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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (August 31) Town Hall Meeting on Housing and Land at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (August 31) Town Hall Meeting on Housing and Land at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James.

More Youth Needed in Jamaica’s Labour Force – Prime Minister Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says more youth, particularly young men, are needed in Jamaica’s labour force to ensure the nation’s continued economic growth. He notes that despite the country’s unemployment rate falling to a record low 4.5...
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers the keynote address during the first in a series of finance and safety workshops organised by the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), on Thursday, (August 31), at the Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA) in St. Andrew.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers the keynote address during the first in a series of finance and safety workshops organised by the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), on Thursday, (August 31), at the Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA) in St. Andrew.

Public Transport Operators Urged to Make Safety a Fundamental Obligation
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), is flanked by 2023 recipients of the Summer of Service (SOS) scholarships during Thursday’s (August 31) presentation ceremony at King’s House. The 10 students have been awarded scholarships to pursue undergraduate studies at local universities.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), is flanked by 2023 recipients of the Summer of Service (SOS) scholarships during Thursday’s (August 31) presentation ceremony at King’s House. The 10 students have been awarded scholarships to pursue undergraduate studies at local universities.

Ten Summer of Service Programme Participants Awarded Scholarships
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter and Senior Director, Projects Enterprise and Risk Management, PICA, Amy Johnson Lynch, take part in a JIS Think Tank, on August 30.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter and Senior Director, Projects Enterprise and Risk Management, PICA, Amy Johnson Lynch, take part in a JIS Think Tank, on August 30.

Information Shared on Online Immigration Form is Secure – PICA
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), points towards the Forestry Department’s Constant Spring Road nursery, for which he commissioned a rainwater harvesting system on Tuesday (August 29). With him is Principal Director of Forest Operations at the Department, Donna Lowe.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), points towards the Forestry Department’s Constant Spring Road nursery, for which he commissioned a rainwater harvesting system on Tuesday (August 29). With him is Principal Director of Forest Operations at the Department, Donna Lowe.

Rainwater Harvesting and Upgraded Irrigation Systems Commissioned at Forestry Department Nurseries

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), speaking at a JIS Think Tank, on August 30.
National Security

PICA Will Provide Help for Travellers to Fill Out Online Immigration Form

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will be providing assistance to travellers who may have challenges filling out the online immigration form. Effective September 1, persons travelling to Jamaica, whether a resident or visitor, will be required to complete the immigration form online, replacing the existing paper document. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PICA, Andrew Wynter, told a JIS...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (August 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
EducationTechnologyYouth

Education Ministry Encourages Students to Use e-Books

The Ministry of Education and Youth is to have sensitisation sessions with students to encourage the use of electronic books (e-books). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing held on August 30 at Jamaica House. She was responding to questions from the media regarding the lack of interest in the use of e-books. “Ever...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), shares a photo opportunity with High Commissioner-designate to Canada, Marsha Coore-Lobban, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (August 29). Mrs. Coore-Lobban is a career diplomat with more than 26 years in the Jamaican Foreign Service. She currently serves as Acting Under Secretary for Diaspora, Consular and Protocol Affairs. Her previous overseas appointments included Deputy Consul General in Miami, Chargé d’Affaires at the Jamaican Embassy in Brazil, and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington DC.
Courtesy CallForeign Affairs

PHOTOS: State Minister Terrelonge Meets with High Commissioner-Designate to Canada, Marsha Coore-Lobban

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), shares a photo opportunity with High Commissioner-designate to Canada, Marsha Coore-Lobban, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (August 29). Mrs. Coore-Lobban is a career diplomat with more than 26 years in the Jamaican Foreign Service. She currently...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), converses with Honorary Consul for the Republic of the Philippines in Jamaica, Keith Russell, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (August 30). They discussed strengthening bilateral relations and exploring avenues of cooperation between the nations.
Courtesy CallLabourSocial Security

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Receives Courtesy Call from Honorary Consul for the Republic of the Phillipines

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), converses with Honorary Consul for the Republic of the Philippines in Jamaica, Keith Russell, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (August 30). They discussed strengthening bilateral relations and exploring avenues of cooperation between the nations.
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (August 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Education

Education Minister Provides Update on Teacher Resignations

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting that 854 teachers have resigned or tendered resignations for the period between January and September this year. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (August 30). Mrs. Williams previously informed on August 16 that 427 teachers had tendered their resignations for...
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Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica house, today (August 30).
Transport

Arrangement for Coaster Buses in Half-Way Tree Being Modified

Plans are being put in place to relocate the coaster buses that normally set down passengers in the lanes close to the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre. Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington, said discussions are being held today (August 30), with the relevant stakeholders, on the matter. Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Mr. Ellington explained...
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Farmers examining crops under cultivation.
Agriculture

Farmers Receiving Assistance Under Gov’t’s $200M Drought Mitigation Programme

Farmers have begun receiving assistance under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s $200-million drought-mitigation programme. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, while speaking on ‘Good Morning, Minister’, aired on Love 101 FM on Wednesday (August 30). He advised that $104 million was allocated for trucking water, $48 million is earmarked to purchase three trucks, while other...
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