The ORA is aimed at strengthening coordination, improving accountability, and enhancing the management of Jamaica’s road network.Works Minister Robert Morgan and Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie met with mayors last week about the Authority.

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The Ministry indicates that this is an improvement as the figure stood at over 1,000 when schools resumed in January.

Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee , E-TOC, Dr. Adrian Stokes, says while the majority of students have returned to formal learning environments the matter is of concern as the Ministry seeks to ensure that no child is left behind.

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The meeting, which is slated to begin at 1 PM, will be hosted by the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) and the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ).The engagement forms part of activities marking World Sustainable Procurement Day, and is aimed at empowering MSMEs.

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This from Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks, at yesterday's post cabinet press briefing. She announced the implementation of a new Electronic Signature and Records Policy to standardise secure digital transactions across Government at the briefing.

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Dr Brown Burke said the programme is flawed and wants it to be rectified immediately. Her concern follows reports of challenges experienced by beneficiaries in accessing ROOFS vouchers and materials.

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That is according to Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for efficiency, innovation and digital transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks.She was speaking at this morning's post-Cabinet press briefing, where she announced the full implementation of the Electronic Transaction Act and e-Transactions Policy.

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Jamaica is among 123 countries that supported the adoption of a United Nations resolution endorsing the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialized Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity.

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419 churches, which were severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, are slated to receive cash grants from the Government next month.Local Government Minister, Desmond McKenzie, gave the update during the Kingston and St. Andrew Governance Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston today.

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Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks spearheaded the implementation at this morning's Post Cabinet Press Briefing. According to Ambassador Marks, the primary objectives of the policy are to establish, a standardized risk based frame work for the use of electronic signatures, improve efficiency, among other things.

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The Finance Minister sought to clear up questions surrounding the tax, during her budget debate closing presentation yesterday. She said goods purchased digitally and delivered physically will not be taxed.

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