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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), hands over a symbolic cheque for $150,000 to representative of the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Kay-Ann Samuels, at the Stand up, Talk up Public Forum, held at the Courtleigh Auditorium, on Friday (November 29), in New Kingston.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), hands over a symbolic cheque for $150,000 to representative of the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Kay-Ann Samuels, at the Stand up, Talk up Public Forum, held at the Courtleigh Auditorium, on Friday (November 29), in New Kingston.

More Protection For Members Of The Disabled Community

Members of the disabled community who are suffering from domestic abuse will now be better able to access State resources to get help and expand their knowledge of gender-based violence. Three text lines have been set up by the Bureau...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; Lady Allen; Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips (third left), and his wife, Mrs. Sandra Minott Phillips, enjoy the rendition of ‘Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ by saxophonist, Malik Hamilton, at the Joy to the World Christmas concert, held at King’s House on December 1.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; Lady Allen; Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips (third left), and his wife, Mrs. Sandra Minott Phillips, enjoy the rendition of ‘Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ by saxophonist, Malik Hamilton, at the Joy to the World Christmas concert, held at King’s House on December 1.

PHOTOS: Joy to the World Christmas Concert at King’s House
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (centre, front row), and Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Seth Ramocan (fourth right, front row), are joined by Jamaica’s delegation to the 31st Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) at the IMO headquarters in London, England, following Jamaica’s re-election to the IMO Council. Others (from left) are: Counsellor, Consular and Diaspora, Jamaican High Commission UK, Carol Lee-Lea; Board Chairman, Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester; Counsellor, Political and Economic Affairs, Jamaica High Commission, UK, Renee Lloyd; Secretary General, Caribbean MOU on Port State Control, Jodi Munn-Barrow; Senior Director, Transport Policy, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Tanya Bedward; Jamaica’s Deputy High Commissioner to the UK, Angella Rose-Howell, and Director, Legal Affairs, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Yvonne Barnett-Russell. In the back row (from left) are: Director, Legal Affairs, Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Bert Smith; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr, Alwin Hales, and Director General, Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Rear admiral Peter Brady.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (centre, front row), and Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Seth Ramocan (fourth right, front row), are joined by Jamaica’s delegation to the 31st Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) at the IMO headquarters in London, England, following Jamaica’s re-election to the IMO Council. Others (from left) are: Counsellor, Consular and Diaspora, Jamaican High Commission UK, Carol Lee-Lea; Board Chairman, Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester; Counsellor, Political and Economic Affairs, Jamaica High Commission, UK, Renee Lloyd; Secretary General, Caribbean MOU on Port State Control, Jodi Munn-Barrow; Senior Director, Transport Policy, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Tanya Bedward; Jamaica’s Deputy High Commissioner to the UK, Angella Rose-Howell, and Director, Legal Affairs, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Yvonne Barnett-Russell. In the back row (from left) are: Director, Legal Affairs, Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Bert Smith; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr, Alwin Hales, and Director General, Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Rear admiral Peter Brady.

Jamaica Re-Elected To Serve On IMO Council
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia, speaks at the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MBCCI) Awards Banquet, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on Saturday (November 30).
United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Donald Tapia, speaks at the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MBCCI) Awards Banquet, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, on Saturday (November 30).

US Ambassador Calls On Jamaicans To Take Better Advantage Of CBI
Ambassador of Chile to Jamaica, Francisco Bernales
Ambassador of Chile to Jamaica, Francisco Bernales

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Culture

Grange Leads Jamaica’s Proposal for media and Information Literacy Week

UNESCO has accepted Jamaica’s proposal for the declaration of a Global Media and Information Literacy Week. The proposal, presented by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has been accepted by UNESCO’s Executive Board and by its Commission on Communication and Information. Minister Grange said a global declaration and celebration of Media and Information Literacy...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is flanked by recipients of the Prime Minister
Prime MinisterYouth

PM Betting On Country’s Youth

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is placing his bet on Jamaica’s youth to rebuild the value system and drive the standards of excellence that the country needs for sustained economic growth and prosperity. The Prime Minister said that “there is too much compromise in standards these days,” which, he argued, is “placing our values under threat.” Such compromise,...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at the official opening of the Cardiology Department at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) on November 20.
Health & Wellness

Full Roll-Out Of Compassionate Care Programme By Year End

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced that there will be a full roll-out of the Compassionate Care Programme in all public health facilities by the end of the year. In an interview with JIS News, Dr. Tufton said the programme has so far been implemented in six public health facilities across the island. “I will...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addresses the St. Elizabeth Homecoming Foundation Limited’s ‘Homecoming Week 2019 Awards Brunch’, held at Lover’s Leap, in the parish, on Sunday (December 1).
CommerceIndustry

Agro-Economic Zone At Holland Estate To Reduce Food Waste

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the agro-economic zone being established at Holland Estate, in St. Elizabeth, will play a central role to reduce food waste in Jamaica. Speaking at the St. Elizabeth Homecoming Foundation Limited’s ‘Homecoming Week 2019 Awards Brunch’, at Lover’s Leap, in the parish, on Sunday (December...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), in discussion with Director and Founder of the Jamaica Climate Change Youth Council, Eleanor Terrelonge, during the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Guild Climate Action Conference 2019 Project Plan, held at the university’s St. Andrew campus, on November 29. The forum was hosted by the UWI Mona Guild External Affairs Committee.
Climate Change

Youth Engagement Vital To Climate Change Action – Senator Charles Jr.

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says youth empowerment and engagement are critical in reducing the impact of climate change and raising awareness about the issue. Speaking at University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Guild Climate Action Conference 2019 Project Plan, at the campus, on November 29,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) speaking to residents in Rasta City located in Tivoli Gardens, following a tour of the area on Saturday (November 30).
Prime Minister

PM Tours Sections Of West Kingston

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Saturday (November 30) toured sections of Tivoli Gardens in West Kingston to assess the needs of residents, particularly those of the elderly and shut-ins. The tour also included site visits for possible housing solutions to be constructed in Rasta City, an area in Tivoli Gardens and Denham Town. Rasta City consists of...
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