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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today, Tuesday (April 26).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, today, Tuesday (April 26).

Full Inclusion For Persons With Disabiliites Under New Act

As the Disabilities Act comes into full effect, the Government is moving to entrench legislation to ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) are protected. According to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, entrenching the...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right), looks on, while Renae Reid (centre), a commuter at the Half-Way Tree Bus Park in St. Andrew makes a point to Programme Development Officer in the Ministry’s Non-Communicable Disease and Injuries Prevention Unit, Dr. Cathi-Ann Williams (left), during a meet and greet of women, to encourage screening for cervical cancer, held at the facility on Monday (April 25).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right), looks on, while Renae Reid (centre), a commuter at the Half-Way Tree Bus Park in St. Andrew makes a point to Programme Development Officer in the Ministry’s Non-Communicable Disease and Injuries Prevention Unit, Dr. Cathi-Ann Williams (left), during a meet and greet of women, to encourage screening for cervical cancer, held at the facility on Monday (April 25).

An Appeal To Women To Get Checked For Cervical Cancer
(FILE) 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. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
(FILE) 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. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.

Education Ministry Receives $365 Million For Scholarship Programme
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

PAHO Continues To Partner With Member States To Boost Take-Up Of Vaccines
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), looks on as Chief Executive Officer (Acting) of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Gary Scott (left), addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), looks on as Chief Executive Officer (Acting) of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Gary Scott (left), addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Wide Range Of Investment Opportunities At AICE 2022

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EducationFinance & Public Service

Spanish Foundation Of Jamaica Provides Scholarships Worth $4.5 Million

Fifty-six students from eight tertiary institutions will benefit from scholarships and bursaries to support their education in Spanish Language and Hospitality. The scholarships are courtesy of the Spanish Foundation of Jamaica and are valued at $4.5 million. The awards ceremony was held virtually, today (April 26). The eight institutions are University of the West Indies, Mona (Development Enhancement Fund); Shortwood...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn, addressing a webinar hosted by the Jamaica Association for Micro-Financing (JamFin) ​on May 13.
Investment

Stakeholders Invited To Join JIPO In Celebrating IP Week

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is encouraging stakeholders to join the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) as it celebrates Intellectual Property (IP) week. Speaking at the official launch on Monday (April 25), Dr. Dunn said he is pleased that JIPO continues to educate persons, especially youth, on the importance...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), serves meals during the Wellness Day of Care for Homeless Persons at the St. William Grant Park, downtown Kingston, on Sunday (April 24). Medical, dental and blood-pressure checks were provided, as well as HIV and COVID-19 testing. .
Local Government

Employment Being Considered For Homeless Persons

Employment of homeless persons is being considered as part of the programme of assistance to encourage economic independence and self-sufficiency among this population. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who said his Ministry is currently engaged in discussions with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) in the undertaking. “I have...
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Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, speaks with JIS News while at the Half-Way Tree Teen Hub in St. Andrew on Monday (April 25).
Rural Development

Plans In Place For Road Repairs In St. Andrew West Rural

More than 10 roadways in St. Andrew West Rural are going through the procurement process for rehabilitation, according to Member of Parliament for the constituency, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. In an interview with JIS News, the Member of Parliament reported that Long Lane to the Temple Hall road is in the “process right now” for rehabilitation, and Stony Hill to Parks...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), gives the keynote address at the Installation Ceremony for the 2021/23 National Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica. It was held at Jamaica House in Kingston on April 22. Seated (at right) is Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
ParliamentYouth

Youth Advisory Council Urged To Advocate For Remedial Programmes To Train Unattached Young Persons

Newly installed members of the National Youth Advisory Council of Jamaica are encouraged to advocate for remedial programmes that the Government could implement to train unattached youth, in order to prevent labour shortages. The charge came from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his keynote address at the Installation Ceremony for the 2021/23 Council members. The event was...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), examines crabs prepared by Makeisha Walker (second right) following the official opening of the renovated space for crab vendors at National Heroes Circle in Kingston on Thursday (April 21). Sharing in the moment from left are Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams and Director Channel and Customer Marketing, J. Wray and Nephew, Leleika-Dee Barnes.
Local Government

New Look For Popular Vending Spot, Crab Circle

Crab vendors at National Heroes Circle in Kingston are now operating in an improved environment, following the provision of new stalls. The location, which is popular for cooked crabs, roasted and boiled corn, roasted yam, roasted saltfish and soup, was renovated by J. Wray and Nephew, in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and the Kingston...
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