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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), with (from left) Acting Senior Director in the Youth Adolescent Division in the Ministry, Yanique Willaims; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kassan Troupe; grade seven Pembrooke Hall High School student, Junior Johnson; and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Multi- Country Director, Amenyah Richard. The event was the launch of National Youth Month 2023 on November 3 at the Half -Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), with (from left) Acting Senior Director in the Youth Adolescent Division in the Ministry, Yanique Willaims; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kassan Troupe; grade seven Pembrooke Hall High School student, Junior Johnson; and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Multi- Country Director, Amenyah Richard. The event was the launch of National Youth Month 2023 on November 3 at the Half -Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.

National Youth Month Officially Launched

The government has implemented a range of policies and programmes to nurture, guide, and empower youth across the island. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams said one of the key areas of focus has been on education. “We...
Chief Executive Officer, Kingston Public Hospital, Dr. Natalie Whylie (left) in discussion with Consultant and General, Vascular and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Dr. Neville Graham during the Kingston Public Hospital’s (KPH) 16th Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. The conference was held under the theme ‘KPH: A Beacon for Medical Development and Excellence’.
Chief Executive Officer, Kingston Public Hospital, Dr. Natalie Whylie (left) in discussion with Consultant and General, Vascular and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Dr. Neville Graham during the Kingston Public Hospital’s (KPH) 16th Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. The conference was held under the theme ‘KPH: A Beacon for Medical Development and Excellence’.

PHOTO: Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) Hosts Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) with the top performing students in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, during an awards ceremony held on November 3, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) with the top performing students in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, during an awards ceremony held on November 3, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Top PEP Students Recognised
State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (second right) is assisted by Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeny (right) to cut the ribbon to officially open the new classroom block at Grange Hill Primary School in Westmoreland on Thursday (November 2). Sharing in the moment are (from left) Regional Director in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Region 4, Dr. Michelle Pinnock; Grange Hill Primary board chairman, Samuel Williams; Head Girl at the institution, Kenneise Sortie; Head Boy, Theomar McKenzie; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson and Principal, Clayton Smith.
State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (second right) is assisted by Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeny (right) to cut the ribbon to officially open the new classroom block at Grange Hill Primary School in Westmoreland on Thursday (November 2). Sharing in the moment are (from left) Regional Director in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Region 4, Dr. Michelle Pinnock; Grange Hill Primary board chairman, Samuel Williams; Head Girl at the institution, Kenneise Sortie; Head Boy, Theomar McKenzie; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson and Principal, Clayton Smith.

Grange Hill Primary School Gets New Classroom Block
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), listens as Financial Controller, Universal Service Fund, Andrew McRae (centre), explains the features of the FortiGate Firewalls devices, at the Ministry’s offices on Hagley Park Road in Kingston on Friday (November 3). Also listening is Department Head, Network Services, eGov Jamaica Limited, Christopher McKenzie.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), listens as Financial Controller, Universal Service Fund, Andrew McRae (centre), explains the features of the FortiGate Firewalls devices, at the Ministry’s offices on Hagley Park Road in Kingston on Friday (November 3). Also listening is Department Head, Network Services, eGov Jamaica Limited, Christopher McKenzie.

10 Additional Municipal Corporations Receive Technological Devices Valued $12.3M

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CEO/Commissioner at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Velma Ricketts Walker (left); Sean Barrow, ISO Project Director (centre); and Celia Russell-Henry, ISO Project Manager, examine the ISO 9001:2015 Certificate awarded to Jamaica Customs – the country
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Jamaica Customs Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification: First English-Speaking Customs Administration to Attain Status

Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has received ISO 9001:2015 certification from the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), making Jamaica Customs the first English-speaking Customs administration to receive the global stamp of approval. With this accreditation, the trade, revenue, and border protection agency has proven that its quality management systems are in line with internationally recognised standards. Commenting on the certification,...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the Senate on Friday (November 3).
Senate

Senate Passes Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2023

The Senate, on Friday (November 3), passed the Copyright (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2023. The legislation was piloted by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. In his remarks, Senator Hill said an amendment to the Act is required because the Regulations to accompany the legislation are not yet in place. He stated that the Copyright...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the first Transforming Education for National Development (TREND) townhall at the Jamaica College Auditorium on Thursday (November 2).
EducationYouth

Education Sector Transformation Now ‘TRENDING’

The Ministry of Education and Youth on Thursday (November 2) hosted its inaugural Transforming Education for National Development (TREND) townhall. The series is intended to further support the education system’s transformation. Thursday’s forum, which was held inside the Jamaica College auditorium, gave the Ministry and other stakeholders an opportunity to outline how the recommendations contained in the Professor Orlando Patterson-led...
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JUTC employees pose for a photo in front of the buses
Press ReleaseTransport

JUTC RECIEVES Six (6) Additional CNG Buses for Public Transport

As the Government continues to make good on its promise to create a more sustainable transport sector, the JUTC continues to receive additional buses to alleviate the strain on public transport. The buses received utilise compressed natural gas (CNG) which makes travel safer since they reduce harmful vehicular exhaust gas emissions like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other suspended particles....
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Cattle enjoying pasture.
AgricultureTechnologyYouth

Farmers Encouraged to Use Technology to Prevent Farm Theft

Farmers and stakeholders in the agricultural sector are being encouraged to use technology to help prevent farm theft. The advice comes from Chairman of the Youth in Agriculture Committee, Joseph Small. In a recent JIS Get the Facts Interview, Mr. Small pointed out that there are measures farmers can implement to safeguard their crop, property and livestock. “What we would...
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Chief Dental Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Irving McKenzie.                                                                                                                                                                                
Health & Wellness

Health Authorities to Clamp Down on Unregulated Dental Practices

The health authorities are moving to clamp down on unregulated and unhygienic dental practices, says Chief Dental Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Irving McKenzie. Noting that there is a major health problem with “false braces,” he said establishments operating outside the rules laid down by the Dental Council of Jamaica (DCJ), will have to comply with...
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