The Education Ministry has commended teachers and principals on the implementation of the Tactical Approach, which resulted in an improved performance of Grade-11 students in Mathematics.

Portfolio Minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon delivered the keynote address at the Tactical Approach Awards Ceremony held at Shortwood Teachers’ College yesterday.

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Juliet Holness has been appointed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association's (CPA's) International Executive Committee, as a representative for the Caribbean, Americas and the Atlantic Region. 

The appointment took effect on October 12, following the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Barbados.

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In another 5 days amid Heritage Day celebrations, the government of Jamaica will award reggae artiste Garnet Silk with the nation’s sixth-highest national honour, the Order of Distinction, Commander Class.

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Mere weeks after addressing Mr Vegas about how the singjay category came about, veteran entertainer Little John is now addressing Tony Rebel after he claimed credit for creating the dancehall category in a recent interview with Chin from Irish and Chin.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has highlighted the importance of technological advancement in achieving the Vision 2030 National Development Plan.  

Speaking last night at the Amber Group's - 10th Anniversary Gala & AI Innovation Showcase, Prime Minister Holness said technology will play a crucial role in realizing the Vision 2030 development goal which is to make Jamaica the place to live, raise family and do business.

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Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has expressed hope that the difficulties faced by persons who served their time for an offence and want an expungement may be a deterrent to others.

He was speaking in Parliament yesterday, as he opened the debate on the bill to amend the Criminal Records Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

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The health ministry has sought to assure that citizens need not have any fear about malaria.

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The health ministry said 4 dengue related deaths were recorded between last year and this year.

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Portfolio Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the disclosure in parliament today.

The Health Ministry says 4 dengue related deaths were recorded between last year and this year.

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says, over 2000 streetlights will be installed across the country within a few months.

He said this is part of a broader effort to provide thousands of streetlights to communities.

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