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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Minister Vaz Lauds Seafarers

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has lauded seafarers as unsung heroes whose sacrifice and dedication deserve the utmost respect and support. In his message to mark Day of the Seafarer, which is observed globally on...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) business operator in the Port Antonio Craft Village, Jennifer Brown; Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson, and Member of Parliament, Portland Eastern, Ann Marie Vaz, during the recent destination assurance tour of sections of Portland where the Minister and other representatives met and engaged with stakeholders in the parish. The visit formed part of a series of islandwide tours of tourism entities and national stakeholder and public consultations on the Tourism Ministry’s Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS). The DAFS serves as a long-term blueprint to guide the Ministry and its partners to strengthen, further develop and implement strategies that will ensure continuous improvement in the delivery and management of quality outputs throughout the tourism value chain.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) business operator in the Port Antonio Craft Village, Jennifer Brown; Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson, and Member of Parliament, Portland Eastern, Ann Marie Vaz, during the recent destination assurance tour of sections of Portland where the Minister and other representatives met and engaged with stakeholders in the parish. The visit formed part of a series of islandwide tours of tourism entities and national stakeholder and public consultations on the Tourism Ministry’s Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS). The DAFS serves as a long-term blueprint to guide the Ministry and its partners to strengthen, further develop and implement strategies that will ensure continuous improvement in the delivery and management of quality outputs throughout the tourism value chain.

PHOTOS: Minister Bartlett Tours Portland
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delory Chuck (right) and Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, raise a toast during a recent reception to celebrate Canada Day. The function, which was hosted at the High Commissioner’s Official Residence in Kingston, represented a festive celebration of the enduring friendship between Jamaica and Canada.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delory Chuck (right) and Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, raise a toast during a recent reception to celebrate Canada Day. The function, which was hosted at the High Commissioner’s Official Residence in Kingston, represented a festive celebration of the enduring friendship between Jamaica and Canada.

PHOTOS: Minister Chuck Attends Canada Day Reception
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

Education Ministry Revises Summer School Programme
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Deputy Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey (centre), listen as Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Narcotics Division, Superintendent Jervis Moore, provides an update on drug seizures islandwide. The Minister toured the Division in Kingston recently.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Deputy Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey (centre), listen as Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Narcotics Division, Superintendent Jervis Moore, provides an update on drug seizures islandwide. The Minister toured the Division in Kingston recently.

Gov’t Looking to Upgrade Offices Housing the Police Narcotics and Major Investigations Divisions

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The majestic Dunn’s River Falls located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. As part of the ‘Summa Thrills’ promotion being offered by the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls & Park, residents and non-residents can climb the falls, participate in the ‘Tek-A-Hike’ experience and Zip across the falls for $5,000 or US$75, respectively.
Tourism

Dunn’s River Special Summer Package Returns

Residents and visitors will again have the opportunity to benefit from the ‘Summa Thrills’ promotion, being offered by the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park. “We decided to come back this year because of the returns from last year. Even when the promotion ended, we had persons still asking about it. So, if you are into thrills, excitement, nature and...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at a special devotion held in acknowledgement of the National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children, at the Braeton Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine, on Friday (June 23).
Education

Installation of CCTVs at Braeton Primary and Infant School

The installation of closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) has started at the Braeton Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. “In the assessment that was done, eight cameras were installed. It was reported that there are still eight blind spots here on the property, and so, already, the central ministry is in the...
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Wife of the Prime Minister, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness.
Office of the Prime Minister

Constituency Development Fund’s Importance Highlighted

The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has been pivotal in the delivery of key provisions to citizens islandwide by parliamentary representatives. Its main thrust is to promote human and infrastructure development at the community and constituency levels through the establishment of sustainable projects. These include infrastructure development, education assistance and cultural and sporting activities, economic enablement, disaster mitigation, as well as...
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Student Leaders at the Morant Bay Primary School in St. Thomas read the proclamation on the National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children, which was observed in a special devotional exercise at the school today (June 23).
EducationYouth

Special Devotion at Morant Bay Primary to Mourn Nation’s Children

It was an emotional yet powerful scene at the Morant Bay Primary School today (June 23) as the institution hosted a special devotional exercise on the National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children. Donned in black, teachers and other staff were conspicuous in their support for the call to end violence against children. They were joined by several dignitaries within...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre, foreground), participates in the opening session of the 53rd Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly, which took place from June 21 to 23 in Washington DC. Joining her (from left) are Mexico’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Luz Banos and Head of the Honduras Delegation, Roberto Ramos Bostos. Senator Johnson Smith led Jamaica’s delegation to the three-day meeting.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Minister Kamina Johnson Smith Attends 53rd Organization of Amemrican States General Assembly

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre, foreground), participates in the opening session of the 53rd Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly, which took place from June 21 to 23 in Washington DC. Joining her (from left) are Mexico’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Luz Banos and Head of the Honduras...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Water, Environment and Climate Change, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), symbolically turns on water at a fire hydrant during a tour of the Waltham Park Road pipeline replacement project area in Kingston, on June 22. Looking on are (from left) Non-Revenue Water (NRW) and Water Supply Manager, National Water Commission (NWC), Chadron Stern; Vice President of Operations, NWC, Kevin Kerr and Councillor for the Whitfield Town Division, St. Andrew South Western, Eugene Kelly.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Waltham Park Road Pipeline Replacement Project to Benefit 20,000 Persons

It is anticipated that the recently completed $450-million Waltham Park Road Pipeline Replacement Project will improve service delivery to 20,000 persons within the area. The work, which was undertaken by the National Water Commission (NWC), included replacement and upgrade of the pipeline along Waltham Park Road and replacement of aged customer service connections. The project area commenced at the intersection...
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