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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Willliams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (July 7).

Electronic Certificates Of Title

Physical Certificates of Title are to be phased out and replaced with electronic Certificates of Title under an Electronic Land Titling Project to be undertaken by the National Land Agency (NLA). Cabinet has given approval for its implementation, which is...

Restorative Justice Coordinator, Andriene Lindsay. (Contributed Photo)

Police Receptive To RJ Sensitisation

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Clifford Blake, addresses the recent handover of a new police post at the Ian Fleming International Airport, which was built by the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) at a cost of $48 million.

New Police Post At Ian Fleming Airport To Strengthen Border Protection

Director of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Judith Leiba.

Parents Advised To Seek Mental Health Services For Children At Comprehensive Clinics

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), views an artist’s impression of the $117-million Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Child Therapeutic Centre, at the ground-breaking ceremony held at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home on July 6. Also viewing the model are (from second left) Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Robert Morgan and Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Rosalee Gage-Grey.

Task Force To Oversee Rehabilitation Of Maxfield Park Children’s Home

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

5 years ago Coronavirus

Vaccine Donations Bolster COVAX Supplies

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine donations have enabled the COVAX Facility to substantially expand allocation of supplies to underserved countries in the region. These include provisions of 60 million doses from the United States (US) and 11 million from Japan, which, Dr. Etienne pointed out, will contribute significantly to the distribution of...

Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Marianne Van Steen. (Donald De La Haye Photo)

5 years ago Finance & Public ServiceHealth & Wellness

EU Provides $1.8-Billion Grant For Building, Upgrading Of Health Centres

Primary healthcare facilities will be built and upgraded in select rural communities through a $1.8-billion (€10.2-million) non-reimbursable grant from the European Union (EU). The EU has committed the funds under its Caribbean Investment Facility (EU-CIF) in support of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Health Systems Strengthening Programme (Health Hybrid Programme), which aims to bolster the country’s capacity to effectively address...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

5 years ago National Security and Peace

Government Monitoring Haiti’s Political Instability

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang is allaying fears that Haiti’s political instability in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, could cause further security implications for Jamaica. The Minister said while some may seek to benefit illegally from the turmoil in neighbouring Haiti, the Government understands the growing concern, so...

5 years ago Prime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Appointed to Her Majesty’s Privy Council

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has been appointed a member of the Privy Council. His Excellency the Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen issued a statement announcing the appointment today. “Her Majesty The Queen has been graciously pleased to approve that the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica, be appointed a member of Her...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval William,s addresses a virtual post-Cabinet briefing on Wednesday (July 7).

5 years ago Education

Over 43,000 Students Engaged In National Summer School

More than 43,000 students are participating in the National Summer School Programme, reports Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams. She said that the number comprises 16,530 students engaged in face-to-face classes and some 27,000 benefiting from online sessions. Minister Williams noted that the face-to-face classes, which were scheduled to start on Monday (July 5), were delayed by...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), signs the contract for the construction of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Child Therapeutic Centre, during the ground-breaking ceremony at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home, in Kingston, on July 6. Observing (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Rosalee Gage-Grey; Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Robert Morgan.

5 years ago Youth

Merger Of CPFSA And NPSC To Better Serve Children In State Care

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the childcare and protection sector, the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) will be merged with the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), in order to facilitate better coordination of support services for children in State care. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during her address at the...

5 years ago Youth

Abuse Of Children In State Care Will Not Be Tolerated – Minister

Continuing the “zero tolerance” approach to the abuse of children in State care, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, has said that childcare facilities will be closed where reports of abuse are found to be valid. “We will close homes if we get reports of abuse in those homes, and we will investigate later. Our children are...