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State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the Jamaica Micro Financing Association Limited’s (JaMFA) recent annual microfinance sector leadership forum, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the Jamaica Micro Financing Association Limited’s (JaMFA) recent annual microfinance sector leadership forum, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

JSE Junior Market Booming

State Minister for Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Junior Market has recorded significant gains over the 10 years since its establishment. He noted that the market has grown from one company...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses residents and stakeholders in the Cockpit Country in Troy, Trelawny, on June 5.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses residents and stakeholders in the Cockpit Country in Troy, Trelawny, on June 5.

PM Says Government is Resolute That There Will Be No Mining in Cockpit Country
Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (June 3).
Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (June 3).

Mr. Seaga Made a Monumental Contribution – P.J. Patterson
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left) making his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 4. Seated (at right) is Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, while in the background are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left) making his contribution in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 4. Seated (at right) is Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, while in the background are Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Sangster Airport Fastest Growing in Caribbean – Minister Montague
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents grade-four student at Morgan’s Pass Primary in Clarendon, Trevor Simpson (centre), with the platinum award for the institution
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents grade-four student at Morgan’s Pass Primary in Clarendon, Trevor Simpson (centre), with the platinum award for the institution's full implementation of the five components under the Ministry’s ‘Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Schools’ initiative. Sharing the moment is principal, Hikeba Haase. The occasion was the Caribbean Nutrition Day National Symposium and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday (June 4), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.

83 Schools Awarded for Implementing Healthy Lifestyle Initiatives

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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left), looks on as Court Statistician, Dr. Denarto Dennis (right), and Data Entry Clerk from the St. Ann Parish Court, Shanique Davis (seated), demonstrate the use of the Case Management Statistical System, which has been implemented at parish courts across the island. Observing are Head of Development Cooperation at the High Commission of Canada, Walter Bernyck; and former Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla. Occasion was the official launch of the metric system in the courts in 2017, at the Ministry of Justice.
Justice

Metric System Assisting the Courts

Court Statistician, Dr. Denarto Dennis, says that the implementation of a metric system has aided in the performance of the Jamaican court system. “We now have a number of metrics that have been applied to the Jamaican court system, which is consistent with the international standards. These metrics allow us to track how each court across the island is performing,”...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking during a press briefing, held at Jamaica House on June 3. At left is Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan.
Community

Activities in West Kingston to Celebrate Life of Edward Seaga

The Constituency of West Kingston will host a series of activities to celebrate the life of the former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, provided details during a press briefing held at Jamaica House on June 3. She informed that a Nine Night will be held in Tivoli Gardens...
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National Security and PeaceOffice of the Prime Minister

National Security Council Advances Discussions on Enhanced Security Measures

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Thursday (May 30, 2019) chaired the monthly sitting of the National Security Council (NSC). As a matter of priority, the NSC continued its review, development of policy and legislation to support the structured use of Enhanced Security Measures. This is being designed to empower the security forces with a suite of legislative tools deemed necessary...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness speaking on Wednesday (May 29) at the 76th annual joint conference of the Jamaica Police Federation at Moon Palace Hotel in St. Ann.
National Security and PeacePrime Minister

Transformation of the JCF into a Force for Good Underway – PM Holness

The Prime Minister says the strategic transformation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) into a force for good through organizational and policy changes is taking shape. Prime Minister Holness was speaking on Wednesday (May 29) at the 76th annual joint conference of the Jamaica Police Federation at Moon Palace Hotel in St. Ann. “The transformation that we are moving the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses police officers at the Jamaica Police Federation
National Security and PeacePrime Minister

Gov’t Considering Gun Amnesty – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is giving consideration to implementing a gun amnesty as part of measures to curb gun-related crimes in the country. He made the disclosure while addressing the Jamaica Police Federation's 76th Annual Joint Central Conferences at Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Wednesday (May 29). The Prime...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses a JIS Think Tank on May 29.
Local Government

National Solid Waste Day to Focus on Composting

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will be focusing on composting household waste for National Solid Waste Day on June 6. Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon, said that the objective is to foster a culture of composting in Jamaica, in order to reduce the amount of waste generated for disposal. “All our studies, including our recent garbage...
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