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Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), accepts a tablet computer from Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Bresheh Limited, Randy McLaren during a ceremony to hand over 12 of the devices for students, at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Friday (May 28). The devices were provided in support of the Ministry’s ‘One Laptop or Tablet per Child’ initiative.

Gov’t Receives More Support For ‘One Laptop Or Tablet Per Child’ Initiative

The Government’s ‘One Laptop or Tablet Per Child’ initiative received a further boost with the acquisition of 12 computer tablets courtesy of Bresheh Limited. The devices, along with protective cases, were handed over to the Ministry of Education, Youth and...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., observes as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Alwin Hales (left), and Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Isratech Jamaica Limited, Benjamin Hodara, sign copies of a $21.7 million contract that will see firm designing and implementing five Farmer Field Schools in the Upper Rio Minho Watershed area of Clarendon. The signing took place at Jamaica House on Friday (May 28).

Five Farmer Field Schools Being Established In Clarendon

Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Justice Ministry Using Animation To Provide Therapy For Child Crime Victims

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a floral tribute and commemorative ceremony to mark the 91st anniversary of the birth of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, held at National Heroes Park on Friday (May 28).

Gov’t Will Ensure Equal Application Of DRMA Law – PM

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore.

Westmoreland Getting Ready For Hurricane Season

State Minister, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (second left), presents Queen’s High school student, Shanequa Smart (centre), with a tablet to support her online learning. Looking on (from left) are Director for the Ministry’s Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Antonica Gunter-Gayle; Director, Public Relations and Communications in the Ministry, Vando Palmer and Shanequa

5 years ago Labour

PHOTOS: Labour Ministry Makes Donation To Needy Family

State Minister, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (second left), presents Queen’s High school student, Shanequa Smart (centre), with a tablet to support her online learning. Looking on (from left) are Director for the Ministry’s Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Antonica Gunter-Gayle; Director, Public Relations and Communications in the Ministry, Vando Palmer and Shanequa's mother, Kadian Harrison. During...

Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey. (JIS File Photo)

5 years ago Youth

Use Play To Promote Mental Wellness In Children – CPSFA Head

Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey is encouraging parents and guardians to utilise play therapy as a means of promoting mental wellness in children. She said that there has been an uptick in demand for therapeutic services for children, particularly since the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has disrupted their way of...

A section of the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James.

5 years ago Tourism

Destination Jamaica To Benefit From Harmony Beach Park

Destination Jamaica is poised to benefit from the newly opened Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James. The Park, which was opened by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a recent virtual ceremony, was developed at a cost of $1.3 billion, of which $600 million was contributed by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF). Executive Director of the...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 26).

5 years ago Mining

Gov’t To Use Bauxite Act To Speed Up Land Titling For Relocated Persons

Government intends to use the Bauxite and Alumina Industries (Special Provisions) Act to speed up the land-titling process for persons who were previously relocated to facilitate mining activities. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, made the announcement in his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 26). He explained: “As we...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a commemorative ceremony held on May 28 at National Heroes Park in Kingston, to mark the 91st anniversary of Mr. Seaga

5 years ago Tribute

PHOTOS: PM Lays Floral Tribute For Edward Seaga

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a commemorative ceremony held on May 28 at National Heroes Park in Kingston, to mark the 91st anniversary of Mr. Seaga's birth.

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Bank of Jamaica Celebrates 60th Anniversary with $20 Million Bursary Initiative

In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is launching a $20 million initiative which will see 60 students from selected primary, secondary and tertiary schools benefitting from bursaries aimed at assisting with tuition, the provision of devices for e-learning, books and other miscellaneous expenses for the academic year 2021/2022. Under its 60th Anniversary Educational Grant Programme, BOJ...

5 years ago MiningSectoral Debate 2021/2022

Government Training Workers In Mining Sector

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, says that the Government, through the Mining Training School, is providing training for Jamaicans working in the sector. He said that the objective is to lift the standards and transform mining into a more sustainable industry. “The training has started and it is being delivered with the assistance of the Council of...