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A flyer advertising CARICOM’s Logo Competition

Logo Competition to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of CARICOM

Jamaicans are being encouraged to submit entries for the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Logo Competition, under the slogan, ‘50 Years Strong: A Solid Foundation to Build On’. The competition, launched by the CARICOM Secretariat, is part of activities to commemorate the...
Director of Public Relations and Corporate Communications, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Oliver Watt.
Director of Public Relations and Corporate Communications, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Oliver Watt.

Ministry Of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Launches Podcasts
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force and youth representatives from St. James Southern run into Sam Sharpe Square, St. James, with the Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom torch, on Wednesday, December 28. The run formed part of the Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom celebrations held across the parish on December 22 and December 28.
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force and youth representatives from St. James Southern run into Sam Sharpe Square, St. James, with the Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom torch, on Wednesday, December 28. The run formed part of the Sam Sharpe Flames of Freedom celebrations held across the parish on December 22 and December 28.

Citizens Must Take a Stand Against Crime and Violence – State Minister
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right) and Acting CEO, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (left), present JIS Heritage Photo Competition winner Roshielle Powell with her prizes. Occasion was an awards ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (December 14).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right) and Acting CEO, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (left), present JIS Heritage Photo Competition winner Roshielle Powell with her prizes. Occasion was an awards ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (December 14).

Winners in 2022 Jamaica Information Service Heritage Competition Awarded
Governor, Bank of Jamaica, Richard Byles (right), delivers a monetary policy statement during a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, December 14. He is joined by Senior Deputy Governor, Dr. Wayne Robinson (to his right); and Deputy Governors, Dr. Jide Lewis (left, background) and Robert Stennett.
Governor, Bank of Jamaica, Richard Byles (right), delivers a monetary policy statement during a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, December 14. He is joined by Senior Deputy Governor, Dr. Wayne Robinson (to his right); and Deputy Governors, Dr. Jide Lewis (left, background) and Robert Stennett.

BOJ Pursues Initiative to Benefit Persons Who Save at Commercial Banks

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), unveil a sign at the newly opened Coore’s Ferry FESCO Service Station on Mandela Highway on December 13. Others are (from left) Managing Director, Coore
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PHOTOS: Official Opening of Coore’s Ferry Fesco Service Station

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), unveil a sign at the newly opened Coore’s Ferry FESCO Service Station on Mandela Highway on December 13. Others are (from left) Managing Director, Coore's Limited, Monica Coore; Chairman, Coore’s Limited, Hugh Coore; Member...
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Leader of Government Business in the House of Representatives and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), leads the tributes for late former Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, businessman and philanthropist, Russell Hammond, in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 14). Listening (from left) are Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Tribute

House Pays Tribute to Late Russell Hammond

The House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 14) paid tribute to late former Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, businessman and philanthropist Russell Hammond. Leading the tributes was Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who described Mr. Hammond as a dedicated politician who served his constituents and his country admirably. “As...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses a financial literacy seminar for civil servants, held on Wednesday (December 14) at The Ambassadors in Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Employees Benefit from Financial Literacy Seminar

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, in conjunction with the Transformation Implementation Unit, on Wednesday (December 14) hosted a financial literacy seminar for government workers. The forum, which was held at The Ambassadors in Kingston, was aimed at enhancing public-sector employees’ knowledge of money management, wealth creation, and retirement planning, which were among the topics covered. Portfolio Minister,...
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Research and Development Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Gleasia Reid Smith.
Health & Wellness

CPFSA Hosts Second Workshop on Bullying December 12

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will host the second in a series of workshops dealing with issues relating to bullying, on Monday, December 12. The theme of the workshop is ‘Victims to Systems, Consequences of Bullying and Cyberbullying’. Research and Development Manager at the CPFSA, Gleasia Reid Smith, told JIS News that the objective of this second...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents the keynote address during a swearing-in ceremony for six American volunteers, who will work in the island for two years under the Peace Corps Jamaica programme. The ceremony was held at the United States Embassy in Kingston on Wednesday (December 7).
Foreign Affairs

New US Peace Corps Volunteers Commissioned

Six American volunteers are set to work in the agriculture and education sectors for two years, under the Peace Corps Jamaica (PCJ) Programme. They are Julia DaMour and Denise Hampson, who will serve in the education sector, and Joseph Lee, Celia Limon, Hoan Mai and Rosemary Rehm, who have been assigned to the agriculture industry. All six completed 10 weeks...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 7).
Finance & Public Service

House Approves Second Supplementary Estimates

The House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 7) approved the Second Supplementary Estimates for fiscal year 2022/23. It will primarily address the allocation of amounts previously captured under the contingencies in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Head across other ministries, departments and agencies to facilitate implementation of the new compensation system. The Second Supplementary Estimates facilitated the...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses recent sitting of the Senate.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Pays Tribute to Countries for 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Jamaica has paid tribute to 12 countries with which the nation celebrates 60 years of diplomatic relations since 1962. They are the Kingdom of Belgium, the Federative Republic of Brazil, Canada, the French Republic, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of India, the State of Israel, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, the Swiss Confederation, the United Kingdom of...
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