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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.

Multimillion-Dollar Contracts Approved by Cabinet

Cabinet has approved the award of multimillion-dollar contracts to several entities to provide services for the Government. These include a $132-million contract to Deryck A. Gibson Limited by the National Water Commission (NWC) for the Anchovy Water Supply Project in...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) steps inside the three-bedroom house that was handed over to Lousie Williams (right) in Albion Meadows, St. Thomas today (April 28). Ms. Williams received the unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) steps inside the three-bedroom house that was handed over to Lousie Williams (right) in Albion Meadows, St. Thomas today (April 28). Ms. Williams received the unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

St. Thomas Farmer Gets New 3-Bedroom Home Under NSHP
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (April 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (April 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Cabinet Approves Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions of Several State Entities
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), listens as Plant Supervisor, Constant Spring Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Patrick Gordon, provides an update on the work done at the facility during a tour on Thursday (April 27).
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), listens as Plant Supervisor, Constant Spring Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Patrick Gordon, provides an update on the work done at the facility during a tour on Thursday (April 27).

$840-Million Upgrading at Constant Spring Water Treatment Plant
Senior Superintendent of Police, Emergency Communication Centre, Gary Francis, told JIS News that the JCF receives an estimated 5,000 to 9,000 calls per day to its 119 emergency number, the vast majority of which are not emergencies.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Emergency Communication Centre, Gary Francis, told JIS News that the JCF receives an estimated 5,000 to 9,000 calls per day to its 119 emergency number, the vast majority of which are not emergencies.

Legislation Coming to Deal with Prank Calls to 119

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Members of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) debate team pause for a photo during round one of the public-sector debate competition on Tuesday (April 25). The team, which placed third in the 2019 contest, is through to round two of this year’s renewal.
Finance & Public Service

Twelve Teams Advance to Round Two of The Public-Sector Debate Competition

Twelve teams have advanced to the second stage of the public-sector debate competition, following impressive first-round performances earlier this week. On Monday and Tuesday (April 24 and 25), a total of 18 teams squared off, from which 10 winners were selected. The winning teams were the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce; Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN); Passport Immigration and...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), observes as Livestock Support Specialist at Nutramix, Standford Hamilton, prepares an implement for an artificial Insemination demonstration at Minard Estates Farm in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Wednesday (April 26)
Agriculture

Agricultural Scientists Encouraged to Build on Legacy of Dr. Lecky

Agricultural Scientists are being urged to build on the legacy of renowned scientist, Dr. Thomas P. Lecky, as a strategy to further advance agriculture and strengthen the breeding population for cattle and ruminants in Jamaica. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr., has said this will ultimately help to achieve food security and create a more resilient livestock...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaking during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (April 26).
Social Security

Youth Derive Benefits Through the Social Intervention Programme

Approximately 530 youth were placed on short-term employment with various private-sector companies for six months each during fiscal year 2022/23. This was facilitated through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Social Intervention Programme (SIP) and allowed them to gain valuable work experience and earn an income. Some 33 per cent of these young people came from households supported by...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EducationTechnology

Teachers Encouraged to Embrace Artificial Intelligence

Teachers are being encouraged not to fear the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) but to leverage the technology to supplement the teaching-learning process. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says despite the notion that AI software is poised to automate a number of jobs globally, it is unlikely that the technology will replace teachers in the classroom. Artificial...
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Registrar of Companies and Acting Chief Executive Officer, Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Shellie Leon, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (April 25).
CommerceJIS Think Tank

COJ Empowered to Verify Businesses’ Membership and Beneficial Ownership Information

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) now has the power to verify businesses’ membership and beneficial ownership information, as outlined in recent amendments to the Companies Act that took effect on April 1, 2023. Registrar of Companies and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the COJ, Shellie Leon, explained that prior to the change, “someone would file documents with the...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), participates in the unveiling of Sherwin-Williams’ 50th Anniversary Logo, at White Marl, St. Catherine, on April 26. Also taking part (from left) are Vice President for Sales in the Caribbean at Sherwin-Williams, Dustin Ewald; Branch Manager with the company, Monique Smith, and Site Manager, Lincoln Sharrier.
Industry

Industry Minister Commends Sherwin-Williams

The paint manufacturing company Sherwin-Williams is being hailed for its entrepreneurial and community outreach values by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Minister Hill, who was speaking at the company’s unveiling of its 50th Anniversary Logo, and factory tour in White Marl, St. Catherine on April 26, said people stay at Sherwin-Williams because “they can...
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(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 26).
Sectoral Debate 2023/24Social Security

Thousands Benefit from Rehabilitation Programme Grants of Social Security Ministry

Approximately $253 million in grants was spent under the Rehabilitation Programme to assist 5,648 families for the first 11 months of the 2022/2023 fiscal year. In addition, under the Special Economic Relief Programme (SERP), grant payments totalling $169 million were made to just under 17,000 persons who were not registered under the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH)....
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