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Cassava farmers in St. Thomas stand to gain from improved operational regularisation, following the announcement of land lease provisions under the newly established St. Thomas Cassava Growers Association Limited. Speaking during the recent St. Thomas Agricultural Show in Morant Bay, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, indicated that the Sugar Company of Jamaica is working to regularise the farmers, adding that cassava growers will receive leases for the lands they cultivate, enabling them to expand their agricultural investments. Mr. Green hailed the farmers for positioning St. Thomas as a national leader in cassava production. “In fact, last year we harvested over 120 hectares of cassava, engaging over 180 farmers; and this is despite them having a tough year with Hurricane Beryl [and] Tropical Storm Rafael. The St. Thomas cassava farmers continue to do extremely well,” the Minister said. Mr. Green expressed particular satisfaction with the success the farmers have achieved since forming the group. “When we first met and they raised their issues around cassava and around land, I said to them, ‘listen, the best way to deal with these issues is to form yourselves into a group’. If you look at them now, they have not only formed themselves into a group – and I hear that some of the best female farmers are a part of that group – they have also staged their very first cassava festival, and it went extremely well,” he stated. The inaugural St. Thomas Cassava Festival was held at the Golden Grove Sports Complex on February 28. (more) Cassava Farmers…2 The event, which is poised to become an annual fixture, brought together stakeholders, cassava enthusiasts, and community members for a vibrant celebration of the beloved crop. Minister Green also highlighted other ways in which St. Thomas has been leading in agriculture, noting that the parish is, “the biggest producer of East Indian and Julie mangoes and biggest supporter of the exportation of mangoes”. St. Thomas is also leading in onion production, having yielded 3,396 tonnes last year – accounting for 60 per cent of Jamaica’s total output.
Cassava farmers in St. Thomas stand to gain from improved operational regularisation, following the announcement of land lease provisions under the newly established St. Thomas Cassava Growers Association Limited. Speaking during the recent St. Thomas Agricultural Show in Morant Bay, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, indicated that the Sugar Company of Jamaica is working to regularise the farmers, adding that cassava growers will receive leases for the lands they cultivate, enabling them to expand their agricultural investments. Mr. Green hailed the farmers for positioning St. Thomas as a national leader in cassava production. “In fact, last year we harvested over 120 hectares of cassava, engaging over 180 farmers; and this is despite them having a tough year with Hurricane Beryl [and] Tropical Storm Rafael. The St. Thomas cassava farmers continue to do extremely well,” the Minister said. Mr. Green expressed particular satisfaction with the success the farmers have achieved since forming the group. “When we first met and they raised their issues around cassava and around land, I said to them, ‘listen, the best way to deal with these issues is to form yourselves into a group’. If you look at them now, they have not only formed themselves into a group – and I hear that some of the best female farmers are a part of that group – they have also staged their very first cassava festival, and it went extremely well,” he stated. The inaugural St. Thomas Cassava Festival was held at the Golden Grove Sports Complex on February 28. (more) Cassava Farmers…2 The event, which is poised to become an annual fixture, brought together stakeholders, cassava enthusiasts, and community members for a vibrant celebration of the beloved crop. Minister Green also highlighted other ways in which St. Thomas has been leading in agriculture, noting that the parish is, “the biggest producer of East Indian and Julie mangoes and biggest supporter of the exportation of mangoes”. St. Thomas is also leading in onion production, having yielded 3,396 tonnes last year – accounting for 60 per cent of Jamaica’s total output.

Cassava Farmers in St. Thomas Poised for Growth with Land Lease Support

Cassava farmers in St. Thomas stand to gain from improved operational regularisation, following the announcement of land lease provisions under the newly established St. Thomas Cassava Growers Association Limited. Speaking during the recent St. Thomas Agricultural Show in Morant Bay,...
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr.
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr.

