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Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, addresses the sitting of the Lower House, recently.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, addresses the sitting of the Lower House, recently.

More Security Measures to Be Put in Place at Gordon House

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Juliet Holness, said additional security measures are to be implemented at Gordon House, following a case of suspected arson that occurred on Saturday (June 1). A Molotov cocktail was thrown at the entrance...
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 4).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 4).

Transport Ministry to Reintroduce Aged Vehicle Policy
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Christmas River Bridge in Portland Being Replaced as Part of Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP)
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 4).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 4).

Minister Vaz Recommends Immediate Ban on Ride-Sharing Apps
President, The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock.
President, The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock.

MICO President Underscores Role of Education in Raising Environmental Awareness

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2024 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 4).
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Legal Reform Consultant Engaged for Road Traffic Act Review

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport has engaged the services of a Legal Reform Consultant to assist with the review of the Road Traffic Act (RTA). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 4). He informed that the examination and consultation...
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CXC Reverses Decision to Discontinue Subjects

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has reversed its decision to discontinue four subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) levels, due to low enrolment. CXC will continue to offer syllabuses for CAPE Green Engineering, CAPE Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, CSEC Agricultural Science (Double Award) and CSEC Industrial Technology – Mechanical Engineering. CXC...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, emphasises a point while making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, recently.
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Government Allocates $60 Million to Support Onion Farmers

The Government has allocated $60 million to continue supporting onion farmers and boost local production of the crop. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said the allocation will be used to increase the use of technology by installing driers to sustain and enhance onion production. He was making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (fourth left), lead in the ribbon-cutting at the multipurpose court at the tuition-free Christel House, at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, today (June 4). Others pictured (from left) are Executive Principal of the school, Jason Scott; General Manager of the Sport Development Foundation of Jamaica, Alan Beckford;  Custos of Kingston and Chairman of the school, Hon. Steadman Fuller; National Ambassador for Christel House Jamaica, Sally Porteous; and Councillor for the Westchester Division, Renair Benjamin, who represented Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott.
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Christel House Gets Multipurpose Court

The tuition-free Christel House at Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, now has a multipurpose court, partly funded by the Sport Development Foundation of Jamaica (SDF), at a cost of $9 million. Speaking at the official handover of the facility today (June 4), Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said she is excited, as the court is a...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
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Minister Bartlett to Participate in Global Summit and UN Tourism Executive Council Meeting

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, departed the island today (June 4) for Europe where he will engage in several high-level activities aimed at bolstering Jamaica’s position in the global tourism arena. Minister Bartlett will be participating in two significant events: The Resilience and Innovation Summit being hosted by the Global Travel and Tourism Resilience Council in Sarajevo, Bosnia and...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), presents a plaque to former Executive Director, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Vivian Crawford, during the IOJ’s 145th anniversary commemorative service at the Kingston Parish Church on Sunday (June 2).
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Embrace the IOJ’s Rich History

Persons are being encouraged to embrace the rich history of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) as it enhances its accessibility to individuals with disabilities. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, extended this invitation while speaking during the IOJ’s 145th anniversary commemorative service on Sunday (June 2) at the Kingston Parish Church. She also urged the IOJ...
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