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Interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Courtney Cole (centre), uses special glasses to inspect citrus leaves for disease at the 21st annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Citrus Protection Agency (JCPA), held at Bybrook Sporting Facility in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (February 5). Observing are Citrus Protection Officer in the Ministry, Alfred Barrett (left); and JCPA Chairman, Peter McConnell.
Interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Courtney Cole (centre), uses special glasses to inspect citrus leaves for disease at the 21st annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Citrus Protection Agency (JCPA), held at Bybrook Sporting Facility in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (February 5). Observing are Citrus Protection Officer in the Ministry, Alfred Barrett (left); and JCPA Chairman, Peter McConnell.

Gov’t Committed To Safeguarding Citrus Industry

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has stated its commitment to safeguarding the citrus industry, which, despite the challenges of adverse weather conditions and disease, remains lucrative, with an estimated total value of approximately $5 billion to $7...
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivers the keynote address at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs National Youth In Agriculture Symposium, held on February 5 at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville, Manchester.
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivers the keynote address at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs National Youth In Agriculture Symposium, held on February 5 at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville, Manchester.

Noted Businessman To Invest In Mega Farm In St. Catherine
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses journalists at a media briefing held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on February 5, where he provided an update on Jamaica’s national emergency response and preparedness for the novel coronavirus. With the Minister (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses journalists at a media briefing held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on February 5, where he provided an update on Jamaica’s national emergency response and preparedness for the novel coronavirus. With the Minister (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor.

Public Education Campaign to Heighten Awareness About Coronavirus
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), is apprised of the features in one of two newly acquired mobile justice units by Executive Director for the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner, during a presentation ceremony in the Ministry’s car park on Constant Spring Road in Kingston on Wednesday (January 29). The units, valued at Can$420,000, were provided by the Government of Canada through the Justice Undertakings for Social Transformation (JUST) programme.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), is apprised of the features in one of two newly acquired mobile justice units by Executive Director for the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner, during a presentation ceremony in the Ministry’s car park on Constant Spring Road in Kingston on Wednesday (January 29). The units, valued at Can$420,000, were provided by the Government of Canada through the Justice Undertakings for Social Transformation (JUST) programme.

Mobile Justice Unit Rolls Into Meadowbrook, St. Andrew On Feb. 8
Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan (at podium), addresses a meeting of the Lions Club of Kingston at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (February 5).
Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan (at podium), addresses a meeting of the Lions Club of Kingston at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (February 5).

More Jamaicans Encouraged To Support The National Tree-Planting Initiative

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre),addressing a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on February 5. Listening (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan (left), and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
Health & Wellness

Dr. Tufton Urges Continued Vigilance Against Dengue

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging Jamaicans to remain vigilant in the fight against dengue. He made the appeal during a press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on February 5, where he gave an update on the National Vector Control Programme. Dr. Tufton said that the Ministry continues to strengthen the programme,...
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Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, signing the condolence book for slain teacher, Carl Samuels, at Vauxhall High School in Kingston during a visit to the institution on Wednesday (February 5). Looking on (from left) are Principal, Prudence Brown Pinnock; and Director for the Education Ministry’s Region One, Allison Hawthorn-Cooke.
Education

Gov’t Looking To Bolster Security In Schools

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the Government is looking to provide the requisite resources to bolster security arrangements at schools in order to safeguard students, teachers and other stakeholder users. “I have already initiated the discussions, but I am going to invite the Permanent Secretary [in the Ministry] and her senior staff to...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives.
Finance & Public Service

House Approves Second Supplementary Estimates

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 4), approved the Second Supplementary Estimates, which shows additional spending of $7.966 billion for this fiscal year. This has increased the Budget to $859 billion, with non-debt expenditure moving to $541.4 billion and public debt servicing at $317.6 billion. In his remarks, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon Nigel...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre) responds to questions from journalists during a press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on February 5, where he provided an update on Jamaica’s national emergency response and preparedness for the coronavirus. He is flanked by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan (left); and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Border Protection Personnel Being Prepared For Coronavirus

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is training border protection and control personnel to deal with the novel coronavirus. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said 329 frontline employees at the Norman Manley and Sangster International airports, including immigration, customs, port health, airport police, Jamaica Fire Brigade, aviation services, airline, and management staff, have been engaged. He noted that...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (left), proudly shows off his blood donation during the USF’s ‘Are you My Type’ pre-Valentine’s Day blood drive last year. At right is Nurse Latoya Allen of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS)
Technology

USF Stages Pre-Valentine’s Day Blood Drive Friday

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is encouraging persons to participate in its pre-Valentine’s Day blood drive, scheduled to take place on Friday (February 7), at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) auditorium in New Kingston. The event, which involves collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Refreshment will be available...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addressing journalists during a media briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Wednesday (February 5), where he provided an update on Jamaica’s national emergency response and preparedness for the coronavirus. Listening (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

National Coronavirus Coordinating Mechanism Being Instituted

The Government will be putting a National Coordinating Mechanism in place to monitor and contain the novel coronavirus, in the event of an outbreak. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the Cabinet-sanctioned measure will see a team, to be headed by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), being established to lead Jamaica’s...
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Former Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Rudyard Spencer
National Security

House Of Representatives Pays Tribute To Ruddy Spencer

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 4), paid tribute to former Member of Parliament (MP) for Clarendon South Eastern, Rudyard Spencer, who has stepped down from representational politics. House Speaker, Pearnel Charles, said that Mr. Spencer had resigned with immediate effect. Mr. Spencer served as MP for 18 years and was State Minister in the Ministry of National Security...
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