SOE Declared for St. James
A State of Public Emergency (SOE) has been declared for the parish of St. James. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced the enhanced security measure during a post-Cabinet...
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Inter-Agency Communication Being Enhanced
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Since 2019, 49 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) have been connected to GovNet within the Kingston Metropolitan Area, signifying a giant leap towards enhancing inter-agency communication. Prime Minister, the Most....
House Commences Debate on Bill to Make NFPB a Division in Ministry of Health and Wellness
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Hundreds of Entities Connected to Internet under National Broadband Initiative
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Head of HEART/NSTA Trust Emphasises Importance of Technical Training and Academic Education
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Dr. Chang Promises Swift Action in Bringing Killers to Justice
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HEART/NSTA Trust Targets Unattached Youth for Training and Certification
Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Tanisha Ingleton, says that continued focus is being placed on unattached youth, particularly those from volatile communities, who require quality training and certification....
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PM Urges Swift Passage of Legislation to Increase Penalty for Murder
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has called on Parliament to quickly pass legislation that will increase the penalty for murder. “There are, before us, amendments to legislation, which...
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Ministry Continues Drive to Reach Targeted Persons for Social Pension Programme
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is reporting that work continues in earnest to reach persons being targeted for the Government’s Social Pension Programme. The programme, which officially came...
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Students’ Role in Education Sector’s Transformation Underscored
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, says students have a critical role to play in the transformation of Jamaica’s education sector. Addressing the inaugural...
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Prime Minister Opens New US$30m Pepsi-Cola Jamaica Production Line
A new US$30-million state-of-the-art production line at Pepsi-Cola Jamaica was officially opened on Tuesday (November 7) by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Addressing the official opening ceremony at...
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Students Begin to Receive Tablets Donated by the Republic of Korea
Students from schools across the island have started to receive 4,103 computer tablets donated by the Republic of Korea, valued more than $92 million. The devices were officially handed over...
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Over 11,000 HEART/NSTA Students to Graduate
The HEART/NSTA Trust will continue its 41st anniversary celebrations with the graduation of 11,753 trainees from various programmes over a two-month period, starting Thursday, November 9. The students who have...
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