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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers (left), has the attention of Chief of Party for the United States Agency for International Development USAID/FHI360 Local Partner Development (LPD), Morana Smodlaka Krajnovic (centre), and Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry. Occasion was the opening ceremony for a series of regional workshops for 150 participants engaged in youth crime and violence prevention, at the Spanish Court hotel in Kingston on Monday (February 14).

150 Persons Being Trained in Youth-Crime and Violence Prevention

One hundred and fifty persons who work with at-risk youth are benefiting from a series of regional workshops geared towards building their knowledge and skills in preventing crime and violence among young people. The capacity-building training, being held at various...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2023/24 Throne Speech during Tuesday’s (February 14) Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Tuesday (February 14).

Infrastructure Development of Public Health Facilities Will Continue in 2023/24

Gov’t Targeting Alternative Justice Service Delivery in 2023/24

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

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.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Work Advanced on Eliminating Trans-Fats from Local Foods

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that work is advanced towards the goal of eliminating trans-fatty acids (trans-fats) from Jamaica’s local food supply. Trans-fats raise bad cholesterol levels, which increases the risk for heart disease and stroke. “We’ve had several consultations and [the] industry has agreed verbally to working over a number of years for...

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’.

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NHT to Introduce New Financing Model

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will introduce a new financing model during the 2023/2024 Financial Year, which will entail partner arrangements with regulated mortgage-lending institutions. This framework is intended to significantly increase the supply of mortgages while at the same time release funds to focus on the development of affordable housing. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen,...

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.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons Urged to Screen for Cancer

Persons are being encouraged to screen for cancer, to ensure there is early detection, by Medical Officer of Health in Westmoreland, Dr. Michelle Sterling-Mills. “Cancers remain a significant cause of ill health and death and are now affecting younger persons. Persons with cancer have worse outcomes if they get COVID-19, so extra precautions are needed,” she said, while addressing the...

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...

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.

3 years ago 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...

Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee.

3 years ago 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)...

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.

3 years ago EducationJusticeYouth

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...