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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (July 26) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (July 26) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Amendment to CCPA Creates Kinder, Gentler Environment for Children – Minister Williams

The amendment to the Child Care and Protection Act (CCPA) will create a “kinder and gentler environment” for Jamaican children, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. Among other things, she noted that children with behavioural challenges will...
Managing Director of HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton.
Managing Director of HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton.

HEART/NSTA Trust Increasing Instructors to Meet Training Demand
State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the opening of the 36th Caribbean Commandants Conference on July 25 at the Caribbean Military Academy at Up Park Camp, Kingston.
State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the opening of the 36th Caribbean Commandants Conference on July 25 at the Caribbean Military Academy at Up Park Camp, Kingston.

More Young People Urged to Join Cadet Force
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), greets Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes (left), at the Jamaica Anti-doping Commission (JADCO) Crystal Gala held on July 25 at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Looking on is Chairman, JADCO, Alexander Williams.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), greets Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes (left), at the Jamaica Anti-doping Commission (JADCO) Crystal Gala held on July 25 at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Looking on is Chairman, JADCO, Alexander Williams.

PHOTOS: JADCO’s 15th Anniversary Crystal Gala
Jamaica’s endemic animal species, such as the Coney and the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly, will be on display at King’s House on July 27 as part of the Independence exhibition being mounted by the Natural History Museum of Jamaica.
Jamaica’s endemic animal species, such as the Coney and the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly, will be on display at King’s House on July 27 as part of the Independence exhibition being mounted by the Natural History Museum of Jamaica.

Jamaica 61 Exhibition and Reception at King’s House

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers Statement in the House of Representatives on July 25.
EducationTechnology

Cabinet Approves Additional Posts Identified in Post Audit for UTech, Ja.

Cabinet has considered and approved the expanded staff structure consisting of 832 additional posts that were identified in the post audit conducted by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service for the University of Technology, Jamaica (Utech, Ja.). In a Ministerial Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 25), Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams,...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), leads a ribbon-cutting exercise for phase one of a road rehabilitation project in Bath, St. Thomas, on July 19. Joining him (from left), are Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace; Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Hubert Williams; Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith.
TourismWorks / Construction

Bath Fountain Gets Improved Road Access

Visitors to the idyllic Bath Fountain in St. Thomas can now enjoy a smoother journey to the attraction following the completion of phase one of the $45.5-million Bath access road rehabilitation project. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, led a ribbon-cutting exercise to officially opening the new and improved roadway on July 19. The Minister said that the project “is...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Legal and Constitutional AffairsParliament

Bill to Raise Retirement Age for DPP and Auditor General Passed

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 25), passed legislation to raise the age of retirement for holders of the offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and Auditor General from 60 to 65 years. The Constitution (Amendment of Sections 96 (1) and 121(1)) Act, 2023, to facilitate the change, was approved without amendments. Piloting the Bill in the...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the 28th Session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in downtown Kingston, on July 25.
Foreign AffairsMining

Jamaica Supports Measures to Preserve Seabed

Jamaica supports all efforts to protect and preserve the seabed, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge. He said the Area must be protected in the interest of sustainable development, to ensure respect for equity, transparency and environmental responsibility, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the...
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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (left), and Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of Customs, Velma Ricketts Walker (right), display signed copies of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate direct access to the information system of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) by the JCA. The signing of the MOU took place at the JCA’s Head Office in Kingston on Tuesday (July 25).
National Security

Jamaica Customs Granted Access to Interpol’s Database to Strengthen Border Security

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has gained direct access to the information system of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), as it seeks to strengthen Jamaica’s border-protection capabilities. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate the undertaking was signed between the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the JCA on Tuesday (July 25). INTERPOL is an independent intergovernmental organisation responsible for...
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Retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Dezeita Taylor, delivers the keynote address at the recent graduation ceremony of the Rock River Primary School in Clarendon.
TechnologyYouth

Young People Urged to be Careful of What They Post Online

Young people are being encouraged to be responsible in their use of the Internet, as information they post online could affect their prospects. Making the call, retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Dezeita Taylor, said videos and other content that persons post for entertainment could potentially harm their career and dignity. “Be careful of your actions. Things that you do...
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