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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the opening ceremony of the inaugural Government Protocol Conference on Wednesday (September 13) at the Ministry in downtown Kingston.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the opening ceremony of the inaugural Government Protocol Conference on Wednesday (September 13) at the Ministry in downtown Kingston.

Foreign Affairs Ministry Hosts Protocol Conference

A two-day conference, aimed at raising awareness and strengthening Government’s capacity in protocol practices and procedures, got under way on Wednesday (September 13) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston. Scores of representatives from ministries, departments...
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (front, fourth left), is surrounded by participants in a regional technical workshop on waste management and environmental sustainability.  The three-day session, which concludes on Thursday (September 14), is being held virtually and in-person.   
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (front, fourth left), is surrounded by participants in a regional technical workshop on waste management and environmental sustainability.  The three-day session, which concludes on Thursday (September 14), is being held virtually and in-person.   

Regional Workshop to Strengthen Waste Management Systems
Research and Outreach Coordinator at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Garth Scott.          
Research and Outreach Coordinator at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Garth Scott.          

Farmers Encouraged to Consider Aquaponics
Kingston Creative Executive Director, Andrea Dempster-Chung (seated left), and Expedia Group Senior Business Development Manager, Warren Ho (seated right), affix their signatures to an agreement that will facilitate Jamaica’s participation in Expedia Group’s Sustainability Giveback programme, on Wednesday (September 13) on Water Lane in Kingston. Observing the signing (from left) are Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Acting Deputy Director of Tourism for the Americas, Philip Rose; Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Robert Hill; JTB Manager of Tour Operators and Airlines, Francine Carter Henry; and Deputy Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, Winston Ennis. Kingston Creative received a donation of US$15,000 from the Expedia Group in association with the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB). Kingston Creative was selected, on the recommendation of the JTB, to be awarded the Expedia Sustainability Grant for 2023 to support its work in community tourism and the wider cultural and creative industries.
Kingston Creative Executive Director, Andrea Dempster-Chung (seated left), and Expedia Group Senior Business Development Manager, Warren Ho (seated right), affix their signatures to an agreement that will facilitate Jamaica’s participation in Expedia Group’s Sustainability Giveback programme, on Wednesday (September 13) on Water Lane in Kingston. Observing the signing (from left) are Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Acting Deputy Director of Tourism for the Americas, Philip Rose; Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Robert Hill; JTB Manager of Tour Operators and Airlines, Francine Carter Henry; and Deputy Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, Winston Ennis. Kingston Creative received a donation of US$15,000 from the Expedia Group in association with the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB). Kingston Creative was selected, on the recommendation of the JTB, to be awarded the Expedia Sustainability Grant for 2023 to support its work in community tourism and the wider cultural and creative industries.

PHOTOS: Kingston Creative Receives US$15,000 from the Expedia Group
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks during a press conference on Wednesday (September 13) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks during a press conference on Wednesday (September 13) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

Health Ministry Intensifies Efforts to Prevent Dengue Outbreak

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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Bail Bill Review to Resume Later This Month

The Senate is expected to debate the Bail Bill when sittings resume at Gordon House this month, following the summer recess. The Bail Bill 2023, which was passed in the House of Representatives before the break, seeks to reform bail framework. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, told JIS News that following the Senate’s passage of...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EducationYouth

Politicisation of School Boards Not Widespread – Minister Williams

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the issue of the politicisation of school Boards is not widespread. “I know there was a situation in the past… one or two. There’s a perception out there that politics is dominant in our schools. But from where I’m sitting, I don’t see that,” Mrs. Williams said. She was speaking on...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), shares a moment with Chief Executive Officer, National Rums of Jamaica, Martha Miller. The event was the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Manufacturing and Exporting (M&E) Awards 2023 Nomination event held on September 12 at the BMW Autobahn Showroom in Kingston.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

PHOTOS: JMEA’S 2023 Awards Nomination

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), shares a moment with Chief Executive Officer, National Rums of Jamaica, Martha Miller. The event was the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Manufacturing and Exporting (M&E) Awards 2023 Nomination event held on September 12 at the BMW Autobahn Showroom in Kingston.
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), addresses today’s (September 13) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, in St. Andrew. Listening is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Local Government

Water Provided to Alleviate Effects of Drought Must Not Be Sold

The water being provided by the Government to alleviate the effects of the ongoing drought should not be sold to residents in need of the commodity, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. “The resources provided by the Government for the trucking of water, for the construction of water shops, these facilities are not to be...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), conversing with Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre) and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, at today’s (September 13) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Local GovernmentWater

Additional $150 Million to be Spent on Response to Drought

The Government will be spending an additional $150 million to bolster the response to the ongoing drought that the country is experiencing. Making the announcement, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, said the allocation will be used to provide water for essential services as well as severely affected communities....
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