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Copeland Forbes (left) interacts with Music Consultant, Clyde McKenzie during a visit to the offices of the Jamaica Information Service in Kingston on July 31.
Copeland Forbes (left) interacts with Music Consultant, Clyde McKenzie during a visit to the offices of the Jamaica Information Service in Kingston on July 31.

Jamaican Music Contributing Positively to National Development

A local music consultant, artiste and industry player have in common theview that Jamaica’s music has contributed to the country’s national development, by generating earnings from foreign exchange through tourist arrivals and the creation of employment. “Our music has economic...
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), greets Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew for the second annual National Financial Inclusion Council Meeting and Forum, recently. Dr. Clarke chairs the Council, while Mr. Wynter is Chairman of the Financial Inclusion Steering Committee. At centre is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), greets Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Brian Wynter, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew for the second annual National Financial Inclusion Council Meeting and Forum, recently. Dr. Clarke chairs the Council, while Mr. Wynter is Chairman of the Financial Inclusion Steering Committee. At centre is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Finance Minister says Macroeconomic Achievements must Translate into Gains for All
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

Grange Congratulates Exceptional Briana and Team at World U20 Champs
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton addresses the National Parent Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) 6th Biennial General Meeting and Conference, held at Jamaica College on July 14.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton addresses the National Parent Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) 6th Biennial General Meeting and Conference, held at Jamaica College on July 14.

Health Minister Emphasises Need for Behaviour Change to Reduce Obesity Levels
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (left) presents Retired Principal of Campbell’s Castle Primary and Infant School, Rev. Owen Lambert (right) with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education at the awards ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House on June 27.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (left) presents Retired Principal of Campbell’s Castle Primary and Infant School, Rev. Owen Lambert (right) with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education at the awards ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House on June 27.

Distinguished Educator Recognised for his Service to Education

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Agriculture

Funding Initiative for Farmers to be Launched at Denbigh

Local farmers are set to benefit from grant funding through the Jamaica Diaspora Agriculture Taskforce (JDAT) Investor Circle, micro farming enterprise social fund. The initiative will be officially launched at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon on August 6. Speaking with JIS News Chairperson of JDAT, Kimone Gooden said the project’s aim is to create a mechanism for...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (File)
SenateYouth

Senate Passes Child Diversion Bill

The Senate on Friday (July 13) passed the Child Diversion Bill with 13 amendments. The legislation seeks to enable the implementation of child-diversion measures in dealing with children who come into conflict with the law. The Bill was piloted by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. In his contribution to the debate, Government Senator Charles Sinclair...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (third left), is presented with a bag of coffee fertilizer by Managing Director, Newport-Fersan Jamaica Limited (NFJ), Dennis Valdez (second right) during a symbolic handing over ceremony at NFJ’s Wherry Wharf Complex location in Kingston on Friday (July 13). Also pictured (from left) are: outgoing President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Donovan Stanberry; and Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Peter Thompson. The product, called ‘coffee-lizer’, is among the over 28,000 bags being distributed to farmers islandwide under the Fertilizer Assistance Supplies and Training (FAST) Programme which was established by the Agriculture Ministry last year.
Agriculture

Gov’t and Newport Fersan Partner to Provide Fertiliser for Coffee Farmers

The Government and Newport Fersan Jamaica Limited (NFJ) have partnered to provide over 28,000 bags of newly formulated fertilizer to coffee farmers islandwide. Dubbed ‘coffee-lizer’, the product is designed for application to coffee trees for the prevention and correction of soil nutrient deficiency when used as part of a balanced fertility programme. It is being distributed under the Fertilizer Assistance...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister

Jamaicans Encouraged to Serve on Boards of Public Bodies

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging well-thinking Jamaicans who are keen on volunteering their services in the public’s interest, particularly on the Boards of Public Bodies, to offer themselves for consideration. “If you are of high integrity (and)… competence, and you have that willingness to serve, the Government wants your help,” he said. The Prime Minister was addressing...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie
Local Government

Inaugural Local Governance Conference July 17 to 19, 2018

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will be hosting its inaugural Local Governance Conference from July 17 to 19 at the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort in St. James. The three-day meeting is in keeping with the Ministry’s focus on improving the effectiveness of governance at the local level. Under the theme ‘Strengthening responsiveness and accountability within the...
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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), engages in discussion with farmers, Eric Young (centre) and Sherlon Michael, at the 123rd annual general meeting (AGM) of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), held at the Denbigh showground in May Pen, Clarendon, on July 11.
Agriculture

Agriculture Minister to Tackle Illegal Imports

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he will be taking steps to stop the illegal import of sugar, coffee and other commodities. “Right now, we have a stockpile of 32,000 tonnes of locally manufactured sugar that cannot be sold because of the illegal importation of white sugar. Some of it is being coloured with molasses to...
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Chief Executive Officer, Firearm Licensing Authority, Shane Dalling, shows a demand map for ammunition among Jamaican firearm and ammunition dealers, during a Press Conference at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Friday (July 13).
National Security

Psychologists to Assess Firearm Licence Applicants

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), Shane Dalling, says the organisation is currently holding discussions with two psychologists to assess applicants of firearm licences. During a press conference at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Friday (July 13), Mr. Dalling said this is part of the vetting process for persons who are applying for...
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