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Senior woman hugging her daughter in the living room.

Importance of Wills in Administering Deceased Individuals’ Estates Reiterated

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has reiterated the importance of wills in ensuring the formal administration of deceased individuals’ estates. He indicated that doing so is crucial in preventing family disputes over property and inheritance, pointing out that unresolved estate...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and New Social Housing Programme beneficiary, Craig Bailey (third right), cut the ribbon to unveil Mr. Bailey’s new home in St. Catherine North Eastern, on September 19. Also pictured are ( from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Member of Parliament for the constituency, Kerensia Morrison; and Councillor for the Guy’s Hill Division, Joseph Johnson.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and New Social Housing Programme beneficiary, Craig Bailey (third right), cut the ribbon to unveil Mr. Bailey’s new home in St. Catherine North Eastern, on September 19. Also pictured are ( from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Member of Parliament for the constituency, Kerensia Morrison; and Councillor for the Guy’s Hill Division, Joseph Johnson.

Systematic Approach Being Taken to Deal with Poverty – PM
General Manager for Channels, Relationships, and Marketing at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Edison Galbraith, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, on September 17.
General Manager for Channels, Relationships, and Marketing at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Edison Galbraith, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, on September 17.

DBJ Continues to Empower Local Businesses Through Diverse Lending Programmes
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Andrew McRae.
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Andrew McRae.

USF Distributing Tablets under ‘Connect a Child’ Programme
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left) participates in the ground-breaking exercise for the construction of the Overseas Examinations Commission
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left) participates in the ground-breaking exercise for the construction of the Overseas Examinations Commission's (OEC’s) new state-of-the-art multipurpose facility at the Commission's Manhattan Road location in Kingston on Wednesday (September 18). She is joined by (from left) Executive Director of the OEC, Hector Stephenson; Mayor of Kingston Division, Councillor Andrew Swaby; and Chairman of the OEC, Brian Bennett-Easy.

OEC to Build State-of-the Art, Multi-Purpose Facility

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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon Aubyn Hill (left), shakes hands with Executive Director of Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden, at the BSJ Starch Stakeholders’ Symposium on September 19 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, St. Andrew.
AgricultureCommerceIndustryInvestment

Industry Minister Promoting Investment in Starches

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is highlighting the local starch industry as a major sector for investment to boost food security and economic prosperity. He noted that the sector has significant potential for commercial activities to serve local and export markets. Investing in the cultivation of produce such as sweet potato, cassava and breadfruit can...
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Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown
Press Release

September 30 Voter Registration Deadline Approaching

The deadline to register for the next Voters’ List is Monday, September 30. The list is scheduled to be published on November 30, 2024. Applications submitted after September 30 will be processed for the subsequent publication of the Voters’ List, scheduled for May 31, 2025. Only registered electors are eligible to vote in upcoming and future elections and referenda. Prospective...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), raises a toast with the Republic of Chile’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency José Antonio Cabedo Espinosa, during Wednesday’s (September 18) reception at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston to mark the South American nation’s 214th Independence Anniversary.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Republic of Chile’s 214th Independence Anniversary Reception

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), raises a toast with the Republic of Chile’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency José Antonio Cabedo Espinosa, during Wednesday’s (September 18) reception at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston to mark the South American nation’s 214th Independence Anniversary.
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), joins New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary Rosemarie Johnson (left) on a tour of her new home, during the handover ceremony at New Road in Dressikie District, St. Mary, on September 19. Others sharing in the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (second left); Member of Parliament, St. Mary Western, Robert Montague and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Southeastern, Robert Miller.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over House in Dressikie District, St. Mary

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), joins New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary Rosemarie Johnson (left) on a tour of her new home, during the handover ceremony at New Road in Dressikie District, St. Mary, on September 19. Others sharing in the moment are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams...
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Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.
Health & Wellness

St. Ann’s Bay Mayor Urges Food Establishments’ Compliance with Health Regulations

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, is urging the operators of food establishments to comply with health regulations, warning of consequences for those deemed non-compliant. Speaking with JIS News following the St. Ann Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on September 12, Mr. Belnavis said the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ regulations include obtaining...
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