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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Ministries Collaborating to Resolve Social Cases at Public Hospitals

The Ministries of Health and Wellness and Local Government and Community Development have been collaborating to expand infirmaries as part of efforts to resolve the issue of social cases at public hospitals. Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, recently...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the graduation ceremony for the Central Jamaica Social Development Initiative (CJSDI) North West Manchester Youth Entrepreneurship Training, at the Tropics View Hotel, Hatfield, Manchester, on August 17.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the graduation ceremony for the Central Jamaica Social Development Initiative (CJSDI) North West Manchester Youth Entrepreneurship Training, at the Tropics View Hotel, Hatfield, Manchester, on August 17.

Tourism Minister Says Adoption of Blue Ocean Strategy Can Revolutionise Sector
Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Tanesha Ingleton (right), presents Jamalco Education Assistance Programme scholarship recipient, Antonio Pink, with a commitment letter during the presentation ceremony on Wednesday (August 16) at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon.
Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Tanesha Ingleton (right), presents Jamalco Education Assistance Programme scholarship recipient, Antonio Pink, with a commitment letter during the presentation ceremony on Wednesday (August 16) at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon.

80 Students to Receive JAMALCO Scholarships for 2023/24 Academic Year
Manager of the Pollution Prevention Branch at the National Environment and Planning Agency, Bethune Morgan.
Manager of the Pollution Prevention Branch at the National Environment and Planning Agency, Bethune Morgan.

Persons Encouraged to Report Activities That Can Lead to Increase in POPs
The Mourning Dove, commonly called Long-tailed Pea Dove, is one of the birds permitted for hunting under the Wildlife Protection Act during the 2023 Game Bird Hunting Season, which opens on August 19 and closes on September 24.
The Mourning Dove, commonly called Long-tailed Pea Dove, is one of the birds permitted for hunting under the Wildlife Protection Act during the 2023 Game Bird Hunting Season, which opens on August 19 and closes on September 24.

Hunters Urged to Abide By Wildlife Protection Act During Game Bird Hunting Season

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Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry.
Finance & Public Service

PIOJ Projects Fall in Poverty Rate

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is projecting a fall in the poverty rate from 16.7 per cent to which it rose in 2021, representing a 5.7 percentage point increase relative to 2019. Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, notes that the out-turn reflected the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on household incomes and consumption, which “is in keeping with...
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) youth partners guiding the implementation of its ‘Ready Set Great’ 2023 initiative are (from left) Founder/Executive Director, Young Women/Men of Purpose, Lanisia Rhoden; Founder of the Youth Inspiring Positive Change JA. Ltd., Neville Charlton; President, Jamaica Union of Tertiary Students, Christina Williams; Founder of Youth For Excellence Limited, Jénine Shepherd; Youth Advocate, Shamar Wedderburn and Co-founder, Caribbean Youth Climate Justice Coalition, Jhannel Tomlinson.
Youth

Registration Now Open for UNDP ‘Ready Set Great’ Youth Conference

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi Country Office in Jamaica says that registration is now open for its third annual ‘Ready Set Great’ youth in development conference. The conference will tackle youth poverty on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, commemorated globally on October 17 each year. Persons interested in attending the conference may register at www.readysetgreatja.com. The...
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Press ReleaseWorks / Construction

Traffic Signals at Howard Cooke Boulevard and Market Street in St. James to Be Temporarily Taken Out of Service

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that on Saturday, August 19, 2023, the traffic signals at the Howard Cooke Boulevard and Market Street intersection in St. James will be taken out of operation to facilitate the relocation of a mast arm pole. The signal will be out of operation between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Community Relations Officer at...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), with tourism officials, representatives of companies and interns who participated in the 2023 Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Summer Internship Programme following a media briefing on Thursday (August 17) at the Most Hon. Edward Seaga Suite, Devon House, St. Andrew.
TourismYouth

Over 1,100 Students Employed Under 2023 TEF Summer Internship Programme

More than 1,100 students gained employment under the 2023 Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Summer Internship Programme (SIP). Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday (August 17) at the Most Hon. Edward Seaga Suite, Devon House, St. Andrew, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said, “The Summer Internship Programme that TEF has been managing has reached a new high in 2023.”...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front row, third right), is flanked by the 2023 recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Scholarship during Thursday’s (August 17) awards ceremony at King’s House. Nineteen public-sector employees have been awarded scholarships to pursue masters or doctoral studies at an approved local and or international university.
Finance & Public Service

19 Public Sector Workers Awarded 2023 Marcus Garvey Postgraduate Scholarship

Nineteen public-sector workers have been awarded full scholarships to pursue advanced studies at local and international tertiary institutions. They are the third cohort to benefit from the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship, which is administered by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. The awards ceremony was held at King’s House on Thursday (August 17), to coincide with...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Thursday’s (August 17) opening of the New Longville Postal Agency at the Beulah All-Age School in Clarendon North Central.
Office of the Prime Minister

Residents of New Longville Get Postal Agency

Residents of New Longville in Clarendon North Central can once again enjoy some of the services of the Post and Telecommunications Department from their own postal agency. The relocated New Longville Postal Agency was officially opened by Information Minister and Member of Parliament, Hon. Robert Morgan, on Thursday (August 17), at its new home, the Beulah All-Age School. For roughly...
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Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, responds to a question during Wednesday`s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. At right is Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EducationYouth

Ministry Continues to Boost Special Education Programmes

The Ministry of Education and Youth continues to boost its special education programmes as well as provide the resources and support needed to the families. Responding to questions during Wednesday`s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe, said that no child or parent who reaches out for assistance will...
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