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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), enjoys a light moment with Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) Chairman, Earl Jarrett (right), during the annual ‘Keeping Abreast’ luncheon held at the offices of the JCS in Kingston on October 24. Looking on is Superintendent Minister for the Jamaica Methodist District Coke Circuit of Churches, Rev. Bosworth Mullings.The lucheon, hosted jointly by the JCS and Jamaica Reach to Recovery, forms part of activities marking Cancer Awareness Month during October.

PHOTOS: Education State Minister Attends ‘Keeping Abreast’ Luncheon

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), engages in conversation with and Organiser, Calabar Old Boys’ Association's National Student Athlete Summit, Daniel England, at the event’s opening ceremony on Friday (Oct. 25), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.

PHOTOS: Education State Minister Addresses Calabar Old Boys’ Association’s National Student Athlete Summit

Chief Technical Director, Ministry of National Security, Rohan Richards (left), is in discussion with Director, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica, Linnisa Wahid (right); and Organization of American States (OAS) Representative, Jeanelle Van Glaanenweygel. Occasion was presentation of the Multilateral Evaluation Mechanism (MEM) 7th Round National Evaluation Reports at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on October 25.

Gov’t Strengthening Drug Control Measures

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at a Dengue Awareness Town Hall in Junction, St. Elizabeth on October 24.

Dr. Tufton Urges Increased Vigilance Against Dengue

Leader of Government Business in the Senate, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith addresses the sitting of the Upper House on Friday (October 25).

Gov’t Safeguarding Financial System

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green.

6 years ago Industry

Jamaica Making Progress on Cannabis

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says progress is being made in the build-out of the local medical cannabis industry, with work advanced on regulations and guidelines. He said the Ministry is in receipt of the first draft of the import/export regulations for cannabis for final review and discussion. The regulations,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), looks on as Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) Engineer, Paul Cummings (2nd left), points out details on a map of water catchment areas in St. Mary. Others (from left) are: Mayor of the parish, Councillor Richard Creary; and RWSL board member, Peter Clarke. Occasion was a tour of RWSL supply systems in the parish on Thursday (Oct. 24).

6 years ago CommunityEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Rural Water Supply to Boost Storage Capacity in St. Mary

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is assuring residents of St. Mary that they will have increased access to water supply before the end of year. He said that the Government, through Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), will be undertaking work to increase storage capacity in order to...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right) speaks with Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, at the opening ceremony of the Ministry’s Integrated Justice Fair on Thursday (Oct. 24), at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre, St. Andrew.

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Jamaicans Urged to Make Use of Justice Services

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is appealing for members of the public to make use of the various justice services offered by the Ministry and its agencies. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Ministry’s Integrated Justice Fair on Thursday (Oct. 24), at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre, St. Andrew. The event, held in collaboration with the European Union...

– Stakeholders in attendance at the opening session of Para Caribe Consulting Medical Doctors Limited’s Occupational Health, Safety and Workplace Wellness Symposium, which was held at the Half Moon Hotel in St. James, on Thursday (October 24).

6 years ago LabourSocial Security

Public To Be Sensitised About OSH Bill

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says the Ministry will be embarking on an islandwide awareness campaign to sensitise the public about the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill. Addressing the opening session of Para Caribe Consulting Medical Doctors Limited’s Occupational Health, Safety and Workplace Wellness Symposium at the Half Moon Hotel...

Chief Executive Officer of the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Judith Ramlogan, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, where she announced that the agency will be undertaking a business process re-engineering (BPR) exercise in the next financial year.

6 years ago CommerceIndustry

COJ Says Jamaicans Should Use eBRF To Register Businesses

Jamaicans are being encouraged to use the online Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) electronic Business Registration Form (eBRF) to register their business or companies. Persons can access the form via the COJ’s website, www.orcjamaica.com, from any location globally. The online system provides a hassle-free and more convenient option for those seeking to register a business. This project supports the Government’s...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in discussion with Regional Psychiatrist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WHRA), Lisabeth Crossman, during a visit to the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI) rehabilitation Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 24).

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry To Tackle Mental Illness In The West

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is working to implement a number of intervention strategies to deal with the increase in the number of mental health cases in Western Jamaica. Speaking with journalists following a visit to the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI) Rehabilitation Centre in Montego Bay, St....

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre) and Lady Allen (right), in conversation with President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weeks, when she visited King’s House on Thursday (October 24).

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PHOTOS: G-G And Trinidad President

Their Excellencies, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre) and Lady Allen (right), in conversation with President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weeks, when she visited King’s House on Thursday (October 24).