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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).

House Approves Extension of ZOSOs

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31) approved a further 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven areas across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade...
Acting United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Vicente Teran (left), greets Head of the Communications Department, Communications and Cybercrime Division, Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime (CTOC), Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Deputy Superintendent Warren Williams (right). Looking on (from second left) are Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Daryl Vaz (second left) and Vice President and General Manager, Flow Jamaica, and Chairman, Flow Foundation, Stephen Price. The event was the launch of Flow Foundation’s ‘Connected + Protected Safer Internet 2023’ campaign on Tuesday (January 31) at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.
Acting United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Vicente Teran (left), greets Head of the Communications Department, Communications and Cybercrime Division, Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime (CTOC), Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Deputy Superintendent Warren Williams (right). Looking on (from second left) are Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Daryl Vaz (second left) and Vice President and General Manager, Flow Jamaica, and Chairman, Flow Foundation, Stephen Price. The event was the launch of Flow Foundation’s ‘Connected + Protected Safer Internet 2023’ campaign on Tuesday (January 31) at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

UNICEF and Flow Partner to Launch U-Report Poll
Acting Senior Director in the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), Yanique Williams.
Acting Senior Director in the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), Yanique Williams.

Outstanding Young Jamaicans to Receive PM’s Awards Feb. 4
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivering a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivering a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).

Public’s Understanding Urged as New Road Traffic Act and Regulations Come Into Effect
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the opening session of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Second Technical Working Group (TWG) Workshop for the development of the National Organised Crime Strategy for Jamaica, at the Moon Palace Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Tuesday (January 31).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the opening session of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Second Technical Working Group (TWG) Workshop for the development of the National Organised Crime Strategy for Jamaica, at the Moon Palace Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Tuesday (January 31).

UNODC Lauded for Assisting Countries

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Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis, provides details about the all-island survey on the cultural and creative industries that will get under way in February.
Culture

Cultural and Creative Industries Survey Begins February

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) will be launching an all-industry survey of the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) in February, to garner comprehensive and empirical data on the sector. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the JBDC, Harold Davis, told JIS News that the launch coincides with the celebration of Reggae Month, which is a product of the creative industry....
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), looks on while Head of a gynaecological team on a medical mission that came to the island, Dr. Monique Jones (left), speaks at a reception for the group, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, recently. Also pictured is Jamaican-born United States (US) based critical care nurse, Dr. Sandra Lindsay.
Health & Wellness

Increase In Overseas Health Missions Expected

Jamaica should see an increase of overseas health missions on the island, through the efforts of the revamped Health for Life and Wellness Foundation in the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says an appeal he made last year while in New York, United States (US), for health professionals to return and provide needed...
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Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during the launch of the Flow Foundation’s ‘Connected + Protected Safer Internet 2023’ campaign at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, on January 31.
Technology

Flow Promoting Safer Internet Use

The Flow Foundation is continuing work to improve digital literacy and promote safe practices in the online space through its ‘Connected + Protected Safer Internet 2023’ campaign. The programme, which was launched on January 31 at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, is one of several initiatives being spearheaded by the telecoms provider throughout the year to promote safe use...
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Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Simone Spence (centre), is in conversation with Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen, and President of the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ), Dr. Brian James, at the launch of Heart Month on Tuesday (January 31), at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Know Your Numbers for Heart Health

Jamaicans are being urged to get regular heart checks and to know their health numbers to avoid the risk factors for stroke and heart disease. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Simone Spence, made the call as she addressed the launch of Heart Month on Tuesday (January 31), at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston. “Every adult should know his/her health...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on January 31.
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

Jamaica Prepared to Support Int’l Response to Haiti – PM

Jamaica is prepared to support a united international effort in response to the persistent crisis and deteriorating conditions in Haiti, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He was speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31), where he reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to working with CARICOM and bilateral partners, such as Canada, the United States of America,...
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Co-Founder and Chairman, Cari-Med Group of Companies, Glen Christian, speaking at the official opening ceremony of the company’s new distribution centre in Bernard Lodge, St. Catherine, on Friday (January 27).
InvestmentScienceTechnology

Private Sector Urged to Invest in STEM Centre

Private-sector entities are being encouraged to invest in the establishment of a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre, which will prepare students to compete on a global scale. The move aligns with Government’s efforts to establish six STEM academies across the island. Chairman of Cari-Med Group of companies, Glen Christian, in making the call, said that the “Government...
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Several of the approximately 80 new motorcycles acquired for the Jamaican Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).
Transport

Provisions for Protective Gear Outlined in New Road Traffic Regulations

Dealers and owners of motorcycles are required to ensure that units are bought or sold with a helmet conforming to stipulations in the 2022 Road Traffic Regulations, which come into effect on Wednesday, February 1. Motorcyclists are required to wear a protective helmet and a high-visibility safety vest while driving a motorcycle. Local manufacturers and importers of protective devices must...
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