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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer, speaks at the 20th annual Shirley Playfair Lecture, hosted by the Fair Trading Commission at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, on Thursday, December 1.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer, speaks at the 20th annual Shirley Playfair Lecture, hosted by the Fair Trading Commission at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, on Thursday, December 1.

Business Community Responded Well to COVID-19 Challenges – Permanent Secretary

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer, says Jamaica’s business community, including micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, responded well to the many global challenges caused by COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war. “This, coupled with the...
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer, addresses a press conference held at Jamaica House on Thursday (December 1).
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer, addresses a press conference held at Jamaica House on Thursday (December 1).

Recruitment of Chief Education Transformation Officer Advanced
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addressing a ceremony to hand over 50 garbage trucks and 10 motorcycles to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (November 30).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addressing a ceremony to hand over 50 garbage trucks and 10 motorcycles to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (November 30).

Gov’t Looking to Further Refine the Public Procurement Regime
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), observe as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), tries out one of the 10 motorcycles acquired to enhance the operations of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) enforcement team, during a handover ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (November 30). Observing are NSWMA representatives and other stakeholders.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), observe as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), tries out one of the 10 motorcycles acquired to enhance the operations of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) enforcement team, during a handover ceremony at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (November 30). Observing are NSWMA representatives and other stakeholders.

NSWMA Rolling Out Christmas Cleanup Programme
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., gives the keynote address at a ceremony to hand over the management of the of Elim Agro-Processing Plant to the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth on November 30.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., gives the keynote address at a ceremony to hand over the management of the of Elim Agro-Processing Plant to the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth on November 30.

Agriculture Minister Calls on Jamaicans to Support ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ Campaign

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Finance & Public Service

STATIN Grateful for UNFPA Support of ‘Census in School’ Tour

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has expressed gratitude to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for supporting the ‘Census in Schools’ programme tour, which concluded on Wednesday (November 30). The UNFPA contributed US$15,000 to the initiative, which saw 14 primary and 14 secondary schools islandwide being visited. STATIN’s Corporate Communications Manager, Georgia Garvey-Green, told JIS News that the UNFPA’s...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), listens as Programmes Officer with the Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control, Shanique Brown (right), highlights the dangers associated with vaping among young people, during the National Forum on Youth Drug Use held on Wednesday (November 30), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Also listening are student at Calabar High School, Jon-Marc Webster and Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker.
Health & WellnessYouth

Gov’t Strengthens Response to Substance Use Among Youth

Jamaica is putting robust measures in place to address the use of harmful substances among young people. State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, said that the objective is to protect the most vulnerable and reduce the negative impact of substance use. She pointed out that the introduction and popularity of new substances and ease...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), presents Chief Executive Officer, Manpower Maintenance Services (MMS) Limited Group, Audrey Hinchcliffe (left), with official documents for recognition of the Institute for Workforce Education and Development (IWED) as a tertiary institution registered by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) and Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC). Sharing the moment is IWED Chairman, Wayne Chen. The institution was relaunched during a ceremony at MMS’ office in Kingston, on Wednesday (November 30).
EducationYouth

Institute for Workforce Education and Development Now Registered with the UCJ AND JTEC

The Institute for Workforce Education and Development (IWED) is now registered with the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) and Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC). The institution was relaunched during a ceremony on Wednesday (November 30) at Manpower and Maintenance Services (MMS) Limited Group of Companies’ office on Eureka Crescent in Kingston, which is to be converted to the IWED’s headquarters....
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), interacts with student leaders during the inaugural National Youth Leaders’ Summit at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (November 30). From left are Yallahs High School’s Shaullette Gallimore and Devonte Davidson, Clan Carthy High’s Shinel Barnett, and Munro College’s Marcus McIntosh.
EducationYouth

Youth Encouraged to be the Embodiment of Change in Jamaica

Youth leaders and their peers across Jamaica are being encouraged to be the embodiment of the positive changes being sought in their schools, communities, and the broader country. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, who issued the challenge, said “change happens through dialogue”, while indicating that “we need to hear your voices”. Mrs. Williams maintained, however, that “change...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), inspects new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables during the passing out parade and awards ceremony for the 323 recruits at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (November 30).
National Security

JCF Strengthened by 323 New Constables

A total of 323 new constables will be deployed shortly to strengthen the operations of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The new constables, representing Batches 139, 141 and 142, graduated during a ceremony held at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (November 30). Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses students at the National Youth Leaders’ Summit held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (November 30).
Youth

Youth Encouraged to Treasure Jamaica’s Progress

Jamaica’s progress, to date, as a young, developing nation is to be treasured, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. The Minister said she understands the concerns of Jamaicans, particularly young people, who believe the country should be further along in its growth and development. “But… it is important for us to recognise...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), shares a congratulatory hug with Shanna-Kaye Ferguson, who is a newly commissioned Parent Mentor under the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) mentoring programme. The graduation ceremony was held on November 29 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Education

80 Parent Mentors Commissioned

Approximately 80 volunteers have been commissioned as Parent Mentors by the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) to provide assistance to families. The mentors, who were trained through 10 modules over several weeks, will help to guide parents in proper disciplinary measures and offer other means of support. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, commended the volunteers from various...
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