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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by esteemed journalist, Ian Boyne, when he arrived at King’s House on February 28 to join in the 30th anniversary celebration of Mr. Boyne’s inspirational television programme, ‘Profile’.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by esteemed journalist, Ian Boyne, when he arrived at King’s House on February 28 to join in the 30th anniversary celebration of Mr. Boyne’s inspirational television programme, ‘Profile’.

Ian Boyne Celebrates 30 Years of Profile

For the past 30 years, he has been inspiring the nation as he shares remarkable stories of adversity, stories of triumph, resilience and excellence. Through his personality interview television programme, ‘Profile’, aired on Television Jamaica (TVJ) each Sunday, veteran journalist...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE).

Informal Settlements to be Regularised
Principal of Mona Heights Primary School in St. Andrew, Fabian Mahabeer (right), accepts educational material produced by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) from the agency’s Human Resource Clerk, Camille Hayles (left), during a visit to the school on Tuesday (October 11). Sharing the moment are students of the school. Mona Heights Primary was one of two institutions visited by the agency as it kicked off its Heritage Month school tours.
Principal of Mona Heights Primary School in St. Andrew, Fabian Mahabeer (right), accepts educational material produced by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) from the agency’s Human Resource Clerk, Camille Hayles (left), during a visit to the school on Tuesday (October 11). Sharing the moment are students of the school. Mona Heights Primary was one of two institutions visited by the agency as it kicked off its Heritage Month school tours.

JIS Kicks off Heritage Month School Tour
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ), Gladstone Wilson, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, yesterday (October 12).
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ), Gladstone Wilson, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, yesterday (October 12).

Symposium 2016 to Examine Issues Affecting Public Broadcasting
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses an emergency meeting to discuss preparation for Hurricane Matthew, at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 29. Seated (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses an emergency meeting to discuss preparation for Hurricane Matthew, at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 29. Seated (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans to Prepare for Hurricane Matthew

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses today’s (September 14), post-Cabinet press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister, in St. Andrew.
CommerceInformation

Cabinet Approves Contract to Expand BPO Sector

Cabinet has approved several multimillion-dollar contracts for expansion of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, and for infrastructural work across the island. They include a US$5-million contract to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), for foundation works for some 63,000 square feet of BPO space in the Montego Bay Free Zone, St. James. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at head of table), hosts a meeting with executives of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices yesterday (September 6). To his right is Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and to his left, State Minister, the Hon. Floyd Green. This is the first in a series of meetings to be carried out by the Prime Minister across all Ministries.
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PM Carries Out First Ministry Consultation

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, carried out the first in a series of consultations with ministries, when he met with executives of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, yesterday (September 6). During an interview with JIS News, while on a tour of the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices, Mr. Holness said he intends to meet with permanent secretaries, executives...
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Police Officer assigned to the Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB) Safe Schools Programme, Corporal Fitzroy Rochester (centre) is flanked by students from Calabar High School, who recently participated in the Suncity High School Disc Jockey Competition.
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1,400 Persons Trained in School Safety Techniques

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has trained a total of 1,400 persons in school safety and security techniques, through its School-wide Positive Behaviour Intervention Support (SWPBIS) programme. Of this number, 1,000 are representatives of schools who received training in administration as well as security techniques. The remaining 400 are young persons who were trained as Security Operation Apprentices...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green
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Government Committed to Youth Development

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Floyd Green, is urging Jamaica’s youth to get involved in achieving sustainable consumption. In his International Youth Day message, Mr. Green said that this year’s theme “Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production” focuses on poverty eradication and how young people can lead the way...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addressing journalists during Monday’s (August 1) media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
EnvironmentInformation

National Emergency Operations Centre Activated

The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has been activated in response to Jamaica being placed on a Tropical Storm Warning by the National Meteorological Service. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during a press briefing at the Office of the Prime...
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Finance & Public ServiceInformation

Foromic Conference October 24-26

The Forum on Markets Innovation and Capital (FOROMIC) conference will be held from October 24 to 26 in Montego Bay, St. James. FOROMIC is a space where business and financial institutions, particularly those working in microfinance and with micro, small, and medium enterprises, are able to showcase innovative products and services. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, gave details...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
Foreign AffairsInformation

Gov’t to Provide US$4 Million in Support to Venezuela

Jamaica is to provide US$4 million in support to the Government of Venezuela. Of the sum, US$3 million will be provided through the Petro-Caribe Development Fund and US$1 million through Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology. “This decision is taken primarily to give support in the form of medicine, food and fertiliser,” said Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator...
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