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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), converses with High Commissioner of the Republic of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui, during Monday’s (August 15) banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, commemorating India’s 75th Independence Anniversary.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), converses with High Commissioner of the Republic of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui, during Monday’s (August 15) banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, commemorating India’s 75th Independence Anniversary.

Jamaica Thanks India

The Government has reiterated its gratitude to the Republic of India for the level of support extended to Jamaica’s COVID-19 response. Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said that the Asian nation has “lived up to its pledge to...
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the recent Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) Blue Ribbon First Responders Presentation Ceremony, at the University of Technology, Jamaica. Also participating in the event are (from left) Information Communications Technology Manager at the Transport Authority, Vernon Walters; Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary McKenzie; President of the United Independent Congress (UIC), Joseph Patterson; Chief Operating Officer, British Caribbean Insurance Company, Michelle Anderson and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the recent Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) Blue Ribbon First Responders Presentation Ceremony, at the University of Technology, Jamaica. Also participating in the event are (from left) Information Communications Technology Manager at the Transport Authority, Vernon Walters; Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary McKenzie; President of the United Independent Congress (UIC), Joseph Patterson; Chief Operating Officer, British Caribbean Insurance Company, Michelle Anderson and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.

TODSS and Partners Commended for First Responders Initiative
Principal Director in the Office of the Cabinet, Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Karlene McKenzie Spencer.
Principal Director in the Office of the Cabinet, Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Karlene McKenzie Spencer.

Change Champions to Drive Service Excellence in Public Sector
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (right), displays a specimen of the National Identification Card during a tour of the enrolment centre at the Central Sorting Office on South Camp Road in Kingston on Thursday (August 11). Looking on is Programme Director of the National Identification System (NIDS), Dr. Warren Vernon.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (right), displays a specimen of the National Identification Card during a tour of the enrolment centre at the Central Sorting Office on South Camp Road in Kingston on Thursday (August 11). Looking on is Programme Director of the National Identification System (NIDS), Dr. Warren Vernon.

NIDS Regulations Being Finalised for Public Feedback
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (right), listens to Programme Director of the National Identification System (NIDS), Dr. Warren Vernon, as he gives an overview of what will be the first pilot enrolment site, to be completed by the end of August. Minister Green participated in a tour of the facility at the Central Sorting Office on South Camp Road on Thursday (August 11).
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First NIDS Registration Centre Opening Soon

The first pilot enrolment site, where citizens will be able to register for the new National Identification System (NIDS), will be completed in approximately two weeks. The location is at the Central Sorting Office on South Camp Road in Kingston and is the first of five sites that will be activated across Kingston and St. Andrew by early October. Minister...
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Work in progress along a section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project.
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Several Infrastructure Projects to be Undertaken for Jamaica 60

Ground will be broken this year for a Resilience Park in Portmore, as the Government prepares for the municipality to become the country’s 15th parish. The initiative is part of several infrastructure projects that have been identified for implementation in celebration of the nation’s Diamond Jubilee this year. Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness made the disclosure during his...
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We Must Not Repeat the Economic Mistakes of the Past – Prime Minister Holness

Amid Crises, the Government Must Maintain a Stable Economy to Ensure the Protection of Livelihoods While at the Same Time, Implementing Programmes and Policies to Cushion the Impact on the Most Vulnerable. Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government’s management of the economy during two major crises has resulted in growth and historic unemployment figures which are crucial to Jamaica’s...
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Don’t Repeat the Errors of Past Generations Prime Minister Holness Urges 2022 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) Participants

Government Will Continue to Invest in Programmes That Will Give Young People Hope for a Brighter Future. Six thousand (6000) young people will be deployed across various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government following the launch of the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) 2022. Speaking at the launch ceremony at the Manning’s School in Westmoreland yesterday (July 15, 2022), Prime...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), holds a copy of the new Road Traffic Regulations, 2022 during a meeting of the National Road Safety Council on July 7 at the Office of the Prime Minister. Also present are Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
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Regulations Will Enhance Road Safety – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the passage of the new Road Traffic Regulations, in the House of Representatives on July 5. Speaking at a meeting of the National Road Safety Council at the Office of the Prime Minster on July 7, Mr. Holness said the provisions of the legislation will contribute to reducing the number of...
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Principal Director, Office of the Cabinet, Public Sector Modernisation Division, Karlene McKenzie Spencer, makes a point at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held today (July 6), at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
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Government to Launch Service Excellence Policy on July 13

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public services, the Government will be launching a Service Excellence Policy on Wednesday, July 13. The policy is part of a wider modernisation initiative being implemented by the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD) in the Office of the Cabinet. It was approved by Cabinet in March 2022. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...
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