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He implored Jamaicans not to let down their guard even though the island has not been impacted by a hurricane in several years.
He implored Jamaicans not to let down their guard even though the island has not been impacted by a hurricane in several years.

Jamaicans Urged To Remain Alert Even As Hurricane Season Ends

Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, says that although the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane season has officially ended, Jamaicans should always be in a state of readiness and preparedness to deal with weather events. He said this is...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left); and Country Managing Partner, Ernst and Young Jamaica Limited, Kayann Sudlow (third left), display two contracts, totaling US$7 million, which they signed to carry out a review of the public-sector compensation structure; and to implement shared corporate services for the public sector. Also pictured (from left) are Financial Secretary, Darlene Morrison; Executive Director, Ernst and Young, Barry Eligon; and President, Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), O
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left); and Country Managing Partner, Ernst and Young Jamaica Limited, Kayann Sudlow (third left), display two contracts, totaling US$7 million, which they signed to carry out a review of the public-sector compensation structure; and to implement shared corporate services for the public sector. Also pictured (from left) are Financial Secretary, Darlene Morrison; Executive Director, Ernst and Young, Barry Eligon; and President, Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), O'Neil Grant. The signing took place at the National Heroes Circle offices of the Finance Ministry, in Kingston

Proposal For New Public Sector Compensation Structure To Be Submitted To Cabinet
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is surrounded by new homeowners of the Darliston Grove and Shrewsbury communities in Westmoreland, at the National Housing Trust (NHT) handover ceremony, on Wednesday, December 4.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is surrounded by new homeowners of the Darliston Grove and Shrewsbury communities in Westmoreland, at the National Housing Trust (NHT) handover ceremony, on Wednesday, December 4.

Prime Minister Hands Over 52 Housing Solutions In Westmoreland
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on December 3.
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on December 3.

House Affirms Terrorism Prevention Amendment Regulations
Education Officer, Special Education Unit, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Vivian Blake (left), converses with Professor, the City University of New York: Medgar Evers College, Dr. Donna Wright (right), during the Disabilities Awareness Conference, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on December 4. Also participating are (from left) Assistant Chief Education Officer, Special Education Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Sharon Anderson Morgan; and Assistant Chief Education Officer, Media Services, in the Ministry, Nadine Simms.
Education Officer, Special Education Unit, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Vivian Blake (left), converses with Professor, the City University of New York: Medgar Evers College, Dr. Donna Wright (right), during the Disabilities Awareness Conference, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on December 4. Also participating are (from left) Assistant Chief Education Officer, Special Education Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Sharon Anderson Morgan; and Assistant Chief Education Officer, Media Services, in the Ministry, Nadine Simms.

Government Commits To Providing Necessary Support For Students With Special Needs

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), demonstrates his dancing skills at the invitation of Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during Tuesday’s (December 3) media launch of activities to mark Reggae Month 2020, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The events are slated for February 2020 under the theme ‘Come ketch de Riddim’.
CultureEntertainment

Grange Announces Plans To Establish Insurance Fund For Artistes And Musicians

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced plans by the Ministry to establish an insurance fund for performing artistes and musicians. Speaking at the media launch for Reggae Month 2020 at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (December 3), the Minister said it is being proposed that provisions under the facility, being...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Youth

Terrelonge Urges Parents, Educators To Protect Boys

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, is urging parents and school administrators to ensure that boys are not bullied or marginalised because they might be doing better at academics than sports. He said there have been many well-documented instances of this “unfortunate situation in schools” where boys are teased and are made to feel inferior to...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) is assisted by Director, Health Promotion and Protection Branch in the Ministry, Dr. Simone Spence (second right) in unveiling the logo for the National Infant and Young Child Feeding Network, at the launch on Tuesday (December 3) at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston. Looking on are Country Representative, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Mariko Kagoshima (left); and Food and Nutrition Advisor, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Audrey Morris.
Health & Wellness

National Infant And Young Child Feeding Network Launched

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched its National Infant and Young Child Feeding Network. The initiative, which is in collaboration with the National Infant and Young Child Feeding Committee, will equip mothers and caregivers with knowledge of proper nutrition principles for the healthy growth and development of infants and young children. It comprises approximately 38 support groups...
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Member of Parliament for East Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz, makes her contribution to the 2019/20 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 3). At left is her husband and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Housing

Hundreds Of Housing Solutions For East Portland

An estimated sum of $3.84 billion is to be spent for the development of housing solutions in the constituency of East Portland. Member of Parliament for the area, Ann-Marie Vaz, made the announcement during her contribution to the 2019/20 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 3). Mrs. Vaz informed that based on discussions with the National...
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Chairman of the National Cruise Council (NCC) and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Michael Belnavis
Tourism

Ocho Rios Reaping Benefits Of Measures To Boost Cruise Ship Calls

Chairman of the National Cruise Council (NCC) Michael Belnavis, is crediting the boom in cruise-ship arrivals to Ocho Rios to an “all-in approach” by all stakeholders to maintain order in the town and improve the environment for visitors. He was speaking to JIS News on Tuesday (December 3), following the inaugural visit of the MSC Meraviglia to the resort town...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), with Captain of the inaugural LATAM Airlines flight from Lima, Peru, Captain Hugo Feldsmith Paino (left) and First Officer, Danieia Santibanez, at the Sangster International Airport on December 2.
TourismTransport

Jamaica The Most Connected Destination In The English-Speaking Caribbean

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that with LATAM Airlines now joining American Airlines with direct flights out of major international gateways, Jamaica has become the most connected destination in the English-speaking Caribbean. Addressing tourism stakeholders and business interests at a welcome reception for crew members of the LATAM Airlines flight from Lima, Peru, at the Sangster International Airport on...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) gives Captain of the MSC Meraviglia, Stephano Battinelli, an authentic Jamaican gift at the official welcome reception for the cruise ship’s inaugural visit to Ocho Rios on December 3. In the background is Hotel Manager of the MSC Meraviglia, Antonio Castellana. Minister Bartlett announced that the MSC Meraviglia will bring 50,000 cruise passengers between now and April of next year.
Tourism

Ocho Rios Welcomes New Cruise Ship

The resort town of Ocho Rios in St. Ann, continues to attract cruise ships, and today (December 3) it welcomed the MSC Meraviglia with its 7,200 passengers and crew to its port. A delegation that included Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; and Jamaica Vacations Executive Director, Joy Roberts, greeted the Meravigilia, one of the prime jewels in the MSC Cruise...
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