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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda

Students get Back-to-School Supplies

Scores of students were assisted in their preparations for the reopening of schools this month, with the provision of back-to-school supplies, at an event hosted by Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. The...

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) greets His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, following his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on September 3.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) greets His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, following his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on September 3.

PHOTOS: His Excellency Abdulla Shahid arrives at the Norman Manley International Airport
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (right), is joined by Rosemarie McDonald and Commissioner Lorraine Bradley, in cutting a cake to commemorate Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence. The occasion was a dinner hosted by members of the Jamaican Diaspora in Delaware at the Hilton Willington Hotel on August 28.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (right), is joined by Rosemarie McDonald and Commissioner Lorraine Bradley, in cutting a cake to commemorate Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence. The occasion was a dinner hosted by members of the Jamaican Diaspora in Delaware at the Hilton Willington Hotel on August 28.

U.S. State of Delaware Hails Jamaica for 60 Years of Independence
Minister of Education and Youth, the Hon. Fayval Williams (third left) receives a copy of the National Teachers’ Consultation Report from the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Deputy Representative, Vincente Teran (third right). Looking are (from left) President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), LaSonja Harrison, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry (Acting) Maureen Dwyer, Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Office in Jamaica, Dr. Anna Paolini and UNICEF’s Transformation Education Summit Consultant, Elizabeth Emanuel. The report was delivered at the ministry in Kingston on Friday, September 3.
Minister of Education and Youth, the Hon. Fayval Williams (third left) receives a copy of the National Teachers’ Consultation Report from the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Deputy Representative, Vincente Teran (third right). Looking are (from left) President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), LaSonja Harrison, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry (Acting) Maureen Dwyer, Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Office in Jamaica, Dr. Anna Paolini and UNICEF’s Transformation Education Summit Consultant, Elizabeth Emanuel. The report was delivered at the ministry in Kingston on Friday, September 3.

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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (right) along with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith (second right) and Director of Tourism, Donovan White, (second left) are all smiles after receiving one of the many awards won by Jamaica at this year’s staging of the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The America’s Gala, held on August 31 at Sandals, Montego Bay. Sharing in the moment is Host, Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid (left).
Tourism

Jamaica Wins Top Prizes at World Travel Awards

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that while brand Jamaica has traditionally done well on the international stage, receiving several accolades at the World Travel Awards during an ongoing pandemic, was a major milestone. Speaking to reporters following the 29th World Travel Awards held at Sandals Montego Bay on August 31, Mr. Bartlett said it was a reminder that...
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Recipients of the NCB Foundation 2022 Tertiary Scholarship and Grant Programme, with Chief Executive Officer of the NCB Foundation, Nadeen Matthews Blair (front, 3rd left) and Chair of the NCB Foundation, Thalia Lyn (centre ). The presentation ceremony was held on September 2, at the NCB Wellness and Recreation Centre.
EducationFinance & Public Service

Education Minister Lauds NCB Foundation

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation for its continued philanthropic support to the education of Jamaica’s children. “Education is critical to the development and evolution of any society. As a nation, with immense potential to harvest the social and developmental advantages, we must unlock the possibility that our children possess,...
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(FILE) Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual back- to- school press briefing on September 1.
Education

Eight High Schools to Participate in Furniture Making Programme

Some eight high schools across the island are set to participate in the Furniture Making Programme initiated by the Ministry of Education and Youth. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while addressing a virtual back-to-school press briefing on September 1. Mrs. Williams informed that with the new initiative, delivery of furniture will be an all-year-round activity. “Some of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is shown aspects of the plans for the $71-million Victoria Palms housing development in Denham Town, Kingston Western, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Member of Parliament, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), following the ground-breaking ceremony on Friday (September 2). Looking on is City Engineer for the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Zavia Chevannes. The project is being executed under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).
Housing

Ground Broken For $71M Victoria Palms Housing Development in Denham Town

Ground was broken on Friday (September 2) for the $71-million Victoria Palms housing development, to be constructed in Denham Town, Kingston Western.  The project, to be executed under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), will see 20 houses being built for residents of the community.  The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is providing $50 million, while the...
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Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Parish Manager for Trelawny, Courtney Taylor.
Agriculture

RADA Assists Trelawny Farmers to Transition From Sugar Cane

Sugar-cane farmers in Trelawny are being assisted by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in transitioning to other crops, given the decline of the sugar industry.  Parish Agricultural Manager, Courtney Taylor, said that the aim is to diversify the crops being produced in the parish and ease its heavy dependence on others, such as yam.  “Trelawny is one of the...
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