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A tourist glides across the Chukka ‘Falls Flyer’ zip line located at Dunn’s River Falls. The Falls Flyer zip line is one of three activities being promoted by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), via its ‘Triple Thrills’ promotion.
A tourist glides across the Chukka ‘Falls Flyer’ zip line located at Dunn’s River Falls. The Falls Flyer zip line is one of three activities being promoted by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), via its ‘Triple Thrills’ promotion.

UDC Offers ‘Triple Thrills’ Promotion

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is encouraging Jamaicans to take advantage of its ‘Triple Thrills’ promotion, which ends on February 14. Marketing Manager at the UDC, Stephen Webster, told JIS News that the promotion includes paying one cost to enjoy...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), congratulates Hon. Mrs. Justice Marcia Dunbar-Green, who has been appointed to act as Judge of the Court of Appeal. She was presented with her Instrument of Appointment during a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on Monday (January 18).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), congratulates Hon. Mrs. Justice Marcia Dunbar-Green, who has been appointed to act as Judge of the Court of Appeal. She was presented with her Instrument of Appointment during a swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on Monday (January 18).

Justice Dunbar-Green To Serve In Court Of Appeal
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.

Medical Officer Of Health Credits Collaboration For Decrease In COVID-19 Cases
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while making a statement during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (January 15).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while making a statement during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (January 15).

Gov’t Seeking To Improve Shiprider Agreement

Over 100 Tablets Distributed To Needy Children

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), along with Medical Technologist at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James, Toria Kelly (centre) and Regional Director of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) , Errol Greene tour sections of the Hospital on January 15.
Health & Wellness

Dr. Tufton Lauds Staff At Cornwall Regional Hospital

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is lauding the staff of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James, for their continued commitment to outstanding service delivery, despite the challenges being experienced at the facility. “I remain proud of the team, because Cornwall Regional as a clinical service provider, has not budged in terms of those...
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Members of the Senate wait to proceed, as Marshal to the Houses of Parliament, Captain Wayne Blake (centre), places the Mace on the table of the House, at the start of Friday’s (Jan. 15) sitting.
National Security

Pilot Concluded For Horizon Remandees Virtual Trial Mention Dates

The Government has completed a pilot project to have persons from the Horizon Adult Remand Centre appear virtually for mention dates in court cases. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, who said this initiative is part of the Administration’s drive to improve the efficiency of court proceedings through...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (2nd right ) examine new laptops during a ceremony held on Friday (January 15) at the Post and Telecommunications Department, South Camp Road in Kingston. Others from (second left) are: Acting Chief Executive Officer, e-Learning Jamaica, Andrew Lee; Operations Manager, Postal Corporation of Jamaica, Marcia Higgins and Deputy Post Master General, Postal Corporation of Jamaica, Sophia Hamilton Brown.
EducationTechnology

5000 Laptops For Secondary Students On PATH Arrive In The Island

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has received the first shipment of 5,000 laptops to be distributed to secondary students in grades 10 to 13, on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). The allocation is part of a total of 15,000 laptops valued at $900 million that was procured by e-Learning Jamaica (e-LJam). The remaining laptops...
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Director of Projects at the Universal Service Fund (USF), Kwan Wilson.
Technology

USF To Establish Internet Wi-Fi Hotspot In Black River

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has started work to identify potential sites, to install free, secured Wi-Fi access to the public in Black River, St. Elizabeth. Following the monthly meeting of the St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on January 14, USF’s Director of Projects, Kwan Wilson and a team went on a tour of the town centre, where...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green (left), aboard the backhoe that was handed over to the St. Elizabeth Office of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) during a ceremony held at the Holland Estate in St. Elizabeth on Friday (January 15).
Agriculture

RADA Receives Equipment

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, on Friday (January 15), handed over a backhoe to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) to provide services to the farming communities of St. Elizabeth. The backhoe, is one of two purchased by the Ministry, valuing approximately $38 million from funds received under the COVID Recovery Response Programme. The other excavating equipment...
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