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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (centre), updates Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks (third left) and members of the Embassy senior’s staff on the work towards abolishing the monarchy and establishing the Republic of Jamaica during a visit to the Embassy in Washington DC in March. All Jamaican diplomatic missions overseas will have a role to play in sensitising nationals abroad about the reform process, including the timelines being considered.
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (centre), updates Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks (third left) and members of the Embassy senior’s staff on the work towards abolishing the monarchy and establishing the Republic of Jamaica during a visit to the Embassy in Washington DC in March. All Jamaican diplomatic missions overseas will have a role to play in sensitising nationals abroad about the reform process, including the timelines being considered.

Minister Malahoo Forte Briefs Embassy Staff on Constitutional Reform Status

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), tours the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (April 1) to view the progress of the facility’s rehabilitation project. Among the persons accompanying him are (from left) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; CRH Project Manager, Vivian Gordon; and St James Central Member of Parliament, Heroy Clarke.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), tours the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (April 1) to view the progress of the facility’s rehabilitation project. Among the persons accompanying him are (from left) Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; CRH Project Manager, Vivian Gordon; and St James Central Member of Parliament, Heroy Clarke.

Gov’t Recommits to Increasing Cornwall Regional Hospital Rehabilitation Budget to $14.1 Billion
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), converses with representatives of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) who participated in the Legal Aid Council’s Justice Fair on Friday (March 31). RADA was among several entities mounting booths at the event, which was held in Old Harbour, St. Catherine.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), converses with representatives of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) who participated in the Legal Aid Council’s Justice Fair on Friday (March 31). RADA was among several entities mounting booths at the event, which was held in Old Harbour, St. Catherine.

PHOTOS: Minister Chuck Attends Legal Aid Council Justice Fair in St. Catherine
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is briefed on the progress of the Sangster International Airport runway extension project by Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (right), during a tour of the facility in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (April 1). Also listening are Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), is briefed on the progress of the Sangster International Airport runway extension project by Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (right), during a tour of the facility in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (April 1). Also listening are Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Additional US$70m Earmarked for Sangster Airport Modernisation
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), interacts with students of Prospect Primary School in Clarendon (from second left) Kenordo Webb, Ranae McCrae, and Keshanique Miller, during a Mathematics Exposition at the institution on March 30. The event formed part of activities, organised by the Ministry of Education and Youth, to celebrate National Mathematics Week from March 26 to 31, under the theme: ‘Re-igniting the Math Flame: Light up Your World!’
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), interacts with students of Prospect Primary School in Clarendon (from second left) Kenordo Webb, Ranae McCrae, and Keshanique Miller, during a Mathematics Exposition at the institution on March 30. The event formed part of activities, organised by the Ministry of Education and Youth, to celebrate National Mathematics Week from March 26 to 31, under the theme: ‘Re-igniting the Math Flame: Light up Your World!’

PHOTOS: Minister Morgan Attends Mathematics Exposition at Prospect Primary School

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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), converses with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, on arrival at Pier One Restaurant in Montego Bay, St. James, for a stakeholder consultation on March 30.
Tourism

New Generation of Travellers Emerging – Minister Bartlett

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new generation of travellers who are seeking out destinations regarded as safe, secure and hassle-free, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has said. Mr. Bartlett, who was addressing business interests and tourism stakeholders after touring sections of Montego Bay, St. James on March 30, said it is against this background that the Government is...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (right), and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter, examine goats while touring a farmers market at the Ministry, in Kingston, on Friday (March 31). The market formed part of activities staged for the launch of Farmers’ Month, being observed throughout April.
Agriculture

April is Farmers’ Month

Farmers’ Month is being observed during April to celebrate the yeoman’s work of Jamaica’s cultivators. The official launch was held on Friday (March 31) at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Kingston. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who addressed the launch, encouraged Jamaicans to participate in the activities in support of farmers, whose contributions have assisted greatly in...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), shares a joke with Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) Executive Director, Maria Thompson Walters (centre), and Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Director General, Carol Coy, during Friday’s (March 31) launch of the 2023 Public Sector Debate Competition, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. Dr. Clarke was the keynote speaker.
Finance & Public Service

Public Sector Debate Competition Returns with $2.5 Million in Prizes

There is heightening anticipation for this year’s renewal of the public sector debate competition, for which prizes totalling $2.5 million have been announced. The 2023 competition, which is being staged by the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), was launched on Friday (March 31) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. A total of 20 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of...
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Office Secretary at the Ministry of Education and Youth in St. Ann, Brianna Miller (right), oversees an activity for students during the St. Ann 4-H Clubs Achievement Day exposition at Brown’s Town Primary School in the parish, on Thursday (March 30).
Education

Jamaica 4-H Clubs Driving Youth Empowerment in Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through its youth training arm, the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, continues to be deliberate in supporting and empowering young people in agriculture. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., emphasised this while addressing the St. Ann 4-H Clubs Achievement Day exposition at Brown’s Town Primary School in the parish, on Thursday (March 30). To date, the...
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Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Water, Climate Change and the Environment, Senator the Hon. Mathew Samuda (left), speaking with High Commissioner of Canada in Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, during a courtesy call on the Minister at the Towers on Dominica Drive in Kingston on Thursday (March 30).
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PHOTOS: Canadian High Commissioner Calls on Matthew Samuda

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Water, Climate Change and the Environment, Senator the Hon. Mathew Samuda (left), speaking with High Commissioner of Canada in Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, during a courtesy call on the Minister at the Towers on Dominica Drive in Kingston on Thursday (March 30).
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