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$6 Million Dollars Worth Of Compressed Marijuana Seized On The Port

On Thursday, February 11, 2021, Officers from the Jamaica Customs Agency’s Contraband Enforcement Team along with Officers from the Jamaica Constabulary Force's Narcotics Division and Port Security personnel seized a shipment containing 1516.7 lbs/688 kgs of marijuana with an estimated...

Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley Henry (left), and Principal of St. Jago High School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Collette Pryce (right), observe as Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service, Donna-Marie Rowe, waters one of several tree seedlings that were planted across the campus of St. Jago High School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Thursday (February 11). Occasion was the launch of the Forestry Department’s ‘My Tree Legacy’ project at the institution. All three are distinguished St. Jago alumni.

Forestry Dept. Launches Latest Tree-Planting Project At St. Jago High School

Steel cages being prepared for the construction of piles to support the new four-lane Rio Minho bridge, which is being constructed along the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000, as part of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project.

Largest Four-Lane Bridge To Be Built Over Rio Minho In Clarendon

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (File Photo)

Minister Grange: Let’s Remove Obstacles to Women’s Economic Equality

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a virtual press conference on February 11.

Health Minister Says Only Vaccines Approved By WHO Will Be Given To Jamaicans

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, which was held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on Thursday (February 11).

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Citizens Of St. James Urged To Follow COVID-19 Prevention Protocols

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is urging citizens of St. James to adhere to the Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention protocols, in order to stem the spike in cases in the parish. Councillor Vernon contended that a lack of discipline by members of the public is helping to spur an increase in the number of confirmed cases. “These...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Kingston, St. Catherine And Trelawny To Get More COVID-19 Beds

Additional coronavirus (COVID-19) beds are to be provided by the Government for the parishes of Kingston, St. Catherine and Trelawny. Speaking at a virtual press conference on February 11, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the additional spaces, numbering over 130, would be added shortly, bringing the number of beds for COVID-19 patients to 495....

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), with (from left) Principal, Excelsior Community College, Philmore McCarthy; Honorary Fellows, Morin Seymour and Dr. Charah Watson, and distinguished past student, Orville Hall, at the institution’s virtual graduation ceremony, held on February 11 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

5 years ago Education

Over 500 Students Graduate From Excelsior Community College

More than 500 graduates of the Excelsior Community College in Kingston were conferred with their degrees, diplomas and certificates during a virtual graduation ceremony held on Thursday (February 11) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. The college institution also conferred honorary fellowships on Morin Seymour, one of the institution’s former chairmen, for his stellar dedication and contribution to the social services,...

Chief Technical Director for Special Projects in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Courtney Cole (left), inspects tomatoes brought by farmer from Southfield, St. Elizabeth, Arden Parchment, during Thursday’s (February 11) Buy-Back Programme engagement at the St. Elizabeth Parish Office of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in Santa Cruz. The Programme is designed to address the glut of tomatoes in the parish.

5 years ago AgricultureCoronavirus

Buy-Back Programme Safeguarding Farmers’ Wellbeing During COVID-19

Chief Technical Director for Special Projects in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Courtney Cole, says the Government’s Buy-Back Programme continues to safeguard the well-being of local farmers affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On Thursday (February 11), the Ministry, through the St. Elizabeth office of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), sought to purchase 10,000 pounds of tomatoes from...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Building, Nethersole Place, downtown Kingston.
(JIS File Photo)

5 years ago CoronavirusFinance & Public Service

Suspension Of Banking Services To The Public

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, effective Friday, 12 February 2021, Bank of Jamaica will temporarily suspend the offering of teller services until further advised. Please be reminded that coin exchange services have been suspended since August 2020. In this regard, we therefore recommend that for the exchange of foreign currencies and other banking services, the public should rely...

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Bank of Jamaica Schedule of JamClear®-RTGS Transaction Fees as at 31 December 2020

Bank of Jamaica (the Bank) publishes data on fees charged for transactions processed through JamClear®-RTGS on a quarterly basis. The table below includes JamClear®-RTGS transaction fees charged by each JamClear®-RTGS participant (commercial banks, merchant bank, building societies and primary dealers) for the quarters ending September 2020 and December 2020. Effective 20 March 2020, the Bank waived transaction fees associated with...

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 9)

5 years ago National Security and Peace

House Extends Zones Of Special Operations For An Additional 60 Days

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Denham Town, West Kingston; Mount Salem, St. James; and Greenwich Town and August Town in St Andrew have been extended by a further 60 days. The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 9), approved four Resolutions for the extensions, which were moved by National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. In his remarks,...