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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while delivering the keynote address during the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s 14th Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference, being held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston from January 22 to 24 under the theme ‘Expanding Our Borders: Securing Our Future’.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while delivering the keynote address during the opening ceremony for the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s 14th Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference, being held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston from January 22 to 24 under the theme ‘Expanding Our Borders: Securing Our Future’.

Consider Buying Shares in Public Companies Listed on JSE – PM Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging ordinary Jamaicans to participate in the ownership of State entities being shortlisted for privatisation through placement on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), by purchasing shares when Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are...
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) embraces the Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Edmund Bartlett, after he announces financial support towards the further development of the Jamaica Music Museum. Looking on is Director/Curator of the museum, Mr Herbie Miller.
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) embraces the Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Edmund Bartlett, after he announces financial support towards the further development of the Jamaica Music Museum. Looking on is Director/Curator of the museum, Mr Herbie Miller.

Grange Welcomes Tourism Ministry’s Support Towards Development of Jamaica Music Museum
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre, front row), and Chargé d
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre, front row), and Chargé d' Affaires at the United States Embassy in Jamaica, Eric Khant (third right, front row), with participants in the United States of America (USA)/Jamaica Defence and Security seminar, at the Directorate of Training and Doctrine Auditorium, Up Park Camp, on January 22.

Security Minister Outlines Challenges Region must Confront in 2019
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, speaks at the Reggae Month 2019 launch held on Sunday (January 20) at Ribbiz Ocean Lounge, Victoria Pier, Kingston Waterfront.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, speaks at the Reggae Month 2019 launch held on Sunday (January 20) at Ribbiz Ocean Lounge, Victoria Pier, Kingston Waterfront.

KSAMC to Finance Training of Persons in the Creative Industry
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (left), observes as Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (centre); and Principal of Lyssons Primary School, Evette Bonfield Beecher, sign a grant contract in the amount of US$67,177 (J$8 million) for the purchase of a bus, today (January 22) at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices, in Kingston. The grant is being offered through the Government of Japan Grassroots Human Security Project. Standing is Board Chairman of the school, Cordinal Beckford.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (left), observes as Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (centre); and Principal of Lyssons Primary School, Evette Bonfield Beecher, sign a grant contract in the amount of US$67,177 (J$8 million) for the purchase of a bus, today (January 22) at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices, in Kingston. The grant is being offered through the Government of Japan Grassroots Human Security Project. Standing is Board Chairman of the school, Cordinal Beckford.

Two Schools Receive Buses From Japan

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang
National Security

Jamaicans Encouraged to Build on Momentum

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has called on Jamaicans to work together to build on the momentum gained in 2018. “We must move ahead with the commitment and fortitude that is required to create a society in which all Jamaicans can achieve their fullest potential. Our economy must continue to expand, and we will achieve our long-term...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, inspects a water drum for mosquito larvae, during a recent vector control activity in Aldyar, Westmoreland.
Health & Wellness

More Vector Control Workers for Trelawny

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says 10 additional workers will be employed at the Trelawny Health Department’s Vector Control Unit as the Ministry steps up efforts in destroying mosquito breeding sites in the parish. “We are expanding the temporary work staff. We will be moving from 40 to 50 Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme as...
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The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) shares a light moment with the Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Edmund Bartlett at the launch of Reggae Month 2019, being organised by both ministries. February is Reggae Month.
CultureEntertainment

Grange: UNESCO High Official to Celebrate Reggae Month in Jamaica

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has announced that the most senior official with responsibility for culture at UNESCO will be her special guest for Reggae Month in February. Minister Grange made the announcement of Ernesto Ottone Ramirez’s visit at the launch of Reggae Month 2019 on Sunday. Mr Ottone Ramirez, the former Culture...
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Assistant Commissioner of Police, Steve McGregor (standing with mic), addresses an Early Childhood Commission (ECC) ‘Pon Di Cawna’ session, which was held in Cassava Piece, St. Andrew, late last year.
EducationYouth

ECC Continues to Forge Partnerships

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC), in an effort to improve parenting involvement and forge partnerships with parents and community members, will be continuing its Community-based initiative, ‘ECC Pon Di Cawna’, in 2019. This initiative helps to underscore the importance of Standard 10 of the ECC’s 12 Operating Standards – ‘Interactions with Parents and Community Members’. Community Relations Manager at the...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.
Local Government

NSWMA to Build Four New Garbage Transfer Stations

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is to construct four new garbage transfer stations in the parishes of Westmoreland, Trelawny, Clarendon and Portland. These will serve as areas where trucks can deposit solid waste prior to loading on to larger vehicles for transporting to disposal sites. NSWMA’s Executive Director, Audley Gordon, told JIS News that a consultant has been...
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