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President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (October 29).
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Audley Deidrick, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (October 29).

Site Identified for International Airport in Negril

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) has identified a site for the establishment of the country’s fourth international airport, which is to be located in Negril, Westmoreland. The development follows the recent announcement by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon....
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing today’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing today’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

All on Track for First Road to Be Fixed under SPARK Before Year-End – Minister Morgan
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), speaks at today’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The Minister is accompanied by Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams (left), and Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), speaks at today’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The Minister is accompanied by Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams (left), and Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin.

Voters to Elect Councillors for Morant Bay and Aenon Town Divisions on November 22
Technical Support Officer in the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Nahema Daniels-Heath (centre), displays the cashless schools ePay card during the launch at Campion College in St. Andrew on Tuesday (October 29). Others (from left) are Country Corporate Client Partnership Officer, Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) Bank, Alwayne Cousins; Chief Executive Officer of ePay Jamaica, Havanah Llewellyn; Chairman, Norbrook Transaction Services, Khary Robinson; and Chief Executive Officer, JMMB Bank Jamaica and Group Banking Lead, Jerome Smalling.
Technical Support Officer in the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Nahema Daniels-Heath (centre), displays the cashless schools ePay card during the launch at Campion College in St. Andrew on Tuesday (October 29). Others (from left) are Country Corporate Client Partnership Officer, Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) Bank, Alwayne Cousins; Chief Executive Officer of ePay Jamaica, Havanah Llewellyn; Chairman, Norbrook Transaction Services, Khary Robinson; and Chief Executive Officer, JMMB Bank Jamaica and Group Banking Lead, Jerome Smalling.

Cashless Schools e-Pay Card System Launched
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (seventh right), shares a moment with Clarendon farmers who have benefited from a donation of supplies from Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBML). Occasion was the handover of the items at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) parish office in Clarendon on Tuesday (October 29). He is joined by Principal Director of Technical Services at RADA, Winston Simpson (third left); and Managing Director of JBML, Donna Howe (sixth right).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (seventh right), shares a moment with Clarendon farmers who have benefited from a donation of supplies from Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBML). Occasion was the handover of the items at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) parish office in Clarendon on Tuesday (October 29). He is joined by Principal Director of Technical Services at RADA, Winston Simpson (third left); and Managing Director of JBML, Donna Howe (sixth right).

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Outgoing Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, bids farewell to the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 29).
Parliament

Members of the House Pay Tribute to Former Finance Minister

On his final day as Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, received glowing tributes from Members of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 29). Dr. Clarke, who served in the capacity since 2018, is to take up a new role as Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), effective October 31....
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Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, presents fire-safety devices to Interim Director of the Jamaica National Children’s Home in St. Andrew, Claudette White. The presentation was made at the Home on Wednesday (October 29) as part of activities marking Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week from October 27 to November 2 under the theme ‘Embracing Digital Innovation to Improve Fire Safety’.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

JFB Donates Fire-Safety Devices to Two Children’s Homes

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has donated smoke detectors and fire extinguishers to two children’s homes in St. Andrew. Mary’s Child, a programme under the Mustard Seed Communities, received 26 smoke detectors and two fire extinguishers, while the Jamaica National Children’s Home was given 10 smoke detectors and two fire extinguishers. The presentations, which were made on Tuesday (October 29),...
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Newly appointed Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), shares a moment with new Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon during Wednesday`s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
CabinetInformationPrime Minister

Fayval Williams is New Finance Minister, Dr. Morris Dixon has Responsibility for Education

Hon. Fayval Williams will assume duties as Minister of Finance and the Public Service, becoming the first female to assume the post. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement while addressing Wednesday’s (October 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon has been appointed Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with outgoing Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 29), while other members of the House bang their desks in respect.
Finance & Public ServiceParliamentPrime Minister

Nigel is a Special Resource for Jamaica – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed outgoing Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, as a “special resource for Jamaica”. Dr. Clarke, who officially demits office on Wednesday (October 30), is to be appointed Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) effective October 31. Contributing to the outpouring of...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), addresses the hybrid launch of the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy (JDMA), at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston location on Monday (October 28). He is flanked by Acting Director of Diaspora Affairs, Tracey A. Blackwood (left), and Advisor, Zayne Hull.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy Officially Launched

The Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy (JDMA) is now in operation, with the objective of providing holistic support for Jamaica’s youth, empowering them to contribute to the country’s development. The academy, which comprises experienced professionals across various fields, will fill an important gap in mentoring students ages 12 to 19 from grades six to 13, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
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