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DC World Reggae Festival to Celebrate Jamaica 60, Set for August 20

The media launch for the second annual DC World Reggae Festival will take place on Friday (August 19) and will be addressed by Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks. The Festival, which has now been scaled down to...

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).

Government Puts Focus on Delivering Housing Solutions

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Leslie Campbell

Much to Be Proud of in 60 Years, Says Campbell

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).

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

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).

4 years ago 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)....

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.

4 years ago 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...

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.

4 years ago 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...

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.

4 years ago National Security and Peace

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...

4 years ago 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,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the annual general meeting of the Gateway Co-Operative Credit Union Limited, which was held at the Noel Fraser Auditorium, West Jamaica Conference of Seventh Day Adventists in St. James on Thursday (August 11).

4 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

NIDS Will Make Banking Easier – Dr. Dunn

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the National Identification System (NIDS), when implemented, will make banking easier for citizens. “We believe that NIDS offers to Jamaicans that level of comfort and ease to do transactions,” he said. “Imagine you have a single national identification system that is acceptable everywhere....

Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (third right), celebrates the launch of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot in Whithorn, Westmoreland, on August 11. Also celebrating (from left) are Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Officer, Westmoreland Central, Dwayne Salmon; Principal, Whithorn Early Childhood Institution, Tracey-Ann Forbes; Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Central, George Wright; Councillor, Cornwall Mountain Division, Dawnette Foster-Allen; Principal, Ferris Primary School, Tracie Campbell; and Dean of Discipline, Petersfield High School, Junior Clarke.

4 years ago DevelopmentTechnology

Free Wi-Fi for Residents of Whithorn in Westmoreland

Residents of Whithorn in Westmoreland Central now have access to a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot that was installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF) under its Community Wi-Fi Programme. The system, which was officially launched in the community on Thursday (August 11), can provide internet access for up to 200 concurrent users. It is the second Wi-Fi hotspot to be...