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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, plays with young Mustard Seed Communities resident, Daniellia Wright, during his visit to the facility in his West Central St. Andrew constituency on December 28.  
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, plays with young Mustard Seed Communities resident, Daniellia Wright, during his visit to the facility in his West Central St. Andrew constituency on December 28.  

PM Donates $500,000 to Support Child with Down’s Syndrome

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has donated $500,000 to support the educational well-being of a young resident of the Mustard Seed Communities. The funds are from the Prime Minister’s Positive Jamaica Foundation and will assist three-year-old Daniellia Wright,...
Accident Analyst Statistician in the Road Safety Unit, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Francine White.
Accident Analyst Statistician in the Road Safety Unit, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Francine White.

Jamaicans Urged to Exercise Caution on the Roads as they Ring in New Year
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) shares a light moment with Entertainer, Tony Rebel (centre) and the Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn at the launch of Rebel Salute 2019 on Thursday, 28 December 2018.
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) shares a light moment with Entertainer, Tony Rebel (centre) and the Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn at the launch of Rebel Salute 2019 on Thursday, 28 December 2018.

Rebel Salute is a Celebration of Reggae
Director of Corporate Communications at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Lorna Clarke (right), and Public Relations and Administrative Manager of the Culture, Health, Arts, Science and Education (CHASE) Fund, Hilary Coulton, look over the commitment letter for CHASE Fund
Director of Corporate Communications at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Lorna Clarke (right), and Public Relations and Administrative Manager of the Culture, Health, Arts, Science and Education (CHASE) Fund, Hilary Coulton, look over the commitment letter for CHASE Fund's sponsorship of the 2018 'Fireworks on the Waterfront' in the amount of $5 million, at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Public and Private Sectors Partner for Fireworks on the Waterfront
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton

Health Ministry’s ‘Jamaica Moves’ Initiative Gets SDA Church’s Approval

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“Use It & Lose It!” FLA Warns Against Gun Salutes in the Festive Season

The statutory body responsible for the licensing and regulating of the use of firearms in Jamaica, the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), is standing firm on the policy that no licensed firearm holders should be participating in any gun salutes this festive season. The authority states that participation in gun salutes is an offense under the Firearms Act. Firearm licence holders...
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His Excellency, The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J, Governor-General
Governor General

Christmas Message 2018 from Governor General, His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J

My fellow Jamaicans at home and abroad, We celebrate another Christmas as a nation, and we are grateful for the reminders of the power of peace and goodwill in shaping our lives. Christmas is a time that brings together families, friends, and communities, in thanksgiving and celebration, for the gifts and blessings we have received throughout the year. All of...
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Vice President of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Global Affairs at the Caribbean Department, Ambassador Joachim Schmillen, addresses a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
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CMU to Support Blue Economy Initiatives in 2019

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), through its Global Affairs at the Caribbean Department, will implement several activities in 2019 to support the Government of Jamaica Blue Economy Initiatives. The Blue Economy is an emerging concept which relates to protecting, conserving and using sustainably marine resources. Vice President of the Department at CMU, Ambassador Joachim Schmillen, said the unit, which was...
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Jamaica’s first Honorary Consul in Scotland, Professor Sir Godfrey “Geoff” Palmer.
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Jamaica Appoints First Honorary Consul In Scotland

Distinguished Jamaican-born scientist, Professor Sir Godfrey “Geoff” Palmer, OBE, has been appointed Jamaica’s first Honorary Consul in Scotland. Born in St. Elizabeth in 1940, Godfrey Henry Oliver Palmer migrated to Britain in 1955 as a part of the ‘Windrush’ generation of Jamaican immigrants. He overcame early educational and other challenges to graduate with a degree in botany from Leicester University...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), and Chairman of Carib Cement Company Limited, Parris Lyew-Ayee (left), applaud following the official unveiling of the new concrete road in Litchfield, Manchester, on December 16. Others (from second left) are Councillor, Walderston Division, Leroy Mitchell; and General Manager, Carib Cement Company Limited, Peter Donkersloot Ponce. Caribbean Cement Company Limited rehabilitated 530 metres of roads in the farming community as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.
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PHOTOS: Minister Shaw Opens Farm Road in Litchfield, Manchester

  Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), is in discussion with Chairman of Carib Cement Company Limited, Parris Lyew-Ayee (right); and General Manager, Carib Cement Company Limited Peter Donkersloot Ponce, during the official opening of the new concrete road in Litchfield, Manchester on December 16. Caribbean Cement rehabilitated 530 metres of road in the farming...
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