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Members of the Diplomatic Corps, view the Kingston Freeport Terminal at Port Bustamante, during a tour of the Kingston Harbour hosted by the Port Authority of Jamaica on March 14.
Members of the Diplomatic Corps, view the Kingston Freeport Terminal at Port Bustamante, during a tour of the Kingston Harbour hosted by the Port Authority of Jamaica on March 14.

PAJ Hosts Diplomats On Kingston Harbour Tour

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) on Friday (March 14) hosted approximately 80 members of the Diplomatic Corps and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, on a tour of the Kingston Harbour aboard its Jamaica III...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (seated, left) along with (seated from second left) Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Adam Stewart; Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake; Senior Corporate Director of the Sandals Corporation University (SCU), Dr. Luz Longsworth; and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Warren Clarke, share a moment with the high-ranking officers of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area One police division who were awarded certificates after participating in SCU’s Leadership Training Initiative. Occasion was the certificate presentation ceremony for the programme which was held on Thursday (March 13) at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (seated, left) along with (seated from second left) Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Adam Stewart; Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake; Senior Corporate Director of the Sandals Corporation University (SCU), Dr. Luz Longsworth; and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Warren Clarke, share a moment with the high-ranking officers of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area One police division who were awarded certificates after participating in SCU’s Leadership Training Initiative. Occasion was the certificate presentation ceremony for the programme which was held on Thursday (March 13) at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James.

210 Police Officers Receive Leadership Training From Sandals Corporate University
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addresses the graduation ceremony for 31 persons who have received training under the Psychiatric Nurses
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addresses the graduation ceremony for 31 persons who have received training under the Psychiatric Nurses' Aides Training programme, during a graduation ceremony, held on Friday (March 14) at the Summit in New Kingston.

Thirty-one Participants Graduate From Psychiatric Nurses’ Aides Training Programme
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Frome Police Station in Westmoreland on March 14. Looking on are Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (second left), Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right) and other stakeholders.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Frome Police Station in Westmoreland on March 14. Looking on are Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (second left), Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right) and other stakeholders.

Dr. Chang Expects Further Reduction in Murder Rate
Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee.
Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee.

E-Learning Jamaica Celebrates 20 Years

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International Consultant and Project Manager for the Improving Rural Livelihoods through Resilient (IRL) Agri-food Systems project, Dr. Inessa Salomão says the project aims to help beneficiaries generate additional streams of income.
Agriculture

Kitson Town Residents To Benefit From Resilient Agri-food Systems Project

The Improving Rural Livelihoods through Resilient (IRL) Agri-food Systems project is working to impact the lives of 200 beneficiaries, in the community of Kitson Town, St. Catherine. The Project, valued at US$1million, aims to drive community development and empower small farmers to explore the commercial side of farming. The initiative is funded under a South- South Cooperation Initiative by the...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) interacts with conjoined twins Azaria and Azora Elson as they are held by their mother Iesha McMurray, during a visit at the University Hospital of the West Indies on March 13. Also pictured are Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Jamaica, Dr. Waleed bin Abdulrahman Alhamoudi (centre), Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (second left), other members of the Ministry’s team and UHWI staff.
Health & Wellness

Conjoined Twins To Get Surgery

Plans are now in train for conjoined twins Azaria and Azora Elson, to undergo life-changing surgery in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The toddlers are set to embark on a journey to King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital in Riyadh, for separation surgery under the Saudi Programme for Separating Conjoined Twins. The development follows the intervention of the Ministry of Foreign...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially handover a two-bedroom house to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Esther McKenzie during a ceremony held in New Market, St. Elizabeth on Friday (March 14). Also participating are (from left) Chairperson of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters; Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth Northeastern, Hon. JC Hutchinson; Ms. McKenzie’s grandson, Tarique Wright; her daughter Kassandra Wright and grandson, Romani Whyte.
Housing

Esther McKenzie Now Has A Safe Place To Call Home

Esther McKenzie of New Market, St. Elizabeth, is one of the latest beneficiaries of the government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Ms. McKenzie, who lost her home to fire, received the keys to a two-bedroom house from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during a handover ceremony held in the community on Friday (March 14). She was one...
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The main terminal building at Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston.
Press Release

Processing Of Passengers At NMIA Resume Shortly

The processing of travelers at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston will resume shortly following the extinguishing of a fire that occurred in the terminal building. The fire, which was discovered at about 7:30 pm on Friday (March 14), was doused by teams from the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and NMIA Fire Services. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of...
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The main terminal building at Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston.
Press Release

Fire At NMIA Departure Lounge Extinguished

A fire that occurred in the Departure Lounge at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston earlier this evening has been extinguished. Firefighters from the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the NMIA Fire Services responded to the incident. There have been no reports of injuries. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, President and Chief Executive Officer of the...
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Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Delano Williams
Water

NWC Addressing Billing And Service Issues

The National Water Commission (NWC) has reaffirmed its commitment to improve customer engagement and service delivery. Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, Delano Williams, gave the pledge during an online discussion session on Tuesday (March 11), facilitated by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), to address water bills and service complaints. Mr. Williams said the agency is working to enhance customer...
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