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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the 10th Annual General Meeting for the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA), at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny, on May 11.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the 10th Annual General Meeting for the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA), at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny, on May 11.

Welfare Of Police Personnel A Priority – Minister

The Government is committed to strengthening the welfare and benefits of police officers across the island, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Speaking at the recent opening ceremony of the 10th Annual General Meeting for the Caribbean...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (right), observe the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for training through Jamaica’s Foreign Service Institute. Signing the document are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sheila Sealey (second left); and Secretary for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Saurabh Kumar. The ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (right), observe the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for training through Jamaica’s Foreign Service Institute. Signing the document are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sheila Sealey (second left); and Secretary for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Saurabh Kumar. The ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16).

Jamaica Looking To Gain Technical Knowledge From India For NIDS Build Out
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (standing right), observes as President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (seated), signs the guest book during his visit to King
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (standing right), observes as President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (seated), signs the guest book during his visit to King's House in St. Andrew on Monday (May 16). President Kovind, who is on a four-day State visit to Jamaica, was accompanied by his wife, First Lady Savita Kovind and other members of their delegation. President Kovind's visit coincides with Jamaica's 60th Independence anniversary celebrations and also marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and India.

PHOTOS: Governor-General Meets With President Kovind
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right), introduces President of the Republic of India, His Excellency Hon Ram Nath Kovind (second right), to Cabinet Ministers, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 16). From left are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right), introduces President of the Republic of India, His Excellency Hon Ram Nath Kovind (second right), to Cabinet Ministers, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 16). From left are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right) and President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (right), unveil the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Avenue street sign during a ceremony held on Tower Street, today (May 16). At left is Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.
Local Government

Street Renamed In Honour of Indian Social Reformer

A part of Tower Street in downtown Kingston was today (May 16) officially renamed in honour of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Dr. Ambedkar was a jurist, social reformer, and politician. He is also known as the Father of the Indian Constitution. A monument highlighting the work of Dr. Ambedkar was also unveiled by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (second left), exchanges a warm handshake with President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16). Sharing the moment is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith.
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PHOTOS: PM Meets With President Kovind

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (second left), exchanges a warm handshake with President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16). Sharing the moment is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith.
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), presents Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ Portland Parish Manager, Norma Myers (second left), with the Clover Award for Portland Club volunteer, Carlene Hardy. Occasion was the Clubs’ National Achievement Exposition, held at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Friday (May 13). Others sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director of the 4-HClubs, Dr. Ronald Blake and Chairman of the organisation, Colin Virgo.
Agriculture

Agriculture Minister Lauds 4-H Clubs

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is being lauded for its work in preparing young people to pursue careers in the agriculture industry and contributing to the country’s efforts to achieve food security. Speaking at the Clubs’ National Achievement Exposition held at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Friday (May 13), Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said that...
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Attractions Continue To Be Major Pull Factors – PM

Jamaica’s attractions, including the “iconic” Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James, continue to be major pull factors in bringing more visitors to the island, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Mr. Holness, who completed a recent tour of western Jamaica where he opened a new Fire Brigade station (Montego Bay) and visited the Sangster International Airport to...
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The Government has spent more than $50 billion over the past six years to improve the capability and capacity of the country’s security architecture. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams, said that the figure represents about two per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). He said that the investment will not only strengthen the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) but also the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), which remains a critical part of the overall crime-fighting architecture. “We cannot strengthen one arm of the security architecture and not strengthen the other,” he noted. Mr. Williams was speaking at the recent signing of a $117-million contract with Synergy International Systems for the supply of an electronic jail management system for the DCS. The signing took place at the Ministry in St. Andrew. The $117-million investment involves partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The new system is expected to allow for more efficient tracking of inmates, easier sharing of information to other stakeholders, such as the JCF and the courts, and provide for real-time capturing and analysis of information. It is also expected to eliminate the paper-based Jail Management System used by DCS, and improve data integrity and reports, while providing seamless integration among the DCS, the JCF and other agencies of the Ministry of National Security.
National Security and Peace

Gov’t Has Invested Over $50 Billion In National Security

The Government has spent more than $50 billion over the past six years to improve the capability and capacity of the country’s security architecture. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams, said that the figure represents about two per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). He said that the investment will not only strengthen the Jamaica Constabulary...
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