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Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley.
Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley.

120 Exhibitors to Showcase Products at ‘Christmas In July’

Some 120 local producers of authentic Jamaican gift and souvenir items will showcase their products and network with corporate entities and various industry players at the fifth staging of ‘Christmas in July’. The event, hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network...
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, displays a poster presented to him by Formula 1 driver, Alex Powell, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on Thursday (July 11). Eleven-year-old Alex has earned the distinction of being the only Jamaican to be signed with a Formula 1 team, joining the Mercedes Benz junior programme earlier this year. Alex is the grandson of late former parliamentarian, E.K. Powell.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, displays a poster presented to him by Formula 1 driver, Alex Powell, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on Thursday (July 11). Eleven-year-old Alex has earned the distinction of being the only Jamaican to be signed with a Formula 1 team, joining the Mercedes Benz junior programme earlier this year. Alex is the grandson of late former parliamentarian, E.K. Powell.

PHOTOS: Minister Henry Receives Courtesy Call From Formula 1 Driver Alex Powell
The new St. Elizabeth Justice Centre that was officially opened on Coke Drive in Santa Cruz, on Thursday, July 11.
The new St. Elizabeth Justice Centre that was officially opened on Coke Drive in Santa Cruz, on Thursday, July 11.

New Justice Centre Opens in St. Elizabeth
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), in discussion with Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds, following the opening ceremony for the Mona School of Business and Management’s (MSBM) three-day business and management conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (July 10).
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), in discussion with Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds, following the opening ceremony for the Mona School of Business and Management’s (MSBM) three-day business and management conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (July 10).

Gov’t Seeks IDB Support to Commercialise Academic Research
State Minister for National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (centre), engages with Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; and Child Diversion Consultant, Ruth Carey. Occasion was the Justice Ministry’s ‘Child Diversion Programme stakeholders’ sensitisation session held at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 10).
State Minister for National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (centre), engages with Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; and Child Diversion Consultant, Ruth Carey. Occasion was the Justice Ministry’s ‘Child Diversion Programme stakeholders’ sensitisation session held at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 10).

National Child Diversion Programme to Roll Out by November

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Work Progressing on Jacob’s Hut Bridge in Clarendon

The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that the foundation for the Jacob’s Hut bridge in Clarendon has been completed as part of ongoing works to repair the structure. Senior Communications and Customer Services Officer, NWA, Ramona Lawson, told JIS News that work has intensified on the project in recent weeks, with significant concrete works planned for the next phase...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), interacts with students at the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) transitional exercise, held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple, Kingston Gardens, on July 10. The ESP is an early intervention programme for young children (0-6 years) with various types of developmental disabilities. A total of 60 students graduated from the ESP, 50 of whom will be matriculating to primary special education and 10 students to the regular school system.
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PHOTOS: Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson at Early Stimulation Programme Graduation

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), interacts with students at the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) transitional exercise, held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple, Kingston Gardens, on July 10. The ESP is an early intervention programme for young children (0-6 years) with various types of developmental disabilities. A total of 60 students graduated from...
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Regional Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Marcelene Wheatle, addresses staff at 24-7 Intouch, at Freeport, Montego Bay, St. James, during the launch of the company’s corporate wellness programme, on Wednesday, July 3.
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WRHA Wants More Companies to Establish Health and Wellness Programmes

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is encouraging more corporate entities in St. James to establish health and wellness programmes for employees. Regional Health Promotion and Education Officer at the WRHA, Marcelene Wheatle, says more than 20 corporate entities in the parish have taken steps to develop a health and wellness programme for staff, and the Authority is making an...
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STATIN to Conduct Crime Victimisation Survey from September to November

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) will be conducting the Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS) between September and November 2019 to gather people’s perception of public safety and the criminal justice system. The survey will allow for a better understanding of people’s views of safety in their communities, their confidence in law-enforcement agencies, and the socio-demographic details of the...
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President, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton, addresses the organisation’s 124th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday (July 10), at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon.
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JAS to Launch Young Farmers’ Association

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) has announced plans to launch a Young Farmers’ Association that will be geared towards supporting youth who want to pursue a career in agriculture. President of the JAS, Lenworth Fulton, said that the objective is to “better attract that age cohort among our farmers, a very important group, especially in terms of our drive to...
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