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Ministry of National Security Policy Analyst, Cyber Security and Intelligence, Jonelle Ramlal (left), and Senior Director, Cyber Intelligence Policy and Incident Response Branch, Trezawnah Gordon, participate in a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (January 30), during which they discussed the upcoming inaugural CyberSmart Conference, slated for February 11-12.
Ministry of National Security Policy Analyst, Cyber Security and Intelligence, Jonelle Ramlal (left), and Senior Director, Cyber Intelligence Policy and Incident Response Branch, Trezawnah Gordon, participate in a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (January 30), during which they discussed the upcoming inaugural CyberSmart Conference, slated for February 11-12.

Inaugural CyberSmart Conference Slated for February 11-12

The Ministry of National Security’s inaugural CyberSmart Conference will be held from February 11 to 12 at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston. The conference, to be held under the theme ‘Stay Safe in Cyber’, is being staged for members...
Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica, Lyttleton Shirley.
Chairman of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica, Lyttleton Shirley.

St. Thomas Businesses to Occupy 30% of Space in Morant Bay Urban Centre
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) Religious Liberty Summit, held on Thursday (January 30) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) Religious Liberty Summit, held on Thursday (January 30) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

Faith-Based Groups Urged to Step Up Their Role in Advancing Behavioural Change
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the centennial celebrations of Chetwood Memorial Primary School, Mount Alvernia Prep School, and Mount Alvernia High School at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Montego Bay, St James, on January 26.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the centennial celebrations of Chetwood Memorial Primary School, Mount Alvernia Prep School, and Mount Alvernia High School at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Montego Bay, St James, on January 26.

Government Welcomes Support of the Church
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third right), breaks ground for the $300-million Hampshire/Riverdale Water Supply System in St. Catherine on January 29. He is joined by (from left), Councillor for the Guys Hill Division, Joseph Johnson; Councillor for the Troja Division, Robert Grandison; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison; Director of Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Peter Clarke; and National Water Commission (NWC) regional manager, Garwaine Johnson..
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (third right), breaks ground for the $300-million Hampshire/Riverdale Water Supply System in St. Catherine on January 29. He is joined by (from left), Councillor for the Guys Hill Division, Joseph Johnson; Councillor for the Troja Division, Robert Grandison; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison; Director of Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Peter Clarke; and National Water Commission (NWC) regional manager, Garwaine Johnson..

Thousands to Benefit from $300-Million Hampshire/Riverdale Water System

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Chief Public Health Inspector for Portland, Lorenzo Hume, speaks during January’s sitting of the Portland Municipal Corporation in Port Antonio.
Tourism

Airbnb Hosts in Portland Urged to Get Operations Certified as Tourist Establishments

Airbnb hosts in Portland are being urged to get their operations certified as tourist establishments and become compliant with the requisite governing legislation and regulations. This urging comes from Chief Health Inspector for the parish, Lorenzo Hume, who was speaking during January’s sitting of the Portland Municipal Corporation in Port Antonio. Portland is home to approximately 60 to 62 tourist...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, interacts with Chairman of the Heart foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) Dr. Andrene Chung, at the launch of Heart Month on Tuesday (January 28) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Whole, Fresh Food Diet to Fight Diseases – HFJ

Jamaicans are being encouraging to consume a healthy diet consisting mostly of whole, fresh foods to increase their ability to withstand diseases. Chairman of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Andrene Chung, in making the call said that the disease-resistant diet should be low in sugar and salt and rich in antioxidants from fresh fruits and vegetables, along with good-quality...
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The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission Licensing and Registration Division will be closed from Monday, February 3 to Friday, February 14 to facilitate preparations for the upcoming Licensing and Renewal activities.
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BGLC Licensing and Registration Division Closes February 3-14

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has advised that its Licensing and Registration division, located at 78cef Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10, will be closed from Monday, February 3 to Friday, February 14. This is to facilitate preparations for the upcoming Licensing and Renewal activities, which will begin in March. Submission of applications for processing will not be accepted...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith and the High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, raise their glasses in a toast at a reception to commemorate the 76th India Republic Day, held on Sunday (January 26) at India House, 2 East King’s House Road, in Kingston.
Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Minister Highlights Support from India

The Government of India has consistently supported Jamaica’s development efforts, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Speaking at the 76th India Republic Day reception, held on Sunday (January 26) at India House, 2 East King’s House Road, in Kingston, Minister Johnson Smith said that, to date, more than 400 Jamaicans have received...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the keynote address at the launch of Heart Month on Tuesday (January 28), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
Health & Wellness

Jamaica Closer to Eliminating Trans-Fats

Jamaica is a step closer to developing policy to eliminate trans-fatty acids or tans-fats from the local food system. The move is part of measures by the Government to reduce the risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCD) and premature death. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that the Ministry is working with the Ministry of Industry,...
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Senior Public Education and Community Outreach Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Ava Tomlinson.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Preservation of Wetlands Takes the Spotlight on February 2

Jamaica will join the global community in celebrating World Wetlands Day on February 2, highlighting the importance of these vital ecosystems. This year’s theme, ‘Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future’, emphasises the need for collective action to preserve wetlands for future generations and to ensure their role in environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and economic development. In an interview with JIS...
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