Due Process Must Be Followed – Minister Hanna
Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says due process must be followed before any decision can be taken against Child Development Agency (CDA) …
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Cabinet Approves Communication Policy
A Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Communication Policy has been approved by Cabinet. This was disclosed by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, during a …
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PM Tables Sexual Harassment Bill
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, tabled the Sexual Harassment Bill in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 8). The legislation provides …
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$47.97 Million Approved for Upgrading of Roadhouse to Whitehouse Road
Cabinet has approved a contract valued at $47.97 million to carry out rehabilitation work on the Roadhouse to Whitehouse Parish Council road in St. Catherine. …
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Cabinet Approves $51. 34 Million For Phase One of Papine/Mona Sewerage Project
Cabinet has approved the award of a contract valued at $51.34 million for phase one of the Papine/Mona sewerage project. The contract has been awarded …
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Food For The Poor Assists Mount Olivet Boys’ Home
Food for the Poor (FFP) has donated provisions to assist Mount Olivet Boys’ Home’s self help project. Included are 1,000 chickens, feed and relevant supplies …
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MIND Hosts Forum on Gender-Based Violence
The Management Institute for National Development (MIND), in support of the 16 days of activism against gender based violence, has partnered with the Bureau of …
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Information Minister Reaches Out To Her Community
Hundreds of residents in Queensbury, South East St. Elizabeth, were presented with water tanks, fertilizer and vegetable seeds on December 1, by Minister with responsibility …
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Message from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen at the JIS Annual Heritage Competitions
AMENDED MESSAGE FROM HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL THE MOST HON. SIR PATRICK ALLEN ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J, JIS ANNUAL HERITAGE COMPETITIONS NOVEMBER 27, 2015 READ …
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George Headley Primary and Anchovy High Students Win JIS Heritage and Poster Competitions
Moments before she heard her name, 11-year-old Jhanel Lalor said she was trembling with nervousness, but when it was announced that she was the 2015 …
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Decry Use of Internet to Shame and Humiliate – Senator Falconer
A call has been made for the society to decry the use of the Internet for the posting of personal and private information, including photos, …
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Community Media Play A Key Role – Senator Falconer
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has expressed full support for community media entities and small cable operations, noting that they …
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Social Media Campaign Launched To Tackle Violence Against Women And Girls
The Bureau of Women’s Affairs has launched a three-month social media campaign, aimed at providing a platform for advocacy and collaboration around the issue of …
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Gov’t Embarks on Shelter Policy for Victims of Domestic Violence
To continue the drive against the scourge of domestic violence in Jamaica, the Government has embarked on a national shelter policy for victims. “The church …
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Bureau of Women’s Affairs to Embark on Advocacy Campaign
The Bureau of Women’s Affairs will, on Wednesday, November 25, launch a three-month social media campaign, aimed at providing a platform for advocacy and collaboration …
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$99 Million Road Improvement Project in St. Elizabeth
Work is expected to commence this month on a $99 million road improvement and rehabilitation project in St. Elizabeth. The repairs are to be carried …
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Operating Capacity of KCT to Be Significantly Enhanced
The operating capacity of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) is to be significantly enhanced, with the procurement of additional equipment at a cost of US$1.09 …
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Public Debt Management Act to Be Amended
In a bid to better manage the nation’s public finances, Cabinet has given its approval for amendments to be made to the Act which provides …
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Government to Purchase US$200,000 State-Of-The-Art Digital Archival System
In four weeks, Jamaica will become the owner of a US$200,000 (J$23 million) state-of-the-art Digital Archival System, which will allow for the preservation of the …
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JIS Extends Deadline for Heritage Essay and Poster Competitions
The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has extended the deadline for entries in the 2015 Heritage Month Essay and Poster Competitions. Students now have until midnight …
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