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Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right) shakes hands with President of the VM Group, Courtney Campbell, during the launch ceremony of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) on June 29 at the Ministry in Kingston.
Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right) shakes hands with President of the VM Group, Courtney Campbell, during the launch ceremony of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) on June 29 at the Ministry in Kingston.

Global Diaspora Councils Formally Launched

The Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC), which will work to deepen collaboration between Jamaica and its diaspora, were officially launched on Thursday (June 29). Already in the second of two three-year terms,...
The new $200-million state-of-the-art Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Therapeutic Centre, which is the first of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean. The therapeutic centre, opened on Thursday (June 29) is located at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in St. Andrew.
The new $200-million state-of-the-art Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Therapeutic Centre, which is the first of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean. The therapeutic centre, opened on Thursday (June 29) is located at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home in St. Andrew.

$200M Therapeutic Centre Opened At Maxfield Park Children’s Home
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), along with President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (left), and Executive Director of the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Nickeisha Walsh, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for the execution of the $2.5-billion Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education scholarships, today (June 29), at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), along with President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (left), and Executive Director of the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Nickeisha Walsh, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for the execution of the $2.5-billion Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education scholarships, today (June 29), at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston.

Big Boost for STEM Education
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), greets Stakeholder Advisor, United Nations-Habitat, Shamoy Hajare, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices on Hagley Park Road in Kingston on Thursday (June 29).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), greets Stakeholder Advisor, United Nations-Habitat, Shamoy Hajare, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices on Hagley Park Road in Kingston on Thursday (June 29).

Minister Mckenzie Endorses $40M Canterbury Community Development Project
General Manager of the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Yolanda Drakapoulos (left), and Director of Bauxite Lands, Kemoy Lindsay (second left), look on as Charge d
General Manager of the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Yolanda Drakapoulos (left), and Director of Bauxite Lands, Kemoy Lindsay (second left), look on as Charge d' Affaires at the Korean Embassy in Kingston, Jin-wook Kim, is being shown a seedling by Nursery Assistant at the JBI, Telonice Maylor-Allen. Mr. Kim visited the JBI’s Old Hope Road offices on June 28, where he toured the facilities.

PHOTOS: Charge D’ Affaires, Korean Embassy Visits Bauxite Institute

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The smart device and portable printer that is used by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to issue traffic tickets.
National SecurityTechnology

E-Ticketing System Improving Efficiency

The digitised Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) has resulted in greater efficiencies, reducing the number of issues associated with writing tickets by 90 per cent, the Ministry of National Security reports. The system allows the police to issue tickets using a mobile device and printer. The data instantly uploads to the centralised TTMS database, which is accessible by the Jamaica...
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Chief Education Officer (Acting) in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre) speaking with Resident Programme Manager at the International Republican Institute (IRI) in the Caribbean, Roger Mitchell (left), and Head of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Social Work Training and Research Centre, Cerita Buchanan. They were attending the launch ceremony of the second iteration of the Caribbean Youth Fellowship (CYF) programme in Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 28).
Education

Leadership and Public Policy Skills Training for Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago Youth

One hundred youth from Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago will be trained in leadership and public policy skills through the second iteration of the Caribbean Youth Fellowship (CYF) programme. The 17-week programme is being delivered under the International Republican Institute (IRI) in partnership with the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus. It will include courses in good governance,...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (centre) and other members of the constitutional reform committee lead a public consultation town hall meeting at the Errol Flynn Marina in Portland on June 28. The members are, from left, representative of the wider faith-based society, Dr. David Henry; consultant counsel and nominee of the leader of the Opposition, Hugh Small; civil society representative, Dr. Nadeen Spence; and Chairman of the Jamaica umbrella group of churches, Dr. Elaine McCarthy.
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Hybrid President Could Result from Constitutional Reform

When the reform of Jamaica’s Constitution is completed and the country is established as a Republic, the functions of its President could be hybrid. That is the word from Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, who co-chairs the Constitutional Reform Committee, which is guiding the process of removing the British Monarch as Head of State. Speaking...
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Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Thursday (June 29).
Housing

Some NHT Contributors to Access Benefits Directly After EMFP Takes Effect

Some National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors will still be able to access benefits directly from the institution, even after the External Mortgage Financing Programme (EMFP) takes full effect in August. “The NHT will continue to process [loans for] contributors within our zero per cent income band, earning between minimum wage and $30,000 per week. However, where these individuals need additional...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 28).
EducationYouth

Legislation Being Strengthened to Protect Children

Come next Tuesday (July 4), Parliament is to debate repeal of Section 24 of the Child Care and Protection Act, which will, once passed, disallow judges to lock up children in penal institutions without charge. The additional layer of protection for children was discussed by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses a public consultation town hall meeting of the Constitutional Reform Committee at the Errol Flynn Marina in Portland on Wednesday (June 28).
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Not Everything in Existing Constitution Will Be Thrown Out –Minister

As Jamaica continues on the path to becoming a republic, Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, has pointed out that not everything under the existing constitution will be thrown out in the reform process. Speaking on Wednesday (June 28) at a public consultation town hall meeting in Portland, the Minister noted that the reform of the...
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Region 4 Director, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Michelle Pinnock (left); Chairman, St. James Parish Library Committee, Claudette Bryan and Principal of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College (SSTC), Ricardo Bennett, share a moment during the ‘Evening of Tributes’ for late educator, Dr. Simon Clarke, held at the SSTC last Friday (June 23).
Education

Dr. Simon Clarke Celebrated By Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College

Late well-known educator and visionary, Dr. Simon Clarke, was honored with an ‘Evening of Tributes’ hosted by the Sam Sharpe Teachers' College (SSTC) in St. James, where he served as founding principal. The event, held last Friday (June 23), brought together various stakeholders, who paid homage to Dr. Clarke's remarkable achievements and lasting impact on the 48-year-old institution and the...
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