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Farmer, Lawrence Patterson, demonstrates how he reaps Irish potatoes on a section of his farm in Hinds Town, St. Ann, during a recent tour by officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining.

Uptick in Domestic Irish Potato Production

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says there is an uptick in domestic Irish potato production. Mr. Green, who spoke with JIS News following a recent tour of potato and hot pepper farms in Hinds Town, St....

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), is joined by (from left) Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; Commanding Officer, St. James Police Division, Senior Superintendent Vernon Ellis, and Head, Area One Police, Assistant Commissioner Clifford Chambers, during a tour of the Barnett Street Police Station in downtown Montego Bay on Saturday (March 16).

Plans Announced for Extensive Renovation and Construction of Police Facilities in St. James

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivering his opening presentation in the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives recently.

Stocks and Securities Limited Fraud Investigation Progressing – Dr. Clarke

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), converses with Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to Jamaica, His Excellency Dr. Lasford Douglas, during a Diplomatic Days 2024 event at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on March 13. Listening is Ambassador of the Dominican Republic, Her Excellency Angie Shakira Martinez (second left).

Jamaica Concerned That UN SDGs Global Implementation Has Stalled – Minister Johnson Smith

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers remarks during the final Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) ‘SEZ Unplugged’ workshop, hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott Kingston Hotel on March 13.

JSEZA Concludes Highly Successful Special Economic Zone Training Workshop Series

Executive Director of the non-governmental organisation (NGO), MultiCare Youth Foundation, Alicia Glasgow Gentles.

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Specialised Curriculum Delivering ‘Passport to Success’ for At-Risk Youth

The ‘Passport to Success’ (PTS) specialised curriculum utilised by the MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) is yielding significant dividends in reforming at-risk youth under the European Union Bridge Project. The MYF, a local non-governmental organisation (NGO), is the only licenced administrator of the international curriculum in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the...

Director of Health Services Planning and Integration in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Naydene Williams, addresses the Jamaica National Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2022 launch at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday, March 15.

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Health Ministry Underscores Importance of Jamaica Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Findings

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has underscored the importance of the Jamaica Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2022: Situation of Women and Children findings. Addressing Friday’s (March 15) launch at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew, Director of Health Services Planning and Integration in the Ministry, Dr. Naydene Williams, said MICS assists with the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses guests attending the annual Diplomatic Corps Cocktail Reception and Dinner at King’s House on Thursday, March 14.

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Governor-General Urges Continued International Cooperation for Peace, Prosperity, and Security

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is calling for continued international cooperation to cultivate peace, prosperity, security and sustainable development for all nations. “The complex issues we face today transcend borders and they demand a unified response that can only be achieved through deliberate and meaningful global partnerships,” he said. The Governor-General was addressing the annual Diplomatic...

Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Planning and the Public Service, Julian Robinson, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 14).

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Opposition Spokesman Proposes Incorporating Character Education in Schools

Opposition Spokesperson on Finance, Planning and the Public Service, Julian Robinson, is recommending that character education be incorporated within the school system. He noted that character education is pivotal to reforming values and attitudes across the society in general. “Character education, according to the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, is ‘teaching children about basic human values, including honesty, kindness,...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth right), is joined by (from left) Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy; Head of M&M Construction Limited, Richard Mullings; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of National Security, Delroy Simpson; Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson; Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake; Member of Parliament, Westmoreland Central, George Wright; and Custos Rotulorum for Westmoreland, Canon Hartley Perrin, in breaking ground for the $2.7 billion Westmoreland Divisional Police Headquarters in Llandilo, Savanna-la-Mar, on Friday (March 15).

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Ground Broken to Construct New Westmoreland Police Headquarters

Ground was, on Friday (March 15), broken in Llandilo, Savanna-la-Mar, for the construction of the new $2.17 billion Westmoreland Divisional Police Headquarters. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, headed the officials participating in the engagement. The three-storey building, that will span 64,970.21square feet, will be designed to accommodate specialised units and coordinate operations across...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson-Smith.

2 years ago Foreign Affairs

Eight New Foreign Diplomats Appointed

Eight new foreign representatives have been appointed to serve as Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Jamaica. They represent the Kingdom of Denmark, Republic of Korea, State of Israel, Republic of Suriname, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Republic of Peru, and New Zealand. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, made...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (second right), signs the condolence book for late former Permanent Secretary, Anthony Irons, who passed away on February 1. Mr. Irons was Permanent Secretary in the Labour Ministry from 1989 to 2001. Looking on (from left) are Mr. Irons’ nephew and niece, Damion Edwards and Nicola Chung, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden. The condolence book was signed at the Ministry’s North Street office in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (February 13).

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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Signs Condolence Book for Late Former Permanent Secretary, Anthony Irons

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (second right), signs the condolence book for late former Permanent Secretary, Anthony Irons, who passed away on February 1. Mr. Irons was Permanent Secretary in the Labour Ministry from 1989 to 2001. Looking on (from left) are Mr. Irons’ nephew and niece, Damion Edwards and Nicola Chung, and Permanent Secretary...