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Executive Director of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Executive Director of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Innovators Urged to Make Greater Use of Country’s Natural Resources

Local innovators are being urged to utlilise more of the country’s natural resources to create products, equipment, and tools that contribute to national development. Executive Director of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, made the...
Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Audrey Deer-Williams, presents a certificate and school bag to graduate Dominic Thomas, during the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) graduation ceremony, held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple, 6-8 Central Avenue, Kingston Gardens, on July 20.
Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Audrey Deer-Williams, presents a certificate and school bag to graduate Dominic Thomas, during the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) graduation ceremony, held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple, 6-8 Central Avenue, Kingston Gardens, on July 20.

Children with Developmental Disabilities Complete Special Intervention Curriculum
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, centre) and President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica, Patsy Edwards Henry (third left), with finalists in the LASCO/Nurse and Nursing Student of the Year Competition, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on July 20.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front row, centre) and President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica, Patsy Edwards Henry (third left), with finalists in the LASCO/Nurse and Nursing Student of the Year Competition, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on July 20.

PHOTOS: PM Meets with LASCO Nurse and Nursing Student of the Year Competition Finalists
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19).

House Approves Order to Declare Mid-Clarendon an Irrigation Area
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), shakes hands with Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), M. Anthony Shaw, during the launch of the DBJ’s ‘AgriBiz’ programme on Tuesday (July 19) at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens Complex in Kingston.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), shakes hands with Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), M. Anthony Shaw, during the launch of the DBJ’s ‘AgriBiz’ programme on Tuesday (July 19) at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens Complex in Kingston.

Two CASE Students to Benefit from DBJ Scholarships

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19).
Finance & Public ServiceTechnology

Gov’t Lowers Duty on Electric Vehicles

The import duty on electric vehicles has been reduced from 30 per cent to 10 per cent, and purchasers of those vehicles will not have to pay licence fees over the next five years. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 19) approved the Customs Tariff (Revision) (Amendment) (No. 2), Resolution, 2022, and the Road Traffic (Licence Duties) Order, 2022,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), assisted by Deputy Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Fredrik Ekfeldt, cuts ribbon to open the new EU’s office at 8 Fairway Avenue in St. Andrew, on July 19.
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PM Lauds EU as Solid Development Partner

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has lauded the European Union (EU) as a “solid development partner” for Jamaica, providing critical support for human growth. The Prime Minister, who was speaking at the opening of the EU’s new office at 8 Fairway Avenue in St. Andrew, on July 19, said Jamaica anticipates a deeper and closer collaboration with the...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams
EducationYouth

MOEY Advises of Process for PEP Transfers

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) is reminding stakeholders that the Ministry does not facilitate the general transfer of students from one school to another. In a bulletin released by the MOEY, it was stated that the Ministry will only assist with transfers in cases of proximity, where a student may have been placed at a school in which...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the debate on the Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill, which was passed in the House of Representatives on July 19.
JusticeParliamentTechnologyTransport

Electronic Warrants Coming for Motorists with Outstanding Tickets

The Government is moving to introduce the use of electronic warrants, which will be issued to motorists with outstanding tickets. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the disclosure during his contribution to the debate on the Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill, which was passed in the House of Representatives on July 19. The legislation will help to bring into effect...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams
EducationYouth

Mental Healthcare to Feature in Revised Youth Policy

Parents and students are being encouraged to seek professional help for better handling of their relationship and mental health issues. Advocating for this is Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, who noted that crime and violence in the society are often associated with mental health issues. “We need to take better advantage of mental health [services] available in...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), congratulates Executive Chairman of PanJam Investment Limited, Stephen Facey (second right), immediately after cutting the ribbon to symbolise the official opening of the ROK Hotel Kingston during a ceremony at its 2-4 King Street location in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (July 19). The four-star hotel, which is owned by PanJam, is part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand. Also joining in the celebration (from left) are Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke; and Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Board of Highgate which is managing the hotel, Mahmood Khimji.
InvestmentPrime Minister

Downtown Kingston Welcomes a Hilton Hotel

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the opening of the new 12-storey ROK Hotel Kingston will significantly contribute to the continued revitalisation of downtown Kingston, by further boosting the area’s economic potential. “It means more income in people’s pockets; it means the return of life in downtown Kingston; and more economic activity can take place,” he said. The...
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