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Community Relations Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Kimberley Blair.
Community Relations Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Kimberley Blair.

Jamaicans Encouraged To Use NSWMA App To Report Illegal Dumping

More Jamaicans are being encouraged to report illegal dumping and littering through the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) mobile application. Community Relations Manager of the Authority, Kimberley Blair, has commended individuals who have used the platform to help to...
Manager of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of the Real Estate Board, Ainsworth Norton, is reminding real estate professionals that the CPD courses are mandatory for licensing.
Manager of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of the Real Estate Board, Ainsworth Norton, is reminding real estate professionals that the CPD courses are mandatory for licensing.

Licensing Courses For Real Estate Dealers And Developers Begin June 13
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 8). Listening at left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 8). Listening at left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Investigation Ordered After Jamaica Loses Out On World Record Achievement
State Minister in the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, speaking at a JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on June 6.
State Minister in the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, speaking at a JIS Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on June 6.

Satellite Hubs To Be Set Up For Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference
Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane.
Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane.

80 Per Cent Of Birth Certificates Include Father’s Name – RGD

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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, makes her 2022/23 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 7).
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Materials Being Prepared For Jamaica Laws Website

The preparation of materials for upload to the Jamaica Laws website is in progress. This was disclosed by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, during her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 7. “The Law Revision Secretariat has completed and delivered revised laws for three legislative years, 2016, 2017...
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Senior Public Education Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Ava Tomlinson (third right), conducts a birdwatching session with teachers from 20 primary schools at the Portland Bight Discovery Centre as part of the 2018 Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival. Environmental awareness aids in appreciation and individual responsibility for environmental protection.
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‘Only One Earth’ – NEPA Urges Jamaicans To Help Safeguard Planet

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is reminding Jamaicans that all life on earth is interconnected and as such, everyone has a responsibility to help safeguard the environment. The reminder comes as NEPA concludes activities to mark National Environmental Awareness Week 2022 from June 1 to 8, which included World Environment Day on June 5, under the theme ‘Only...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (centre), making her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 7). Listening (from left) are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
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Public Education Programme On Country’s Laws To Be Implemented

A public education programme, aimed at increasing the awareness of the laws of Jamaica, is to be implemented. This was disclosed by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, during her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 7. Mrs. Malahoo Forte informed that the public education programme will augment awareness...
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Chairman of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) report, Professor Orlando Patterson (left), enters the offices of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), downtown Kingston, on Monday (June 6). Pictured at right is Executive Director of the agency, Karlene DeGrasse-Deslandes.
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Early-Childhood Education A Priority For JETC Chairman

Strengthening of the early childhood education sector will be prioritised in the implementation of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) report, according to Professor Orlando Patterson. Professor Patterson, who is Chairman of the Commission, said implementation of the report should start in September, with an external group to monitor the process. “Early childhood is going to be… priority number one....
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 7).
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Legislative Teams In All Ministries

Cabinet has approved the establishment of legislative teams within all ministries to help make the process of developing government policies more streamlined. This is part of efforts by the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs to strengthen inter-Ministry collaboration, to advance the Government’s legislative agenda. The teams will include the relevant policy officers, legal officers, and senior officers at the...
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