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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (foreground), inspects the new batch of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at the Passing-out Parade, Certificate and Awards Ceremony for 120 police recruits held on Thursday (August 11) at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (foreground), inspects the new batch of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at the Passing-out Parade, Certificate and Awards Ceremony for 120 police recruits held on Thursday (August 11) at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

New Police Constables Urged to Remain True to Mission of Serving Citizens

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has urged the cohort of freshly minted police personnel to be true to the mission of serving the Jamaican people with dignity and due care. He made the remarks on Thursday (August...
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, says the Authority has leased and is retrofitting a facility at Hill Run, St. Catherine, for the holding of e-waste. The facility is expected to be operational before year end.
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, says the Authority has leased and is retrofitting a facility at Hill Run, St. Catherine, for the holding of e-waste. The facility is expected to be operational before year end.

Holding Facility for E-Waste Should be Ready By Year End
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks.

DC World Reggae Festival to Celebrate Jamaica 60, Set for August 20
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth from left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third from left) are flanked by riders during a stop at Emancipation Park while on the Kingston leg of the Discover Jamaica by Bike ‘Jamaica 60’ cycling tour on Saturday (August 13). The tour ended at the Holiday Inn, Montego Bay.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth from left), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third from left) are flanked by riders during a stop at Emancipation Park while on the Kingston leg of the Discover Jamaica by Bike ‘Jamaica 60’ cycling tour on Saturday (August 13). The tour ended at the Holiday Inn, Montego Bay.

PHOTOS: PM joins Discover Jamaica by Bike ‘Jamaica 60’ Celebration Ride
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the handing over ceremony of the NHT Industry Cove Manor houses in Green Island, Hanover on Friday (August 12).
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the handing over ceremony of the NHT Industry Cove Manor houses in Green Island, Hanover on Friday (August 12).

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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Leslie Campbell
Foreign AffairsIndependenceJamaica 60 Diaspora Conference

Much to Be Proud of in 60 Years, Says Campbell

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Hon. Leslie Campbell has said that Jamaicans are not short on inspiration. He was speaking at the Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving held Sunday, (August 14) at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America (USA), to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence. Mr. Campbell...
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The Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s 2022 royalty are, (from left), Prince, Raheem Smith; King, Naquan Allen; Queen, Toni-Ann Dean; and Princess, Nyoka Dockery. The winners were crowned and sashed in an official 25th anniversary ceremony at the Shiloh Apostolic Church in Spanish Town on Saturday (August 13).
AgricultureFisheriesYouth

Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club Crowns 2022 Royalty

Described as Jamaica’s ‘most exceptional community 4-H Club’, the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Club has crowned its prince, princess, king and queen for 2022, as the group marks its 25th anniversary. In an evening of glitz, glamour, and celebration, Miss Toni-Ann Dean was sashed as the newest Queen, Mr Naquan Allen was declared King and Raheem Smith and Nyoka Dockery were crowned...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right) greets Sculptor Sched Cole (left), following the unveiling of the statue of the Rt Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante at the Hanover Parish Library, Lucea on Friday (August 12).
CulturePrime Minister

PM Holness Highlights Importance of Historical Monuments

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says while there is a tendency to downplay the building of monuments, they are important historical reminders which should be viewed and treated with respect. Mr. Holness was speaking at the unveiling of the official statue of the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante at the Hanover Parish Library, Lucea on Friday (August 12)....
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Minister of Education and Youth, the Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) answers a question posed by a member of the audience, during a consultation with school leaders and administrators at Jamaica College in Kingston recently. This comes as the ministry seeks to get a consensus among stakeholders for a new Student Dress and Grooming Policy for public educational institutions. With her at the head table are (from left) Community Relations Education Officer (Region 5), Anieta Bailey and Permanent Secretary (Acting) in the ministry, Maureen Dwyer.
EducationYouth

Do Not ‘Lock Out’ Students – Williams

Public school leaders are being reminded that blocking students from entering the school compound because of non-compliance with rules, should not be the first disciplinary action. This is in keeping with efforts by the Ministry of Education and Youth to reduce discriminatory practices in schools while addressing the need for discipline among students. Portfolio Minister, the Hon. Fayval Williams, spoke...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO), EduFocal Limited, Gordon Swaby (left, seated) and Director-General, Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Maureen Thompson (right, seated) sign the partnership agreement between the entities for the establishment of learning centres across the JLS network. Observing the proceedings are Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, standing) and JLS Board Director, Dimitri South. The ceremony was held on Thursday (August 11) at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library. The JLS is comprised of 111 libraries, 334 mobile library stops, and 898 school libraries across 13 parishes.
EducationInformation

Libraries to Become Digital Learning Centres

Digital education company, EduFocal Limited, is partnering with the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) to establish learning centres across the JLS’ network. The ceremony for the initiative was held on Thursday (August 11) at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library’s Tom Redcam Drive location. The partnership will include, but is not limited to, provision of free internet access and technical...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (foreground), inspects the new batch of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at the Passing-out Parade, Certificate and Awards Ceremony for 120 police recruits held on Thursday (August 11) at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
National Security

New Police Recruits Better Trained and Equipped – Minister Chang

New recruits of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are being equipped with improved skills and competencies to effectively undertake the task of serving and protecting the people of Jamaica. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the JCF’s entire approach to the training of recruits has changed significantly, and is more student-centered, with a focus on self-directed learning...
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HOPE ProgrammeHousingPrime Minister

Census Data to Address Housing Needs for Vulnerable Groups

The Government is looking to use data from the 2022 Population and Housing Census to ascertain and more effectively address the shelter needs of Jamaica’s most vulnerable citizens. This, by further streamlining provisions under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has said. He was speaking during Wednesday’s (August 10) launch of the census,...
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