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Worshippers participate in Sunday’s (October 2) thanksgiving service at Webster Memorial United Church in Kingston, which kicked off activities marking National Customer Service Week 2022, from October 2 to 8.

Two-Day Virtual Service Excellence Conference Slated for October 4 and 5

Jamaicans are being encouraged to attend a two-day virtual Service Excellence Conference on October 4 and 5, beginning at 8:45 a.m. each day. The event is part of activities marking National Customer Service Week 2022 from October 2 to 8,...

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell.

Persons Encouraged to Pursue Technical and Vocational Skills Training

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), and Mexico’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan José Gonzales Mijares, raise a toast during a reception to commemorate the country’s 212th Independence Anniversary. The function was hosted at the Ambassador’s Cherry Gardens residence in St. Andrew, on Friday (September 30).

PHOTOS: Reception to Celebrate the 212th Anniversary of Mexico’s Independence

Minister of Education and Youth , Hon Fayval Williams (right), answers questions from students during the Ministry’s National Grooming Policy students’ consultation session at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston, on Friday (September 30). Listening is Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

Persons Encouraged to Resort to Non-Violent Methods of Conflict Resolution

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), is shown new motor vehicles acquired by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), by Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (right). The 59 units were handed over during a brief ceremony on the grounds of the Office of the Police Commissioner, Old Hope Road, St. Andrew, on Friday (September 30). Accompanying them (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Courtney Williams; and Deputy Police Commissioners, Dr. Kevin Blake (partly hidden), and Fitz Bailey.

JCF’s Mobility Further Bolstered with New Vehicles

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), points to a section of National Water Commission’s (NWC) Spanish Town Road Potable Water Supply Transmission Main Project, in the vicinity of the Mother White Bridge, during a tour on Friday (September 30). Accompanying him are: NWC President, Mark Barnett (second left); and NWC Vice President for Engineering and Capital Projects, Garth Jackson (right).

3 years ago Water

Improved Water Supply for Residents and Businesses Along Spanish Town Road

The National Water Commission’s (NWC) upgrading of the Spanish Town Road distribution line in Kingston, will result in increased and reliable water supply for the beneficiary residents and businesses. Twenty kilometres (km) of pipes have been installed along one of the most heavily trafficked corridors, from Six Miles to Blake Road, near the intersection with South Camp Road. The Spanish...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the launch of a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Joint Fund Programme, ‘Strengthening Jamaica’s Resilience to Food and Water Insecurity’, at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston, on Friday (September 30).

3 years ago Local Government

Expenditure Approved for Market in Alexandria

The expenditure to commence work on restoring the market in Alexandria, St. Ann, has been approved, says Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Speaking today (September 30), at the launch of a joint programme aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s resilience to food and water insecurity, at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston, he pointed out that the...

Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the ‘Step Out and Strive’ graduation ceremony for inmates of the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre who completed a personal development rehabilitation programme. The event was held on Thursday (September 29), at the institution’s Spanish Town location.

3 years ago National Security

PHOTOS: ‘Step Out and Strive’ Graduation Ceremony

Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the ‘Step Out and Strive’ graduation ceremony for inmates of the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre who completed a personal development rehabilitation programme. The event was held on Thursday (September 29), at the institution’s Spanish Town location.

Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

3 years ago Foreign AffairsWeather

No Jamaican Casualties from Passage of Hurricane Ian

Reports from the Jamaican Embassy in Havana, Cuba, and the Consulate General in Miami, Florida, indicate that, thus far, there are no casualties within the Jamaican community from the passage of Hurricane Ian. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, gave the update during the sitting of the Upper House on Friday (September 30)....

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), and Senior Environmental Specialist with the World Bank, Maja Murisic, display one of several boundary markers for fish sanctuaries, funded by the Bank at a cost of US$7,500. Occasion was the handover of the markers on September 29, at the Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM), in Salt River, Clarendon.

3 years ago Fisheries

Jamaica Gets Boundary Markers to Protect Fish Sanctuaries

Fish sanctuaries are to be afforded greater protection, after the handover of several boundary markers, funded by the World Bank at a cost of US$7,500. The markers were formally presented to Jamaica on September 29, at the Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM), in Salt River, Clarendon. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who accepted the markers...

Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) converses with former Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Revd. Dr. Artnel Henry, during the launch event for his book, ‘The Development of the Jamaica Bureau of Standards’ on Thursday (September 29) at the Courtyard by Marriott, Kingston.

3 years ago CommerceIndustry

Book on Development of Bureau of Standards Jamaica Launched

A book that chronicles the development of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) from its formative years into what has become one of the Caribbean’s foremost authorities on standardisation was launched on Thursday (September 29). Entitled ‘The Development of the Jamaica Bureau of Standards’, the book is authored by Revd. Dr. Artnel Henry, who was the BSJ’s Executive Director for...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the Jamaica Pig Farmers’ Association (JPFA), Annual General Meeting, at the Bridge Palm Hotel and Resorts in Osbourne Store, Clarendon, on September 29.

3 years ago Agriculture

$200-Million Damage to Agricultural Sector

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is reporting that damage to the agricultural sector by flooding caused by Tropical Storm Ian is more than $200 million, and assistance will be provided to affected farmers. He said that from a preliminary report that has been compiled, it is clear that persons in the sector suffered losses, adding that...