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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, delivers remarks at the Private Security Regulation Authority’s (PSRA) annual conference held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on September 23.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, delivers remarks at the Private Security Regulation Authority’s (PSRA) annual conference held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on September 23.

Policy to Overhaul System of Assigning Police as Close Protection Officers Takes Effect 2024/25 

The Government will be moving to fully implement the Public Officials Protection System (POPS) Policy in the 2024/25 financial year.   The implementation will result in an overhaul of the age-old practice of assigning members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)...
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks (front, right) and Chairman of the Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN), Don Christian (front, left), are surrounded by Jamaican students attending Howard University, who have been awarded scholarships totalling US$80,000 by JHUAN. The award ceremony was held recently at the Ambassador’s residence in Maryland.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks (front, right) and Chairman of the Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN), Don Christian (front, left), are surrounded by Jamaican students attending Howard University, who have been awarded scholarships totalling US$80,000 by JHUAN. The award ceremony was held recently at the Ambassador’s residence in Maryland.

Ambassador Marks Lauds Scholarship Programme for Jamaican Students at Howard University 
President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), Oral Heaven (left), and President of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Haldane Davies, display a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) to undertake a crime impact study in Montego Bay, at the Chamber’s offices at Freeport in St. James on Friday, September 22.
President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), Oral Heaven (left), and President of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Haldane Davies, display a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) to undertake a crime impact study in Montego Bay, at the Chamber’s offices at Freeport in St. James on Friday, September 22.

MOU Signed to Undertake Crime Impact Study in Montego Bay
Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.

ODPEM Recommends Warden System for Schools, Businesses
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, delivers the main address at the commissioning ceremony for newly appointed Justices of the Peace (JPs) for the parish of Westmoreland, held at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-La-Mar on Thursday (Sept. 21).
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, delivers the main address at the commissioning ceremony for newly appointed Justices of the Peace (JPs) for the parish of Westmoreland, held at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-La-Mar on Thursday (Sept. 21).

29 New JPs For Westmoreland

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Poet Laureate of Jamaica 2021-2024, Olive Senior.
Culture

Jamaicans Urged to Explore Poetry Archive

Persons are being invited to support and explore the Jamaica Poetry Archive for their favourite poet or poem.  The electronic Archive, which is the first in the country, was established by the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) through its Poet Laureate of Jamaica Programme, and serves as an online repository of Jamaican poets and their work.   It now features 20...
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Administrator of the Jamaica Athletes Insurance Plan, Michelle Napier (left), addresses students attending the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission(JADCO) health and wellness fair held on Friday (September 22), at the agency’s offices on Ballater Avenue in St. Andrew. The fair was part of activities to observe JADCO’s 15th anniversary this year, under the theme ‘Protecting Brand Jamaica Through Clean Sport’.
Health & WellnessSport

PHOTOS: Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) Stages Health and Wellness Fair

Administrator of the Jamaica Athletes Insurance Plan, Michelle Napier (left), addresses students attending the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission(JADCO) health and wellness fair held on Friday (September 22), at the agency’s offices on Ballater Avenue in St. Andrew. The fair was part of activities to observe JADCO’s 15th anniversary this year, under the theme ‘Protecting Brand Jamaica Through Clean Sport’.
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President of the Rotaract Club of Kingston (RCOK), Natasha Burnett (left), along with Director of Nursing Services at the Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC), Beverly Senior-Berry (third left)), Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Anthony Wood (fourth left), and other members of the Club at the recent handover of care items by the Club to the hospital, in St. Andrew.
Health & Wellness

Rotaract Club of Kingston Donates Care Items to BHC 

The Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) in Kingston has received a donation of care items from the Rotaract Club of Kingston (RCOK), valued more than $200,000.  The items include junior bed and crib sheet sets, tissues, paper towels and laundry detergents.  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BHC, Anthony Wood, who addressed the recent handover ceremony, said the hospital welcomed...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

New Bail Act Aims to Protect Rights and Freedoms

The new Bail Act when passed and properly applied will ensure that only persons who pose a real threat and danger to the rest of society should be in custody,” says Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.  The Minister was speaking to JIS News about the provisions of the Bill, which seeks to repeal and replace...
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Press Release

Ramble Bridge in St. Thomas to be closed to facilitate repairs

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that effective Wednesday, August 16, the Ramble Bridge in St. Thomas will be closed to vehicular traffic. The closure is being done to facilitate the replacement of the wooden bridge deck. Acting Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stacy-Ann Delevante explains that the project will be completed over a 6 week...
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Programme Manager, Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (BIGEE), Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Christopher Brown.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServicePress Release

Development Bank of Jamaica Reopens the Jamaica Business Fund (Cluster Fund) with Up to US$300,000 Available Per Project

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) through its Boosting Innovation Growth & Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) on Friday, August 4, 2023, announced the launch of the Jamaica Business Fund (JBF), a grant funding product to enhance the development of the productive sector, by supporting high potential business alliances to compete in regional and global markets. Christopher Brown, Programme Manager, BIGEE explained,...
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Press Release

Road Closure Notice for the Negril main road in Westmoreland  

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that a section of the Negril main road, in Westmoreland, will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday, August 13, 2023.  The roadway will be closed in the vicinity of Hammond’s Bakery, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Community Relations Officer at the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, explains...
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