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Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston.
Director General, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA), Dr. Cliff Riley, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston.

Jamaica Leads the Caribbean in Radiation Safety

With a solid framework, deep technical expertise and forward-thinking vision, Jamaica has established itself as the regional leader in radiation safety and security. The country is leading the way for Caribbean nations and earning international acclaim for its efforts in...
Environmental Officer at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Orlando Thomas, points to a water quality atlas, while addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Environmental Officer at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Orlando Thomas, points to a water quality atlas, while addressing a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

WRA Completes Water Quality Assessment of Black River Watershed
Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English Richards.
Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English Richards.

JIPO Encourages Jamaicans to Embrace The Joy of Reading
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), looks at a drain in Arizona Avenue in Portmore, St. Catherine, during a site visit to the community on Tuesday (April 22), to get a first-hand look at drain issues impacting residents. Looking on are (from left) Mayor of Portmore, Leon Thomas; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson; Assistant Parish Manager for National Works Agency (NWA), St. Catherine, Courtney Mullings; and Councillor for the Independence City Division, Courtney Edwards.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), looks at a drain in Arizona Avenue in Portmore, St. Catherine, during a site visit to the community on Tuesday (April 22), to get a first-hand look at drain issues impacting residents. Looking on are (from left) Mayor of Portmore, Leon Thomas; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson; Assistant Parish Manager for National Works Agency (NWA), St. Catherine, Courtney Mullings; and Councillor for the Independence City Division, Courtney Edwards.

Local Government Ministry To Address Collapsed Drain In Texas Avenue, Portmore
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.

JSIF Continues to Serve the Most Vulnerable

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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank, at the agency’s Television Department at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.
JIS Think TankLegal and Constitutional Affairs

Phases of Constitutional Reform Not Piecemeal Effort – Minister

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, is reminding Jamaicans that the phased process of constitutional reform is not a piecemeal effort. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, she said the Ministry has a very clear picture of what should be achieved. “We are implementing the changes in phases and it's important for...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, makes a point at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentJIS Think Tank

Global Services Sector Important To Economic Growth

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority’s (JSEZA’s) support for the Global Services Sector is significant due to its importance to the economy, says Chief Executive Officer, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton made the comment while speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston. The Think Tank focused on the upcoming Outsource2Jamaica 2025...
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Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’Oyen Smith, speaking recently during the sitting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.
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Parents Urged To Get Children Vaccinated

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’Oyen Smith, is calling on parents to ensure that their children are adequately vaccinated. Speaking recently during the monthly sitting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Dr. Smith said there have been reports of an increase in measles cases in the Americas. “So, we’re doing our preparations just in case somebody comes...
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Regional Mathematics Coordinator for the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Region 7, Camae Johnson Burrell.
Education

Mathematics Day Extravaganza At The Glenmuir High School

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Maths Month celebrations culminate on Friday (March 28), with the inaugural Region 7 Mathematics Day extravaganza at the Glenmuir High School in Clarendon. More than 1,800 students and 300 teachers from public and private schools in the parish are expected to participate in the day’s activities, which are scheduled to start at...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses tourism stakeholders at the launch of the ninth staging of the Jill Stewart Mobay City Run held at Sandals Montego Bay on Monday (March 24).
Tourism

Tourism Stakeholders Urged to Forge Partnerships to Expand Global Reach

Local tourism stakeholders are being encouraged to engage in networking at the global level to increase their visibility and profit margins. The advice came from Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Senator the Hon. Delano Seiveright, during his address at the launch of the ninth staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run held at Sandals Montego Bay...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), provides an update on bilateral discussions held with United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, during a joint press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednsday (March 26).
National SecurityPrime MinisterUS Secretary of State

Rapid Expansion of Haitian Police Needed – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a rapid expansion of manpower and resources in the Haitian national police is urgently needed to combat gangs that have overrun sections of that country. “The extraordinary humanitarian, civil, and national security challenges in Haiti pose an acute threat to Haitians, regional stability and, indeed, to its close neighbours, including Jamaica,”...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), conversing with United States Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, during a press conference following bilateral talks during Mr. Rubio’s high-level visit to Jamaica. The talks were held at the Office of the Prime Minister on March 26.
Foreign AffairsNational Security

Secretary Rubio Pledges Further Assistance for Jamaica’s Anti-Crime Fight

United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, has announced initiatives to support Jamaica’s law-enforcement efforts and further build the country’s capacity in combatting gangs. He said that the Joint Operations for the Logistics and Technology (JOLT) Fusion Centre, a collaboration between the countries’ law enforcement agencies to tackle lottery scamming and cybercrime, will be reactivated and further strengthened....
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