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A section of the large crowd which took part in a Peace March in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 18. The march was organised by the Youth Organization for Upliftment and iLove, iLive, iGive Foundation and was addressed by a number of political, civic and religious leaders, including Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
A section of the large crowd which took part in a Peace March in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 18. The march was organised by the Youth Organization for Upliftment and iLove, iLive, iGive Foundation and was addressed by a number of political, civic and religious leaders, including Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Hundreds Take Part in Peace March in Mobay

Hundreds of residents from various communities in St. James took part in a peace march along the major thoroughfares in Montego Bay on July 18. The march,  organised by the Youth Organization for Upliftment and iLove, iLive, iGive Foundation, culminated...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Denzil Thorpe addresses a welcome reception for Governor of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, Shinji Hirai and members of his delegation at the Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril on July 17.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Denzil Thorpe addresses a welcome reception for Governor of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, Shinji Hirai and members of his delegation at the Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril on July 17.

Local Government Ministry Welcomes Twinning Arrangement
Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.
Head of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley.

90 Local Gift Producers to Take Part in ‘Christmas in July’
Tourism Director, Paul Pennicook (2nd left), has a light moment with the Governor of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, Shinji Hirai (right), at a welcome reception for the Governor and his delegation, held on July 17 at the Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril, Westmoreland. Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (left) and Custos of Westmoreland, The Very Reverend Canon, Hon. Hartley Perrin, also share the moment.
Tourism Director, Paul Pennicook (2nd left), has a light moment with the Governor of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, Shinji Hirai (right), at a welcome reception for the Governor and his delegation, held on July 17 at the Couples Swept Away Resort in Negril, Westmoreland. Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore (left) and Custos of Westmoreland, The Very Reverend Canon, Hon. Hartley Perrin, also share the moment.

Twinning of Westmoreland with Japanese City to Boost Visitor Arrivals – Pennicook
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (right) is being escorted by Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson to inspect the Guard of Honour, formed by members of the Jamaica Defence Force, upon his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Sunday, July 17 for a four-day official visit.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (right) is being escorted by Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Antony Anderson to inspect the Guard of Honour, formed by members of the Jamaica Defence Force, upon his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Sunday, July 17 for a four-day official visit.

PHOTOS: Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Arrives in Jamaica

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Education

Scholarships for Persons to Teach Mathematics and Science

In its bid to boost the cadre of Mathematics and Science teachers, the  Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MEYI)  is offering scholarships to 500 suitably qualified persons. They are being offered in collaboration with The Mico University College, and include 200 Mathematics Education, 200 Science Education and 100 Technical Vocational Education scholarships. The scholarships will cover full tuition, support...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses journalists during the launch of ‘Jamaica House Rio’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on July 13. Also pictured is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Jamaica House is a hospitality hub that will be set up during the staging of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to promote Jamaica’s tourism product.
SportTourism

Tourism Product to be Highlighted at Olympics

Brand Jamaica is expected to be further bolstered through an ongoing initiative to promote the country’s tourism product, during the staging of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This will be done through ‘Jamaica House Rio’, a hospitality hub to be set up at Prado Jockey Club near the Olympic Stadium, where patrons from around the world will get...
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Chairperson for the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer.
National Security

Trafficking in Persons Act to be Reviewed

The Prosecution Committee of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), is seeking to further review the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) (Amendment) Act, 2013. Chairperson for NATFATIP, Carol Palmer, said review of the current legislation will take into account the UK legislation which was recently enacted – Modern Slavery Act, 2015. “We are looking at...
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CultureSectoral Debate 2016/2017

Government to Establish Heritage Site at Pinnacle

The Government is committed to expanding the acquisition of Pinnacle lands in Sligoville, St. Catherine, and prioritising the establishment of a Rastafarian Heritage Site and Cultural Centre. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, during her contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 12. She said of the eight sites that will...
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Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen (left), in discussion with Director, Island Traffic Authority, Ludlow Powell, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11.
National SecurityTransport

JCF Busy on the Roads

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recorded over 200,000 breaches of the Road Traffic Act up to June of this year. This was disclosed by Senior Superintendent and Commanding Officer of the Traffic and Highway Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Calvin Allen, during a press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner in St. Andrew, on July 11. Senior Superintendent...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated fourth left); Lady Allen (seated fifth left), and officials of the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards with the 13 recipients of the awards (back row) from the County of Middlesex, at a ceremony held on July 12, at the Caymanas Golf and Country Club, in St. Catherine.
Executive

Governor-General Hails Initiators of GGAA

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has hailed the initiators, sponsors and coordinators of the 25-year-old Governor –General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA). He said the reasons for the award scheme to last for a quarter century had to do with the “firm foundations” that were established at the inception in 1991, under the late former Governor-General, Sir Howard...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Foreign AffairsOffice of the Prime Minister

PM Holness Congratulates New UK Prime Minister

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has congratulated Hon. Theresa May on her appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In a letter sent today (Wednesday, July 13), Prime Minister Holness said “Jamaica and the United Kingdom have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship built on strong historical links and close bonds of...
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