsters during the national ‘Eat Jamaica Day’ ceremony at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland on Friday (November 24).  
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), interacts with youngsters during the national ‘Eat Jamaica Day’ ceremony at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland on Friday (November 24).  

Agriculture Minister Wants CASE to Become a University
Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan makes a statement in the House of Representatives on November  28.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan makes a statement in the House of Representatives on November  28.

JIS Modernising, Expanding Reach

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Labour and Social Security Minister and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), shakes hands with Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service (USF), Daniel Dawes, at the launch of the Longville Park Community Wi-Fi in the parish on November 24.
Technology

PHOTOS: Longville Park Community Wi-Fi Launch

Labour and Social Security Minister and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), shakes hands with Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service (USF), Daniel Dawes, at the launch of the Longville Park Community Wi-Fi in the parish on November 24.
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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell.
Gender Affairs

Bureau of Gender Affairs Conducting Sexual Harassment Sensitisation

Since September 2023, more than 981 representatives of public and private-sector entities have been sensitised about sexual harassment. Under the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021, which came into effect on July 3, 2023, Government bodies and private organisations are required to have sexual harassment policies and bring these to the attention of workers. The training sessions are being...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), shares in the presentation of a framed citation to the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 2023 Roll of Honour Awardee,  Maudlyn Wright Shaw (second right), at the recent awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Making the presentation is JTA President, Leighton Johnson (second left), while Attorney-at-law, Peter Champagnie, who was the guest speaker, also shares the moment.
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PHOTOS: JTA Roll of Honour Awards Ceremony

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), shares in the presentation of a framed citation to the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 2023 Roll of Honour Awardee,  Maudlyn Wright Shaw (second right), at the recent awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Making the presentation is JTA President, Leighton Johnson...
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Director of Strategic Planning, Business Development and Promotions, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Cassetta Green, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (November 28).
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JANAAC Celebrating 15th Anniversary with Awards Ceremony

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) will commemorate its 15th anniversary with an awards ceremony slated for The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday, December 4, starting 7:00 p.m. The service-led organisation was established in 2007 and commenced operations in 2008. The ceremony, which will be held under the theme ‘Celebrating Quality’, will see awards being presented...
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Senior Lecturer and Head of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, Dr. Karen Carpenter.
Gender Affairs

Parents Urged to Educate Adolescents About Sex

Parents are being encouraged to play a more active role in educating adolescents about their bodies, sex and their sexual and reproductive health. The call comes from Senior Lecturer and Head of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Karen Carpenter. Speaking at the recent Pamela McNeil Lecture on adolescent...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Education

Jamaicans Urged to Embrace Micro-Credentials

Jamaicans are being encouraged to take advantage of micro-credentials to upgrade and acquire new knowledge and skills for the workplace. Making the call, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said micro-credentials offer a convenient and effective means for people to retool and upskill without having to take time off from work to obtain advanced degrees. She noted that...
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