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Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, John Mahfood.
Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, John Mahfood.

Expo Jamaica to Help Re-Energise Exports

Expo Jamaica 2023 provides the opportunity for businesses to jump-start exports  coming out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, says President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood.  “We see this as an event to re-energise our manufacturers,...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), tries out a virtual reality headset during the Teen Tech JA conference held at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston on April 5. Guiding her is Chief Operating Officer, Virtual Reality Jamaica, Ryan Moore (right). Others sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer and Founder of EduHub, Davia Bryan-Campbell; students, Naomi Miller from St. Hugh’s High, and Ramonique Morris and Oneillia Cole from Wolmer’s Girls School; and Director of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Gary Campbell.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), tries out a virtual reality headset during the Teen Tech JA conference held at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston on April 5. Guiding her is Chief Operating Officer, Virtual Reality Jamaica, Ryan Moore (right). Others sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer and Founder of EduHub, Davia Bryan-Campbell; students, Naomi Miller from St. Hugh’s High, and Ramonique Morris and Oneillia Cole from Wolmer’s Girls School; and Director of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Gary Campbell.

Hundreds of Students Benefit from Teen Tech Conference
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, engages with retired teachers Jasmine Stanberry (centre) and Esmine Gordon-Brown. Occasion was a retirement function honouring 21 educators, who have given a total of 348 years of service to the Mineral Heights Primary School, held at The Verandah at Clarendon Park on April 5.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, engages with retired teachers Jasmine Stanberry (centre) and Esmine Gordon-Brown. Occasion was a retirement function honouring 21 educators, who have given a total of 348 years of service to the Mineral Heights Primary School, held at The Verandah at Clarendon Park on April 5.

Retirees Urged to Become Anchors for New Generation of Students, Teachers
Participants converge at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose stadium for the Inter-American Division (IAD) of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 5th Pathfinder Camporee. The event is being held from April 4 to 8.
Participants converge at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose stadium for the Inter-American Division (IAD) of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 5th Pathfinder Camporee. The event is being held from April 4 to 8.

Jamaica Hosts Camporee
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre) presents small business owner, Garth Bowers (right), with an award, at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Integrated Community Development Project II, Enterprise Development Grant awards ceremony held on April 6, at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. At left is Managing Director, JSIF, Omar Sweeny.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre) presents small business owner, Garth Bowers (right), with an award, at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Integrated Community Development Project II, Enterprise Development Grant awards ceremony held on April 6, at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. At left is Managing Director, JSIF, Omar Sweeny.

Outstanding Micro-Entrepreneurs Awarded

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth right), shares in the presentation of tablets to teachers and students of the Windward Road Primary and Junior High, and Treadlight and Rollington Town Primary schools, at a ceremony for the handover of tablets donated by the Toots Foundation, at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on April 5. Sharing the moment is Vice President of the Toots Foundation, Leba Hibbert (fifth left), daughter of the late reggae icon for whom the foundation is named. The tablets are intended to help bridge the digital divide.
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PHOTOS: Toots Foundation Presents Tablets to Students

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth right), shares in the presentation of tablets to teachers and students of the Windward Road Primary and Junior High, and Treadlight and Rollington Town Primary schools, at a ceremony for the handover of tablets donated by the Toots Foundation, at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on April 5. Sharing...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), whiffs nutmeg during his tour of the Portland 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Expo on Wednesday (April 5) at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE). Looking on (from left) are Portland 4-H Clubs Parish Advisory Council Chairman, Wilburn Carr; farmer, Ruel Deacon; Parish Manager, Portland 4-H Clubs, Alain Cox and Acting Director of Youth Services, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Charlene Edwards.
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Portland 4-H Clubs Sparkle at Parish Achievement Expos Grand Finale

The Portland 4-H Clubs, on Wednesday (April 5), brought the curtains down on a season of islandwide parish achievement expos, with a buzzworthy execution. The event was held at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) and featured all the exciting competitions for which the local 4-H clubs are known, in addition to displays, samples and interactive activities by...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated centre); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (seated left) and President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Patrick Brooks (seated right), with members of the judiciary who were appointed to higher office at a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on Thursday (April 6). Displaying their Instruments of Office are (from left) His Honour Dale Staple, Her Honour Luciana Jackson, Master Stephany Orr, Her Honour Tracey-Ann Johnson, Hon. Justice Kissock Laing, Master Pamela Mason, and Her Honour Opal Smith.
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Seven Members of the Judiciary Take Higher Office

Seven members of the judiciary were sworn into higher office for the Easter Term by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony on Thursday (April 6) at King’s House. They will serve in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath were Hon. Justice Kissock Laing,...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
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Red Stripe’s Expansion Project an Export Boost – Dr. Dunn

State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, has welcomed Red Stripe's Cellars Expansion for Beer (CERS) Production Project, which has increased the company’s brewing capacity, as creating a boost for Jamaica’s exports. “This significant investment in Jamaica’s manufacturing landscape has positive implications for export, which the Ministry wholeheartedly embraces and supports,” he said. Dr. Dunn...
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