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The Legal Aid Council Mobile Justice Unit that will be visiting locations to provide free consultations, advice and complete Court assignments for clients with criminal matters.
The Legal Aid Council Mobile Justice Unit that will be visiting locations to provide free consultations, advice and complete Court assignments for clients with criminal matters.

Legal Aid Mobile Unit Begins Visits on January 17

The recently launched Legal Aid Council Mobile Justice Unit will begin visiting locations within the month of January 2017. The first location to be serviced by the unit will be Canaan Heights, Clarendon, on January 17 at the Canaan Heights...
In this file photo, Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), swears in Mrs. Lorna Shelly-Williams as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, during a ceremony held at King’s House on January 5, 2016. Two other Puisne Judges, two acting Puisne Judges and two Masters-in-Chambers were also sworn in.
In this file photo, Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), swears in Mrs. Lorna Shelly-Williams as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, during a ceremony held at King’s House on January 5, 2016. Two other Puisne Judges, two acting Puisne Judges and two Masters-in-Chambers were also sworn in.

More Judges and Improvements to Courts this Year
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), addressing a recent stakeholders meeting at Frome Sugar Factory in Westmoreland. Looking on is new Chief Executive Officer of the Pan Caribbean Sugar Company, which operates the factory, Madam Liu Chaoyu.
Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), addressing a recent stakeholders meeting at Frome Sugar Factory in Westmoreland. Looking on is new Chief Executive Officer of the Pan Caribbean Sugar Company, which operates the factory, Madam Liu Chaoyu.

Gov’t to Implement Safeguards Against Illicit Burning of Sugar Cane
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), shares a light moment with Chairman of JAMPRO, Senator Don Wehby (left) and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, at the press launch of the inaugural Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) Trade Show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on January 11.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), shares a light moment with Chairman of JAMPRO, Senator Don Wehby (left) and President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA), Metry Seaga, at the press launch of the inaugural Jamaica International Exhibition (JIE) Trade Show at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on January 11.

JAMPRO Pushing for Simpler Ways to Trade
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Tourism Minister Highlights Importance of School of Hospitality

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Members of the International Shotokan Karate Federation Jamaica (ISKFJ) demonstrate techniques at the official launch of ‘The Spirit of Budo’ exhibition on Saturday (January 14), at the Institute of Jamaica, 10-16 East Street, Kingston. The exhibition, which opens to the public on Saturday (January 21), explores the rich history of Japanese martial arts through images, videos and historical artefacts.
Culture

Japanese Exhibition Opens at Institute of Jamaica Saturday

‘The Spirit of Budo’ an exhibition on the history of Japanese martial arts, opens to the public on Saturday (January 21) at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), 10-16 East Street, downtown Kingston. The exhibit, which features images, videos and historical artefacts, was officially launched on Saturday (January 14) at the Institute’s headquarters. The travelling display has been to several countries...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on January 11.
Tourism

Tourism Minister Outlines Pillars for Growth

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says plans to establish a hospitality school and a craft development institute complete the Government’s “circle” of strategies for achieving growth in the tourism sector. “This closes the circle of the five pillars of growth,” he said, as he addressed a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on January 11. The Government is seeking...
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Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on January 4.
Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Practise Proper Vector-Control Measures

The Ministry of Health is urging members of the public to practise proper vector-control measures to safeguard against the threat of Malaria. At the beginning of 2017, Jamaican health authorities identified two imported cases of Malaria. On January 5, one confirmed case was reported by the National Public Health Laboratory. The second, case which was reported by a private laboratory...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), addresses farmers and investors in Spring Garden, Portland, on January 12.
Agriculture

Agricultural Production Zone to be Established in Portland

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, is encouraging farmers in Spring Garden, Portland, to organise and benefit from expansion in the agro-industry. The Government is in the process of entering into a long-term lease for the 200-acre Lennox property from the Agro Investment Corporation (AIC) to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority...
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Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon, gives an update on the Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP), during a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (January 10).
Local Government

SDC Facilitates 320 Businesses over Last Two Years

The Social Development Commission (SDC) has supported the development of some 320 small businesses valued at more than $657 million over the last two years under the Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP), creating employment for hundreds of persons. The programme, funded by the Government of Jamaica, is geared at stimulating sustainable economic development through the growth of community microenterprises....
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), outlines plans to improve traffic management in Montego Bay, during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s western offices in Montego Bay on Wednesday (January 11). He is flanked by Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis; and Attorney General and Member of Parliament for West Central St. James, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t to Improve Traffic Flow in Montego Bay

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has announced plans to improve traffic management in the city of Montego Bay. Speaking during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister’s western offices in Montego Bay on Wednesday (January 11), Minister Chang said the measures include repairing electronic traffic signals,...
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Technology

Jamaica’s Second Public Wi-Fi Facility Launched

PRESS RELEASE - Mandela Park is now officially the second public Wi-Fi facility, in Jamaica, following yesterday’s (Thursday, January 12) launch staged by the Universal Service Fund in conjunction with the Ministry of Science Energy and Technology the Fund’s USF ConnectJA project. Making the point that “2017 will be bigger and better when it comes to technological development,” Dr. the...
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