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Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of Operations Management at the Registrar General’s Department, Kerry-Ann Jones.

RGD to Commence Printing Marriage and Death Certificates in Braille July 1

By: Sherika Hall, May 13, 2024

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) will take another step towards inclusivity and accessibility with the printing of Braille certificates for marriages and deaths, effective July 1, 2024. Building on the...

Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River, on Thursday (May 9).

Reduction of Mosquito Breeding Sites in St. Elizabeth

By: Okoye Henry, May 13, 2024

HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, addresses Friday’s (May 10) Worker’s Week and Labour Day launch, held at the offices of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in Kingston.

Volunteers Invited to Join Labour Day Activities

By: Judana Murphy, May 12, 2024

Youth 1 year ago Youth Regional Exchange Programme Coming Soon
By: Garfield L. Angus, May 12, 2024
Transport 1 year ago MBM To Provide Efficient Transportation Service
By: Britney Stevens, May 12, 2024
Education 1 year ago PHOTOS: Primary Schools in St. Catherine Receive Specialist Reading Books

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Executive Director of the National Council for Senior Citizens, Cassandra Morrison.

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National Council For Senior Citizens To Celebrate Centenarians

The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) will be observing National Centenarians’ Day on May 20, 2024. Originating in 1999 as part of the United Nations International Year of the...

By: Judith A. Hunter, May 12, 2024

Educators were honoured on May 8 at the Pearly Beach in St. Ann by Sandals and Beaches properties as part of Teachers’ Day activities.

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Sandals Resorts Celebrate Teachers

Over 500 educators were honoured by Sandals and Beaches properties in Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Negril, and the South Coast, as part of Teachers’ Day activities on May 8. Pearly...

By: Garwin Davis, May 12, 2024

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated), signs the Memorandum of Understanding for the STEP UP programme, during the initiative’s official launch at the Corporation’s chambers on Friday (May 10). Observing (from left) are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) St. James Municipal Corporation, Naudia Crosskill; Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) St. James Chapter President, Suzette Ramdanie-Linton; CEO, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Leonard A. Francis; Regional Operations Manager of WPM Waste Management Limited, Edward Muir; Acting Senior Superintendent of the Jamaica Fire Brigade – St. James, Raymond Desouza; and Executive Secretary at the St. James Municipal Corporation, Cassandra Watson.

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Step Up Programme Launched

The St. James Municipal Corporation on Friday (May 10) officially launched the Montego Bay STEP UP programme, which is aimed at enhancing environmental protection and urban public order. A Memorandum...

By: Okoye Henry, May 12, 2024

The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, is presented with a $1 million donation by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), as a contribution towards the JPC’s various projects to promote productivity. Acting Managing Director, DBJ, David Wan (right), handed over the cheque during the media launch of the Ministry’s Future of Work and Productivity Summit held on May 9 at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew. Accepting the contribution are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left); State Minister, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second left); portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (third left); Chief Technical Director, JPC, Tamar Nelson (third right); and JPC Board Chairman, Omar Azan (second right). Sharing the moment is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre).

1 year ago DevelopmentLabourOffice of the Prime MinisterSocial SecurityTechnology

Upcoming Summit to Discuss Strategies to Drive Productivity

Next month’s staging of the Future of Work and Productivity Summit, represents a crucial juncture in Jamaica’s drive towards transforming productivity to accelerate economic growth, says Minister of Labour and...

By: Sheryl Johnson-Hamilton, May 11, 2024

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the St. James Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting on Thursday (May 9).

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Two Labour Day Parish Projects for St. James

The St. James Municipal Corporation has identified two parish projects for Labour Day 2024 on May 23. These are the demarcation of special permit parking areas for the disabled community...

By: Natalia Dixon, May 11, 2024

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie displays plans for the Portland Night Shelter and Drop-in Centre, during the groundbreaking ceremony held on May 10 at the Poor Relief Office in Port Antonio.

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Ground Broken for Portland Night Shelter and Drop-in Centre

Ground has been broken for the construction of the Portland Night Shelter and Drop-in Centre, which will be built at a cost of $51 million. The two-storey building will include...

By: Rochelle Williams, May 11, 2024

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) displays his honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters following its presentation by the President of Delaware State University, Dr. Tony Allen at the university’s 2024 commencement ceremony held on Friday (May 10) in Dover, Delaware.

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PM Conferred with Honorary Doctorate from Delaware State University

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by the Delaware State University, in the United States. The Prime Minister received the...

By: Derrick Scott , May 11, 2024

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon addresses the sitting of the Senate on May 10.

1 year ago InformationOffice of the Prime MinisterTechnology

Data Controllers in High-Risk Sectors to Register with the OIC Beginning June 1

The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) will proceed with the registration of data controllers in several categories as a matter of priority, beginning June 1, 2024. These include Ministries,...

By: Chris Patterson, May 11, 2024

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Reduction of Mosquito Breeding Sites in St. Elizabeth

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National Council For Senior Citizens To Celebrate Centenarians

Sandals Resorts Celebrate Teachers

Step Up Programme Launched

Upcoming Summit to Discuss Strategies to Drive Productivity

Two Labour Day Parish Projects for St. James

Ground Broken for Portland Night Shelter and Drop-in Centre

PM Conferred with Honorary Doctorate from Delaware State University

Data Controllers in High-Risk Sectors to Register with the OIC Beginning June 1

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