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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addressing the opening of the rehabilitated Dragoon to Flagstaff road in St. James on Wednesday (January 22). The Minister also opened the Prosper to Tangle River roadways on the day.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, addressing the opening of the rehabilitated Dragoon to Flagstaff road in St. James on Wednesday (January 22). The Minister also opened the Prosper to Tangle River roadways on the day.

Agriculture Ministry Beefing Up Praedial Larceny Unit

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, is beefing up the praedial larceny unit in order to enhance its effectiveness in curtailing agricultural theft across the island. Minister without Portfolio, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, said that the Ministry will be...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), joins hands in worship with (from left): Member, National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), Rev. Dr. Peter Garth; Custos of St. James and Pastor, Faith Temple Assemblies of God, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin; Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, and Chairman, NLPB, Right Rev. Stanley Clarke, at the NLPB, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (January 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), joins hands in worship with (from left): Member, National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), Rev. Dr. Peter Garth; Custos of St. James and Pastor, Faith Temple Assemblies of God, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin; Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, and Chairman, NLPB, Right Rev. Stanley Clarke, at the NLPB, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (January 16).

Hundreds Pray For The Upliftment Of The Nation
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), pays keen attention while Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communication at the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Kimberley Stiff (centre), points out features of the new Port Royal cruise port. Occasion was a tour by the Minister today (January 14).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), pays keen attention while Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communication at the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Kimberley Stiff (centre), points out features of the new Port Royal cruise port. Occasion was a tour by the Minister today (January 14).

Port Royal Residents Lauded For Preserving Image Of Community
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (5th left), and Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Hon. Bishop Conrad Pitkin (5th. right), unveil the sign at the roundabout at Ironshore, St. James, commemorating the renaming of Quebec Avenue as the Dr. Horace Chang Boulevard on January 9.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (5th left), and Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Hon. Bishop Conrad Pitkin (5th. right), unveil the sign at the roundabout at Ironshore, St. James, commemorating the renaming of Quebec Avenue as the Dr. Horace Chang Boulevard on January 9.

Quebec Avenue in Ironshore, St. James Renamed ‘Dr. Horace Chang Boulevard’
Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Keith Duncan (left), consults with Chief Executive Officer, Makeba Bennett-Easy, during Thursday’s (January 9) launch of the PSOJ’s 2020-2022 Strategy. The event was held at the entity’s head office in New Kingston.
Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President, Keith Duncan (left), consults with Chief Executive Officer, Makeba Bennett-Easy, during Thursday’s (January 9) launch of the PSOJ’s 2020-2022 Strategy. The event was held at the entity’s head office in New Kingston.

PSOJ To Forge Partnerships With Government And NGOs To Help Reduce Crime

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Correctional Officer at the Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre in Bamboo, St. Ann, Donovan Small (right), hands over food items to Administrator at the Widow’s Mite Children’s Home in Alexandria, St. Ann, Gwendolyn Howell, on December 31, 2019.
CommunityHealth & Wellness

Elderly And Homeless Persons Receive Meals And Care Packages

Approximately 450 homeless and elderly persons across St. Ann were treated to meals and offered care packages on New Year’s Day (January 1), by veteran Correctional Officer, Donovan Small. Mr. Small and his team of volunteers journeyed to more than 10 communities, including St. Ann’s Bay, Bamboo, Brown’s Town and Philadelphia, distributing food and offering words of encouragement to the...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addressing journalists during a recent press conference at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
CommunityLocal Government

Over 2,000 Young Jamaicans Benefited from Social Development Commission Support in 2019

More than 2,000 young Jamaicans benefited from social and grant assistance programmes that were administered by the Social Development Commission (SDC) during 2019. This was disclosed by Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during a recent press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston. He said the SDC was instrumental in developing 418 new areas of opportunities, which...
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Captains of the Makoz Aquatic Racers Swim Club, Jahi Bennett (3rd left) and Damaris Rowe (fourth left), hand over clothing items and toiletries to Director, Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home, Patrick Newman (third right), when they accompanied the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team to the Home on December 14. Also sharing the moment are other members of the club. December marks the 10th year since the JIS adopted the Home in 2009.
Community

JIS Celebrates 10 Years With Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home

December marks the 10th year since the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) adopted the Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester, and on the 14th of the month, a team from the agency journeyed to the Home to celebrate the occasion and to bring cheer to the boys and staff for the yuletide season. Members of the team were joined by...
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Community

Essex Valley Family Fun Day Dec. 21

Residents of Lititz, Comma Pen and Sea Air, in St. Elizabeth, are invited to a family fun day on December 21, hosted by the Essex Valley Agricultural Development Programme (EVADP), in association with the Essex Valley Farmers’ Benevolent Society (EVFBS). “The family fun day is geared towards fostering community integration, and promises to be an exciting day for the family....
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CommunityLocal Government

Vendors Cooperating With Measures For Downtown Christmas Shopping

President of the Vendors, Higglers and Markets Association, Dunstan Whittingham, says that members are cooperating with the measures put in place by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) to facilitate the expected increase in shopping downtown for the festive season. He told JIS News that a number of areas have been designated as no-vending zones, while restrictions have...
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