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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), greets United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Dennis Zulu, during the UN Jamaica Partnership Forum on Wednesday (November 27). The forum was held at the Summit, in New Kingston, under the theme ‘Powering Private Sector Partnerships for Jamaica’s Youth and the SDGs’.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), greets United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Dennis Zulu, during the UN Jamaica Partnership Forum on Wednesday (November 27). The forum was held at the Summit, in New Kingston, under the theme ‘Powering Private Sector Partnerships for Jamaica’s Youth and the SDGs’.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Play Active Role in Youth Empowerment

Jamaicans are being encouraged to play a more active role in shaping the next generation of citizens by actively engaging in mentorship programmes that inspire and empower the nation’s youth. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and...
Clerk of the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe (seated fifth right); Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Houses of Parliament, Tashana Sewell (seated sixth left); other parliamentary staff members and stakeholders share a photo opportunity with members of the national youth parliament of Jamaica following its sitting at Gordon House on Nov 25.
Clerk of the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe (seated fifth right); Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Houses of Parliament, Tashana Sewell (seated sixth left); other parliamentary staff members and stakeholders share a photo opportunity with members of the national youth parliament of Jamaica following its sitting at Gordon House on Nov 25.

More Young People to Be Appointed to Ministry of Education Boards
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry (at podium), addresses the audience during Thursday’s (November 14) launch of the 2023 Violence Against Children and Youth Survey at the S Hotel in Kingston.
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry (at podium), addresses the audience during Thursday’s (November 14) launch of the 2023 Violence Against Children and Youth Survey at the S Hotel in Kingston.

New Data on Violence Against Children to Inform National Plan of Action
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, applauding customer service professionals for their invaluable contributions to the public sector, during the opening ceremony for Service Excellence Month activities at the Ministry in Kingston on October 7.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, applauding customer service professionals for their invaluable contributions to the public sector, during the opening ceremony for Service Excellence Month activities at the Ministry in Kingston on October 7.

Foreign Affairs Ministry Marks Service Excellence Month
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the main address at the contract -and ground-breaking ceremony for the Spicy Grove Infrastructure Works Project in Oracabessa, St. Mary, on September 25.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the main address at the contract -and ground-breaking ceremony for the Spicy Grove Infrastructure Works Project in Oracabessa, St. Mary, on September 25.

Government Recommits to Country Achieving Developed Country Status

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Violence Prevention Alliance Officially Launches Trees for Peace Campaign

The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) Jamaica, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), has officially launched the 'Trees for Peace' Campaign for 2024. The launch took place at Kingston High School recently, under the theme ‘Building a Culture of Peace’. Schools across the island are being invited to participate in this campaign by creating ‘Peace Gardens’. These...
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Coordinator, Science and Technology Education Unit, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Leigia Hall.
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SRC Science Fair Slated for September 26

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) Annual Science Fair is slated for September 26 at the Hope Zoo in Kingston. The event, which is open to the public, is being held under the theme ‘Youth-Centred Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development’. It promises to be a day of inspiration, learning and celebration of the potential of Jamaica’s youth. Attendees will...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston, on September 5.
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TotalEnergies Marketing Lauded for Contribution to Economy

French investments in Jamaica are reflected in a number of critical areas in the economy, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.  Speaking at TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston, on September 5, the Minister said the establishment of TotalEnergies (headquartered in France) in...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, speaks at  a  Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on August 28.
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Copyright Act Amended to Facilitate Individuals Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Jamaica has taken a significant step towards inclusivity with the recent amendment to the Copyright Act, prior to the country's accession to the Marrakesh Treaty on August 28, 2024. The treaty, designed to facilitate access to published works for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print disabled, marks a critical advancement in addressing the long-standing issue of the...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left), delivers the keynote address during Wednesday’s (August 7) National Preparatory Session for the Global Ministerial Conference on ‘Ending Violence Against Children’, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Listening  (from second left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Laurette Adams-Thomas, and UNICEF Jamaica Country Representative, Olga Isaza.
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Permanent Secretary Calls for Collective Action to End Violence Against Children

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, is calling for collective action to end violence against children. “Violence is not a one-man band. It’s global and it will take an inter-ministerial and an inter-global partnership and approach to end what is happening to our children,” she said. Dr. Troupe delivered the keynote address on behalf...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry, sign a $61-million grant agreement between the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for technical assistance to undertake a study on the impact of reverse osmosis technology on the environment. Observing (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, NEPA, Leonard Francis, and Country Manager, Andean Region and Caribbean, USTDA, Lambrini Kolios. The signing took place at NEPA’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (July 31).
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$61M Reverse Osmosis Technical Assistance Grant Agreement Signed

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will be undertaking a study on the impact of reverse osmosis (RO) technology, which is a purification process that can be used to transform seawater into potable water. Reverse osmosis is a multistage water filtration process that is used to remove up to 99.9 per cent of contaminants such as dissolved salts, chemicals,...
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