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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), listens as Executive Director, Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Karlene DeGrasse-Deslandes (second left), highlights the agency’s work, during a meeting with private sector partners and donors at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (November 17). Others (from left) are: Executive Director, Gore Family Foundation, Christine Gore; Education Specialist, United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Rebecca Tortello; Chair, Usain Bolt Foundation, Winsome Wilkins; and Chair, ECC, Trisha Williams-Singh.

Early Childhood Commission Meets With Private Partners

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is inviting support to meet the sector’s various needs. The Commission met with private partners and donors on Thursday (November 17) to raise awareness about the entity’s work, while identifying the most critical areas for...

ounding President of the Caribbean Medical Mission (CMM) of New Jersey, Dr. Rudolph Willis (third left) is presented with a special award by CMM President, Dr. Winston Scott (second right), at the organisation’s 25th anniversary gala held in Totowa, New Jersey on November 5. Also showing off their awards (from left) are: founding members Anita Fullerton; Margaret Douglas and Hugh Barton.

Caribbean Medical Mission Lauded For 25 Years Of Service

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), shares a moment with (from left): Guyanese Ambassador, His Excellency Sam Hinds; United States (US) Congresswoman, Maxine Waters; and President, Institute of Caribbean Studies, Dr. Claire Nelson. The Minister participated in the 24th annual Caribbean American Business Dialogue from November 17 to 18, in Washington.

Agriculture Minister Looking to Expand Opportunities for Local Agribusiness

Director of the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI), Carol Rose Brown.

Free Certification Available Through Job Readiness Programme

Acting Director, Safety and Security in Schools Unit, Ministry of Education and Youth, Richard Troupe.

Family Connect App to be Operational by Month-End

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivers remarks during a symposium organised by the Jamaica Council of Churches, entitled ‘Pursing Peace, Affirming Human Dignity’. The forum was held at the United Theological College of the West Indies in Kingston, on Thursday (November 17).

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PHOTOS: Ministers Chuck and Williams Address Jamaica Council of Churches Symposium

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivers remarks during a symposium organised by the Jamaica Council of Churches, entitled ‘Pursing Peace, Affirming Human Dignity’. The forum was held at the United Theological College of the West Indies in Kingston, on Thursday (November 17).

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents a citation to Founder and Managing Director of Technological Solutions Limited, Dr. André Gordon, who received the 2022 National Medal for Science and Technology, during an award luncheon at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (November 17).

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Dr. André Gordon is the 2022 National Medallist for Science and Technology

Founder and Managing Director of Technological Solutions Limited, Dr. André Gordon, is the 2022 recipient of the National Medal for Science and Technology. He has been recognised for outstanding contribution to research in the field of food science and technology. The award was presented by Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), the Most...

Acting Director, Safety and Security in Schools Unit, Ministry of Education and Youth, Richard Troupe (second right), addressing Wednesday’s (November 16) semi-virtual Anti-Gang Week Townhall meeting at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston. Others (from left) are Deputy Superintendent of Police and Researcher, Joanna Callen; Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Director of Prosecution, Jeremy Taylor; and Lecturer, Social Anthropology, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Herbert Gayle.

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Education Ministry Looking to Expand Support for Schools in Volatile Areas

The Ministry of Education and Youth’s Inter-Ministerial 25/34 schools strategy is to be used as a prototype for working with institutions located in areas deemed volatile. This was disclosed by Acting Director of the Ministry’s Safety and Security in Schools Unit, Richard Troupe, during a semi-virtual Anti-Gang Week town hall meeting at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston,...

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 16. She is encouraging the public to make submissions on the Bail Bill by November 30. The Bill is now before a Joint Select Committee of Parliament.

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Send Bail Bill Submissions by November 30

Members of the public are being encouraged to send in their written submissions on the Bail Bill by Wednesday, November 30. The Bill is now before a Joint Select Committee of both Houses of Parliament, for review. Committee members, during the review process, will have an opportunity to probe the Bill deeply, ask questions and make suggestions for improvements. Minister...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.

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National Rollout of NIDS Second Quarter 2023

The Government is looking towards the national rollout of the new National Identification System (NIDS) in the second quarter of 2023, following the completion of a pilot programme in December. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, gave an update on the project during his presentation at the Jamaica Technology and Digital Alliance (JTDA)...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing the Senate on Thursday (November 17).

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Senate Approves Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2022

The Senate, on Thursday (November 17), approved the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2022, which ensures conformity with international obligations. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who piloted the legislation in the Upper House, said the Bill is a companion to the recently passed Special Economic Zone Amendment Act. “Both pieces of legislation work...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington (second left), converses with Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne, about improvement works to be undertaken on roads in the constituency. Minister Warmington, accompanied by representatives from the National Works Agency (NWA), toured several roads in the area on Wednesday (November 16).

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Several Roads in St. Ann South Western to be Repaired

The Government will be undertaking structural repairs to several roadways in St. Ann South Western. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, along with a team from the Ministry, toured sections of the constituency on Wednesday, November 16, to get a first-hand look at some of the roads...