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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

Know Your Numbers for Heart Health
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on January 31.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on January 31.

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

Private Sector Urged to Invest in STEM Centre
Several of the approximately 80 new motorcycles acquired for the Jamaican Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).
Several of the approximately 80 new motorcycles acquired for the Jamaican Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB).

Provisions for Protective Gear Outlined in New Road Traffic Regulations

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(FILE) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).
Budget 2022/2023Finance & Public Service

2022/23 Budget to Increase by $24.5 Billion

The Government’s budgeted expenditure for fiscal year 2022/23 is being increased by approximately $24.5 billion. This will push the Central Government Budget to $998.2 billion, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has said. The details are contained in the Third Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure, which Dr. Clarke tabled in the House of Representatives on...
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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).
National SecurityRoad traffic regulations 2022Transport

Major Stipulations for Motorcyclists Under New Road Traffic Act and Regulations

Instructors of motorcycle learner drivers will be required to drive within six metres of their students under the new Road Traffic Regulations, which come into effect on Wednesday, February 1. According to the Regulations, an instructor must have a motorcycle driver’s licence for at least three years before engaging in the supervision of a learner. Additionally, motorcycles being used by...
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Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)
Health & Wellness

New Director of PAHO Sworn In

Director-designate of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., was sworn into office on Tuesday (January 31), during a ceremony in the United States (US) capital, Washington DC. He succeeds Dr. Carissa Etienne, under whose tenure he served as Assistant Director, and will commence his five-year term on Wednesday (February 1). Dr. Etienne, a native...
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Director, Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley, participates in the 2023 Reggae Month Church Service, held at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston, on January 29.
Tourism

Tourism Ministry Endorses Reggae Month

The Ministry of Tourism has endorsed the celebration of Reggae Month 2023, which commences on Wednesday, February 1. Reggae Month 2023 was launched on Sunday (January 29), during a Church Service at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston. Director, Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley, who brought remarks on behalf of Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said the celebration is one...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), inspects a Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) handset, at a handover ceremony for 750 mobile handheld printers to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, St. Andrew, recently. Others examining the devices (from left) are Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Senior Director, Major Technology Transformation Branch in the Ministry, Emil Holgate and Woman Constable, Morata Murdoch.
National SecurityTransport

Huge Fines for Traffic Breaches Effective Today

A motorist who fails to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle will be fined $25,000 under the new Road Traffic Act and Regulations, which takes effect today (February 1). According to the Regulations, driving a vehicle closer than 50 metres behind an emergency vehicle or stopping a vehicle within 100 metres of where the emergency vehicle has...
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