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Minister of National Security, Hon Peter Bunting (2nd left), has the attention of (from left); Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna; Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer; and Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding. Occasion was a press conference held at Jamaica House on May 27 to outline measures to improve the welfare of children in state care.

$185 Million for Renovation of Facilities to House Juveniles

The Government has earmarked some $185 million for the renovation of remand facilities and police stations to house juveniles. This is among several measures recently approved by Cabinet, following a submission from the joint Inter-Ministerial Working Group set up to...

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, opens the debate on the Charitable Organisation (Tax Harmonisation) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, which was passed in the Senate on May 24. The Bill seeks to harmonise the treatment of charitable organisations for the purpose of taxation.

Senate Approves Bill on Charitable Organisations

Assistant Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), Karlene Salmon Johnson (right), addresses Grades 7-9 students of the New Day Primary and Junior High School, 1 East Dulwich Drive, Kingston 8, at the school’s Career Day held on Tuesday, May 21.

Broadcasting Commission Cautions Students on Use of New Media

Prime Minister The Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), in conversation with Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (right); and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Luther Buchanan (left); while attending the Thanksgiving Service for the life of Educator, and former Government Senator and Minister, Rev. Noel Monteith, on Saturday May 18 at the Carmel Moravian Church, in Westmoreland.

Scores Say Goodbye to Noel Monteith

Government Senator, Sophia Frazer-Binns, expresses gratitude, following her appointment in the Upper House on May 17.

Attorney-at-Law Appointed to the Senate

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Cabinet to Consider Amendment to Contractor General Act

Cabinet is to consider a submission to amend the Contractor General Act, aimed at protecting the business secrets of investors during the pre-contract stage. This was disclosed by Attorney General, Patrick Atkinson on Wednesday, May 29, during his contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives. He explained that the intention is to limit the involvement of...

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Employment Up

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the total number of persons who were employed at the end of January were 1,093,200, some 9,800 more than the corresponding period in 2012. The country’s labour force stood at approximately 1,274,800 at the end of January 2013, an increase of 14,200 persons over last year. Director General of the PIOJ,...

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Amendments to Trafficking in Persons Act for Parliament

Cabinet has given approval for the newly amended Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) Act, (TIP ACT) to be tabled in the Houses of Parliament. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, made the disclosure at the weekly Jamaica House press briefing on Wednesday, May 22. She noted that the TIP Act was enacted in 2007...

Senator Floyd Morris sits as the President of the Senate. Senator Morris was sworn in on May 17.

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Senate Elects First Visually Impaired President

History was created in the Senate on Friday, May 17, when Government Senator Floyd Morris, was elected as the first visually impaired President of the Chamber. He replaces Rev. Stanley Redwood, who officially resigned on May 10, after serving for 16 months. In accepting the Presidency, Senator Morris promised to execute his responsibilities with justice and fairness, further noting that...

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Charles Gordon Market to be Renovated on Labour Day

Planning for Labour Day 2013 is on in earnest in St. James, with approximately 41 projects already registered with the parish committee. The renovation of the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay has been selected as the parish project. The work is estimated to cost $4.3 million and includes refurbishing of vendors stalls, repair and painting of walls, patching and...

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Rare Photograph of Mary Seacole on Display

A photograph, thought to be only the second original picture of Mary Seacole, was displayed at a panel discussion on May 14, hosted by the High Commission in London, to commemorate the life of the Jamaican-born Crimean War Heroine. The photograph is contained in a scrap book, which was found in one of the libraries of the prestigious Winchester College...

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Official Funeral for Dr. the Hon. Joyce Robinson, OJ, CD, MBE Veteran

Veteran librarian, public servant, and administrator, Dr. the Hon. Joyce Robinson, OJ, CD, MBE will be accorded an official funeral by the Government of Jamaica. The service will take place on Friday, May 31 at the UWI Mona Chapel starting at 11.00 a.m. Dr. Robinson, who died on Sunday, May 12, was the first Jamaican to head the Jamaica Library...