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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left) marches down Duke Street today (February 14) flanked by fellow parliamentarians ahead of today’s (February 14) ceremonial opening of parliament. The event returned to its full grandeur after years of COVID-19 restrictions.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left) marches down Duke Street today (February 14) flanked by fellow parliamentarians ahead of today’s (February 14) ceremonial opening of parliament. The event returned to its full grandeur after years of COVID-19 restrictions.

Pomp and Pageantry Returns as New Parliamentary Year Opens

Anticipation filled the air outside the historic Gordon House in downtown, Kingston, today (February 14) as scores of Jamaicans braved the mid-morning sun to witness the grand return of the ceremonial opening of Parliament. The crowds of onlookers, which included...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2023/24 Throne Speech at Gordon House on February 14.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2023/24 Throne Speech at Gordon House on February 14.

Jamaica Continues on Path to Becoming A Republic
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the launch of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica’s mass media campaign for phase one of the School Nutrition Policy, held recently at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the launch of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica’s mass media campaign for phase one of the School Nutrition Policy, held recently at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.

Work Advanced on Eliminating Trans-Fats from Local Foods
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure as he delivered the Throne Speech to open the 2023/24 Parliamentary Year at Gordon House on Tuesday (February 14). It was delivered under the theme ‘A Stronger Jamaica: Consolidating our Recovery, Reigniting Our Decade of Growth’.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure as he delivered the Throne Speech to open the 2023/24 Parliamentary Year at Gordon House on Tuesday (February 14). It was delivered under the theme ‘A Stronger Jamaica: Consolidating our Recovery, Reigniting Our Decade of Growth’.

NHT to Introduce New Financing Model
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Michelle Sterling-Mills, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar, on February 9.
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Michelle Sterling-Mills, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar, on February 9.

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Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), inspects the Guard of Honour mounted by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), at the 2023/24 ceremonial opening of Parliament, today (February 14) at Gordon House. At right is Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman.
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New Public-Sector Compensation System Implementation Continuing Until 2024/25

Implementation of the new public-sector compensation system, which commenced in December 2022, will continue until fiscal year 2024/25. The new system aims to reduce and simplify the unwieldly 325 salary scales and 185 allowances and partly represents a continuation of the Government’s public sector transformation programme. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), looks at seedlings during a tour of farms in Clarendon on February 10. Also observing is Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
AgricultureYouth

Farmers Mentoring Younger Generation

Farmers who have taken on a mentorship role in training many of their younger counterparts in the art of farming and best practices are being hailed by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. “It is something we have been seeing more and more of and I think is really exemplary… that level of mentorship. It has...
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Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee.
Technology

Cybersecurity Forum for Educators and Administrators

Educators and administrators across the various levels of the education system are being encouraged to participate in a Cybersecurity and Data Protection Forum on February 15. The event is being hosted by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJAM) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), and persons can join the session online via the Jamaica Information Service (JIS)...
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The Ministry of Education and Youth’s Director for Safety and Security in Schools, Richard Troupe, addresses the Ministry of Justice’s 14th annual restorative justice conference on February 10 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
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MOU Facilitating Restorative Justice Practices in Schools to be Amended

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Education and Youth for the use of restorative justice practices in schools is to be amended. The Education Ministry’s Director for Safety and Security in Schools, Richard Troupe, says the MOU will be revised to include mandatory referral of students suspended for their involvement in conflicts...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a press briefing held recently at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Agriculture

Growth in Onion Production

The agricultural sector achieved 30 per cent self-sufficiency in onion production in 2022, moving from 20 per cent in 2021, a 50 per cent growth. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a press briefing held recently at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston. The Minister was giving an update on the $1.07-billion Production Incentive...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), with members of the victorious Horizon basketball team at the finals of the Caribbean Basketball League Championships, held at the National Arena in St. Andrew, recently.
Sport

Gov’t Investing in Sports Development

The Government continues to foster the development of sports at the community level to provide more opportunity for young people, while tapping into the growing sports tourism market. State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, in making the disclosure, cited basketball as another area where Jamaicans can excel. “The supremacy of our athletes,...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provides an update on the sector during a media briefing, held at the Ministry in Kingston, recently.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Examines Plan of Action Submitted by UC Rusal

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is examining a detailed plan of action document submitted by UC Rusal to improve its nutritional programme for various cattle herds at their farms in Manchester. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. during a media briefing held at the Ministry in Kingston, recently. “The Ministry is examining...
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