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Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday, October 23.
Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday, October 23.

JIPO Executive Director Calls for More Support for CMOs

Executive Director at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, is urging the public, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to enhance their support for Collective Management Organisations (CMOs). These include the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP), Jamaica...
Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) President, Dr. Désirée Tulloch-Reid, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (October 22).
Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) President, Dr. Désirée Tulloch-Reid, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (October 22).

Lupus Foundation of Jamaica Celebrating 40 Years of Service
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 22).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 22).

Agriculture Minister Reporting Improved Outcomes from Efforts to Combat Praedial Larceny
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and members of the security forces are led by Superintendent of Police in charge of the Kingston Eastern Division, Tomielee Chambers (left), in the community of Pleasant Heights, Rockfort, in Kingston, on Tuesday (October 22). There was a mass shooting at a football match in the community on National Heroes Day (October 21), which resulted in the death of five persons.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and members of the security forces are led by Superintendent of Police in charge of the Kingston Eastern Division, Tomielee Chambers (left), in the community of Pleasant Heights, Rockfort, in Kingston, on Tuesday (October 22). There was a mass shooting at a football match in the community on National Heroes Day (October 21), which resulted in the death of five persons.

Security Forces Have Dismantled Many Gangs – PM
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Monday’s (October 21) National Civil Honours and Awards Celebratory Luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The event was held to celebrate this year’s conferment of national honours and awards on Jamaicans during the investiture ceremony at King’s House on Monday, which was observed as National Heroes Day.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Monday’s (October 21) National Civil Honours and Awards Celebratory Luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The event was held to celebrate this year’s conferment of national honours and awards on Jamaicans during the investiture ceremony at King’s House on Monday, which was observed as National Heroes Day.

PHOTOS: National Civil Honours and Awards Celebratory Luncheon

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), speaks with Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Kingston Eastern Division, Superintendent Tomielee Chambers (fourth right), and other members of the security forces, during his visit to Pleasant Heights in Rockfort, Kingston, on Tuesday (October 22), in the aftermath of a mass shooting at a football match in the community on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 21. Among the officials accompanying Dr. Holness are Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), and Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (right).
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Prime Minister, National Security Minister Condemn Mass Shooting in Rockfort

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, have strongly condemned the killing of five men during a mass shooting at a football match in Pleasant Heights, Rockfort, Kingston, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 21. Dr. Holness and Dr. Chang, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, visited the community on...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 22).
AgricultureNational Security and Peace

JCF Commences Recruitment of Agricultural Wardens to Combat Praedial Larceny

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has commenced recruitment of agricultural wardens to combat praedial larceny islandwide. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 22). The first recruitment drive was held on October 22 at Godfrey Stewart High School in Westmoreland and another is...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left, backrow), and Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left, seated), observe as Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Olive Wilson Cross (second left, seated), Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited, Jack Craig (second right, seated), and President and Chief Executive Officer, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Fred Dermarker (right, seated), sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for advancing nuclear technologies adoption in Jamaica. The signing took place at Jamaica House on Tuesday (October 22). Also observing are representatives from the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences ICENS), University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona; Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited, and the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica.
Technology

Gov’t Signs MOU to Advance Nuclear Technologies Adoption in Jamaica

The Government, on Tuesday (October 22), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited for the advancement of nuclear technologies adoption in Jamaica. Addressing the signing ceremony at Jamaica House, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the partnership reflects the Government’s unwavering commitment to diversify the country’s energy...
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President of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) and Rheumatologist, Dr. Désirée Tulloch-Reid, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (October 22).
Health & Wellness

Lupus Foundation of Jamaica Promoting Public Awareness

The Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) is underscoring the critical importance of lupus awareness as part of the entity’s ongoing efforts to support those affected by the chronic autoimmune disease. Lupus, which affects an estimated five million people globally, including thousands of Jamaicans, often remains widely misunderstood, leading to delayed diagnosis and inadequate management. President of the LFJ and Rheumatologist,...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated second left), shares a photo with the 13 awardees from St. James, during the National Heroes’ Day Civic & Awards Ceremony, held on Monday, October 21 at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay.
CultureLocal GovernmentNational Honours and Awards

Outstanding Persons from St. James Honoured

Thirteen outstanding individuals from St. James were honoured for their exceptional commitment and contributions across various sectors, during the National Heroes’ Day Civic & Awards Ceremony, held on Monday, October 21. The event, hosted by the St. James Municipal Corporation in association with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), was held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay. Eight individuals...
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