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Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis (centre), with Sherice Williams, Youth Parliamentarian, and Junior Mayor for Lucea, Timothy Kent, at a mentorship awards ceremony at the Grand Palladium Resort, Hanover, recently.
Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis (centre), with Sherice Williams, Youth Parliamentarian, and Junior Mayor for Lucea, Timothy Kent, at a mentorship awards ceremony at the Grand Palladium Resort, Hanover, recently.

SDC Hailed For Implementing Mentorship Programme In Western Hanover

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is being hailed by Western Hanover youth leaders for its implementation of a mentorship programme, which they say will impact the lives of at-risk and unattached youth. In a recent meeting at the Grand Palladium...

PHOTOS: Arrival of the President of The Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame
Marella Explorer 2’s Captain, Kostas Lampropoulous, receives a gift from Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations (JAMVAC), Joy Roberts, on board the cruise vessel at the Montego Bay Cruise Port, St. James, on April 12.
Marella Explorer 2’s Captain, Kostas Lampropoulous, receives a gift from Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations (JAMVAC), Joy Roberts, on board the cruise vessel at the Montego Bay Cruise Port, St. James, on April 12.

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Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Michael Hue (left), and Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Lyttleton Shirley, in discussion at the recent Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Town Hall meeting, held at the old Goodyear Factory, Morant Bay, St. Thomas. It was held to sensitise community members of the activities that will take place during the construction of the Morant Bay Urban Centre. Construction of the Centre is to commence shortly.
Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Michael Hue (left), and Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ), Lyttleton Shirley, in discussion at the recent Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Town Hall meeting, held at the old Goodyear Factory, Morant Bay, St. Thomas. It was held to sensitise community members of the activities that will take place during the construction of the Morant Bay Urban Centre. Construction of the Centre is to commence shortly.

Work On Morant Bay Urban Centre To Begin Soon

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 12. Seated at left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
EducationTechnologyYouth

More Institutions To Take Part In Coding In Schools Programme

The Ministry of Education and Youth is looking to increase the number of institutions participating in the Coding in Schools Programme. The initiative is designed to develop students’ abilities in logical and critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, teamwork and mathematics, among other skills. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says following the Ministry’s assessment of the programme, and stakeholder consultations, “we are...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 12. Seated at left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
EducationYouth

Thousands Of Students Re-Engaged Through Find The Child Initiative

Approximately 87,446 students have been re-engaged through the Ministry of Education and Youth Yard-to-Yard, Find the Child initiative. This was disclosed by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, during her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 12. During the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 120,000 primary and high-school students were...
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Chief Executive Officer at the Agro-Investment Corporation, Dr. Al Powell, speaks at JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (April 12).
AgricultureHealth & Wellness

Agribusiness Forum To Focus On Food Security

Farmers are being invited to seize the upcoming opportunity for learning and networking, at the virtual Agribusiness Investment Forum, on Thursday, April 21. Hosted by the Agro-Investment Corporation, the Forum aims to attract 1,000 participants to engage in discussions on investing in Agriculture. Invited guests will gather at The Jamaica Pegasus to discuss matters relating to financing for agribusiness, access...
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Coordinator at the Science and Technology Education Unit of the Scientific Research Council, Kavelle Hylton.
EducationYouth

SRC Invites Students To Register For CSEC Workshops

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is inviting students across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean to register for its free virtual Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) workshops. Interested students can visit the Council’s social media pages (Facebook and Instagram) and website, www.src.gov.jm, to register. Speaking with JIS News, Coordinator of the Science and Technology Education Unit of the SRC, Kavelle Hylton,...
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Guests participating in the first
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

‘Tek-A-Hike’ – New Product At Dunn’s River Falls

Jamaicans and visitors to the island can now 'Tek-A-Hike' at the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls & Park in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Tek-A-Hike is the newest product offering, developed by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), at the Dunn’s River Falls & Park attraction. It offers a mixture of ecological tourism, health and wellness, and cultural heritage. Director, Business Development at...
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A section of the Jamaica Pavilion at the World Expo 2020 Dubai, linking its use of shipping containers throughout the design to the country’s position as a transhipment portal. Jamaica was located in the mobility district of the World Expo 2020 grounds and was given the bronze award for exhibition design out of approximately 70 other pavilions in the district.
Tourism

Jamaica Cops Award At World Expo Dubai 2020

Jamaica has left World Expo Dubai 2020 with an impressive showing by exceeding its visitor target and copping one of the 51 available participant awards. The Jamaica Pavilion, which was located in the mobility district of the World Expo grounds with around 70 other pavilions, was given the bronze award for its pavilion design, which utilised shipping containers. With a...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), interacts with Head Girl, Guy’s Hill High School, Shayanique Neil (second left); Principal, Guy’s Hill High, Cecil Donald (left); and grade-nine student at the institution, Ajani Murphy, following the presentation of laptops to Guy’s Hill High School by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), at the Commission’s Ballater Avenue offices in Kingston, recently.
Sport

JADCO To Implement Paperless Collection Of Data

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) will be implementing a paperless solution for the collection of doping control data. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, gave details while providing an update on the work of the Commission during a ceremony to hand over laptop computers to Guy’s Hill High School, at the Commission’s offices, on Ballater Avenue...
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