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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’

Gov’t Spends More Than $9B Annually to Help 290,000 Path Beneficiaries

The Government spends more than $9 billion annually to assist approximately 290,000 beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). Additionally, approximately $600 million is spent each year on back-to-school grants and tertiary bursaries. Addressing a recent...

Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman, addresses Friday’s (October 20) inaugural Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) CodeSprint Cyberthon at Up Park Camp, Kingston.

JDF to Establish Military Cyber Corps

Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Densil Williams (fifth left), and educator and author, Conroy Thompson (left), share a moment with students of the UWI, Mona – Western Jamaica Campus (WJC) in St. James, who were awarded for the academic year 2022/23 during a recent ceremony at the campus. Also with them are faculty staff at the western campus.

Outstanding Students at UWI Western Jamaica Campus Recognised

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is warmly embraced by 105-year-old Julina McDonald, during a visit to her home in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday (Oct. 20). Minister Charles Jr. paid a special visit to the centenarian and presented her with a gift basket.

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Visits Centenarian

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe, engage with head of diaspora non-profit organisation, Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB), Irwine Clare, at the handover of automated external defibrillators (AED) on October 18 at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew. The devices, donated by TJB, are used to help persons experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. They will be distributed to local secondary level institutions, and training will be facilitated in the use of the devices. TJB has been an advocate for athlete development from high school through to college and beyond, for almost 30 years. The initiative to provide defibrillators to schools is aimed at improving the safety and health of young athletes in Jamaica.

PHOTOS: Team Jamaica Bickle Donates Automated Defibrillators to Schools

Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council (LAC), Dian Watson.

2 years ago Justice

Legal Matters Discussed are Confidential – LAC

The Legal Aid Council (LAC) says that matters discussed with persons utilising the entity’s services are kept strictly confidential between attorneys and their clients. Executive Director, Dian Watson, said, in some cases, persons can be apprehensive about sharing details on the LAC’s mobile units. “We’ve found that mostly women will come on the bus. Men, especially in the inner cities,...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the seventh Dennis Irvine Lecture, hosted by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) under the theme - ‘Artificial Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift for Quality Assurance in Higher Education’. The lecture was held on Thursday (October 19) at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. Seated at the head table is UCJ Member, Professor Colin Gyles.

2 years ago EducationTechnologyYouth

Education Minister Outlines Benefits of Artificial Intelligence

Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Ministry is committed to exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be used to benefit the various educational institutions. Addressing the seventh Dennis Irvine Lecture, hosted by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) under the theme - ‘Artificial Intelligence: A Paradigm Shift for Quality Assurance in Higher Education’, Mrs. Williams urged stakeholders...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), and Principal of Newell High School, Audrey Ellington, prepare to plant a mango tree as part of the expanded National School Garden Programme, which was launched during a World Food Day ceremony at the institution in St. Elizabeth on Thursday (October 19).

2 years ago AgricultureYouth

Expanded School Garden Programme Launched at Newell High

Newell High School in St. Elizabeth will benefit from several agricultural projects, which will enable the institution to feed its population while introducing students to farming at an early age. The projects, which include vegetable and fruit tree cultivation, poultry farming, dairy production and hydroponics, are part of the expanded School Garden Programme being undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

2 years ago Jamaican DiasporaPrime Minister

PM Urges Jamaicans to Protect and Expand Country’s Brand

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged the current generation of Jamaicans, both at home and within the Diaspora, to protect and contribute to the expansion of Brand Jamaica. Speaking during a Diaspora Town Hall in Ottawa, Canada, on Thursday (October 19), Mr. Holness noted that generations have, throughout history, made their own mark on Jamaica’s collective legacy....

Social worker with the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Joanie James (right), shares a flyer on gender-based violence with a member of the public during a ‘No Excuse for Abuse’ Community Chat and Walk-through in Papine Square, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 18). The activity is one in a series of events under the BGA’s ‘No Excuse for Abuse’ Programme to end domestic violence.

2 years ago Gender Affairs

‘No Excuse For Abuse’ Community Chats

KINGSTON, Oct. 20 (JIS): The Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), the Government’s national machinery to eliminate gender-based violence, is willing to arrange ‘No Excuse for Abuse’ Community Chats in areas that are experiencing various forms of domestic violence. This activity, which involves the distribution of flyers and talks with residents, is a part of the BGA’s ‘No Excuse For Abuse’...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, converses with Prime Minister of Canada, Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, on the final day of the Canada-CARICOM summit in Ottawa, Canada on Thursday (October 19).

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

Canada Continues To Be A Key Regional Partner – PM Holness

KINGSTON, Oct. 20 (JIS): Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Canada has been a good friend to Jamaica and the wider Caribbean and continues to work closely with the region on matters such as climate change, climate financing, and development financing. “We are very grateful to have the support of Canada in foras in which we do not...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks during a recent sitting of the House of Representatives.

2 years ago Culture

Work Progressing on Morant Bay Museum Project

Plans for the renovation of the historic Morant Bay Courthouse to serve as a museum are progressing steadily, says Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Speaking during a recent sitting of the House of Representatives, Ms. Grange said work is far advanced on the design. “I am quite impressed with the work that has been done...