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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), assists in the unveiling of the Nutrition Facts Panel Media Campaign collateral, held on Wednesday (July 5) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Director of Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry, Dr. Simone Spence (centre) and Chairman of the Nutrition Subcommittee for the National Committee on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Dr. Kwesi Marshall, look on.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), assists in the unveiling of the Nutrition Facts Panel Media Campaign collateral, held on Wednesday (July 5) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Director of Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry, Dr. Simone Spence (centre) and Chairman of the Nutrition Subcommittee for the National Committee on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Dr. Kwesi Marshall, look on.

Campaign to Educate Persons About Food Nutrition Facts Launched

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched the Nutrition Facts Panel Media Campaign, which is aimed at helping consumers make healthier food choices. The campaign will assist persons to use the Nutrition Facts Panel on packaged foods, which provides...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), presents book vouchers valued at $20,000 each to the top-performing Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students of Hope Valley Experimental School, Jahmai Thomas (centre) and Karetha Stephens (left), on Wednesday (July 5). The occasion was the school-leaving ceremony held at The University of the West Indies Chapel in Mona, St. Andrew.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), presents book vouchers valued at $20,000 each to the top-performing Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students of Hope Valley Experimental School, Jahmai Thomas (centre) and Karetha Stephens (left), on Wednesday (July 5). The occasion was the school-leaving ceremony held at The University of the West Indies Chapel in Mona, St. Andrew.

Continue to Support Children In High School – Minister Williams
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon, Aubyn Hill (third right), listens as President of EMD Sales, Elda Devarie (third left), outlines aspects to the company’s operations. Listening are President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox (right) and other members of the Jamaican delegation. The Minister toured the company’s facility in Baltimore, Maryland, during his recent visit to Washington DC. EMD Sales is the largest distributor of Jamaican products in the Maryland and Washington DC area.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon, Aubyn Hill (third right), listens as President of EMD Sales, Elda Devarie (third left), outlines aspects to the company’s operations. Listening are President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox (right) and other members of the Jamaican delegation. The Minister toured the company’s facility in Baltimore, Maryland, during his recent visit to Washington DC. EMD Sales is the largest distributor of Jamaican products in the Maryland and Washington DC area.

PHOTOS: Minister Hill’s Trade Mission to Washington DC
Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (right), prepares to plant a seedling at Jackson Bay in the parish, while Global Diaspora Initiative Programme Manager, Acinette Nelson (left), assists by watering the area. Looking on (from second left) are Bishop of Grace Deliverance Tabernacle in Brooklyn, New York, Bishop Mervin Harding; Senior Pastor, Church of God, Woody Crest Avenue, Bronx New York, Bishop Julian Stephenson and Senior Pastor, New Testament Temple Church of God, New York, Bishop Paul Peart. The exercise followed the launch of the Diaspora Faith-Based tree-planting initiative at the Rocky Settlement New Testament of God in Clarendon on July 4.
Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (right), prepares to plant a seedling at Jackson Bay in the parish, while Global Diaspora Initiative Programme Manager, Acinette Nelson (left), assists by watering the area. Looking on (from second left) are Bishop of Grace Deliverance Tabernacle in Brooklyn, New York, Bishop Mervin Harding; Senior Pastor, Church of God, Woody Crest Avenue, Bronx New York, Bishop Julian Stephenson and Senior Pastor, New Testament Temple Church of God, New York, Bishop Paul Peart. The exercise followed the launch of the Diaspora Faith-Based tree-planting initiative at the Rocky Settlement New Testament of God in Clarendon on July 4.

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr At A Tree-Planting Initiative
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during the opening ceremony for The Mico University College’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Century International Conference at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (July 4).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during the opening ceremony for The Mico University College’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Century International Conference at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (July 4).

Education Ministry Looking to Introduce Integrated STEM Teaching Methodologies for Students

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 4).
Parliament

House Approves Public Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2023

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 4) approved the Public Procurement (Registration and Classification of Suppliers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023, Resolution. The Regulations amend Part One of the Second Schedule of the Public Procurement (Registration and Classification of Suppliers) Regulations 2019. This will increase the fees commensurate with the maximum registration period of three years in accordance with Regulation Nine...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses today’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Transport

Minister Vaz to Outline 100-Day Plan for Transportation Sector

With transport recently added to his portfolio, Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he will be taking a 100-day plan for the transportation sector to Parliament. Speaking at Wednesday’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, the Minister said that this will be done before or just after the summer recess. He indicated that...
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Chairman, CARICOM, and Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, addresses the recent opening of the 45th Regular Meeting of Heads, held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
CARICOMForeign Affairs

Regional Leaders Urged to Pursue Partnerships to Address Issues

Regional leaders have been urged to actively pursue partnerships to address issues of free movement, non-tariff barriers to trade, and reliable and affordable transportation, which are all fundamental to a truly integrated Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The call was made by Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, at the recent opening of the 45th Regular Meeting...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 4).
Youth

House Begins Debate on Amendment to Child Care and Protection Act

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 4), started debate on the Child Care and Protection (Amendment) (No.2) Act, which will, when passed, bring an end to locking up children who have not committed a criminal offence but who have been deemed uncontrollable. Piloting the legislation, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the National Children’s Registry receives...
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Assistant General Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs of the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick.
Housing

New NHT Loan Ceiling Available to Some Single Applicants

In an effort to deliver more benefits to its contributors, the National Housing Trust (NHT) has introduced a new loan ceiling that is now available to qualifying single applicants. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank recently, Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, said up to $8.5 million will be available, effective July 1,...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (July 5).
CommunityTechnology

All Parish Capitals Outfitted with Free Public Wi-Fi

All 14 parish capitals now have free public Wi-Fi as Government continues to expand Internet access as part of the digitisation drive. Speaking during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (July 5), Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, informed that the service, which is being provided by the Universal Service Fund (USF), is...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses today’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Transport

Transport Minister Outlines Implementation of A Rural School Bus System

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has outlined the implementation of a rural school bus transportation system as a major part of his vision for the transformation of the sector. “You're talking about kids that are leaving their homes from two o'clock in the morning to walk for miles to get to the nearest point where...
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