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Senior Director for Entertainment in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel, addresses a press briefing held on Tuesday (February 13) at the Ministry
Senior Director for Entertainment in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel, addresses a press briefing held on Tuesday (February 13) at the Ministry's New Kingston office to provide information about the Tour Support Programme.

Artistes under Tour Support Programme Are Monitored

Jamaican artistes, who receive funds under the Government’s Tour Support Programme are monitored and evaluated to ensure that brand Jamaica is promoted during their tours. The programme, which falls under the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, aims to...
The Ceremonial Opening of the new session of Parliament takes places today (February 15).
The Ceremonial Opening of the new session of Parliament takes places today (February 15).

Ceremonial Opening of Parliament Today
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson.

Debate on Occupational Safety and Health Bill Gets Underway
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

House Begins Debate on International Business Companies BILL
Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, responds to questions during Tuesday’s (February 13) quarterly media briefing at the agency’s New Kingston head office.
Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, responds to questions during Tuesday’s (February 13) quarterly media briefing at the agency’s New Kingston head office.

Youth Unemployment Falls

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Film Commissioner at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Renee Robinson, speaks with JIS NEWS about various initiatives being undertaken by the agency including the creation of a local film guide.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Local Film Guide to Be Available April 1

The guide for filming in Jamaica, which is being prepared by the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), will be available as of April 1, 2018. The national publication will outline the various policies, requirements and key entities involved in production and filming in Jamaica. Speaking with JIS News, Film Commissioner at JAMPRO, Renée Robinson, said the comprehensive guide will be free...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), exchanges greetings with retired Custos of St. James, the Hon. Ewen Corrodus, during the annual custodes luncheon on February 13 at King’s House.
Governor General

Custodes Charged to Help Inspire Jamaicans

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is calling on custodes to use their office to inspire Jamaicans to play an active role in the country’s development. “As custodes, who are representatives of this constitutional office, I urge you to use your mandate as a platform to empower and inspire Jamaicans, and young people, in particular, to seize opportunities...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (at podium), addresses a drug forum organised by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), today (February 13), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Listening keenly (from left) are Executive Director of the NCDA, Michael Tucker; Organization of American States (OAS) Representative in Jamaica, Jeanelle van Glaanenweygel, and Research Specialist with the Inter-American Drug Control Commission, Pernell Clarke.
Health & Wellness

Public Education Campaign on the Harmful Effects of Alcohol Use

The Ministry of Health will be embarking on a public education campaign to inform persons about the harmful effects of alcohol use, as part of a national policy to reduce health challenges. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says action must be taken through government policy, regulations and education to restrict the high consumption of alcohol, which the World...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Karl Samuda (left), converses with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Gillian Smith, at the launch of the 35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Tuesday (February 13).
AgricultureCommerceIndustry

Jamaica to Host FAO Regional Conference March 5 to 8

Jamaica will be hosting the 35th Session of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean from March 5 to 8 at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. The three-day event is expected to attract ministers of agriculture, social development, education, health and environment and other high-level officials from the...
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Local Government

Shoreline from Breezy Castle to Harbour View to Be Restored

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, says the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will be leading the restoration and protection of the shoreline from Breezy Castle (Kingston Harbour) to Harbour View. Senator Williams informed that it is noticeable that the roadway is being eroded and a meeting will be held with JSIF “for them to bring us up to...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation meeting at its Church Street offices in downtown Kingston on February 13.
Local Government

Councillors Encouraged to Acquaint Themselves with Building Act

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, has called on colleagues in the Municipality to acquaint themselves with the Building Act of 2017. The law was passed in the House of Representatives last year with 24 amendments and in the Senate with 30 amendments. “As councillors, I urge all of you to ensure that you know it. I will be...
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