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IOJ Hosts Salute to St. Thomas Dec. 6

A cultural showcase dubbed, ‘Salute to the Parish of St. Thomas’, will take place on Friday, December 6 at the Yallahs High School, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is part of the ‘Salute to the Parish’ annual...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers the keynote address at the launch of the Changan brand of vehicles in Jamaica by Dominican entity Bella Castle International Limited on Wednesday, (December 4) at 74-76 Old Hope Road, Kingston. The event coincided with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, established on December 4, 1964.

PHOTOS: Launch of Changan Brand of Vehicles in Jamaica

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon at the handover of a three-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to resident of Kitson Town, St. Catherine, Byron Hibbert (second left), on December 4. Sharing the occasion (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters.

Contractors for NSHP Selected Through Competitive Process

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), tours sections of the Gregory Park community in Portmore, St. Catherine, during a visit to the Gregory Park Mobile Command on Wednesday (December 4). He is accompanied by (from left) Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Head of Strategic Operations, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Warren Clarke; Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Christopher Phillips; and Deputy Superintendent of Police, St. Catherine South Division, Michael Campbell.

Public Safety and Security a Key Pillar of Aspire Jamaica

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, delivers remarks during Wednesday’s (December 4) handover ceremony for 203 technology assets donated by the Republic of Korea, at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston.

JCF Gets Technology Items from Republic of Korea

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Clifford Blake, addresses the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area 2 Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Awards Ceremony at Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on November 27.

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St. Mary is TOPS in JCF Area 2

St. Mary has emerged the Top Division in the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) 2024 Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) awards. The ceremony was held at the Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on November 27. This year’s event recognised the outstanding performing police stations in Area 2 of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), comprising the parishes...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, observes the clearing of a mini dump between Drummond Street and Blount Street (beside Board Villa) in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (December 3). The initiative forms part of the NSWMA’s ongoing commitment to creating cleaner, healthier and safer environments for all Jamaicans.

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PHOTOS: NSWMA Clears Mini Dump Downtown Kingston

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, observes the clearing of a mini dump between Drummond Street and Blount Street (beside Board Villa) in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (December 3). The initiative forms part of the NSWMA’s ongoing commitment to creating cleaner, healthier and safer environments for all Jamaicans.

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOEYI), Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right, seated), shares a moment with finalists in the LASCO/ MOEYI/Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Teacher, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Teacher and Principal of the Year Awards, at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (December 3). Others in the front row (from left) are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the LASCO Chin Foundation, Professor Rosalea Hamilton; CEO of the JTC, Dr. Winsome Gordon; and President of the JTC, Dr. Joseph Thomas.

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PHOTOS: Education Minister Meets Finalists in Lasco/MOEYI/JTC Teacher, TVET Teacher and Principal of the Year Awards

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOEYI), Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right, seated), shares a moment with finalists in the LASCO/ MOEYI/Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Teacher, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Teacher and Principal of the Year Awards, at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (December 3). Others in the...

The St. Ann Municipal Corporation team, dubbed the ‘Garden Elites’, celebrate their first-place victory in the Local Government Month 2024 Cook-Off Competition, held at Pearly Beach in St. Ann on Friday, November 29.

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St. Ann Municipal Corporation Wins Local Government Month Cook-Off Competition

The St. Ann Municipal Corporation emerged victorious at the Local Government Month 2024 Cook-Off Competition, held at Pearly Beach in St. Ann, on Friday, November 29. Dubbed the ‘Garden Elites’, the team claimed the coveted Golden Stove Award for their outstanding culinary creativity and presentation. The event, which marked the culmination of this year's Local Government Month, brought together 13...

Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on December 3.

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Ongoing Road Works in St. Elizabeth North Eastern

Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, says extensive road rehabilitation works have been taking place in the constituency. To this end, Mr. Slowley informed that substantial progress has been made in key infrastructure projects, including the Santa Cruz to Leeds corridor. “This extensive road rehabilitation, valued at over $100 million, is 98 per cent complete. This...

Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb.

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Farmers Urged to Be on Alert for Pests

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging farmers to be on the lookout for pests following recent heavy rains. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer, Francine Webb, said farmers should increase their scouting practices to be able to quickly detect any resurgence in the population. The use of traps is...

Senior Agricultural Chemist in the Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Aldaine Gordon.

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Farmers Encouraged to Increase Sustainable Soil Management Practices

The Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD) is encouraging farmers to increase sustainable soil management practices, in an effort to improve soil health. The call comes ahead of World Soil Day, which will be observed on Thursday, December 5, under the theme ‘Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage’. This observance serves to raise global awareness about the critical importance of healthy...