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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gives the keynote address at the St. James Northwest constituency dinner held at Sandals Montego Bay on Saturday (Oct. 28).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gives the keynote address at the St. James Northwest constituency dinner held at Sandals Montego Bay on Saturday (Oct. 28).

Gov’t Ensuring That Jamaicans Feel Benefits of Strong Economy – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is ensuring that Jamaicans feel the benefits of the sound policies and fiscal management, which have caused the economy to flourish. Pledging the Administration's resolve to bridging the socio-economic divide,...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), and new homeowner, Nicola Williams (second left), cut the ribbon to signal the official handover of the three-bedroom house in Banana Ground, Clarendon on Friday (Oct. 27). The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing in the moment (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Western, Phillip Henriques; Miss Williams’ children; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; and Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), and new homeowner, Nicola Williams (second left), cut the ribbon to signal the official handover of the three-bedroom house in Banana Ground, Clarendon on Friday (Oct. 27). The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing in the moment (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Western, Phillip Henriques; Miss Williams’ children; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; and Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters.

Gov’t Policy Measures Delivering Tangible Results – PM
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (seated centre); Deputy Chief Education Officer, Core Curriculum and Support Services Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Clover Hamilton Flowers (seated left) and Honorary Consul of Barbados, Winston Bayley (seated right), as well as students and staff members from Ardenne High School and the Harrison College in Bridgeport, Barbados share a photo opportunity, during a visit to the Ministry’s  Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on October 26. Students from Harrison College are participating in a one-week student exchange with Ardenne High, which is aimed at enhancing learning and teaching methodologies and further improve overall student achievement.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (seated centre); Deputy Chief Education Officer, Core Curriculum and Support Services Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Clover Hamilton Flowers (seated left) and Honorary Consul of Barbados, Winston Bayley (seated right), as well as students and staff members from Ardenne High School and the Harrison College in Bridgeport, Barbados share a photo opportunity, during a visit to the Ministry’s  Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on October 26. Students from Harrison College are participating in a one-week student exchange with Ardenne High, which is aimed at enhancing learning and teaching methodologies and further improve overall student achievement.

PHOTOS: Ardenne High School and Harrison College Students Visit Education Ministry
Department of Correctional Services (DCS) staff participate in a race during the entity’s Sports Day and Expo, held at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre Sports Club on Friday (October 27).
Department of Correctional Services (DCS) staff participate in a race during the entity’s Sports Day and Expo, held at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre Sports Club on Friday (October 27).

PHOTOS: Department of Correctional Services Sports Day
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), uses his smart phone to access the internet at the launch of free Community Wi-Fi for Caymanas Gardens Site-A on October 26. Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Independence City Primary School student, Daniel Harrison; Principal of the school, Anne Geddes Nelson; and fellow student, Jahmoya Miller.
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), uses his smart phone to access the internet at the launch of free Community Wi-Fi for Caymanas Gardens Site-A on October 26. Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Independence City Primary School student, Daniel Harrison; Principal of the school, Anne Geddes Nelson; and fellow student, Jahmoya Miller.

PHOTOS: Caymanas Gardens Site-A Gets Free Community Wi-Fi

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (left), present JIS Heritage Essay Competition winner, Shadair Green, with her prizes, during the JIS’s 2022 Heritage Competition Awards Ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
CultureYouth

JIS Heritage Competition Deadline Extended to Nov. 5

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has extended the deadline for the submission of entries for its annual Heritage Competition to Sunday, November 5, at midnight. “The decision to extend the submission deadline is to give more students an opportunity to add to the discourse about a momentous event that will, undoubtedly, shape the future of the country’s development. This is...
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Technical Information Officer at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Latanniya Johnson.
InnovationScienceTechnologyYouth

Ideation Sessions for YIIC Oct. 31 and Nov. 2

Ideation sessions for prospective applicants in the National Young Inventors and Innovators Competition (YIIC) are set for October 31 and November 2 at the St. Hilda's Diocesan High and the Zoom platform, respectively. The consultations are open to students at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels and have been organised by the Scientific Research Council (SRC). Speaking with JIS News...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during National Cybersecurity Awareness Day 2023, held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica in Kingston on Thursday (October 26).
CybersecurityOffice of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Remains Commited to Fostering a Digital Environment for All Jamaicans

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a secure digital environment for all Jamaicans. “The Government’s commitment to cybersecurity is unwavering. However, this is not a battle to be fought in isolation. There is a lot for our private sector and our citizens to also do,” said Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at a general breakfast meeting of the Rotary Club of New Kingston at the Liguanea Club, today (October 27).
LabourSocial Security

Industry Minister Urges Employers to Rejig Labour Arrangements

With the country achieving record low unemployment of 4.5 per cent, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is urging employers to rejig labour arrangements, based on the changing job market. Speaking today (October 27) at a general breakfast meeting of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, at the Liguanea Club, the Minister said that many...
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Retired Educator, Beulett Hunter, who has been trained in the execution of Restorative Justice Practices.
Justice

Restorative Justice Hailed as Paradigm Shift for Conflict Resolution

The Restorative Justice (RJ) Programme is being hailed for creating a paradigm shift in conflict resolution by one of its recent trainees. Between August and October, the Justice Ministry trained more than 200 Jamaicans in RJ Practices, equipping them with the tools needed to help prevent and to effectively manage conflict. Retired Educator, Beulett Hunter, who has been trained in...
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Division Chief, Western Hemisphere Department, Anna Ivanova, presents the findings of the October 2023 IMF Regional Economic Outlook Western Hemisphere: Securing Low Inflation and Nurturing Potential Growth report, on Thursday (October 26) at the Bank of Jamaica in Kingston.
Foreign Affairs

Inflation Falling in Latin America and Caribbean – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reporting that inflation is falling throughout the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. IMF Deputy Division Chief, Western Hemisphere Department, Anna Ivanova, said that after reaching 7.8 per cent in 2022, headline inflation in the region, excluding Argentina and Venezuela, is expected to decline to five per cent in 2023 and to 3.6 per...
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Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, looks on as Programme Director, National Identification System (NIDS), Dr. Warren Vernon, gives an update on the project at the post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 25) at Jamaica House.
NIDS

NIDS Being Updated Based on Public Feedback

The National Identification System (NIDS) is being updated based on feedback from the testing of the system earlier this year. Programme Director for NIDS, Dr. Warren Vernon, who gave an update on the project at the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (October 25) said the modifications are under way. “We had the pilot of the system, and...
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