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Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marina Young, receives a cheque from Lead Researcher for the Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production Project, Langston University in the United States (US), Dr. Ryszard Puchala. The initiative, which is being facilitated through partnership with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), will benefit nine small ruminant farmers across the country.
Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marina Young, receives a cheque from Lead Researcher for the Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production Project, Langston University in the United States (US), Dr. Ryszard Puchala. The initiative, which is being facilitated through partnership with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), will benefit nine small ruminant farmers across the country.

Nine Small Ruminant Farmers Benefiting from RADA-Langston University Partnership

Nine small ruminant farmers across the country are benefiting from a project facilitated through partnership between the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the Langston University in Oklahoma, United States. The Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production...
High Commissioner of Canada in Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (left) and Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, share a toast during a Canada Day Reception held on Tuesday (June 25) at the official residence of the Canadian High Commissioner in Kingston.
High Commissioner of Canada in Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (left) and Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, share a toast during a Canada Day Reception held on Tuesday (June 25) at the official residence of the Canadian High Commissioner in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Canada Day
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers the keynote address at the launch of a public Wi-Fi hotspot at University Square in Papine, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (June 26) by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Listening are Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left, seated) and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left, seated).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers the keynote address at the launch of a public Wi-Fi hotspot at University Square in Papine, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (June 26) by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Listening are Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left, seated) and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left, seated).

PHOTOS: Launch of Wi-Fi Hotspot in Papine
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, shows images of Jamaican artistes to Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Jamaica, Paul Chikawa, who called on the Minister at her New Kingston offices on Wednesday (June 26). 
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, shows images of Jamaican artistes to Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Jamaica, Paul Chikawa, who called on the Minister at her New Kingston offices on Wednesday (June 26). 

PHOTOS: Minister Grange Receives Courtesy Call from Ambassador Designate of Zimbabwe
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), shares a light moment with (from left) Chairman, Standards Council, Jamaica Bureau of Standards, Wilfred Baghaloo; High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to Jamaica, His Excellency Deryck L. Murray; and President of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Kiran Maharaj. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the Chamber’s Trade Mission Jamaica 2024, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on June 26.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), shares a light moment with (from left) Chairman, Standards Council, Jamaica Bureau of Standards, Wilfred Baghaloo; High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to Jamaica, His Excellency Deryck L. Murray; and President of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Kiran Maharaj. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the Chamber’s Trade Mission Jamaica 2024, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, on June 26.

PHOTOS: Opening Ceremony for T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce Trade Mission Jamaica 2024

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre),  inspects new police recruits on parade at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park, in St. Catherine, on June 25.
National Security and Peace

Ground to Be Broken in July for Two Major JCF Facilities

Ground will be broken for the construction of the new St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters, and the Specialised Operations West facility, in St. James, next month (July). Making the disclosure at the passing out of 294 new police recruits at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park in St. Catherine, on June 25, Minister of National Security, Hon....
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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday’s (June 26) Post-Cabinet Press briefing at Jamaica House.
Transport

Key Areas Identified for Modification under Road Traffic Act and Regulations

The comprehensive review of the Road Traffic Act 2018 and Road Traffic Regulations 2022 now under way has identified several key considerations for modification. Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, in providing details during Wednesday`s (June 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said that the areas for modification include the renewal of drivers’ licences for persons...
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Administrative Support Manager at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Shara Luke, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on June 26.
Housing

Improved Offerings to NHT Contributors July 1

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors will be able to take advantage of the previously announced policy changes that are to take effect on July 1. This means that all NHT mortgagors will become eligible for a home improvement loan of up to $3.5 million after 10 years of their initial mortgage, which marks a significant reduction from the previous 15-year...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25).
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Jamaica Entertainment and Creative Practitioners Insurance Plan to Be Launched Soon

The Jamaica Entertainment and Creative Industries Practitioners Insurance Plan is to be launched within weeks. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25). “This game-changing plan will address situations where there is no money to bury a practitioner...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her 2024/25 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25).
Gender Affairs

Third Domestic Violence Victims Shelter Being Constructed

A third shelter for victims of domestic violence is currently being constructed, with work projected for completion by the end of this financial year. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during her 2024/25 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25). “Any of us could become a victim of...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25).
Gender AffairsParliament

Sexual Harassment Tribunal Members Appointed

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Hon. Olivia Grange, on Tuesday (June 25) announced the 15-member Sexual Harassment Tribunal. All members have met the fit and proper eligibility requirements specified in the Sexual Harassment Act. The Tribunal will be chaired by Ferdinand Algernon Smith, and includes Dr. Meric Dale Walker, Donald Roberts, Debby-Ann Brown-Salmon, Karen Thompson-Wilson, Karen Campbell-Bascoe, Gennetta...
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Health & WellnessPress Release

Jamaicans Encouraged to Reduce Saharan Dust Exposure

In keeping with reports from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, the Ministry of Health & Wellness is cautioning members of the public to guard against the effects of the Saharan dust that is expected to affect the island starting today through to Thursday. Satellite images on Tuesday showed that a very thin layer of dust had drifted from the Eastern...
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