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Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.
Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

NHT Reiterates Benefits Available to Contributors with Disabilities

Persons with disabilities who contribute to the National Housing Trust (NHT) and are looking to acquire a home are being encouraged to submit their applications early for an NHT scheme unit. This is in order to benefit from the option...
Chief Executive Officer, National Works Agency (NWA), E.G. Hunter, addresses yesterday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Chief Executive Officer, National Works Agency (NWA), E.G. Hunter, addresses yesterday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Work Is Progressing on SCHIP – Hunter
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), looks on as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan, presents Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Glenroy Lalor, with a plaque during the Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month National Church Service held at the Church in Kingston on July 9. This is the second year that Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month is being recognised following the proclamation of the Governor General in 2022.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), looks on as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan, presents Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Glenroy Lalor, with a plaque during the Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month National Church Service held at the Church in Kingston on July 9. This is the second year that Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month is being recognised following the proclamation of the Governor General in 2022.

PHOTOS: Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month Church Service
Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations, Phillip Chambers.
Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations, Phillip Chambers.

Policy Change for Real Estate Dealers
Principal of the St. Catherine-based Old Harbour High School, Lynton Weir (right), makes cash presentation to Principal of the Charlemont High School, Garth Gayle (centre), in support of the school’s band, which performed at the Region 6 back-to-school conference held on Tuesday (July 11), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The funds were donated by participants at the event. Among those sharing the moment are Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan (second left), Regional Director in the Ministry, Sophia Forbes Hall (third left).
Principal of the St. Catherine-based Old Harbour High School, Lynton Weir (right), makes cash presentation to Principal of the Charlemont High School, Garth Gayle (centre), in support of the school’s band, which performed at the Region 6 back-to-school conference held on Tuesday (July 11), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The funds were donated by participants at the event. Among those sharing the moment are Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan (second left), Regional Director in the Ministry, Sophia Forbes Hall (third left).

PHOTO: Charlemont High School Band Gets Donation

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing Wednesday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Foreign Affairs

Eminent Persons Group to Hold Second Round of Discussions In Haiti

The Eminent Persons Group appointed by CARICOM is scheduled to arrive in Haiti on Wednesday (July 12) for another round of stakeholder consultations. The meetings will take place over the next three days. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, made the disclosure while addressing today’s post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The Eminent...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right) and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), interact with co-owners of Irie Gourmand, Andrea (second left) and Colleen Sybblis, at the opening of the ninth staging of ‘Christmas in July’ at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (July 12).
Tourism

175 Local Entities Showcasing Products At ‘Christmas In July’

One hundred and seventy-five local artisans, manufacturers and suppliers are displaying a range of authentic products at the ‘Christmas in July’ tradeshow, which got under way this morning (July 12) at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston. The items are in the categories of spa and aroma therapy, décor, clothing, fine art, jewellery, souvenirs, foods and products created from...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
EducationFinance & Public Service

Gov’t Allocates $2B to Purchase Textbooks

The Government has this year allocated $2 billion to purchase textbooks for students at the primary and secondary levels. Addressing Wednesday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the distribution of textbooks for several subjects has commenced. “For grades one to four maths textbooks, distribution will commence July 24. For...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated third right), is flanked by recipients of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Golden Torch Award, during the awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (July 11). Also sharing in the moment are Former JTA President, Ray Howell (second row, left); Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second row, second left) and JTA President, La Sonja Harrison (second row, sixth left). Two hundred and six teachers were recognised for giving a minimum of 35 years of service to education.
Education

206 Teachers Receive Golden Torch Award

Two hundred and six teachers from across the island, who have given a minimum of 35 years of service to education, have been bestowed with the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Golden Torch Award. Speaking at the awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (July 11), Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, lauded...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses a regional conference on women’s political and parliamentary leadership, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Wednesday (July 12).
Gender AffairsParliament

Importance of Women’s Engagement In Parliamentary Leadership Underscored

The Jamaican Parliament, today (July 12), hosted a regional conference on women’s political and parliamentary leadership, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. It was held under the theme, ‘Empowering Women in Politics and Parliament: Inspiring Leadership, Driving Change’. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the conference aimed to educate female parliamentarians about the...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
EducationYouth

28,000 Students to Benefit from National Summer Academy

Approximately 28,000 students will benefit from the 2023 National Summer Academy, which got under way this week. This was disclosed by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, who indicated that the Academy will run from July 10 to 27. Mrs. Williams further advised that it is being undertaken in 57 schools using face-to-face and online modalities, adding that...
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