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Chief Public Procurement Officer at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Andrei Bennett, explained that the Procurement Review Board exists to hear grievances from contractors.
Chief Public Procurement Officer at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Andrei Bennett, explained that the Procurement Review Board exists to hear grievances from contractors.

Contractors Reminded to Take Procurement Grievances to Review Board

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service is reminding contractors that the Procurement Review Board exists to hear grievances in relation to matters of procurement. Chief Public Procurement Officer at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Andrei...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. places a wreath at the Agnes “Aggie” Benard Monument, downtown Kingston, during the National Workers’ Week/Labour Day wreath-laying ceremony on Tuesday (May 21) . The monument pays tribute to Jamaicans who participated in the 1938 labour strike, which have resulted in improved work conditions for today’s workers. National Workers’ Week, under the theme ‘Recognising abilities, fostering greater inclusion of our workers’, culminates with the observance on Labour Day on May 23.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. places a wreath at the Agnes “Aggie” Benard Monument, downtown Kingston, during the National Workers’ Week/Labour Day wreath-laying ceremony on Tuesday (May 21) . The monument pays tribute to Jamaicans who participated in the 1938 labour strike, which have resulted in improved work conditions for today’s workers. National Workers’ Week, under the theme ‘Recognising abilities, fostering greater inclusion of our workers’, culminates with the observance on Labour Day on May 23.

PHOTOS: Wreath-Laying at Aggie Bernard Monument
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Minister Chang Pushes for Strong School Leadership
Deputy Mayor of Lucea and Chairman of the Hanover Municipal Corporation’s Public and Civic Affairs Committee, Councillor Andria Dehaney-Grant, provides details about the parish project for Labour Day 2024, during a recent meeting of the committee in Lucea.
Deputy Mayor of Lucea and Chairman of the Hanover Municipal Corporation’s Public and Civic Affairs Committee, Councillor Andria Dehaney-Grant, provides details about the parish project for Labour Day 2024, during a recent meeting of the committee in Lucea.

Hanover Municipal Corporation to Build House for Indigent Resident on Labour Day
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthert-Flynn (second right), engages in a discussion with (from left) Pro-Vice Chancellor Global Affairs, University of the West Indies, Sandrea Maynard; Children
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthert-Flynn (second right), engages in a discussion with (from left) Pro-Vice Chancellor Global Affairs, University of the West Indies, Sandrea Maynard; Children's Advocate & National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison; and Social Historian and Director of the Centre for Reparation Research at UWI, Professor Verene Shepherd, at the 2024 Freedom from Slavery Caribbean Regional Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 20.

Multisector Collaboration Needed against Human Trafficking – Cuthbert-Flynn

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Director of Children and Family Programmes at the Child Protection and Family Service Agency (CPFSA), Dr. Warren Thompson.
Youth

CPFSA Implements Centralised PBX Telephone System

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has implemented a centralised Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephone system across its offices islandwide. Provided under the coordination of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) and with funding support valued at $1,415,820.97 from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), upgraded system will streamline internal communication and improve access by the public to its offices....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents land title to beneficiary, Shashana Atkinson, during the official handover of residential serviced lots at the new Friendship Oaks Phase 1 development in Goshen, St. Elizabeth, on Friday (May 17).
Prime Minister

Prime Minister Outlines Plan for 4,108 Housing Solutions in St. Elizabeth

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government intends to build 4,108 housing solutions in St. Elizabeth, to boost the parish’s residential infrastructure. The comprehensive plan encompasses several major housing projects over the next few years. Mr. Holness provided details of the plan during the official handover of residential serviced lots at the new Friendship Oaks Phase 1...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), visits with Jamaica’s second oldest living person on record, 109-year-old Uton Samuels (second right), at his residence in Green Island, Hanover, on May 17. The occasion of Mr. Charles visit was to present Mr. Samuels with a gift basket as part of the Ministry’s activities to mark Centenarians’ Day on Monday (May 20). Sharing the moment are (from left) Manager for the Ministry’s Hanover parish office, Devon Malcolm, and Mr. Samuels’ grandson, Everton Neil.
LabourSocial Security

PHOTOS: Minister Charles and State Minister Dunn Visit Jamaica’s Oldest Citizens

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), visits with Jamaica’s second oldest living person on record, 109-year-old Uton Samuels (second right), at his residence in Green Island, Hanover, on May 17. The occasion of Mr. Charles visit was to present Mr. Samuels with a gift basket as part of the Ministry’s activities to mark Centenarians’ Day...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Gender AffairsTransport

Minister Vaz Commits to Creating an Empowering Maritime Career Environment for Women

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has committed to creating an environment that empowers women to thrive in maritime careers. “We recognise the need for comprehensive support systems, including access to education, training, mentorship and networking opportunities to enable women to overcome barriers and reach their full potential in this traditionally male-dominated field,” Mr. Vaz said...
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