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United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence Against Children, Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, speaks at the launch of the Ministry of Education and Youth’s school violence prevention initiative, ‘Just Medz It’, on October 19, at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School, National Heroes Circle, and online.
United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence Against Children, Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, speaks at the launch of the Ministry of Education and Youth’s school violence prevention initiative, ‘Just Medz It’, on October 19, at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School, National Heroes Circle, and online.

Investing in Ending School Violence Will Impact Society Positively – UN Representative

The United Nations (UN) Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, says investing in ending school violence will have a positive effect on the society. Speaking at the launch of the Ministry of Education...
President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness Ermias Selassie (third right, seated), being entertained by drummers while at Culture Yard in Trench Town, on October 18. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is seated at second right.
President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness Ermias Selassie (third right, seated), being entertained by drummers while at Culture Yard in Trench Town, on October 18. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is seated at second right.

Jubilant Welcome for Ethiopian Prince at Culture Yard
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), conversing with High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Emina Tudakovic (second left), during the CanCarib Climate Smart Opportunities at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on October 20. Listening (from left) are Canadian Senior Trade Commissioner to Jamaica, Sophie Goulet and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, John Mahfood.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), conversing with High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Emina Tudakovic (second left), during the CanCarib Climate Smart Opportunities at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on October 20. Listening (from left) are Canadian Senior Trade Commissioner to Jamaica, Sophie Goulet and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, John Mahfood.

Jamaicans Urged to Get Climate Smart
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), looks on as Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita-Garvey (left), uses water supplied by the National Water Commission’s (NWC’s) upgraded Sligoville water system, during the facility’s recent commissioning. With them is NWC Vice President for Operations, Kevin Kerr.
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), looks on as Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita-Garvey (left), uses water supplied by the National Water Commission’s (NWC’s) upgraded Sligoville water system, during the facility’s recent commissioning. With them is NWC Vice President for Operations, Kevin Kerr.

Gov’t to Embark on National Non-Revenue Water Programme
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking at the semi-virtual launch of the Ministry’s violence prevention in schools initiative, ‘Just Medz It’, on Wednesday (October 19), at Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston. Adrian Walker Photo
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking at the semi-virtual launch of the Ministry’s violence prevention in schools initiative, ‘Just Medz It’, on Wednesday (October 19), at Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston. Adrian Walker Photo

16,000 Students in ZOSO Communities to Benefit from Behavioural Interventions

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Member of Parliament for Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), and Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (second right), cut the ribbon for the official opening of the Wellington Street Park in Kingston Western on October 19, after it was retrofitted by JSIF. Sharing the moment (from left) are Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Michael Phipps, and Social Development Manager at JSIF, Mona J. Sue-Ho.
CommunityDevelopment

JSIF Lauded for Projects in Kingston Western

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has been lauded for its successful transformational programmes in the Kingston Western constituency, by the Parliamentary representative, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie, who is also the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, says all the communities in the constituency have benefited from development initiatives spearheaded by the agency, and “West Kingston is a...
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The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has revised its record updating application forms to improve service delivery and customer experience.
Office of the Prime Minister

RGD Aims at Universal Civil Registration for Births by 2030

Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Tameka Clough, says the agency is working to achieve universal civil registration for births by 2030. During a panel discussion at the recent 2022 Service Excellence Conference, Ms. Clough explained that the RGD has a well-functioning civil registration and vital statistics system that registers all births and deaths as well...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (right) and Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (left), with signed documents formalising the agreement between the Ministry and JSIF for the diaspora to be more involved in community development projects through JSIF. The signing took place on Wednesday (October 19) at the Ministry’s office, 2 Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston. Sharing the moment is State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.
CommunityForeign Affairs

Mechanism Set Up for Diaspora to be More Involved in Support of Community Projects

The Government has set up a mechanism to allow the diaspora to be more involved in the support of community development projects in Jamaica. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) at a ceremony held yesterday (October 19) at the Ministry’s offices, 2 Port...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), engages with students from Denham Town, Calabar, and Gaynstead High Schools. The event was the launch of the Ministry’s violence prevention initiative, ‘Just Medz It’, on Wednesday (October 19), at Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston.
EducationYouth

‘Just Medz It’ Campaign to End Violence in Schools

The Ministry of Education and Youth has launched an initiative aimed at ending violence in schools. Dubbed ‘Just Medz It’, the yearlong campaign seeks to shift the culture of violent confrontations and responses among children and students and equip them with conflict-resolution strategies that are peaceful and healthy. It was launched on Wednesday (October 19) at Wolmer’s Boys’ School, National...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left) looks on as President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (centre), is presented with a gift of Sangster’s Blue Mountain Coffee by Chief Executive Officer at Sangster’s Coffee, Bindley Sangster II. Occasion was a reception hosted by the National Council on Reparations at Devon House in Kingston on Tuesday, (October 18).
CultureOfficial Visits

PHOTOS: Minister Grange and Prince Ermias at National Council on Reparation Reception

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left) looks on as President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (centre), is presented with a gift of Sangster’s Blue Mountain Coffee by Chief Executive Officer at Sangster’s Coffee, Bindley Sangster II. Occasion was a reception hosted by...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at the launch of the Ministry’s Cross-Island Run, held at the Portmore Municipal Corporation in St. Catherine, on Wednesday (October 19).
Youth

Minister Calls on Young Persons to Embrace Positive Music

Young persons are being encouraged to embrace music that encourages positive values, rather than glorifies illegal activities, by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. His call follows the recent ban imposed by the Broadcasting Commission on content that lauds illegal practices such as scamming, gun violence, drug abuse and more. “We must talk about values… what...
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Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), presents Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, with the the Order of Jamaica (OJ), during the 2022 National Honours and Awards ceremony, held at King’s House in Kingston on Monday (October 17).
National Honours and Awards

Minister Grange “Touched” to Receive National Honour

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says she is “touched” and honoured to be recognised by the Government and people of Jamaica for her years of service to the country. She was speaking to JIS News after receiving the nation’s fifth highest honour, the Order of Jamaica (OJ), during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of...
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