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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

Ten students have been awarded scholarships towards financing their tertiary education by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and sponsors of the ‘I Believe’ Initiative Summer of Service (SOS) Programme. In his remarks, at the scholarship presentation...

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.

Rainwater Harvesting and Upgraded Irrigation Systems Commissioned at Forestry Department Nurseries

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

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

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (August 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Education Ministry Encourages Students to Use e-Books

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.

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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...

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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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.

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (August 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

3 years ago 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...

Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica house, today (August 30).

3 years ago 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...

Farmers examining crops under cultivation.

3 years ago 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...

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

3 years ago National Security and Peace

Incoming Travellers Must Fill Out Immigration Form Online

Beginning September 1, 2023, travellers coming to Jamaica will be mandated to fill out the immigration form online. The online form will replace the paper document that is issued to travellers on airlines. The Immigration/Customs (C5) Form is an entry requirement for persons travelling to the island, whether they are residents in Jamaica or visiting. The full rollout of the...

A student of Jessie Ripoll Primary School in Kingston practises the ‘Kerb Drill’, which teaches children to raise their hand while crossing the road and observing their surroundings to ensure it is safe to do so.

3 years ago National Security and PeacePress Release

Help Us Keep Our Children Safe as They Return to School

As September ushers in the back-to-school season, the streets will once again teem with the vibrant presence of young learners journeying to and from their educational havens. Amidst the palpable excitement and eagerness to resume classes, it's imperative to recognize the potential hazards that come with travel on the roads. An earnest call resonates for parents and children alike, urging...