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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

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on faith-based groups across the nation to step up their role in advancing behavioural change within communities. “We observe in the society an increase in anti-social behaviour, which, in itself,...
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
Chief Public Health Inspector for Portland, Lorenzo Hume, speaks during January’s sitting of the Portland Municipal Corporation in Port Antonio.
Chief Public Health Inspector for Portland, Lorenzo Hume, speaks during January’s sitting of the Portland Municipal Corporation in Port Antonio.

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

Whole, Fresh Food Diet to Fight Diseases – HFJ

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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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Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), assists a worker to activate the pump system for one of seven additional irrigation travellers acquired for the Bodles Agriculture Research Station in St. Catherine. The equipment, acquired at a cost of approximately $35.37 million, was handed over during a ceremony at Bodles on Wednesday (January 29). Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Isratech Jamaica Limited, Benjamin Hodara; and State Minister in the Agriculture Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter.
Agriculture

Seven Additional Irrigation Travellers Acquired for Bodles Agricultural Research Station

Seven additional irrigation travellers, valued approximately $35.37 million, have been acquired by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining for the Bodles Agricultural Research Station in St. Catherine. These are expected to aid in significantly increasing the size of livestock pastures at the facility from 168 to 400 acres. The five Type 100 R2/1A and two Type 100 R2/1B travellers,...
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National Security and Peace

Public Urged to Rate Experience at Police Stations

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is encouraging members of the public to rate their experiences after accessing services at police stations across the island. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Desmond Brooks, from the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau, said that the JCF is interested in hearing from customers as it continues to make improvements to service delivery. “Some facilities...
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