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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is greeted by Chairman, Board of Directors, Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Norman Brown (right), at the agency’s Open Day, held at its head office on Caledonia Avenue in St. Andrew, on September 6. At centre is Custos of St. James and Senior Pastor, Faith Temple Assembly of God, Bishop Conrad Pitkin.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is greeted by Chairman, Board of Directors, Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), Norman Brown (right), at the agency’s Open Day, held at its head office on Caledonia Avenue in St. Andrew, on September 6. At centre is Custos of St. James and Senior Pastor, Faith Temple Assembly of God, Bishop Conrad Pitkin.

HAJ on Track with Housing Solutions

The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) is on track to provide affordable housing solutions to meet the Government’s target of 70,000 units to promote planned housing schemes and decrease illegal settlements. Providing an update during the Agency’s Open Day at...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval William (fourth left)), and State Minister, Hon. Marsha Smith (second right), break ground for infrastructure works at Exchange All-Age School in St. Ann on Wednesday (September 6). They are joined by (from left), Principal of the school, Ricardo Moncrieffe; Board Chairman, Gregory Chung; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation (MEGJC), Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval William (fourth left)), and State Minister, Hon. Marsha Smith (second right), break ground for infrastructure works at Exchange All-Age School in St. Ann on Wednesday (September 6). They are joined by (from left), Principal of the school, Ricardo Moncrieffe; Board Chairman, Gregory Chung; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation (MEGJC), Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.

$185-Million Upgrading and Expansion at Exchange All-Age School
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), celebrates with National Netball Player, Latanya Wilson (second right) and her mother, Carol Dick (right), after presenting them with documents to a new home. The handover took place at the Ministry in New Kingston on September 7. Sharing the moment is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), celebrates with National Netball Player, Latanya Wilson (second right) and her mother, Carol Dick (right), after presenting them with documents to a new home. The handover took place at the Ministry in New Kingston on September 7. Sharing the moment is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.

Sunshine Girl Gets New Home
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Support Available Under Path for Employment, Further Studies
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left) engages with students from Lyssons Primary School in St. Thomas, during a Justice Fair in the parish in April.  Sharing the moment are Custos of St. Thomas, Marcia Bennett (third left) and Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes (second right).
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left) engages with students from Lyssons Primary School in St. Thomas, during a Justice Fair in the parish in April.  Sharing the moment are Custos of St. Thomas, Marcia Bennett (third left) and Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes (second right).

St. Mary Justice Fair September 15

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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left) is in conversation with Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermin Quiñones Sánchez, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on September 6.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Cuban Ambassador Visits Labour Ministry

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left) is in conversation with Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermin Quiñones Sánchez, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on September 6.
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National Security and Peace

No Third-Party Contracted to Provide Online Immigration/Passenger Declaration Form

The Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) is advising all travellers to Jamaica that no third-party entity or agent has been contracted to provide the online immigration/passenger declaration form. Effective September 1, all passengers coming to Jamaica are required to complete the online version of the form, replacing the previous paper document. Persons can access the form at www.enterjamaica.com. The...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), examines displays of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) developments in St. James during the entity’s Open Day function in celebration of its 15th anniversary since being rebranded. The event was held at the agency’s office on Caledonia Avenue in St. Andrew. Beside Dr. Chang is HAJ Senior Manager for Project Development and Design, Rudolph McKenzie.
Housing

Housing Agency of Jamaica Hailed

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has hailed the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) as one of the country’s principal producers of quality affordable housing for citizens. He said the Agency’s team members have the quality of experience to rehabilitate and rebuild some of the most difficult communities in Jamaica. “You have done outstanding...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (September 6) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
EducationYouth

Significant Improvements in CSEC and CAPE Results for Jamaican Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting significant improvements in the results for Jamaican students sitting this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) external tests. The results of the secondary-level exams, which were administered locally by the Overseas Examinations Commission in May and June, will be made available by the Ministry shortly. Speaking...
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Principal of Marcus Garvey Technical High School in St. Ann, Anniona Jones, addresses students on opening day of the 2023/24 academic year on Monday (September 4).
EducationYouth

Positive Start to 2023/24 Academic Year for Several Schools in St. Ann

Several schools in St. Ann have kicked off the 2023/24 academic year on a very positive note. Among these are Marcus Garvey Technical High School, Ocho Rios Preparatory School, and Ocho Rios High School where the administrators laid the groundwork for the year by providing a nurturing and conducive environment for students to learn and grow. “With renewed energy, innovative...
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