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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe second right), shares a light moment with (from left): Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund, Dr. Carey Wallace; Chairman of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association, Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper; and member of the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association, Kamal Bankay. Occasion was the launch of Reggae Month at Ribbiz Ultra Lounge in Kingston on Monday (January 22). Mr. Thorpe delivered Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange's message.

Activities for Reggae Month Launched

Activities for Reggae Month were officially launched during a function held at Ribbiz Ultra Lounge in Kingston on Monday (January 22). This year’s celebration marks the 11th anniversary of the official declaration of February as Reggae Month. The month-long activities...

Tourists and residents relax along Sunset Beach in Montego Bay on Friday (January 19), a day after the State of Public Emergency was announced.

No Fallout in Tourism from State of Emergency – Dyer

Canadian visitors greet and engage in conversation with a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier, who was on Gloucester Avenue in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (January 19).

Residents and Tourists Comfortable With State of Public Emergency

Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) and Deputy Keeper of the Records, Deirdre English Gosse. (FILE)

RGD Conducting E-Registration of Births at Eight Hospitals

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)

Health Ministry to Start Administering Second HPV Dose April

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), accepts a sentencing guideline manual for use by judges of the Supreme Court and the Parish Courts from Chief Justice Zaila McCalla at the official launch held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew recently.

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Sentencing Guidelines to Assist Judges

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the new sentencing guidelines for judges should assist in bringing more consistency in the punishment of criminals. “When a judge, having listened to all the facts, looks at all the aggravating factors, the mitigating factors, the age of the offender and the nature and gravity of the offence... there is no way it...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing stakeholders and business interests at the Falmouth cruise-ship pier in Trelawny on January 19.

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Port Authority Facilitating Development

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has hailed the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) for its work in facilitating development. Speaking to business and tourism interests at a public forum at the Falmouth cruise-ship pier in Trelawny on January 19, Minister Chang said the Port Authority has earned the reputation...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addresses the Women and Youth in Agriculture Consultation Forum at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on January 19.

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Agriculture Push-Start Going Well

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the pilot of the Agriculture Push-Start (APS) programme, launched in Guys Hill, St. Mary in October, is progressing well. Under the initiative, being undertaken in collaboration with the Promotion of Regional Opportunities for Produce through Enterprises and Linkages (PROPEL) project, among other partners, approximately...

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley, addresses stakeholders and business interests at the Falmouth cruise ship pier, Falmouth, on January 19.

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Port Authority of Jamaica to Assist With Upgrade of Falmouth Hospital

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley, says the agency will be working closely with the Ministry of Health to upgrade the Falmouth Hospital in Trelawny. Professor Shirley, who was speaking to business persons and local stakeholders at the Falmouth cruise-ship pier on January 19, said the goal is to “have a...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right) addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House recently, where Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, declared a State of Public Emergency for the parish of St. James. Listening are Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade (left); and Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague.

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Tribunal to Hear Appeals Related to State of Emergency

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says an emergency review tribunal will be established shortly to hear and consider appeals by persons who have been affected by the State of Public Emergency that has been declared for the parish of St. James. The tribunal will adjudicate on appeals brought by or on behalf of persons who have been detained under...

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Legal Aid Representation for State of Emergency Detainees

The Legal Aid Council is providing legal representation for persons who have been detained under the Limited Public State of Emergency declared on Thursday January 18, 2018 for the parish of St. James. The Legal Aid Council in collaboration with Cornwall Bar Association has made available 19 Counsels, including six (6) Senior Lawyers to provide representation for the detainees. Residents...

Deputy General Manager, Urban Development Corporation, Heather Pinnock (left), addresses Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew

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UDC Accepting Bids for Third City Consultants

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is still accepting bids from qualified entities to provide consulting services under phase one of its Third City project. Deputy General Manager, Heather Pinnock, says the phase entails the development of a multi-criteria suitability model to determine the best location for establishing Jamaica’s Third City, in keeping with a mandate from Prime Minister, the Most...