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Programme Director for the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon (right), gives an update on the system at a recent JIS Think Tank. At left is Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jacqueline Lynch Stewart.
Programme Director for the National Identification System (NIDS), Warren Vernon (right), gives an update on the system at a recent JIS Think Tank. At left is Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jacqueline Lynch Stewart.

Consent Required to Verify Identity under NIDS

Under the National Identification System (NIDS), persons will have to give consent for their identity to be verified by the system when conducting business. Programme Director of NIDS, Warren Vernon, said that adults will be required to provide consent for...
Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses the Caribbean Diaspora living in Namibia as part of his official visit to the southern African state.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses the Caribbean Diaspora living in Namibia as part of his official visit to the southern African state.

PM Holness Engages Jamaican and Caribbean Diaspora in Namibia
Graduates from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) Alternative Livelihood and Skills Development Programme, Kamau Brown (right) and Shanado Archer (second right), observe a model of the weed whacker they were given on Tuesday (July 10) at St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College in Kingston, while (from left) Social Development Manager, JSIF, Mona Sue-Ho; Chief Executive Officer, Manpower & Maintenance Services Limited, Audrey Hinchcliffe; and Coordinator, National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NTVET), Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Denworth Finnikin, offer words of encouragement to them.
Graduates from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) Alternative Livelihood and Skills Development Programme, Kamau Brown (right) and Shanado Archer (second right), observe a model of the weed whacker they were given on Tuesday (July 10) at St. Joseph’s Teachers’ College in Kingston, while (from left) Social Development Manager, JSIF, Mona Sue-Ho; Chief Executive Officer, Manpower & Maintenance Services Limited, Audrey Hinchcliffe; and Coordinator, National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NTVET), Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Denworth Finnikin, offer words of encouragement to them.

JSIF Spends $9 Million to Train Unemployed Youth
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

Press Release: The Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, MP on the Occasion of the Special Luncheon

Prime Minister Expresses Confidence in New President of CCJ

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Arsonists Strike Riverton Twice

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has ordered an immediate investigation surrounding the circumstances under which it appears arsonists lit two fires at the Riverton City Facility off Spanish Town Road in less than twelve hours. Chairman of the NSWMA Dennis Chung says the Authority is checking whether or not there were any procedural breaches in security access. “The...
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Office of the Prime Minister

US$872-Million Contract Awarded for National Spatial Plan

Seven technical papers will be prepared to inform the National Spatial Plan for the country. This follows Cabinet’s approval of a US$872-million contract with Acclimatise LAC Limited (United Kingdom) to prepare the papers. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure during yesterday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The National Spatial...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony for the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Wednesday (July 4), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Pictured in the background are the Heads of Government of the Community.
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PM Affirms Jamaica’s Commitment to CARICOM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is affirming Jamaica’s commitment to the principal objectives of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This, he said, includes the expansion of trade and investment opportunities for its members; the promotion of foreign policy coordination; and structured, functional cooperation. “Jamaica’s chairmanship will have a specific focus and intention, mindful of the rapidly evolving dynamics of...
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Office of the Prime Minister

JSIF Partners With RGD to Provide Birth Certificates

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has partnered with the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) to provide birth certificates to residents of 18 communities across the country. The project was scheduled to end in March, but an addendum was signed by both entities on April 11 to extend it until June 30, 2018. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the...
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Office of the Prime MinisterSectoral Debate 2018/2019Transport

Airports Authority Coordinating Development of Vernamfield Aerodrome

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) is coordinating activities for the development of the Vernamfield aerodrome in Clarendon. The entity is ready to begin fencing and other activities of the first designated 170 acres of the property after obtaining clearance to take possession. The budget estimate for the initial activities under the project is $300 million. Minister without Portfolio in...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, makes a point during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on June 27. In the background is State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green.
Office of the Prime MinisterSectoral Debate 2018/2019

JSIF to Continue Programme of Community Intervention

For the financial year 2018/2019, the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will continue its programme of community intervention, supported by overseas loans and grant funding. Making his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 27, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, said that, currently, the organisation has...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents Principal of St. Aloysius Primary School in Kingston, Althea Palmer, with the 2018 Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. Ms. Palmer is one of 40 educators who were recognised this year. The presentations were made during Wednesday’s (June 27) awards ceremony at Jamaica House.
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PM salutes Teachers

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has lauded this year’s recipients of the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education for collectively giving more than 200 years of invaluable service to Jamaica. Speaking at Wednesday’s (June 27) awards ceremony at Jamaica House, Mr. Holness said the 40 awardees are “most worthy” of the recognition bestowed on them....
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