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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the Half-Yearly Conference of the Jamaica Association of Guidance Counsellors in Education (JAGCE), which was held at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on Tuesday (June 11).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the Half-Yearly Conference of the Jamaica Association of Guidance Counsellors in Education (JAGCE), which was held at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on Tuesday (June 11).

National Security Minister Highlights Importance of Psychosocial Support in Preventing Crime and Violence

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government understands the importance of psychosocial investments in preventing crime and violence on the island. “[We] remain committed to playing our part in developing, implementing, and supporting activities towards this...
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, displays a copy of the report of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) during her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, displays a copy of the report of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) during her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).

Drafting Instructions for Bill to Transition Jamaica to Republic Being Prepared
Well-known American singer Michael Bolton (right) shares a moment with Marketer, Sean Edwards, prior to the start of the recent Issa Trust Foundation benefit concert at Sans Souci Resort in St. Mary.
Well-known American singer Michael Bolton (right) shares a moment with Marketer, Sean Edwards, prior to the start of the recent Issa Trust Foundation benefit concert at Sans Souci Resort in St. Mary.

ISSA Trust Foundation Raises US$1 Million for Charity
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated third left), with principals, teachers, regional heads, and other stakeholders at the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), at their biennial conference at the Ocean Coral Springs Hotel, Trelawny, on June 8. To the Minister’s left is Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Youth, Senator Damion Crawford.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated third left), with principals, teachers, regional heads, and other stakeholders at the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), at their biennial conference at the Ocean Coral Springs Hotel, Trelawny, on June 8. To the Minister’s left is Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Youth, Senator Damion Crawford.

Education Minister Emphasises Critical Role School Principals Play in the Sector
A person wearing an industry glove touches a retreaded tyre.
A person wearing an industry glove touches a retreaded tyre.

Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company Targeting Business Growth and Revenue Sustainability This Year

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), and World Bank Country Director, Lilia Burunciuc (second right), sign the US$20million Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunities (SPIRO) Project loan agreement during Tuesday’s (June 11) SPIRO Visibility Ceremony at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service in Kingston. Observing are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts Risden; and World Bank Human Development Regional Director, Dr. Jaime Saavedra.
Finance & Public ServiceLabourSocial Security

Gov’t and World Bank Sign US$20m SPIRO Project Loan Agreement

The Government has signed a US$20 million loan agreement with the World Bank for the Social Protection for Increased Resilience and Opportunities (SPIRO) Project. The SPIRO Project aims to increase Jamaica’s social protection coverage by establishing a national unemployment insurance programme and strengthening the social protection delivery system. In his remarks during Tuesday’s (June 11) SPIRO Visibility Ceremony at the...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Labour Minister Emphasises Jamaica’s Unwavering Dedication to Social Justice and Equality

Jamaica’s unwavering dedication to social justice, equality and economic empowerment has been emphasised by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. Speaking on Tuesday (June 11), at the Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO), in Geneva, Switzerland, the Minister underscored the urgent need for the eradication of all forms of discrimination and the protection of the...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses today’s (June 11) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Work Continues to Improve Cross Roads Market

Work continues to improve the sanitary conditions at the Cross Roads Market in Kingston, says Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby. “The KSAMC (Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation) has embarked on a massive cleanup of the Cross Roads Market. The meat market was washed extensively, after which it was sanitised. An extermination team also carried out work over a...
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Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr.
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NPSC Announces Latest Initiative to Promote Fatherhood

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), an agency of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), has announced its latest initiative aimed at promoting fatherhood and enhancing effective parenting practices across Jamaica. ‘Men Who Mentor’ campaign is set to kick off with an empowerment meeting on June 12, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Chief...
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Director General of the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences, Professor Charles Grant.
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Workshop on Nuclear Energy in Progress

A five-day workshop on the development of a nuclear energy programme in Jamaica is now under way, marking a significant step in Jamaica's exploration of sustainable energy practices. The event, which is taking place at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies, Mona, began on June 10 and will end on June 14. Titled, ‘Roles and Responsibilities...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), looks on while new homeowner Cassandra Pryce (second right) proudly displays the keys to her new house in Bartons, St. Catherine, on Friday (June 7), which was provided under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Western, Everald Warmington; and Chairperson of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters.
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NSHP Transforming Lives – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), noting that the initiative is making “transformative differences” in people’s lives. Speaking at the ribbon-cutting for a dwelling in Bartons, St. Catherine South Western on Friday (June 7), the Prime Minister noted that the programme was created to provide decent housing for vulnerable Jamaicans. He...
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