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Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Risk Factor Programme Development Officer in the NCD and Injury Prevention Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Cathi-Ann Williams.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Risk Factor Programme Development Officer in the NCD and Injury Prevention Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Cathi-Ann Williams.

Wear Blue on Sept. 23 to Raise Awareness About Prostate Cancer

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is inviting members of the public to actively participate in Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by wearing blue on Friday, September 23, which has been designated as Blue Day. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Risk Factor Programme...
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.

Minister Samuda to represent Jamaica at the GCF Meeting in Korea
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, outlines a slate of activities for Tourism Awareness Week during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston, on Monday (September 12).
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, outlines a slate of activities for Tourism Awareness Week during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston, on Monday (September 12).

September 25 – October 1 is Tourism Awareness Week
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth left), leads the applause at the unveiling of the new welcome sign for the resort town of Negril on September 9. 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 Negril Chamber of Commerce President, Richard Wallace.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth left), leads the applause at the unveiling of the new welcome sign for the resort town of Negril on September 9. 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 Negril Chamber of Commerce President, Richard Wallace.

Negril A Major Tourism Earner
Music Development Specialist at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Avory Crooks-Campbell
Music Development Specialist at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Avory Crooks-Campbell

Young People Encouraged to Enter JACSA Song Competition

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), signs the Condolence Book opened at King’s House for Great Britain’s late Monarch, Her Majesty, The Queen. Observing is wife of the Prime Minister and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness. Both officials signed the Book on Monday (September 12).
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PHOTOS: Condolence Book Signing at King’s House

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), signs the Condolence Book opened at King’s House for Great Britain’s late Monarch, Her Majesty, The Queen. Observing is wife of the Prime Minister and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness. Both officials signed the Book on Monday (September 12).
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens as Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, responds to a question during a recent townhall meeting on education, which was held at Jamaica College in St. Andrew.
EducationWorks / Construction

Repairs Completed on 29 Priority Schools

Repairs have been completed on 29 of the 39 schools that were prioritised for attention during the 2022/23 fiscal year, says Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams. The Minister, who was addressing the Office of the Prime Minister’s Face-To-Face Townhall Meeting on Education at Jamaica College in St. Andrew recently, said works on the remaining institutions are either 90...
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Police personnel out in their numbers along Hope Road in Half-Way-Tree, St. Andrew.
National Security

More Police Officers in Town Centres

To ensure public safety and smooth traffic movement, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has increased its presence in several town centres across the island. Head of the JCF’s Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, said with the reopening of schools, more persons are traversing the roadways, and the number of law enforcement...
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Finance & Public Service

September 15, 3rd Quarter Tax Payments Due

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that their 3rd quarter Estimated Corporate Income Tax and Self-employed Statutory Payments are due on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Additionally, Employer’s Monthly Statutory Payroll Deductions (S01) for the month of August are due on September 14. These include: • Statutory Deductions (S01) for August • Estimated Corporate Income Tax (3rd quarter) •...
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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), observes as Forestry Department Chief Executive Officer and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley Henry (right), presents a plant to Director of the Jamaica Public Service Company Foundation, Winsome Callum (second left). Occasion was the recent launch of the Forestry Department’s School Tree Planting Competition, at the agency’s offices in Constant Spring, St. Andrew. Looking on is President, Fraser, Fontaine and Kong Limited, Gerrard Fontaine.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Preservation of Trees Critical to Sustaining Jamaica’s Development – Minister Samuda

The preservation of trees is critical to sustaining Jamaica’s development, according to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. Minister Samuda, who made the comments at the recent launch of the Forestry Department’s National School Tree Planting Competition at the agency’s offices in Constant Spring, St. Andrew, said planting and...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), shakes hands with Vice President, Hydrogene de France (HDF) Caribbean, Thibault Menage, following a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on September 8. Others (from left) are Business Developer, HDF Caribbean, Dwight DaCosta, Managing Director, RUBIS Energy Jamaica, Michel Malatino, and officers at the Ministry’s Brian Richardson and Olive Cross.
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PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Gets Courtesy Call from Hydrogene de France (HDF) Caribbean Executives

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), shakes hands with Vice President, Hydrogene de France (HDF) Caribbean, Thibault Menage, following a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on September 8. Others (from left) are Business Developer, HDF Caribbean, Dwight DaCosta, Managing Director, RUBIS Energy Jamaica, Michel Malatino, and officers at the Ministry’s Brian Richardson...
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