A concept paper to advance the development of a National Higher Education Policy Framework to govern the higher education sector in Jamaica has been approved by Cabinet. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, at a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (April 14). She said that the approval of the concept paper “sets...

Public Relations Officer of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Claudette Bryan, says members fully understand the role the organisation plays in society as a body of committed volunteers, and the need to remain visible… even amidst a raging pandemic. “In previous years, all chapters would have had activities to commemorate the LMAJ month (in April). In St. James...

Cabinet has given its approval for the award of a $2.187-billion contract to Allied Insurance Brokers Limited to provide insurance services for the National Housing Trust (NHT). Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, who made the disclosure during a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (April 14), informed that the contract is for one year, from April...

Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Melody Ennis, is dismissing assertions that the AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine has a negative effect on the fertility of men. She said there is no evidence that the vaccine affects the erectile function of men or reduces sperm count. Dr. Ennis, who was addressing a virtual media sensitisation...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 13) passed the Tobacco Industry Regulations (Validation and Indemnity) (Repeal) Act 2021. Piloting the Bill, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, said the Bill emerges from a decision of Cabinet in 2019 giving approval for the repeal of the Tobacco Industry Regulations Act and the issuing of drafting instructions to the...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging persons who have taken the COVID-19 vaccine to continue observing all the health protocols. According to Director of Family Health Services in the Ministry, Dr. Melody Ennis, when persons have taken the two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine they are protected from severe illness, hospitalisation and death, but they can pass on...

The National Plan of Action for an Integrated Response to Children and Violence (NPACV), which was launched in 2019, is part of Jamaica’s response to its commitment made to the Global Partnership to end violence against children and will be implemented over a five-year period. This was emphasised by Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency...