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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

The House of Representatives of the State of Delaware in the United States (U.S.) paid tribute to Jamaica on the 60th anniversary of the country’s independence.  The citation was presented to Jamaica’s Ambassador to the U.S., Her Excellency Audrey Marks,...
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.

Teachers Call for Campaign Promoting the Value of Education
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).
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).

Jamaica Wins Top Prizes at World Travel Awards
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.
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.

Education Minister Lauds NCB Foundation
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and President, Guardian Life Limited, Meghon Miller Brown (right) with the National Top Girl in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations, Leah-Simone Powell, at the Guardian Group Foundation’s annual Scholarship Awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Friday (September 2).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and President, Guardian Life Limited, Meghon Miller Brown (right) with the National Top Girl in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations, Leah-Simone Powell, at the Guardian Group Foundation’s annual Scholarship Awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Friday (September 2).

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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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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), addresses a joint press conference with the Ministry of Education and Youth on the findings of a Rapid Situation Assessment on Substance Use and Urgent Issues in Secondary Schools, at the Health Ministry on Thursday (September 1). Also shown are (from left, seated) State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Research Analyst at the National Council on Drug Abuse, Uki Atkinson; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer; and Acting Chief Education Officer in the Education Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Health & Wellness

Health Minister Urges Action to Prevent Potential Substance Abuse Crisis

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging parents and guardians to converse with their children and monitor their activities, to prevent what he describes as a possible substance-abuse crisis. He was addressing a joint press conference with the Ministry of Education and Youth at the Health Ministry in Kingston, on Thursday (September 1).   Dr....
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Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the St. James Community Safety and Security Branch, Angela McIntosh-Gayle.
EducationNational Security and Peace

Police Ready For New School Year in St. James

Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the St. James Community Safety and Security Branch, Angela McIntosh-Gayle, says the unit is in a state of readiness for the new school year, which begins on Monday, September 5.  In an interview with JIS News, Mrs. McIntosh-Gayle said the police will be out in their numbers from as early as 6:30 a.m. to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.   Additionally, she indicated...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), and Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Gary Rowe (second left), observe work being done at the Richmond Farm Correctional Centre during a tour of the facility on Thursday (September 1).
National Security and Peace

State Minister Warns Against Attacks on Correctional Officers

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, is warning criminals to “cease and desist” from staging attacks on members of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).   In recent weeks, there have been two reported attacks by gunmen on the Department’s vehicles, which, at the time, were transporting staff. In both instances, the officers, who...
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