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Director, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Enoh T. Ebong, speaks at the signing of a grant agreement between Jamaica and the USTDA at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, St. James, on September 7.

USTDA Grant to Help Mitigate Effects of Climate Change

Director, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Enoh T. Ebong, says a technical assistance grant awarded to Jamaica will help mitigate the effects of climate change. Ms. Ebong, who spoke at the signing ceremony for the USTDA’s Emergency Communication...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, observes students in their information technology (IT) class at the new St. John Bosco Vocational Training Centre, which was officially opened on September 7, in Mandeville, Manchester. At right is Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green.

Jamaica Is Entering a New Phase of Growth and Development

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks at the signing of a grant agreement with the United States Trade & Development Agency (USTDA) at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, St. James, on September 7.

Emergency Communication System to be Upgraded

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (third right, back row), admires a statuette depicting late cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley, which was unveiled during a ceremony at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Library, in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (September 7). The unveiling formed part of the opening of the Miss Lou Exhibition, which is among several activities commemorating the 103rd anniversary of the beloved cultural exponent’s birth. With Ms. Grange are students and members of several award-winning groups, who performed in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) 2022 National Festival of the Performing Arts.

Exhibition Celebrating “Miss Lou” Opened at the University of the West Indies

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), in dialogue with Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang (right), during his call at the Ministry’s North Street offices today (September 7). Looking on is Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden.

PHOTOS: Karl Samuda Meets Chinese Ambassador

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during Wednesday’s (September 7) sitting of the House of Representatives.

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Growth in Domestic Crop Production

Preliminary estimates for the second quarter of 2022 (April-June), show domestic crop production growing to 219,667 tonnes, an increase of 7.4 per cent over the corresponding quarter of 2021. This is also an increase over the January to March quarter of 2022, by 3.6 per cent. Domestic crop production grew by 10.4 per cent to 212,134 tonnes in the first...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), addresses a press conference on the results of this year’s secondary level external examinations, at the Ministry’s office, on Wednesday (September 7). At left is Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

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Improved Performances in Several CSEC and CAPE Subjects

Improvements have been made in several subject areas by students who sat this year’s secondary-school external examinations, according to the Ministry of Education and Youth. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a press conference today (September 7), pointed out that, “notwithstanding areas of challenges and concern, we also saw some improvements, and we will continue the efforts to ensure that...

Director, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

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PAHO to Acquire 100,000 Doses of Monkeypox Vaccines

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is finalising arrangements for the acquisition of 100,000 doses of monkeypox vaccines from biotechnology firm Bavarian Nordic, for distribution to Latin American and Caribbean member countries. PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the entity secured an agreement, through its Revolving Fund facility, with Bavarian Nordic, which is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark, to provide the...

(FILE) National Literacy Coordinator in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. André Hill.

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Int’l Literacy Day to be Observed Sept. 8

Jamaica will join the rest of the world in celebrating International Literacy Day on Thursday, September 8, under the theme ‘Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces’. Schools across Jamaica are being encouraged to be innovative in engaging students and other stakeholders in the celebrations and to use the day to look at ways to transform the literacy learning spaces. These celebratory activities...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (September 7), at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston.

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Ministry Seeks to Expand Agriculture in Urban Areas

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is aiming to expand the implementation of agricultural practices in urban areas, which will include backyard gardening and vertical farming. Critical to the ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign is the involvement of Jamaicans in the process of becoming food secure through creating opportunities for self- sufficiency. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.,...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), makes a point while at the launch of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) 66th Health Research Conference, held at his New Kingston office on September 6. Listening (from left) are Director of Epidemiology and Internal Medicine at the Caribbean Institute for Health Research, Professor Trevor Ferguson; Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr, and Executive Director at CARPHA, Dr. Joy St. John.

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CARPHA Lauded for Focus on Digital Health Management

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has lauded the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for its 2022 research focus on digital health management. The regional health agency will host its 66th Health Research Conference in Jamaica from September 15 to 17, under the theme ‘COVID-19 and Digital Health: Transforming, Connecting, Informing Public Health’. Speaking at the...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 6.

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Education Ministry to Spend $2 Billion on Textbooks

The Ministry of Education and Youth is to spend $2 billion on textbooks this academic year, of which $1 billion is for primary schools and $1 billion for high schools. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 6. “I am particularly pleased of the greater investment in textbooks at...