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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 1).

Modern Plant Health Act Coming

The Plants (Quarantine) Act is to be repealed and replaced with a new, modern Plants Health Act. This follows Cabinet’s approval for the abolishment of the 1993 legislation. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, who made the...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right) and Vice President of New Fortress Energy, Verona Carter (right), hold a symbolic cheque for just over $26.6 million, representing scholarships awarded to students from the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona and the University of Technology (UTech). Sharing the moment (from left) are Interim President of CMU, Professor Evan Duggan and students at CMU, Aaliyah Campbell, Revardo Francis and Novian Robinson. The ceremony was held at the University of the West Indies, Mona, on December 1.

Tertiary STEM Students Awarded Scholarships By New Fortress Energy

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), cuts the ribbon to mark the official reopening of the $47.3-million upgraded Flanker Health Centre in St. James, on Wednesday, December 1. He is joined by (from left) Head of Cooperation of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Aniceto Rodriguez Ruiz; Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Chairman of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dr. Wayne Henry; and Councillor for St. James North West, Senator Charles Sinclair.

Upgraded Health Centre In Flanker, St. James

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, highlights a point while addressing a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 1).

Jamaica Conference Centre To Be Renovated

COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 1).

4 years ago Health & Wellness

Cabinet Approves Contract For Procurement Of ARVs

The award of several contracts, amounting to more than US$4 million, has been approved by Cabinet. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, who noted that among them is a US$1.69-million contract for the procurement of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) for a period of 12 months, to Mylan Labs Limited. “Cabinet [also] gave approval for...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 30).

4 years ago Finance & Public ServiceMining

New Board Appointed For Clarendon Alumina Production

A new Board has been appointed at Clarendon Alumina Production Limited (CAP) with a mandate to chart a course for the resumption of production at the Jamalco refinery, which was halted following a fire at the facility in September. The members are also required to continue work towards incorporating a new limited liability version of Jamalco, which the Government has...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking in the House of Representatives on November 30.

4 years ago CoronavirusCOVID-19 VaccinationHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Will Follow WHO Guidance In Administering COVID-19 Booster Shots

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry will continue to be guided by the World Health Organization (WHO) as it relates to administering coronavirus (COVID-19 booster shots. Speaking in the House of Representatives on November 30, Dr. Tufton said the WHO has still not recommended the administration of booster shots to the general population....

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addressing the launch of the pilot mediation programme being undertaken by the Ministry of Justice and the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF) on December 1.

4 years ago Justice

Mediation Programme Piloted For Parish Courts

A mediation programme is being piloted in the parish courts as part of efforts to reduce the backlog of cases, while enabling persons to settle disputes peacefully. The programme is being undertaken by the Ministry of Justice and the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF) and will run from December 1 to March 2022. The initiative aims to improve the pace of...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks in the House of Representatives on November 30.

4 years ago Housing

Bill To Amend Rent Restriction Act For Parliament Before End Of Fiscal Year

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says a Bill to amend the Rent Restriction Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament by the end of this fiscal year. He said the amendments seek to strengthen the outdated provisions and address the challenges faced by landlords and tenants. “A viable rental industry is...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers statement to the House of Representatives on November 30.

4 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Labs Contacted To Expand COVID-19 Testing Capacity

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, in collaboration with the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), has contacted 52 laboratories to participate in the inter-lab comparison by the National Public Health Lab, to expand COVID-19 testing capacity. “Of that number, 14 have been non-responsive, two were previously approved with another three recently approved, and by Friday, December 4, 2021, we...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, relays Cabinet’s recent decisions during a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing, on Wednesday (December 1).

4 years ago Housing

16 Housing Solutions For NHT Contributors Under Special Benefit Order

Qualified National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors are to benefit from 16 housing solutions in Clarendon. This will be made possible through a Special Benefit Order, effective July 30, 2021. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the announcement at a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (December 1). She noted that the Special Benefit Order will facilitate...