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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing a virtual press conference on Wednesday (July 6). At right is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing a virtual press conference on Wednesday (July 6). At right is Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie

First Case of Monkeypox in Jamaica Identified

Jamaica has recorded its first confirmed case of monkeypox. Making the announcement during a virtual press conference on Wednesday (July 6), Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the male patient who recently travelled from the...
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Carol Coy.
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Carol Coy.

Training for Census Workers Under Way
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 5
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 5

$501-Million Relief for Postpaid Residential Customers in April
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 5
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 5

3,000 PPV Operators Apply for Gas Grant
Programme Director of the Global Services Sector (GSS) Project, Marjorie Straw, says the GSS Project and its partners offer training to Jamaicans to upskill them as part of Jamaica’s value proposition, as a skilled workforce attracts investments.
Programme Director of the Global Services Sector (GSS) Project, Marjorie Straw, says the GSS Project and its partners offer training to Jamaicans to upskill them as part of Jamaica’s value proposition, as a skilled workforce attracts investments.

Skills Training, Another Component for FDI

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Principal Director, Office of the Cabinet, Public Sector Modernisation Division, Karlene McKenzie Spencer, makes a point at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held today (July 6), at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
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Government to Launch Service Excellence Policy on July 13

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public services, the Government will be launching a Service Excellence Policy on Wednesday, July 13. The policy is part of a wider modernisation initiative being implemented by the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD) in the Office of the Cabinet. It was approved by Cabinet in March 2022. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...
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Case managers from The Ministry of National Security engaged a group of parents in a sensitisation session at Dupont Primary & Infant School for the 25 Schools Strategy.
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25 Schools Strategy Welcomed by Parents

The Ministry of National Security is conducting sensitisation sessions at schools across Jamaica to inform parents about the 25 Schools Strategy. The project is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Education and Youth. It is aimed at providing assessment, recommendation, intervention and support for children who display maladaptive behaviour in the select schools....
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan, addresses graduates at the Lacovia High School Valedictory Service in St. Elizabeth on Tuesday (July 5).
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Morgan Challenges Graduates to Be Positive Role Models

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan, says that the current generation of students possess the capacity to bring about momentous change to the Jamaican society. Giving the keynote address at the Lacovia High School’s Valedictory Service in St. Elizabeth on Tuesday, (July 5), Mr. Morgan noted that students...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the House of Representatives on July 5. At left is Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
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Road Traffic Act Amended to Facilitate Accurate Implementation of Regulations

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 5), passed amendments to the Road Traffic Act, to facilitate the accurate implementation of the road traffic regulations. The Road Traffic (Amendment) Act was piloted by Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. Mr. Shaw informed that the Road Traffic Act, 2018, received the Governor- General’s assent in December 2018. “Consequent on...
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Culinary Arts Development Specialist, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Jane Jerry
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JCDC Culinary Arts Competition is This Friday

More than 200 Jamaicans will participate in the annual Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Culinary Arts Competition and Exhibition scheduled to take place on Friday (July 8). The one-day event, which will be held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, Hope Road, Kingston, will get under way at 10:00 a.m. Participants will display their competencies in the seven categories of...
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