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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the church service in observance of the Universal Service Fund’s 16th anniversary, held at the Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Kingston on May 15.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the church service in observance of the Universal Service Fund’s 16th anniversary, held at the Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Kingston on May 15.

USF Bridging Information Gap

The Universal Service Fund (USF) continues to play a key role in bridging the information divide by providing Internet access to communities across the island, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. She was bringing greetings at a...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses an adoption ceremony for the Yallahs Health Centre, St. Thomas, on Friday, May 13.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses an adoption ceremony for the Yallahs Health Centre, St. Thomas, on Friday, May 13.

Health Infrastructure In St. Thomas To Be Improved
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, DPhil, MP
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, DPhil, MP

Finance Minister Calls For Patience To Complete Review
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Jamaican iguana

Students To Be Taught How To Preserve Endemic Plants And Animals
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses reporters and other stakeholders following a tour of the Sangster International Airport on Friday (May 13).
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses reporters and other stakeholders following a tour of the Sangster International Airport on Friday (May 13).

Train Service Will Boost Community Tourism – Shaw

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President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, lays a floral tribute at the shrine of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, at National Heroes Park, Kingston, on Monday ((May 16). Assisting him is First Lady of India, Savita Kovind (centre). Looking on is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. President Kovind arrived in the island on Sunday (May 15) for a four-day State Visit.
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PHOTOS: Indian President Kovind Lays Floral Tribute At Garvey’s Shrine

President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, lays a floral tribute at the shrine of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, at National Heroes Park, Kingston, on Monday ((May 16). Assisting him is First Lady of India, Savita Kovind (centre). Looking on is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange....
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing the recent Agriculturalist’s Distinguished Women in Agriculture Awards Ceremony, held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.
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New Agri Programme For Women And Youth

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be partnering with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) to increase female participation in the livestock industry. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said this will take place under the WUSC’s Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project. The project aims to promote climate-resilient agriculture for equitable economic growth and increased economic...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), greets President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), Patsy Edwards-Henry (left), at the launch of National Nurses Week and International Nurses Day at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on May 12. At right is Operations and Programme Manager, LASCO Chin Foundation, Tahirah Fraser.
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Health Minister Suggests Flexible Contract Option for Nurses

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is suggesting that nurses pursuing job opportunities overseas, opt for a flexible contract which will allow them to continue working in Jamaica as well. “I would like to see the day…when a nurse can work in Miami for three months and come back to Jamaica and work for two months…and...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing the recent Agriculturalist’s Distinguished Women in Agriculture Awards Ceremony, held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry to Partner with World University Service of Canada

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be partnering with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) to increase female participation in the livestock industry. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. said this will take place under the WUSC's Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project. The project aims to promote climate-resilient agriculture for equitable economic growth and increased economic...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, highlights a matter of importance while making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 10.
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73 Post Offices Connected to the Internet

The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) has connected 73 post offices island-wide to the Internet, as it works to automate its services in a bid to transform into a modern, agile postal services provider. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure, during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives...
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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) inspects a green pepper at an event held recently at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens Complex, to observe the International Day of Plant Health under the theme ‘Protecting plants, protecting life’. Looking on (from second left) are Minister of Planning, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure for the Cayman Islands, Hon. Johany Ebanks, Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Hon. Frank Witter, and Marketing Student, Knockalva Polytechnic College, Kay Ann Chin.
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Work Underway to Ensure Optimal Operations at Seed Storage Facility

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting that work is underway to ensure optimal operations at the country's newly renovated seed storage facility, located at the Bodles Research Station. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. who made the disclosure, said activities being undertaken at the facility include in-vitro conservation, as well as in field germplasm. In-vitro techniques are used...
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