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Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), greets Pastor of the Constant Spring Road Church of God in Kingston, Reverend W. George Lewis. The occasion was the International Men’s Day service held at the church on Sunday (November 15).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), greets Pastor of the Constant Spring Road Church of God in Kingston, Reverend W. George Lewis. The occasion was the International Men’s Day service held at the church on Sunday (November 15).

Men Urged To Wear Masks To Safeguard Their Health Against COVID-19

Men are being urged to develop and engage in healthy lifestyle practices in order to improve their physical and mental wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This urging comes from State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and...
Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury (second left), displays medical supplies that were donated to the May Pen Hospital by proprietor of National Self-Serve, Stephen Liao (centre). The items, along with plaques, were presented during a handover ceremony at the hospital on November 11. Others (from left) are: Chairman of the May Pen Hospital Management Committee, Baron Stewart; and the hospital’s Customer Service Manager, Faith Sterling, and Chief Executive Officer, St. Andrade Sinclair.
Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury (second left), displays medical supplies that were donated to the May Pen Hospital by proprietor of National Self-Serve, Stephen Liao (centre). The items, along with plaques, were presented during a handover ceremony at the hospital on November 11. Others (from left) are: Chairman of the May Pen Hospital Management Committee, Baron Stewart; and the hospital’s Customer Service Manager, Faith Sterling, and Chief Executive Officer, St. Andrade Sinclair.

PHOTOS: Medical Supplies Donated to May Pen Hospital
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), hands over a report on the implementation of the ‘Jamaica Strategic Corrections Partnership Project’ to United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad, during a brief presentation ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on November 11. The project, which was initiated in 2017 with funding support of £620,000 from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and concluded recently, was undertaken to improve the Department of Correctional Service’s (DCS) operational capacity, reduce recidivism among offenders, and provide ex-offenders with community reintegration support. All 11 of the island’s correctional facilities and several ex-offenders benefitted from the donation, which was channeled through the UK’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund that operates globally. Looking on is Commissioner of Corrections, Lt. Col. (Retired) Gary Rowe.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), hands over a report on the implementation of the ‘Jamaica Strategic Corrections Partnership Project’ to United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad, during a brief presentation ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on November 11. The project, which was initiated in 2017 with funding support of £620,000 from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and concluded recently, was undertaken to improve the Department of Correctional Service’s (DCS) operational capacity, reduce recidivism among offenders, and provide ex-offenders with community reintegration support. All 11 of the island’s correctional facilities and several ex-offenders benefitted from the donation, which was channeled through the UK’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund that operates globally. Looking on is Commissioner of Corrections, Lt. Col. (Retired) Gary Rowe.

PHOTOS: ‘Jamaica Strategic Corrections Partnership Project’ Report Presentation
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), presents a tablet computer to student of Bellefield Primary and Infant School in Manchester, Dexroy Anderson, during a handover ceremony at the institution on Friday (November 13). Sharing the moment is Central Manchester Member of Parliament, Rhoda Crawford.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), presents a tablet computer to student of Bellefield Primary and Infant School in Manchester, Dexroy Anderson, during a handover ceremony at the institution on Friday (November 13). Sharing the moment is Central Manchester Member of Parliament, Rhoda Crawford.

Education Ministry Exploring Opening More Schools under the E-COVID-19 Face-to-Face Classroom Pilot
Epidemiologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Maung Aung.
Epidemiologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Maung Aung.

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Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), pilots the Electricity (Electrical Work, Registration and Licensing) Regulations, 2020, during Friday’s (November 13) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House. Seated Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.
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Senate Approves Electricity (Electrical Work, Registration and Licensing) Regulations, 2020

Under new electricity regulations approved by the Houses of Parliament, inspection and approval of electrical works are now expected to be executed more expeditiously. This, as the supporting legislative regime will facilitate an increase in the complement of licensed electrical inspectors from the nine currently serving the island, thereby improving the turnaround time for the inspection process. The ‘Electricity (Electrical...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addressing a recent Think Tank at the Jamaica Information Service’s head office in Kingston.
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Gov’t Looking to Strengthen use of Mediation and Restorative

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is looking to strengthen the use of mediation and restorative justice to settle minor and in some cases complex matters, without going to court. Work is under way to draft the Mediation Act as well as update the Restorative Justice Act.  Minister Chuck said that the increased use of these alternative dispute...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
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PM Holness Expresses Sadness at the Death of a Correctional Officer

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed sadness at the death of a Correctional Officer, Jimel Westley, at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre this morning (November 13). “I was deeply saddened when I learnt of Jimel’s  death while in the line of duty. Words are insufficient to convey my sympathies. I pray for strength for his family and his colleagues...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn​.
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Gov’t Committed To Supporting MSMEs – Dr. Dunn

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the Government remains committed to supporting the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector as a key driver of growth in the economy. He said that several policy measures and initiatives have been undertaken that are aimed at creating a more conducive business environment for...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank forum.
Justice

Justice Ministry Looking to Introduce Sample Pictures in Drug Trials

The Ministry of Justice is looking to implement the use of sample pictures to illustrate the volume of narcotics involved in drug-related court cases. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank forum at the Agency’s head office in Kingston, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said based on existing legislation, large quantities of drugs are usually taken to...
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St. James Street in Mo’bay Declared No-vending

The St. James Municipal Corporation has declared St. James Street in downtown Montego Bay a no-vending zone with immediate effect. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, made the announcement at the Corporation’s monthly meeting held on Thursday (November 12) at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square. The Mayor, who is also Chairman of the Municipal Corporation, said...
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