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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), speaks with members of the Diaspora after addressing a session at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference on Monday (July 24) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), speaks with members of the Diaspora after addressing a session at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference on Monday (July 24) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
Diaspora

Prisoners to be Allowed Conjugal Visits

Local inmates may soon be allowed conjugal visits, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague. A conjugal visit is a scheduled period in which an inmate of a prison or jail is permitted to spend quality time in private...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd right), in discussion with Executive Director, Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying (left), during Monday’s (July 25) session of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Listening are Lead, Diaspora Crime Intervention and Prevention Task Force, USA, Dr. Rupert Francis (Ret’d Capt) (2nd left); and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd right), in discussion with Executive Director, Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying (left), during Monday’s (July 25) session of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. Listening are Lead, Diaspora Crime Intervention and Prevention Task Force, USA, Dr. Rupert Francis (Ret’d Capt) (2nd left); and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Crime Down in Five Major Categories
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Achievement Award – Diaspora, to Donika Jones, who resides in Canada, during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus on July 23 to officially open the Diaspora Conference, 2017, which is being held at the Jamaica Conference until July 26 .
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Achievement Award – Diaspora, to Donika Jones, who resides in Canada, during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus on July 23 to officially open the Diaspora Conference, 2017, which is being held at the Jamaica Conference until July 26 .

Diaspora Member Spreads Culture in Canada
The Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference under way at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The event runs from July 23-26.
The Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference under way at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The event runs from July 23-26.

Diaspora Agriculture Task Force Engages Local Farmers
Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. James Agricultural Parish Manager, Sadie Dixon Bennett, inspects sweet peppers being grown on its demonstration plot at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay.
Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. James Agricultural Parish Manager, Sadie Dixon Bennett, inspects sweet peppers being grown on its demonstration plot at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay.

RADA Provides Quality Seedlings for St. James Farmers

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, makes his presentation at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference, being held at the Jamaica Conference Centre.
DiasporaEducation

50 Infant Departments to be Established at Primary Schools

Some 50 infant departments are to be established at primary schools across the island under the Early Childhood Rationalisation Programme. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure during his presentation at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, yesterday (July 24). Senator Reid said the Early Childhood Commission is currently...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton addressing the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre yesterday (July 25).
DiasporaHealth & Wellness

Health Minister Seeks Diaspora Support for Medical Facility

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is lobbying Diaspora support for a new J$5.9 billion (US$46 million) 220-bed medical facility to be built on the compound of the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, to provide specialist services for children and adolescents. He has also urged Diaspora members to support the expansion of the Bustamante Hospital for...
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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), greets Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference Chairman, Earl Jarrett (left), ahead of Monday’s (July 24) opening plenary session, focusing on health care, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. The Conference is being held from July 23 to 27 under the theme: ‘Partnering for Growth’. Looking on (from 2nd left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, University Hospital of the West Indies and session moderator, Dr. Carl Bruce; and Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Health & Wellness

Donate Health-Related Gifts Through Foundation – Dr. Tufton

Members of the Diaspora are being encouraged to make use of the Health for Life and Wellness Foundation when donating health-related gifts to Jamaica. Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the appeal during day one of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference being held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. “We recommend to Diaspora members and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Office of the Prime Minister

PM Holness on Two Day Working Visit to Singapore

Prime Minister Andrew Holness left the island yesterday (July 24) for a two-day working visit to Singapore. During his visit, the prime minister will meet with his counterpart His Excellency Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore. The visit to Singapore is part of the Government’s move to explore investment and economic cooperation in several areas. The working visit...
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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), listens to Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), during Monday’s (July 24) opening plenary session, focusing on health care, at the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference. The Conference is being held from July 23 to 27 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, under the theme: ‘Partnering for Growth’. Also listening (from 2nd left) are: Medical Chief of Staff, University Hospital of the West Indies and session moderator, Dr. Carl Bruce; Conference Chairman, Earl Jarrett; and Surgeon, Researcher and Specialist in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment at Mercy Medical Centre in the United States, Dr. Vincent Reid.
Foreign Affairs

Diaspora Conference to Highlight National Imperatives

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference is expected to facilitate constructive dialogue on national imperatives. Speaking at the opening of the plenary sessions at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Monday, July 24, Senator Johnson Smith said it is anticipated that the four-day event will yield...
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Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Director General, Carol Coy, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank.
Economic Growth & Job Creation

STATIN Using Technology to Improve Data Gathering and Dissemination

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has been utilising technology to improve data collection and dissemination of information. Director General of STATIN, Carol Coy, said the entity has converted to an electronic data collection system, which has made the process of gathering information speedier and easier. “So, for household surveys and the Consumer Price Index (CPI), we now collect the...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre), speaks with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer (left), while Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), observes. Occasion was a press conference to announce plans for Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Week 2017 at the Ministry of Justice, Constant Spring Road offices, in St. Andrew, on July 24.
National Security

Strides Being Made to Deal with Trafficking in Person Cases

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says strides are being made to efficiently dispose of trials involving persons who are trafficked. He said the Government is strengthening the judicial system to reduce turnaround times to dispose of the cases, while also improving ways in which victims interface with the Court. “The Judges only trial which was recently approved by Cabinet...
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Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), looks on while the Most Hon. Lady Allen (2nd left), pins United Kingdom (UK) Diaspora Advisory Board Member – Future Leader, Tanesha Westcarr, during the Governor-General's Achievement Award ceremony held at the opening of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Sunday (July 23). Also pictured is fellow award Recipient from the UK, Vendrys Henry.
Diaspora

Heritage Programme to Connect UK Youth with Jamaican Roots

The United Kingdom (UK) Diaspora is looking to engage young people of Jamaican heritage in a month-long internship programme in the island. “We want the young people to stay connected and get a taste of Jamaica while getting their skill sets developed,” said Future Leader UK representative on the Diaspora Advisory Board, Tanesha Westcarr. She was speaking to JIS News...
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