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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house to Shaneil Francis (third left) in Casabanna, Clifton, St. Catherine on December 19. The house is the latest unit delivered under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Authrine Scarlett [partially hidden]; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house to Shaneil Francis (third left) in Casabanna, Clifton, St. Catherine on December 19. The house is the latest unit delivered under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Authrine Scarlett [partially hidden]; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller.

Gov’t to Hand Over 300 Titles to Clifton Residents in February

Approximately 300 land titles will be handed over to residents of Clifton, St. Catherine, in 2024 to regularise ownership of land they have occupied for several years. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement, while handing over...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents a gift package to a senior citizen, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) end-of-year senior citizens treat. The event was held on the lawns of Jamaica House on Saturday (December 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), presents a gift package to a senior citizen, at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) end-of-year senior citizens treat. The event was held on the lawns of Jamaica House on Saturday (December 16).

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Hosts Christmas Treat for Senior Citizens
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is surrounded by the Clarendon participants in the Government’s Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme as well as Members of Parliament for the parish and HEART NSTA/Trust executives. Occasion was the Social Advancement ceremony for the first cohort of participants in the programme, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on December 15. The officials are (from left) Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament (MP) for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan; Chairman of the Board of Directors, HEART NSTA/Trust, Professor Alvin Wint; Managing Director of the HEART NSTA/Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton; Minister of Labour and Social Security and MP for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; Clarendon Northern MP, Dwight Sibbles; and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is surrounded by the Clarendon participants in the Government’s Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme as well as Members of Parliament for the parish and HEART NSTA/Trust executives. Occasion was the Social Advancement ceremony for the first cohort of participants in the programme, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on December 15. The officials are (from left) Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament (MP) for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan; Chairman of the Board of Directors, HEART NSTA/Trust, Professor Alvin Wint; Managing Director of the HEART NSTA/Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton; Minister of Labour and Social Security and MP for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; Clarendon Northern MP, Dwight Sibbles; and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

509 Young People Being ‘LIFTed’ into Jobs
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams, addresses the Ministry’s end-of-year staff appreciation function, held on December 14 on the lawns of the Police Officers’ Club in Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams, addresses the Ministry’s end-of-year staff appreciation function, held on December 14 on the lawns of the Police Officers’ Club in Kingston.

177 Units Provided Through NSHP
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Executive Chairman, Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Dr. Damien King, during the official opening of the entity’s recycling plant at Naggo Head in Portmore, St. Catherine on Thursday (December 14). At centre is Senior Superintendent of Police, St. Catherine South Division, Christopher Phillips.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Executive Chairman, Recycling Partners of Jamaica, Dr. Damien King, during the official opening of the entity’s recycling plant at Naggo Head in Portmore, St. Catherine on Thursday (December 14). At centre is Senior Superintendent of Police, St. Catherine South Division, Christopher Phillips.

Gov’t Pursuing Development of Policy for Mandatory Plastic Waste Separation and Recycling

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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS),  Enthrose Campbell (fourth left); Corporate Services Director, Errol Gardner (left); and Human Resources Director, David Knight (right), share a moment with winners and finalists in the JIS Heritage Competition at the awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on December 12.
InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

JIS Awards 2023 Heritage Competition Winners

Jamaica’s path to becoming a Republic was the focus of the 2023 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, for which the top entrants in the categories of essay and poster were awarded on Tuesday (December 12). The competition, which opened for entries in September, saw students from primary and secondary schools across the island vying for attractive prizes by penning...
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Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, speaking at recent JIS Think Tank.
Office of the Prime MinisterYouth

HEART/NSTA Hospitality Graduates in High Demand

Graduates of the HEART College of Hospitality Services are some of the most highly sought-after workers by key players in the tourism and hospitality sector, says Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Dr. Ingleton noted that many students are being recruited even before they have completed their...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, speaks in the Senate on Friday (December 8).
CybersecurityOffice of the Prime Minister

New Offences Recommended for Inclusion in Cybercrimes Act

The Joint Select Committee that reviewed the Cybercrimes Act has made several recommendations for the inclusion of new offences under the Act. Some of these include cyber stalking, cyber defamation, cyberthreats, cyberbullying, web jacking, phishing, spoofing, spamming and social engineering. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the...
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Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during Wednesday’s (December 6) launch of FunDoo at the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Wellness and Recreational Centre in Kingston.
Office of the Prime MinisterYouth

UNICEF Launches Life Skills Chatbot for Youth

Jamaican youth now have access to a life skills WhatsApp-based chatbot, FunDoo, an initiative of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). FunDoo was launched in partnership with Flow, Digicel, Project STAR and HEART/NSTA Trust at the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Wellness and Recreational Centre in Kingston, on Wednesday (December 6). The digital life coach, which originated in India, offers essential skills...
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Digital padlock icon, cyber security network and data protection technology on virtual interface screen.
CybersecurityInformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Data Protection Act Takes Effect Today

The new Data Protection Act comes into effect today (Dec. 1), providing greater safeguards for the handling of the personal information of Jamaicans held in physical or electronic form. The legislation, which was passed in 2020, is poised to transform the way organisations manage personal data, including the collection, storage, utilisation, disclosure, and disposal. Entities, particularly those that process personal...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (foreground), immerses in the world of virtual reality while participating in today’s (November 29) second annual Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Technology Showcase at the AC Hotel in New Kingston. Behind the Minister is Acting Chief Executive Officer of eGov Jamaica Limited, Anika Shuttleworth.
Office of the Prime MinisterTechnology

‘One Jamaica’ App Being Proposed for Accessing Multiple Gov’t Services

While many government entities continue to participate in the ongoing digital transformation, a ‘One Jamaica’ app is being proposed to collate some of these virtual, user-friendly offerings into one space. The suggestion comes from Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, who was...
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