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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 (right), speaks during the August 9 launch of the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) programme at Jamaica House. Looking on is Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Revamped Apprenticeship Programme to Be Launched Next Year

Jamaicans seeking on-the-job training in several skill areas can look forward to the revamped HEART/NSTA Trust’s apprenticeship programme, slated to be launched next year. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Oversight for Digital Transformation and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony for the $907-million Sheffield Palms housing development in Retreat, Westmoreland, on Friday (August 11).

Jamaica’s Economic Dividends Must Be Used Wisely – Prime Minister Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), participates in the breaking of ground for the $907 million Sheffield Palms housing development in Retreat, Westmoreland, on Friday, August 11. He is joined by (from left) Acting Managing Director of the National Housing Trust (NHT), Donald Moore; Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence; Director of Sheffield Palms Limited, Chescot Brownie; Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson; and NHT Board Member, Doran Dixon.

PM Breaks Ground for $907 Million Sheffield Palms Housing Development

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses today’s (August 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

Information Minister Says Government Acted Within the Law to Extend Retirement Age

Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton.

Adult Learners Can Access HEART/NSTA Trust’s HSDE Programme

Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, emphasises a point while addressing Wednesday’s (August 9) launch of the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) programme at Jamaica House.

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

HEART on Certification Collection Drive

Persons who have completed courses offered by the HEART/NSTA Trust are being reminded to collect their certificates. Addressing Wednesday’s (August 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Managing Director of the entity, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, said that the training agency has embarked on a certification collection drive. She said that persons can contact the agency at 1-888-HEART (994-3278) or through...

A total of 162 graduates made up the Holmwood Technical High School’s Class of 2023. The graduation was held at the Manchester-based school on Sunday (July 9).

2 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterYouth

2,500 Youth to Get a Major ‘LIFT’ Over the Next Five Years

The social mobility of 2,500 young Jamaicans will be bolstered over the next five years under the Government’s $2-billion Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) programme. The initiative will target fifth- and sixth-form graduates and provide sustainable avenues for education, employment and assimilation into society. Speaking during Wednesday’s (August 9) launch at Jamaica House, Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha...

(FILE Photo) Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, addresses the recent WorldSkills National and Junior Skills Competition held at the National Arena in St. Andrew (June 7).

2 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

HEART/NSTA Trust Working with Industry to Address Training Needs

The HEART/NSTA Trust continues to collaborate with critical players to ensure that the programmes and services offered by the entity are up to international standards and are aligned with employers’ current and emerging needs. This was disclosed by Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, during Wednesday’s (August 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew. “We do...

Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) reserves participate in a slow March Pass during their Passing Out Parade held at Curphey Barracks, Up Park Camp in Kingston on Saturday (July 2, 2022). A total of 92 recruits graduated after completing the Jamaica National Reserve (JNR) training programme.

2 years ago CARICOMForeign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaica Prepared to Deploy Troops to Haiti

Jamaica is prepared to deploy troops to Haiti as part of a multinational response to deteriorating security conditions in the French-speaking island. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gave the commitment while responding to questions during the quarterly press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on August 3. Prime Minister Holness said that Jamaica remains devoted to...

AWP 8679: Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, makes her presentation in State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, on Friday (July 14)

3 years ago InnovationOffice of the Prime MinisterTechnology

Government to Set Up AI Task Force

The Government is in the process of forming an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force, whose main functions will be to conduct research in the area and provide an evidence-based foundation for the development of a National AI Policy. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, made the disclosure during her...

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

RGD Can Facilitate Addition of Father’s Name to Child’s Birth Certificate

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has indicated that it can facilitate the addition of a father’s name to a child’s birth certificate or certificate of registration. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Deputy Keeper of Records, Charlton McFarlane, says that exercise, known as the ‘Addition of Father’s Particulars’, is now an itemised process on the list of RGD services provided. “What...

Wife of the Prime Minister, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness.

3 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Constituency Development Fund’s Importance Highlighted

The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has been pivotal in the delivery of key provisions to citizens islandwide by parliamentary representatives. Its main thrust is to promote human and infrastructure development at the community and constituency levels through the establishment of sustainable projects. These include infrastructure development, education assistance and cultural and sporting activities, economic enablement, disaster mitigation, as well as...