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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), converses with Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Border Protection Division, Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Alwyn Nicely, following a meeting with directors of the JCA, at the entity’s Newport East offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 29).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (left), converses with Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Border Protection Division, Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Alwyn Nicely, following a meeting with directors of the JCA, at the entity’s Newport East offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 29).

Jamaica Customs Agency Urged To Be Vigilant Against Smuggling

National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, has urged the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) to remain vigilant and up to date on the ingenious methods that traffickers will use to smuggle items into the country. His call comes against the background...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives.

Finance Minister Meeting with Principals of Noranda
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is accompanied by National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Executive Director, Colonel Daniel Pryce (second left), and Regional Operations Manager, Adrian Grant (right), on a tour of the Riverton City Landfill, in Kingston, on March 24.
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is accompanied by National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Executive Director, Colonel Daniel Pryce (second left), and Regional Operations Manager, Adrian Grant (right), on a tour of the Riverton City Landfill, in Kingston, on March 24.

Many Entities Interested in Managing Riverton Landfill
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), is greeted by Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Norman Allen (second left), at the JTA’s 15th Annual Education Conference, held at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort, in St. Ann, on March 29.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), is greeted by Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Norman Allen (second left), at the JTA’s 15th Annual Education Conference, held at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort, in St. Ann, on March 29.

Civics to be Re-Introduced in Schools
Taking the oath of office at the swearing in ceremony held at King’s House yesterday (March 29) were: Mr. Frank Williams (Top Left) and Miss Carol Edwards (Bottom Left), who will serve as Judges of the Appeal Court; Miss Carolyn Tie (Top Right), who will serve as Puisne Judge in the Supreme Court; and Mrs. Stephane Jackson Haisley (Bottom Right), who will act as Master- in-Chambers.
Taking the oath of office at the swearing in ceremony held at King’s House yesterday (March 29) were: Mr. Frank Williams (Top Left) and Miss Carol Edwards (Bottom Left), who will serve as Judges of the Appeal Court; Miss Carolyn Tie (Top Right), who will serve as Puisne Judge in the Supreme Court; and Mrs. Stephane Jackson Haisley (Bottom Right), who will act as Master- in-Chambers.

Four Judges Sworn into Office

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Executive Director of the Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities, Christine Rodriguez (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, yesterday (March 29). Others (from left) are: Development Manager, Marilyn McKoy (left) and President, Sonia Jackson.
EducationYouth

JAID Calls for Assessment of More Children

The Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities (JAID) is calling for the assessment of more children who are classified as slow learners, as this may be an indication of intellectual disability (ID). Executive Director of JAID, Christine Rodriguez, said the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has several points in the education system, where children with characteristics of ID can be...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), exchanges greetings with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry, during the opening ceremony for the annual St. Mary Agri-Expo on March 28, at the Gray’s Inn Sports Complex in Annotto Bay.
Agriculture

Minister Samuda Announces Expansion of Agro-Parks Project

The agro-parks project is being expanded with some 3,000 acres of irrigated lands at Ebony Park and Spring Plain in Clarendon to be available for production shortly. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the disclosure, while addressing the St. Mary Agri-Expo held at the Gray's Inn Complex in Annotto Bay on March 28. He informed...
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An aerial view of New Kingston.
Works / Construction

Regional Headquarters of CCCC to be Built in New Kingston

China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) will begin the construction of its regional headquarters in New Kingston later this year, signalling its confidence in Jamaica and its intent to remain in the region and to continue to invest in the country. Vice President of CCCC, Ziyu Sun, made the disclosure in an interview with JIS News, shortly after the official opening...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J. C. Hutchinson (left), holds a pineapple while on a tour of the booths at the Montpelier Agricultural and Industrial Show, in St. James, on March 28. Others (from second left) are: Mayor of Montego Bay and President of the St. James branch societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Councillor Glendon Harris; Vice President of the JAS, Donald Berry and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Lenworth Fulton. Mr. Hutchinson was the keynote speaker at the event.
Agriculture

Water and Access to Market Priorities – Hutchinson

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says the provision of a constant supply of water to farmers and access to market for their produce, will be given priority by the new administration. He is also assuring farmers that community roads will be improved and that the pressure will be increased on...
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