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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, delivers a Statement in the House of Representatives on January 24, on the establishment of the Constitutional Reform Committee.

Every Change in Consitutional Reform Will Be Disclosed – Minister

Every change to be pursued during the Constitutional reform process will be fully disclosed and worked on collaboratively, Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, has informed. She said this will be done with the assistance of...

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Richard Byles, addresses the 18th Jamacia Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment and Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Wednesday (January 25).

BOJ Equipped for Enlarged Role – Byles

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during the opening ceremony for the 18th Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment and Capital Markets Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on Monday (January 24). The conference is being held from January 24 to 26 under the theme: 'Capital Markets Redefined : Achieving the Impossible'

Gov’t Will Not Bail Out Failed Financial Institutions – PM

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), converses with Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, during a forum on Tuesday (January 24), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

Gov’t Strengthens Healthcare Delivery at Three Hospitals

Global Dimension of Alleged Fraud at SSL Must Be Carefully Managed – PM

Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), with (from left) Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), Dr. Dameon Black; President of the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica Students’ Union, Tavoy Barrett and Assistant Registrar, Student Services, UTech Jamaica, Dorrset Gabbidon Pottinger. Event was UTech Jamaica Students’ Union Future of Education ‘Think Tank’, held on Tuesday (January 24) at the institution in St. Andrew.

3 years ago Education

Higher Education Central to Development Agenda

The Ministry of Education and Youth is focusing on Higher Education as a top priority as part of the Government’s development agenda. Cabinet has granted approval for the development of a National Higher Education Policy, with the goal of increasing quality assurance and monitoring of higher education institutions. Addressing the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica Students’ Union Future of Education...

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Do Business this Month-end Saturday

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that it will open select Tax Offices this Saturday January 28, 2023, and every last Saturday of the month for the remainder of the 2022/23 financial year. The following Tax Offices will operate this Saturday between the hours of 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: • St. Andrew (Constant Spring) • Montego Bay...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes a ministerial statement in the House of Representatives on January 24.

3 years ago Justice

Gov’t Looking to Increase Mandatory Minimum Sentence for Murder to 45 Years

The Government is moving to amend the Offences Against the Person Act (OAPA) to provide harsher penalties for murder. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, in outlining the measures during a Ministerial statement in the House of Representatives on January 24, said that in Section 3(1)(b) of the OAPA, the proposed amendment is to increase the mandatory minimum sentence of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), participates in a painting exercise at the Kingston Harbour, where Jamaica

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Multibillion-Dollar Shipyard Project Launched

Economic opportunities are expected to abound for Jamaica, through the establishment of a multibillion-dollar ship repair and maintenance facility in the country. Called the German Ship Repair Jamaica (GSRJ) Shipyard, the project will provide dry docking (lifting the ship out of the water) for commercial vessels up to 20,000 tons, and a range of maintenance and repair services to vessels...

Universal Service Fund (USF) Communications Officer, Timothy Simmonds (second left) and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Eastern, Denise Daley (second right), use a mobile phone to access the Internet. Occasion was the launch of a free secured community Wi-Fi hotspot in China Town, St. Catherine, on January 24. Looking on (from left) are community representative Z

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

PHOTOS: China Town Wi-Fi Launch

Universal Service Fund (USF) Communications Officer, Timothy Simmonds (second left) and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Eastern, Denise Daley (second right), use a mobile phone to access the Internet. Occasion was the launch of a free secured community Wi-Fi hotspot in China Town, St. Catherine, on January 24. Looking on (from left) are community representative Z'Janae Barrett and Deputy Superintendent...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), addresses students during morning devotion at Homestead Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine today (January 24).

3 years ago Education

Education Ministry Places Homestead Primary on Priority List

Homestead Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine will be prioritised for infrastructure improvement and greater interventions to improve staff relationships and student behaviour outcomes. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the announcement during a visit to the institution today (January 24). The Minister met with teachers and members of the administrative staff, including the new Board...

Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.

3 years ago Science

SRC to Stage Food Product Standardisation Workshop

Local food entrepreneurs looking to ensure consistency in the quality of their products are being encouraged to attend the virtual food product standardisation workshop being hosted by the Scientific Research Council on January 31. “The workshop caters to everyone, and at the end of it [participants] will have the necessary skills that they need to standardise a product,” Executive Director...