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General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, is calling farmers to guard against the TR4 disease.
General Manager of the Banana Board, Janet Conie, is calling farmers to guard against the TR4 disease.

Farmers Encouraged to Guard Against the TR4 Disease

The Banana Board is urging farmers to implement measures to protect their holdings against the TR4 disease. Fusarium odoratissimum, more commonly known as the TR4 disease, is a threat to commercial varieties of the Jamaican banana, plantain and ornamental Heliconia...
Principal of St. Hugh’s Preparatory School, Sasha Wright (left), displays an information poster depicting the Jamaica’s National Heroes during a road-safety session at the institution on Monday (March 27). The event was staged by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in partnership with the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining. Others (from second left) are Education and Information Officer at the Unit, Dontae Matthews; and JIS team members, Acting Managing Editor, Editorial and Photography Department, Tracey Chin Loy; Acting Senior Editor, Douglas McIntosh; Consulting Sub-Editor, Andrea Hoo Fung, and Administrative Assistant, Research, Print and Production Division, Kristen Hunt.
Principal of St. Hugh’s Preparatory School, Sasha Wright (left), displays an information poster depicting the Jamaica’s National Heroes during a road-safety session at the institution on Monday (March 27). The event was staged by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in partnership with the Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining. Others (from second left) are Education and Information Officer at the Unit, Dontae Matthews; and JIS team members, Acting Managing Editor, Editorial and Photography Department, Tracey Chin Loy; Acting Senior Editor, Douglas McIntosh; Consulting Sub-Editor, Andrea Hoo Fung, and Administrative Assistant, Research, Print and Production Division, Kristen Hunt.

Road-Safety Awareness Heightened at St. Hugh’s Preparatory School
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), in discussion with owner of the Princess Resort in Hanover, Robert Cabrera, during a tour of resort
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), in discussion with owner of the Princess Resort in Hanover, Robert Cabrera, during a tour of resort's site on March 23.

Tourism Minister Says Big Changes Are Coming for Hanover
Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer (left), along with National Mathematics Coordinator in the Ministry, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, and Regional Mathematics Coordinator, Region Six, Camae Johnson Burrell, participate in the National Mathematics Week Church Service held at the Clifton New Testament Church of God, in Kingston on March 26.
Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer (left), along with National Mathematics Coordinator in the Ministry, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, and Regional Mathematics Coordinator, Region Six, Camae Johnson Burrell, participate in the National Mathematics Week Church Service held at the Clifton New Testament Church of God, in Kingston on March 26.

PHOTOS: National Mathematics Week Church Service
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), looks on as Director and owner of Omega Medical Hospital in Negril, Dr. Dale Foster (right), explains the use of a computerized tomography (CT) scan, during a visit on Friday (March 24). Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith and Chief Executive Officer of Omega Medical Hospital, Dr. Dolton James.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), looks on as Director and owner of Omega Medical Hospital in Negril, Dr. Dale Foster (right), explains the use of a computerized tomography (CT) scan, during a visit on Friday (March 24). Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith and Chief Executive Officer of Omega Medical Hospital, Dr. Dolton James.

Health Tourism Policy to be Formulated

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the Western Jamaica launch of the Road Code Test in Secondary Schools at Little London High in Westmoreland on Friday (March 24).
Transport

Transport and Mining Ministry Reports Decline in Road Fatalities

The Ministry of Transport and Mining is reporting a moderate decline in road fatalities since the start of the year. Speaking at the Western Jamaica Launch of the Road Code Test in Secondary Schools at Little London High in Westmoreland on Friday (March 24), Portfolio Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw said some 94 persons died in road traffic crashes from 83...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) lays a wreath at the ‘Negro Aroused’ statue at the Kingston Waterfront during a ceremony on Saturday (March 25). At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe. Governor-General, His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has signed a proclamation for the annual observance of the ‘National Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Trafficking in Enslaved Africans and Chattel Enslavement.’ This is in keeping with the designation of March 25 by the United Nations as the International Day for the Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Slave Trade.
Tribute

PHOTOS: Wreath Laying at Negro Aroused Statue

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) lays a wreath at the ‘Negro Aroused’ statue at the Kingston Waterfront during a ceremony on Saturday (March 25). At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe. Governor-General, His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has signed a proclamation for the annual observance of the ‘National...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), engages in discussion with Chief Executive Officer of Princess Resort in Hanover, Robert Cabrera (right) on March 23. Looking on is Chief Strategist and Adviser in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright.
Tourism

Tourism Ministry to Embark on Islandwide Consultations

The Ministry of Tourism is to embark on a series of islandwide public consultations, to discuss issues relating to tourism and its impact on the national economy. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett made the disclosure at a Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS) consultation meeting, held at the Negril Community Centre, Norman Manley Boulevard in Westmoreland on March 23. Mr....
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Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray, addresses at town hall meeting to update the public on the progress of the rehabilitative work at Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), held at the Montego Bay Civic Centre in St James on March 23.
Health & Wellness

Burn Unit for Cornwall Regional Hospital

Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray, says a burn unit is being developed at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH). He said the unit is among a wide range of expanded and new services to be provided at the hospital. Dr. Fray was speaking at a town hall meeting to update the public on the...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth left), leads the applause at the unveiling of the new welcome sign for the resort town of Negril last year. Others sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Wade Mars; Secretary Manager, Negril/Green Island Area Land Authority, Althea McKenzie-Stewart; Hanover Western Member of Parliament, Tamika Davis; Lucea Mayor, Councillor Sheridan Samuels; Lucea Deputy Mayor, Councillor Andria Dehaney Grant; Savanna-la-Mar Deputy Mayor, Councillor Danree Delany; and Past President, Negril Chamber of Commerce, Richard Wallace.
Tourism

Negril Benefits from Improvement Projects

The Ministry of Tourism and its public bodies have undertaken a variety of improvement projects, to enhance Negril’s standing as a tourist destination. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett said since 2017, the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) has committed $465 million to projects in Negril, including road rehabilitation, beautification works, drain cleaning, renovation of the Negril Fire Station and the Hanover...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, highlights a point while piloting the Appropriation Bill, 2023 during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (March 24).
Senate

Senate Approves 2023 Appropriation Bill

The Senate on Friday (March 24) approved the Appropriation Bill, 2023, which outlines how the government will spend the $1 trillion allocated in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure. The Bill authorises expenditure for the financial year 2023/24 and stipulates how the money will be allocated to the various services and purposes of the government. The legislation was piloted by Minister...
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