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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Increase in Commercial Fires

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) has reported a 21.1 per cent increase in the number of commercial-building fires responded to in 2023, when compared to the previous year. Commercial-building fires are among the types of structural fires the JFB responds...
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Farmers Urged to Seek Guidance from JFB on Slash-and-Burn Method
Senior Director, Radiation and Safety, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority, Tracey-Ann Elliott, speaks on the roles and functions of the Authority during a ‘Think Tank’ held at the head office of the Jamaica Information Service on Wednesday, February 7. 
Senior Director, Radiation and Safety, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority, Tracey-Ann Elliott, speaks on the roles and functions of the Authority during a ‘Think Tank’ held at the head office of the Jamaica Information Service on Wednesday, February 7. 

HSRA Works to Mitigate Potential Risks Associated with Hazardous Materials
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Government to Strengthen Social Protection Delivery System
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Government to Build Justice Centre in Sandy Bay, Hanover

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Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness ({second left) receives a framed photograph from President and Chief Executive Officer, Sagicor Group Jamaica, Christopher Zacca (right) at the 26th staging of the Sagicor Sigma ‘Honour’ Run in Kington on Sunday (February 18). Others (from left) are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Chairman, Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited, Peter K. Melhado.
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PHOTOS: PM Participates in Sigma Run

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness ({second left) receives a framed photograph from President and Chief Executive Officer, Sagicor Group Jamaica, Christopher Zacca (right) at the 26th staging of the Sagicor Sigma ‘Honour’ Run in Kington on Sunday (February 18). Others (from left) are Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Chairman, Sagicor Group Jamaica...
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Miss Jamaica Festival Queen, Aundrene Cameron addresses the audience at the launch her official Festival Queen Project titled ‘Girls Who Fight Back’ on Saturday (February 17), at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston. The ‘Girls Who Fight Back initiative stems from Ms. Cameron
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PHOTOS: Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2023 Launches Official Project

Miss Jamaica Festival Queen, Aundrene Cameron addresses the audience at the launch her official Festival Queen Project titled ‘Girls Who Fight Back’ on Saturday (February 17), at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston. The ‘Girls Who Fight Back initiative stems from Ms. Cameron's deep concern over the escalating violence against women and girls in Jamaica. Witnessing this troubling trend...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (third right), along with (from left) Assistant Vice President of Technical Services at National Water Commission (NWC), Aubery Williams; Councillor of the Dry Harbour Division, Carlton Ricketts; Member of Parliament for St. Ann North West, Krystal Lee; Acting Vice President of Operations at the NWC, Dr. Phillipa Campbell- Francis; and NWC’s Regional Manager, Richard Williams, break ground for the $60 million Minard Well Replacement Project in Minard, St. Ann, on February 16.
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Ground Broken for Minard Well Replacement Project

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, on Friday (February 16), broke ground for the new $60 million Minard Well Replacement Project in Minard, St. Ann. The initiative aims to provide a more reliable water supply to the business community in Brown’s Town and surrounding residential areas by replacing the...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) places a pin on newly appointed teacher mentor, Venesha Russell (second right), during the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) annual Beginning Teachers’ Synergy Conference held on Friday (February 16) at the Mico University College in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Winsome Gordon; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kassan Troupe.
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Beginning Teachers’ Synergy Conference Held at Mico

The Jamaica Teaching Council on Friday (February 16) held its annual Beginning Teachers’ Synergy Conference at the Mico University College in Kingston. Currently 15 teacher training institutions and departments are involved in the mentoring and induction of the Beginning Teachers Programme. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams said every year, those institutions train approximately 1,300 new teachers for...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) shares in a conversation with Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Winsome Gordon (left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right) at the JTC’s Beginning Teachers’ Synergy Conference held at the MICO University College in Kingston on Friday (February 16).
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Teachers Encouraged to Use Education Ministry’s Job Portal

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams is encouraging teachers to use the Ministry’s job bank portal to identify jobs in the sector. The portal, which can be accessed at https://jobs.moey.gov.jm/ aims to streamline the process of finding teachers and teaching jobs. “We know the search process sometimes takes a while for you to find a school that needs your...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), pets a bull during a tour of the showground at the 67th staging of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Trelawny on Ash Wednesday (February 14). Looking on is Farm Manager of Minard Estate, Emelio Archer.
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Farm Roads in Trelawny to Be Rehabilitated

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has announced significant investments in Trelawny's agricultural infrastructure, aimed at boosting the sector and supporting local farmers. Speaking at the 67th staging of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Trelawny on Ash Wednesday (February 14), Mr. Green outlined Government’s plans to invest more than $100 million in the rehabilitation...
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