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Director of Customer Service at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Rory Stennett
Director of Customer Service at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Rory Stennett

Customer Service Portal at Ministry of Finance

Customers of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will now find it much easier to receive attention, with the recent launch of its Customer Support Portal. Director of Customer Service at the Ministry, Rory Stennett, told JIS News...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Courtney Williams (right), in discussion with Political and Regional Team Lead from the US Embassy, Scott Winton (left) and Director for the Jamaica-US Child Protection Compact Project, Nasolo Thompson, at the recent Closing Out Ceremony for the project, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Courtney Williams (right), in discussion with Political and Regional Team Lead from the US Embassy, Scott Winton (left) and Director for the Jamaica-US Child Protection Compact Project, Nasolo Thompson, at the recent Closing Out Ceremony for the project, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

Sustainability of Strategies Critical to Combatting Human Trafficking – Permanent Secretary
Form Teacher of the Year at the Spanish Town based Jonathan Grant High School in St. Catherine, Krisan Thomas, displays some of her six awards received at the school
Form Teacher of the Year at the Spanish Town based Jonathan Grant High School in St. Catherine, Krisan Thomas, displays some of her six awards received at the school's recent prizegiving ceremony at the school.

Teacher Expresses Confidence in Education System
Manager, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Latonya Richards (centre), shows Markino Dyer (left), and Zahir Richards, insect models at the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) booth during the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s Stew Festival in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Saturday (November 5).
Manager, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Latonya Richards (centre), shows Markino Dyer (left), and Zahir Richards, insect models at the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) booth during the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s Stew Festival in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Saturday (November 5).

Memorable Return for Lauriston/Thompson Pen 4-H Club’s Stew Festival
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), and (from left, front row) Mayor of May Pen and President, Association of Local Government Authorities of Jamaica, Councillor Winston Maragh; Member of Parliament, Natalie Neita Garvey, who represented Opposition Leader, Mark Golding; and Custos Rotulorum for St. Thomas, Hon. Marcia Bennett, who represented Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, participate in the National Church Service for Local Government and Community Month 2022. The service was held at the Kencot Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Kingston, on Saturday (November 5).
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), and (from left, front row) Mayor of May Pen and President, Association of Local Government Authorities of Jamaica, Councillor Winston Maragh; Member of Parliament, Natalie Neita Garvey, who represented Opposition Leader, Mark Golding; and Custos Rotulorum for St. Thomas, Hon. Marcia Bennett, who represented Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, participate in the National Church Service for Local Government and Community Month 2022. The service was held at the Kencot Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Kingston, on Saturday (November 5).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Support Local Authorities

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), views activities in the Cornwall Regional Hospital’s (CRH) Renal Department during a visit on Friday (November 4). Accompanying him are nurse in the department, Heather Headley (right), and Chief Executive Officer of CRH, Charmaine Williams-Beckford (centre, partly hidden).
Health & Wellness

Health Minister Concerned About Prevalence of Kidney Disease Among Jamaicans

The prevalence of kidney disease among Jamaicans has become increasingly worrying, according to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. The Minister was speaking with journalists after touring the Cornwall Regional Hospital’s (CRH) Renal Department on Friday (November 4), to view dialysis machines used to aid patients with renal failure. “There are 18 machines here [at CRH]...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, front row), and Manchester Central Member of Parliament, Rhoda Moy Crawford (left, front row), with students and other stakeholders attending Sunday’s (November 6) National Youth Month Church Service. The service was held at Generations Church in Mandeville, Manchester.
Youth

Gov’t Remains Committed to Safeguarding the Rights of Jamaica’s Youth

The Government remains  committed to safeguarding the rights of Jamaica’s youth, including their educational development. This assurance comes from Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, who was speaking during Sunday’s (November 6) church service to launch National Youth Month. The service was held at Generations Church in Mandeville, Manchester. “We all know that the world is changing, and...
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Technology

Jamaican Entrepreneurs to Get Access to Silicon Valley Training

Local entrepreneurs are being invited to submit applications to the Bahamas-based, Kanoo Innovation Hub, to receive technical support and training to develop and grow technology-based businesses. The hub is an innovation accelerator designed in conjunction with Draper University, a leading authority on acceleration programmes, in Silicon Valley in the United States. Kanoo accelerates startups by ensuring participants have tools, techniques,...
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Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, delivering remarks during the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) graduation ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Thursday (November 3).
Tourism

Over 1,700 Additional Hospitality Workers Graduate from Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation

Over 1,700 additional hospitality workers, who underwent training at the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) between April 2021 and August 2022, have graduated. They received their certificates during a graduation ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (November 3). The graduates were accorded accreditation as hospitality supervisors, and Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA)...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), greets Head of the Development Cooperation at Global Affairs Canada, Christian DaSilva, during the launch of the Gender Equality Programming initiative, on Friday (November 4). The event took place at the residence of Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, in St. Andrew. Others (from second left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, and Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic.
Culture

$4M in Grant Support Being Provided Under Gender Equality Programming Initiative

Community organisations promoting gender equality and general empowerment programmes are to benefit from a Can$4 million grant. This is being facilitated under the Gender Equality Programming initiative, which was launched at the St. Andrew residence of Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, on Friday (November 4). The initiative, being coordinated through the Canadian High Commission in Jamaica,...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), greets retirees of the Ministry Sharon Whyte (centre), and Erie Gooden (second right), during a retirement awards banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (November 3). Sharing the moment (from left) are Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, and Acting Permanent Secretary, Maureen Dwyer.
Education

Ministry of Education and Youth Honours Retirees

Thirty-two employees of the Ministry of Education and Youth were, on Thursday (November 3), honoured for just over 873 collective years of dedicated service to the education sector, during a retirement awards banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, who spoke during the function, said the occasion was a remarkable achievement, not only...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. addresses the Edward Phillip George Seaga Inaugural Human Development Lecture held on Thursday (November 4) at the University of Technology (UTech) campus, St. Andrew.
Youth

HEART/NSTA Trust Remains Relevant – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the 40-year-old HEART/NSTA Trust continues to be an important institution in the architecture of Jamaica. He noted that the institution, established in 1982 by the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga,  plays a crucial role in equipping Jamaican workers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for higher...
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