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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (left), points to batch of vaccines donated by the French Government today, (February 7), after arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport.. Joining him are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right); French Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch (right) and Pan-American Health Organization Representative in Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein.

PHOTOS: French Government Donates Vaccine

Students from the August Town Primary School in Kingston show sneakers they received from the non-profit organisation, Sole 2 Sole, on Friday, (February 4).

PHOTOS: August Town Students Receive Sneakers

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivers the keynote address at a certification membership ceremony, organised by the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODDS), on February 3, at the University of Technology (UTech), in St. Andrew.

New Transport Minister Wants Discipline In Sector

Wealth Summit To Focus On Money Resolutions

Newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

State Minister Proposes Educating Jamaica’s Youth On Restorative Justice

Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (second right), is greeted by Pastor of the Hagley Park Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kingston, Rev. Omar Oliphant, during the Ministry of Justice’s Restorative Justice Week 2022 closing church service on Saturday (February 5). The service culminated activities marking the Week under the theme – ‘Crime Prevention through Restorative Justice is Everybody’s Business’. Others (from left) are Custos Rotulorum for St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin Golding; National Restorative Justice Programme Coordinator, Andriene Lindsay; and the Justice Ministry’s Acting Chief Technical Director, Charmaine Creary-Beckford

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PHOTOS: Ministry of Justice Restorative Justice Week Closing Church Service

Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (second right), is greeted by Pastor of the Hagley Park Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kingston, Rev. Omar Oliphant, during the Ministry of Justice’s Restorative Justice Week 2022 closing church service on Saturday (February 5). The service culminated activities marking the Week under the theme – ‘Crime Prevention through Restorative Justice is Everybody’s...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), and State Minister, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (centre), are briefed by Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited’s (JBM) Managing Director, Donna Marie Howe (second right), on the multi-million dollar commercial and industrial park development project which the entity will be undertaking in Lydford, St. Ann, where its operational sites are located. The occasion was a tour of the locations on Friday (February 4). Looking on (from left) are JBM’s Deputy Port and Estate Manager, Kary Neale, and Port and Property Manager, Kenneth Anglin.

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Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited To Undertake Multi-Million Dollar Development Project

Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM) will be undertaking a multi-million dollar commercial and industrial park development project in Lydford, St. Ann, where the entity’s main activities are concentrated. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, made the disclosure following a tour of JBM’s operational sites in the parish on Friday (February 4), along with State Minister, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, signs a Condolence Book that was opened for late Reggae icon and bass guitarist extraordinaire, Robert

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PHOTOS: Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Views The Body of Late Iconic Reggae Musician, Robert “Robbie” Shakespeare

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

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Focus On New And Emerging Jobs Among Activities Marking Career Week 2022

National Career Week 2022 will place significant focus on new and emerging jobs, in an effort to prepare students for the dynamics of the modern labour market. The Week is being observed from February 6 to 11 under the theme - ‘Career Success: Building Critical Skills to Navigate the Future’. A semi-virtual church service was held on Sunday (February 6)...

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National Career Awareness Week Being Observed From February 6-11

The HEART/NSTA Trust, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth, Jamaica Library Service (JLS), and Junior Achievement Jamaica (JAJ), will host activities marking National Career Awareness Week 2022, from February 6 to 11. The week is being observed under the theme: ‘Career Success: Building Critical Skills to Navigate the Future’. Manager for HEART’s Career Development Support Services Department,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, emphasises a point while piloting the Representation of the People (Postponement of Elections to Municipal Corporations and City Municipalities) Act, 2022, in the Senate on February 4. The Bill allows for the postponement of the local government elections for a further 12 months, to be held no later than February 28, 2023.

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Local Government Elections Postponed

The Senate has approved amendments to temporarily modify the Representation of the People (Postponement of Elections to Municipal Corporations and City Municipalities) Act, to allow the local government elections to be postponed for a further 12 months, to be held no later than February 28, 2023. Piloting the Bill, today (February 4), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), peruses plans detailing the proposed renovation of the building formerly housing the Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew, during a tour of the structure on Friday (February 4). Also viewing the documents are: Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left); Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation City Engineer, Xavier Chevannes (third left); and employees of the Jesgo Construction Limited.

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Former Olympic Gardens Police Station Building Earmarked For Housing Development

The building previously serving as the Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew West Central, is to be transformed to provide housing solutions. This in keeping with the Government’s thrust to further boost Jamaica’s housing stock. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a tour of the structure on Friday (February 4). Mr. Holness, who is...