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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Magistrates Role for Portland to new Custos of the parish, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter, at the installation ceremony held yesterday (Oct.10), at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Port Antonio.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Magistrates Role for Portland to new Custos of the parish, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter, at the installation ceremony held yesterday (Oct.10), at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Port Antonio.

Retired Educator Installed as Custos of Portland

Retired educator, Lincoln Thaxter, was yesterday (October 10) installed as Custos of the parish of Portland. At the ceremony held at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Port Antonio, the new Custos was hailed as a patriot...
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left) and President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno affix their signatures to the US$60 million loan agreement between the IDB and Jamaica, at the IDB headquarters in Washington, D.C., today (October 11). The loan represents the third tranche of financing for the Public Financial and Performance Management Programme.
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (left) and President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno affix their signatures to the US$60 million loan agreement between the IDB and Jamaica, at the IDB headquarters in Washington, D.C., today (October 11). The loan represents the third tranche of financing for the Public Financial and Performance Management Programme.

Jamaica Signs US$60 Million Loan Agreement with IDB
Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. (FILE)
Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. (FILE)

Youth Minister to Take Part in UN Panel Discussion
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, at the Commonwealth Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 9. At right is the Director of External Resources in the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kenya, Jackson Kiyanjy and at centre is Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Mr. Colin Bullock.
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, at the Commonwealth Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 9. At right is the Director of External Resources in the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kenya, Jackson Kiyanjy and at centre is Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Mr. Colin Bullock.

Finance Minister Calls for More Support for Growth Agenda
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), converses with Board Chairman, Jones Town Primary School, Maria Jones, during a special forum on primary education held today (Oct. 10), at the Jones Town Primary School in Kingston.
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), converses with Board Chairman, Jones Town Primary School, Maria Jones, during a special forum on primary education held today (Oct. 10), at the Jones Town Primary School in Kingston.

VOUCH to Become Centre for Assessment of Special Needs Children

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Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla (centre), shares a moment with Head of the European Union Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei (left), and British High Commission to Jamaica, David Fitton, following the launch of three human rights projects today (Oct. 10), at the British High Commission in Jamaica.
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EU Provides $52 Million for Justice and Human Rights Projects

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Jamaica has provided some $52 million for the implementation of three projects, focused on the rehabilitation of inmates in the correctional system including juveniles, and addressing legal and human rights issues. Stand Up for Jamaica (SUFJ) has received a sum of $10.3 million to carry out the ‘Rehabilitation of Inmates: A professional...
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Director for the Standards Division at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Julia Bonner Douette, highlights activities for World Standards Day on October 14, during a Think Tank today (Oct.10), at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston.
Community

Bureau to Recognize Technical Volunteers on World Standards Day

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will join with the rest of the world in celebrating the work of thousands of volunteers, who have contributed to the development of standards, on World Standards Day, October 14. A standard is a document that provides requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and...
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Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica, and President of the Spanish Jamaican Foundation (SJF), Celsa Nuño (second right), presents award to Spanish teacher at the Meadowbrook High School, Mr. Errol Haughton, who was on October 9 announced as the inaugural winner of the Spanish Jamaican Foundation’s Spanish Teacher of the Year Award on October 9. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, is at right and General Manager, SJF, Dr. Rebecca Tortello, is at left. Occasion was a reception celebrating Spain’s National Day at the Mona Visitor’s Lodge.
Education

Meadowbrook High Educator is Spanish Teacher of the Year

A teacher at Meadowbrook High School, in Kingston, Mr. Errol Haughton, is the inaugural winner of the Spanish Jamaican Foundation’s (SJF) Spanish Teacher of the Year Award. This was announced by Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica, and President of the SJF, Celsa Nuño, during a reception celebrating Spain’s National Day at the Mona Visitor’s Lodge, on October 9. The award is...
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Photograph of an illegally captured crocodile in Parrottee St. Elizabeth. Contributed.
Environment

NEPA Investigating Reports of Crocodiles Being Eaten

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is deeply disturbed by increasing reports of crocodiles being eaten by members of the public. NEPA is currently engaged in intense investigations to confirm the identities of individuals involved in the hunt, capture, sale, purchase and consumption of the endangered animal. Reports reaching NEPA are that crocodiles are being hunted and killed for...
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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier (left), greets World Confederation of Productivity Science (WCPS) President, Dr. Thomas Tuttle (right), during Wednesday’s (October 9) closing ceremony for a two-day National Productivity Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Mr. Kellier delivered the closing address. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), which organized the conference, Dr. Charles Douglas.
LabourVision 2030

Labour Ministry to Spearhead Productivity Campaign

Beginning November, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security will spearhead a 12-month islandwide public education campaign, aimed at promoting the importance of productivity as a national priority focus. Dubbed: ‘Productivity is Our Priority: Get in the Know!’, the campaign will seek to heighten public awareness about the social and economic benefits of productivity growth, and its impact on individuals,...
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CUSO International Country Representative, Tariq Perkins, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held on October 8 at the agency’s headquarters, in Kingston. CUSO is partnering with the Diaspora Youth Connect Project to drive entrepreneurship in selected inner-city communities across the island.
Community

Stringent Screening Process for DYC Mentors and Volunteers

The Jamaica Diaspora Institute’s (JDI) partner for the Diaspora Youth Connect (DYC) project, CUSO International, has applied a stringent screening process for mentors and volunteers to ensure the confidence of Jamaicans in the project, particularly parents and guardians. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’,at the agency’s headquarters in Kingston, on October 8, Country Representative for CUSO International,...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right). (FILE)
InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Boards Established for Juvenile Centres

Cabinet has approved the establishment of several Boards of Visitors and the appointment of their members to Juvenile Correctional and Remand Centres across the island. Addressing a Jamaica House Media Briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on October 9, Information Minister, Senator Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said the Juvenile Boards of Visitors are being established to monitor the operations...
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