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His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway (right), is given a boat tour of the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary in St. Mary on Tuesday (November 19).
His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway (right), is given a boat tour of the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary in St. Mary on Tuesday (November 19).

Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary Could Get Additional UNDP Funding

General Manager of the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary in St. Mary, Inilek Wilmot, says the facility has a new proposal being reviewed for additional funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). He said this will enable expansion of the...
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses an Adopt-a-Clinic ceremony at the Sandy Bay Health Centre in Hanover on November 15.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses an Adopt-a-Clinic ceremony at the Sandy Bay Health Centre in Hanover on November 15.

Gov’t Making Health Centres Climate Resilient
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), listens to a presentation on the non-revenue water (NRW) reduction programme being undertaken in Portmore, St. Catherine, from Project Manager at Miya Water, Katherine Paleracio. Also listening is Miya Water’s Chief Growth Officer, José Carazo. The Miya Water representatives called on the Minister at his offices in Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). The NRW reduction programme, being implemented by the National Water Commission (NWC), aims to reduce water loss and improve supply.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), listens to a presentation on the non-revenue water (NRW) reduction programme being undertaken in Portmore, St. Catherine, from Project Manager at Miya Water, Katherine Paleracio. Also listening is Miya Water’s Chief Growth Officer, José Carazo. The Miya Water representatives called on the Minister at his offices in Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). The NRW reduction programme, being implemented by the National Water Commission (NWC), aims to reduce water loss and improve supply.

PHOTOS: MIYA Water Representatives Call on Minister Samuda
Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (November 20).
Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (November 20).

HEART/NSTA Trust Places TVET at Forefront
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, shares initiatives to bolster support to the micro, small and medium-size enterprise (MSME) sector, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, shares initiatives to bolster support to the micro, small and medium-size enterprise (MSME) sector, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

JBDC to Launch Cosmeceutical Incubator Next Year

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces the Government’s new policy direction for growth during a briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (November 19).
DevelopmentFinance & Public ServicePrime Minister

PM Announces New Policy for Transitioning Jamaica to Inclusive Growth

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at transitioning Jamaica towards robust and inclusive economic growth. This announcement was made in a landmark address titled: ‘The Next Chapter: Pivot to Inclusive Growth’, which was delivered at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (November 19) before an audience of key business and...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre), greets United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador, His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, during his tour of a Mobile Justice Unit at the Ministry’s Head Office in Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). At right is Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman.
Foreign AffairsJustice

PHOTOS: Crown Prince of Norway Tours Mobile Justice Unit

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre), greets United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador, His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, during his tour of a Mobile Justice Unit at the Ministry’s Head Office in Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). At right is Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman.
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Chief Veterinary Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s Veterinary Services Division (VSD), Dr. Osbil Watson, addresses the VSD World Antimicrobial Awareness Week ceremony on Tuesday (November 19) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus in St. Andrew.
Agriculture

Minister Urges Greater Advocacy for Stronger Regulations on Antibiotics Use

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is urging greater advocacy for stronger regulations on antibiotics use in humans and animals, to curb the rise in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread,...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), converses with young male micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) owners during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat, in recognition of International Men’s Day. The event held at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 19). From left are: Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), One-on-One Educational Services, Ricardo Allen; Managing Director, Dawson Trading Company Limited, Jordan Dawson, and CEO of Shavuot Farms, Joel Harris.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Minister Hill Encourages Jamaican Men to Build Strong Families

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging men to continue improving their involvement with their families. Speaking during a Ministerial Breakfast Meeting and Fireside Chat with selected young male Micro Small and Medium Sized-Enterprise (MSME) owners at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (November 19), Minister Hill noted that strong families are...
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His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway (left), who is a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador, and Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams, test the Pleasant Valley water harvesting system in Clarendon on Monday (November 18).
Climate ChangeDevelopmentForeign Affairs

Crown Prince of Norway Says Solar Water Harvesting System in Clarendon Should Be Replicated

The state-of-the-art solar water harvesting system in Pleasant Valley, Thompson Town, Clarendon, has been hailed by His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, as a successful venture that should be replicated. The system provides potable water for more than 1,500 residents, and was established through a multi-agency partnership. Leading the effort for the project was the Clarendon Parish Development...
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Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Monday (November 18).
CARICOM

HSRA to Begin First Capacity Building Programme in St. Lucia

The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) will commence its first capacity building programme in St. Lucia in January 2025, as part of its mission to strengthen safety systems and foster collaboration across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Monday (November 18), HSRA Director General, Dr. Cliff Riley, emphasised the importance of sharing...
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