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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, views construction work at the Spanish Town Hospital under the multibillion-dollar redevelopment project, during a tour of the project site on Wednesday, (April 30).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, views construction work at the Spanish Town Hospital under the multibillion-dollar redevelopment project, during a tour of the project site on Wednesday, (April 30).

Spanish Town Hospital Development “On the Right Track” – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work under the multibillion-dollar project to redevelop the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine. Speaking during a visit to the project site on...
Senior Archivist at the Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD), Alecia Litchmore, speaks on a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Get The Facts’ programme.
Senior Archivist at the Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD), Alecia Litchmore, speaks on a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Get The Facts’ programme.

JARD Emphasises Importance of RIM Programme
Principal of Campbell’s Castle Primary and Infant School in Manchester, Peta-Gaye Blake-Campbell, and Parent and Director of the institution’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Club, Akibi Archer, display the US$2,500 grant award certificate that was presented during the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Grant Awards Ceremony at the United States Embassy in Kingston on Tuesday (April 8).
Principal of Campbell’s Castle Primary and Infant School in Manchester, Peta-Gaye Blake-Campbell, and Parent and Director of the institution’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Club, Akibi Archer, display the US$2,500 grant award certificate that was presented during the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Grant Awards Ceremony at the United States Embassy in Kingston on Tuesday (April 8).

Campbell’s Castle Primary School Receives US$2,500 AFJ Grant to Enhance Water Supply for Students
Localisation Officer, Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Samantha Wilmot.
Localisation Officer, Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, Samantha Wilmot.

Entries Now Open for Vision 2030 Jamaica Poetry and Song Competition
Caption Chairman of the National Committee on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCNCD), Professor Trevor Ferguson.
Caption Chairman of the National Committee on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCNCD), Professor Trevor Ferguson.

Reigniting Civic Pride and Love for Jamaica

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National Career Awareness Week Slated for February 9-14

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information in collaboration with the HEART/NSTA Trust, Junior Achievement Jamaica and CHOICES, will host National Career Awareness Week 2025 from February 9-14 under the theme: ‘Career Success through Self Development’. This annual observance aims to empower students at all levels to make informed career choices and enhance their future through education, entrepreneurship and...
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Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, addresses the launch of the Public Sector Learning and Development Policy, during a function at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (January 31).
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New Policy a Game-Changer for Public-Sector Professional Development

Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, has hailed the new Public Sector Learning and Development Policy as a transformative framework that will reshape public service in Jamaica. “It is a script for change and will ensure that public-sector professionals are equipped with the skills, behaviours and values necessary to move Jamaica forward,” she said. “This policy empowers us to build a service-focused...
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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’.
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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 Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, renewed his call for youth empowerment during the United Nations Jamaica Partnership Forum, held at...
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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.
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More Young People to Be Appointed to Ministry of Education Boards

More young persons will be appointed to advisory boards of agencies and departments within the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information to enable them to have a greater role in the decision-making process. Portfolio Minister made the disclosure during the 15th sitting of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica at Gordon House on Monday (Nov. 25). “The boards in...
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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.
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New Data on Violence Against Children to Inform National Plan of Action

The Government will be utilising the newly launched Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) 2023, to inform the National Plan of Action for an integrated response to children and violence. This will be done through the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). The survey revealed that sexual violence in childhood is...
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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.
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Foreign Affairs Ministry Marks Service Excellence Month

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is undertaking a week of activities from October 6 to 11 to mark Service Excellence Month. Under the theme ‘Elevating Service: Above and Beyond’, the week-long observance will focus on activities to enhance awareness about the importance of quality service delivery. This is in keeping with measures to foster a culture of...
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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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