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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Favyal Williams.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Favyal Williams.

Implementation Plan for JETC Report Completed

The implementation plan and broad-based monitoring and evaluation framework for the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) report are completed. The Ministry of Education and Youth has also completed a multi-year budget to carry out the implementation, which will be submitted...
Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Chairman, and Project STAR co-sponsor and public funding lead advisor, Julian Mair, makes a presentation during a press briefing at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Headquarters in Kingston on Wednesday (June 14), to provide an update on the initiative’s implementation and outcomes to date.
Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Chairman, and Project STAR co-sponsor and public funding lead advisor, Julian Mair, makes a presentation during a press briefing at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Headquarters in Kingston on Wednesday (June 14), to provide an update on the initiative’s implementation and outcomes to date.

Project Star Administrators Looking to Raise $100M Through the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), presents a plaque recognising the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) for outstanding contribution to agricultural education. The award was collected by the institution representative, Paulette Williams, during the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Women in Agriculture Conference at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (June 14).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), presents a plaque recognising the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) for outstanding contribution to agricultural education. The award was collected by the institution representative, Paulette Williams, during the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Women in Agriculture Conference at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (June 14).

Institutions Encouraged to Sustain School Gardens Over the Summer Holidays
Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) Project Director, Saffrey Brown, addresses a press briefing at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Headquarters in Kingston on Wednesday (June 14).
Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) Project Director, Saffrey Brown, addresses a press briefing at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Headquarters in Kingston on Wednesday (June 14).

Project Star Yielding Positive Outcomes
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left) looks at a Motor Assured Limited brochure being shown to him by Chief Executive Officer and President, Xavier Allen, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on June 13. Looking on is Vice President of Special Projects and Marketing, Onel Williams.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left) looks at a Motor Assured Limited brochure being shown to him by Chief Executive Officer and President, Xavier Allen, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on June 13. Looking on is Vice President of Special Projects and Marketing, Onel Williams.

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Meets with Motor Assured Executives

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), shakes hands with President of the Inter-American Development Bank, Ilan Goldfajn (left), during a meeting at Jamaica House on June 14. They are joined by President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga (second left) and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsPrime Minister

Partnership with Int’l Financial Institutions Play A Key Role In Country’s Development – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government’s partnership with the international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) continues to play a pivotal role in the development of the country. The Prime Minister made the remarks during a meeting with newly appointed President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga and President...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), looks at the colourful display of fruits and vegetables at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) St. Elizabeth ‘Agrifest’ at the Social Development Commission (SDC) Complex in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on June 9. Looking on are (from left): Director of Minerals, Land and Environmental Management in the Ministry, Dorlan Burrell; RADA’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Winston Simpson; RADA St. Elizabeth Deputy Parish Manager, Jermaine Wilson; and RADA St. Elizabeth Parish Agricultural Manager (Acting), Mark Lee.
Agriculture

Gov’t Boosting Irrigation In St. Elizabeth

The Government is spending $700 million to improve irrigation systems and support farmers across the parish of St. Elizabeth. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said the investment is part of the greater Essex Valley Irrigation Infrastructure Development Programme that aims to improve access to irrigation to boost agricultural production and food security. He was addressing the...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), leads a tour of the Content Greenhouse Cluster Project in Williamsfield, Manchester, on Wednesday (June 14), by President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga (left). Also on the tour were Greenhouse farmer Earl Williams (second right) and Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.
Finance & Public ServiceOffice of the Prime Minister

World Bank President Praises Jamaica’s Economic Health

World Bank President, Ajay Banga, has high praises for Jamaica’s current economic health, noting that “your country has managed your macro situation very well”. “It is not the same for many developing countries, which took on a great deal of debt when interest rates were low, both international and domestic debt,” he noted. “The World Bank and the International Monetary...
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Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis.
Local Government

Jamaicans Urged to Safeguard Children

Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis, is calling on all well-thinking citizens to do their part in safeguarding the nation’s children. He made the appeal during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) monthly meeting on June 13, where he strongly condemned the abduction and killing of eight-year-old Danielle Rowe. “The level of heartlessness and cruelty can only...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 13.
Sectoral Debate 2023/24Sport

Sports Registry Ready

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is now ready to implement the Sports Registry. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, said that the facility will be similar to the Entertainment Registry, “It will be a register of sports personnel in Jamaica and will be used in the development of policy and programmes and assist in the calculation of the...
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Director of the Meteorological Service (Met Service), Evan Thompson, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Wednesday (June 14).
Local Government

Expect No Increase In Rainfall July and August – Met Service

Director of the Meteorological Service (Met Service), Evan Thompson, says despite the recent rainfall impacting the island, Jamaicans should not expect an increase in rainfall levels between July and August. “Usually, July is a low-rainfall period of the season, and so as we move towards July and August, do not expect too much rainfall. Unless we get some tropical waves...
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Deputy Financial Secretary, Corporate Planning and Administration Division in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Carlene Smith, explains the ‘Driven by Service Excellence’ strategic plan to Director, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Shelly-Ann Weeks, during its internal launch on June 5.
Finance & Public Service

Ministry of Finance Puts Forward New Programme to Improve Service Delivery

Internal and external customers at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will now receive improved service as a result of its new programme, ‘Driven by Service Excellence’. The programme is the Strategic Road Map of the Ministry, which aims to streamline services to create more data-driven, efficient service delivery. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Corporate Communications and...
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