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Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance Licensing and Statistics Division, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant.
Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance Licensing and Statistics Division, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant.

Fishers to Cease Operations Due to Impending Passage of Hurricane Beryl

With Jamaica under a Hurricane Watch, the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fisherfolk to cease operations and for those on the cays to return to mainland. A Hurricane Watch means the country could start experiencing rapidly deteriorating weather conditions...
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gov`t Contemplates Implementing DRMA Orders
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) at the Ministry’s offices on Hagley Park Road in Kingston on Monday (July 1).
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) at the Ministry’s offices on Hagley Park Road in Kingston on Monday (July 1).

Jamaica Prepared to Respond to Hurricane Beryl – Minister Mckenzie
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre) and Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (left), listen attentively as Chief Executive Officer for the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, outlines the NFA’s strategies to ensure the safety of fishers and the protection of fisheries-related infrastructure in light of the impending storm. Dr. Bellamy shared the strategies during a strategic meeting held on Monday, July 1 at the Ministry’s Old Hope Road offices in Kingston.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre) and Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (left), listen attentively as Chief Executive Officer for the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, outlines the NFA’s strategies to ensure the safety of fishers and the protection of fisheries-related infrastructure in light of the impending storm. Dr. Bellamy shared the strategies during a strategic meeting held on Monday, July 1 at the Ministry’s Old Hope Road offices in Kingston.

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining Mobilizes Hurricane Response Team for Farmers as Hurricane Beryl Approaches
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses Monday’s (July 1) National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses Monday’s (July 1) National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston.

NWC to Adjust Regulated Water Schedules

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaking during a press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Sunday (June 30).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane Beryl

Jamaicans Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Beryl

Jamaicans are being urged to begin the necessary preparations for Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to commence impacting the island on Wednesday (July 3). Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the call during a press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Sunday (June 30). Hurricane...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, speaking during a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

CARE Programme to Commence in September

Cabinet has approved the Community Action for Rewarding Engagement (CARE) Programme, which will commence in September. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the programme will benefit over 1,800 young people who are not in school or engaged in any form...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang ( second right), converses with Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (second left), and University of Technology (UTech) President, Dr. Kevin Brown (right), during the UTech Western Campus’ recent Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Camp launch. The event was held at the campus in Montego Bay, St. James. At left is Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) President, Oral Heaven.
EducationYouth

Gov’t Progressing with Plans to Build Seven STEM and STEAM Schools

The Government is progressing with plans to construct six Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Schools and one Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Academy. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says arrangements to build the STEAM school, being cited in Montego Bay, are “proceeding.” “The land is acquired and the budget is...
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Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (second left), speaks with Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis (centre), during the relaunch of Operation SWEEP at WPM Limited
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

St. James Gets 11 New Garbage Units

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has significantly expanded its waste management capabilities in St. James, with the commissioning of 11 new units. The ceremony was held at WPM Waste Management Limited's office at Freeport in Montego Bay, St. James, on June 27, during the relaunch of the 24-hour 'Operation SWEEP', aimed at enhancing and enforcing proper waste management...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the Abilities Foundation graduation ceremony held on the grounds of the institution in Kingston on Thursday (June 27). Approximately 41 students with disabilities successfully completed their studies and were awarded certificates in areas such as Carpentry, Beauty Services, Design and Décor, Data Operation and Housekeeping.
EducationYouth

PHOTOS: Abilities Foundation Graduation Ceremony

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the Abilities Foundation graduation ceremony held on the grounds of the institution in Kingston on Thursday (June 27). Approximately 41 students with disabilities successfully completed their studies and were awarded certificates in areas such as Carpentry, Beauty Services, Design and Décor, Data Operation and Housekeeping.
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