NPSC Raises Concern About Impact of Permissive Parenting
Caribbean Community CARICOM Chair, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets University of the West (UWI) Vice Chancellor, Sir Hilary Beckles, during the opening plenary session of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Monday (July 7). Looking on is CARICOM General Secretary, Dr. Carla Barnett. The Conference is being held from July 6 to 8 under the theme ‘People, Partnerships, Prosperity: Promoting A Secure and Sustainable Future’.
Caribbean Community CARICOM Chair, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), greets University of the West (UWI) Vice Chancellor, Sir Hilary Beckles, during the opening plenary session of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Monday (July 7). Looking on is CARICOM General Secretary, Dr. Carla Barnett. The Conference is being held from July 6 to 8 under the theme ‘People, Partnerships, Prosperity: Promoting A Secure and Sustainable Future’.

CARICOM Summit Framed as Pivotal Platform for Regional Unity and Global Engagement
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks in the House of Representatives.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks in the House of Representatives.

House Approves Order to Maintain Levy on Exported Conch
Newly appointed President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson (second right), pauses for a photo with his children during Sunday’s (July 6) swearing-in ceremony at the Jewel Grande Hotel in St. James. From left are Dr. Aleisha Anderson, Dr. Anquan Anderson, and Attorney-at-law, Anessa Anderson.
Newly appointed President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson (second right), pauses for a photo with his children during Sunday’s (July 6) swearing-in ceremony at the Jewel Grande Hotel in St. James. From left are Dr. Aleisha Anderson, Dr. Anquan Anderson, and Attorney-at-law, Anessa Anderson.

Family of Justice Winston Anderson Welcomes His Elevation to CCJ Presidency

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Prime Minister and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front, centre) and other regional leaders pose for the official photograph for the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St James, on Monday (July 7). Jamaica is hosting the conference from July 6 to 8 under the theme ‘People, Partnership and Prosperity – Promoting a Secure and Sustainable Future’.
CARICOM

PHOTOS: Official Photo for 49th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads

Prime Minister and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front, centre) and other regional leaders pose for the official photograph for the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St James, on Monday (July 7). Jamaica is hosting the conference from July...
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Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth right) breaks ground for the new outpatient department building at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon. Also participating are (from left) Chairman of the May Pen Hospital Management Committee, William Shagoury; Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Regional Director, Michael Bent; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of May Pen Hospital, Eugena Clarke-James; Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin; Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams; SRHA Board Chairman, Wayne Chen; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie. The facility will be constructed at a cost of $642 million, providing care to more than 2,500 people monthly. Construction is expected to take approximately 16 months.
Health & WellnessWorks / Construction

Photos: Contract Signing and Breaking of Ground for New Outpatient Department Building at May Pen Hospital

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth right) breaks ground for the new outpatient department building at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon. Also participating are (from left) Chairman of the May Pen Hospital Management Committee, William Shagoury; Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Regional Director, Michael Bent; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of May Pen Hospital, Eugena...
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HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton.
Youth

High Demand for LIFT Trainees

Eighty-four per cent of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) and private-sector entities are willing to employ participants in the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme after their training. In an interview with JIS News, HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, said this means that employers recognise the value in the skills, work ethic and performance of trainees enrolled...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second left), interacts with students from Mount Airy Primary School, Craigoy Carty (left) and Jamie Bailey (second right), at the Clarendon South Eastern Career Fair held at the Green Park Primary School, Sandy Bay, Clarendon, on July 4. Looking on is Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
EducationYouth

PHOTOS: Dana Morris Dixon at Clarendon Southeast Career Fair

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second left), interacts with students from Mount Airy Primary School, Craigoy Carty (left) and Jamie Bailey (second right), at the Clarendon South Eastern Career Fair held at the Green Park Primary School, Sandy Bay, Clarendon, on July 4. Looking on is Minister of Labour and Social...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, listen as Jamaica
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PHOTOS: PM Tours JCF Expo with CARICOM Delegates

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left) and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, listen as Jamaica's Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), guides a tour of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Transformations, People and Quality Technology Expo 2.0 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (July 6). The exhibition, being held during...
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