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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) addresses the audience during an event held recently at the University of the West Indies (UWI).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) addresses the audience during an event held recently at the University of the West Indies (UWI).

Jamaica and AU Working to Achieve Economic Independence

Jamaica, through the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), along with the African Union (AU), and the University of the West Indies (UWI), are partnering for economic advancement for the people of the region. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left); State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (third left) along with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) Devon Sayers; and President of Northern Caribbean University, Dr. Lincoln Edwards, break ground for the construction of a new milking parlor at Northern Caribbean University on Thursday (March 28).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left); State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (third left) along with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) Devon Sayers; and President of Northern Caribbean University, Dr. Lincoln Edwards, break ground for the construction of a new milking parlor at Northern Caribbean University on Thursday (March 28).

Agriculture Ministry Partners with NCU to Develop Dairy Sector
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JCA’s Contactless Clearance Process Remains Optional Until Further Notice
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (background left), applauds the top placed environmental wardens from the community of Anchovy, in St. James, during a certification ceremony held on March 28, at the AC Mariott Hotel, in New Kingston.
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (background left), applauds the top placed environmental wardens from the community of Anchovy, in St. James, during a certification ceremony held on March 28, at the AC Mariott Hotel, in New Kingston.

Environmental Wardens Certified
Chief Technical Director, Environment, Policy and Monitoring in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie (seated, centre) with awardees in the 2024 Youth Environmental Advocacy Programme (YEAP) Essay Competition, during a ceremony held on March 28 at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Chief Technical Director, Environment, Policy and Monitoring in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie (seated, centre) with awardees in the 2024 Youth Environmental Advocacy Programme (YEAP) Essay Competition, during a ceremony held on March 28 at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Youth Environmental Advocacy Programme (YEAP) Essay Competition 2024 Awards Ceremony

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness conducts a tour of the community of Morgans Place in Olympic Way on Thursday (March 28), where improvement work is now underway under the Urban Renewal and Development Programme.
Prime MinisterWorks / Construction

Work Commences under Urban Renewal Programme

Phase one of the Urban Renewal and Development Programme, is now underway across the island. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness told JIS News that the initiative serves a dual purpose of improving the urban environment, as well as the living conditions of citizens. “The Government of Jamaica last year made an allocation per constituency of approximately between $2...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer, speaking at the New Face of Food Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum, held at the MEET Conference and Events Centre on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (March 28).
AgricultureInvestment

Agriculture Ministry Working to Facilitate International Trade

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is reaffirming its commitment to Jamaica becoming a major export hub for agricultural produce and enhancing the country’s competitiveness on the global market. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer said this, however, will require a further strengthening of relationships among local exporters. “The world today is more competitive than it has...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is flanked by athlete, Shaquane Gordon (right) and his mother, Dukelyn Barrett, during a CARIFTA team send-off at the Jamaica Amateur Athletics Association (JAAA) in Kingston on Thursday (March 28).
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PHOTOS: Minister Grange Sends Off CARIFTA Team

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is flanked by athlete, Shaquane Gordon (right) and his mother, Dukelyn Barrett, during a CARIFTA team send-off at the Jamaica Amateur Athletics Association (JAAA) in Kingston on Thursday (March 28).
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (seated centre), joins the Musgrave Medal Award recipients onstage at the ceremony held on Wednesday (March 27), at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, St. Andrew.
Culture

PHOTOS: Musgrave Medal Awards Ceremony

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (seated centre), joins the Musgrave Medal Award recipients onstage at the ceremony held on Wednesday (March 27), at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, St. Andrew.
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
CultureForeign Affairs

Jamaica and Japan Share Respect for Culture – Terrelonge

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says that Jamaica and Japan share a long-standing friendship, which is marked by a deep respect and appreciation for each other’s culture. He noted that the numerous programmes between the countries “highlight the deep sense of appreciation which our peoples have for our respective cultures, and this is...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, piloting the Appropriations Bill, 2024 in the Senate on March 27.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceLabourSocial Security

Gov’t Committed to Delivering for the People – Senator Aubyn Hill

The Government continues to manage the economy well and remains committed to delivering for the Jamaican people, says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. “We’re at the stage in our development where Jamaicans are expecting the Government to deliver... .  The Government has delivered substantially,” he said, noting that the Appropriations Bill, 2024 “has a...
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