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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (December 28) to announce States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in several parishes islandwide.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (December 28) to announce States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in several parishes islandwide.

States of Public Emergency Declared in Eight Parishes

States of Public Emergency (SOEs) are now in effect in eight parishes islandwide. These have been declared in St. Ann, Clarendon, St. Catherine, Kingston, St. Andrew, St. James, Westmoreland, and Hanover and are intended to curtail increased criminal activities and...
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, serves breakfast to several persons living on the streets of the Corporate Area, who were catered to during the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Day Feeding of the Homeless treat on Sunday (December 25), at the Marie Atkins Night Shelter on Hanover Street, downtown Kingston. The activity, which is one aspect of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Homeless Programme, is coordinated by the organisation’s Poor Relief Department.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, serves breakfast to several persons living on the streets of the Corporate Area, who were catered to during the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Day Feeding of the Homeless treat on Sunday (December 25), at the Marie Atkins Night Shelter on Hanover Street, downtown Kingston. The activity, which is one aspect of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Homeless Programme, is coordinated by the organisation’s Poor Relief Department.

PHOTOS: Mayor of Kingston’s Christmas Day Feeding of the Homeless Treat
The dairy barn at the Bodles Agricultural Research Station in St. Catherine.
The dairy barn at the Bodles Agricultural Research Station in St. Catherine.

Local Animal Feed Manufacturing Continues
Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead.
Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead.

Consumers Urged to Practice Safety Measures During Holiday Shopping
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay.
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay.

Additional Police Officers Deployed to Patrol Streets During Christmas

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (right), and Acting Principal Director of Agricultural Economic Planning & Policy, Kevin Condappa, peruse a document, during a virtual meeting with Cuba’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Maury Hechavarria Bermudez, on December 20.
Agriculture

Jamaica and Cuba Discuss Increased Agricultural Partnership

Jamaica is looking to forge closer ties with Cuba for the further development of the local agriculture sector. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, said there is potential for the countries to join efforts in research and development for pest and weed management and alternatives for animal feed and fertilisers. “These are areas of focus because they...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press conference at his offices in New Kingston on Thursday (December 15).
Health & Wellness

Ministry to Boost Staff of Health for Life and Wellness Foundation

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be boosting the staff of its Health for Life and Wellness Foundation as part of measures to increase the entity’s effectiveness in garnering support for the health sector. The Foundation works to simplify, strengthen, and make it easier for the Jamaican Diaspora to assist the island in healthcare. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon....
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Head, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay.
National Security

Police Urge Caution During Christmas

As Christmas holiday activities heighten, the police are urging business operators and citizens to be vigilant and adapt safe practices when conducting business and traversing public spaces. The advice comes from Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay. “We do have teams out there to treat with and prevent...
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Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (second left), presents a nebuliser to Head of the Paediatrics Department, Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), Dr. Carlene Grant-Davis, on behalf of V. Mansukhani Foundation, on Thursday (December 22). Sharing the moment (from left) are V. Mansukhani Foundation representatives, Gabrielle Lee, and Deepak Mirpuri; CRH Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Derek Harvey, and Acting Chief Executive Officer, Lennox Wallace.
Health & Wellness

20 Nebulisers Donated to Cornwall Regional Hospital

Healthcare service delivery at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St. James, has been bolstered with the donation of 20 nebulisers by the V. Mansukhani Foundation. The medical equipment, valued $300,000, were handed over to the hospital on Thursday (December 22) and was facilitated by Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin. The paediatric department...
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Finance & Public Service

The 2022 Census to be Extended Into the New Year

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) wishes to advise the public that the data collection for the 2022 Population and Housing Census which was previously scheduled to end in December 2022, will be extended into the first quarter of 2023 to ensure maximum coverage of the Jamaican population. Data collection commenced in September 2022 on a phased basis. Since then,...
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Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), displays one of 30 knapsack sprayers presented to farmers, during a farmers’ market on Wednesday (December 21), at the Green Acres Commercial Complex in St. Catherine. Looking on (from left) are: Deputy Parish Manager for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Bryan Samuels; and farmer Amy Williams.
AgricultureHealth & Wellness

St. Catherine West Central Farmers Get Knapsack Sprayers

Approximately 30 farmers in St. Catherine West Central have received knapsack sprayers from the Member of Parliament for the area, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. The presentation of the equipment was made at a farmers’ market held on Wednesday (December 21) at the Green Acres Commercial Complex in the parish. The knapsack sprayers are used by farmers for spraying different...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), engages in conversation with Rebel Salute conceptualiser, Tony Rebel (left); and Group Chief Executive Officer, JMMB, Keith Duncan. They were at the 2023 Rebel Salute media launch on Wednesday (December 21), at the ROK Hotel, downtown Kingston.
Entertainment

Gov’t to Provide Health Insurance for Cultural and Entertainment Practitioners

Members of the local entertainment and cultural industries will soon have a dedicated health insurance scheme. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure at the Rebel Salute media launch on Wednesday (December 21) at the ROK Hotel, downtown Kingston. She said that local actuarial consulting firm, Eckler Limited, has been engaged to assist in...
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