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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), hands over Pineapple suckers to Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Elizabeth Parish Manager, Nathan Samuels (right), who accepts on behalf of farmers of the parish, during a handing-over ceremony at the RADA St. Elizabeth Parish Office, in Santa Cruz, on Thursday, August 15. At centre is Chief Executive Officer of RADA, Peter Thompson.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), hands over Pineapple suckers to Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Elizabeth Parish Manager, Nathan Samuels (right), who accepts on behalf of farmers of the parish, during a handing-over ceremony at the RADA St. Elizabeth Parish Office, in Santa Cruz, on Thursday, August 15. At centre is Chief Executive Officer of RADA, Peter Thompson.

Farmers Receive Pineapple Suckers

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), on Thursday (August 15), handed over 70,000 MD2 Pineapple suckers to farmers in St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, St. James, Hanover, Trelawny and St. Ann. The handing over ceremony was held at the RADA St. Elizabeth...
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right), greets Chairman of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Children’s Advisory Panel (CAP), Matthew McHayle (right), at the opening ceremony of the fourth staging of the biennial National Children’s Summit (NCS), held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Thursday (August 15). Others (from left) are: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Mariko Kagoshima, and Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Rosalee Gage Grey. The Summit, organised by the CPFSA, brings together children between 12 and 17 years of age from across the island (mainly wards of the State) and different interest groups. It creates an atmosphere for learning, exchange of ideas, developing and strengthening social skills.
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right), greets Chairman of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Children’s Advisory Panel (CAP), Matthew McHayle (right), at the opening ceremony of the fourth staging of the biennial National Children’s Summit (NCS), held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Thursday (August 15). Others (from left) are: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Mariko Kagoshima, and Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Rosalee Gage Grey. The Summit, organised by the CPFSA, brings together children between 12 and 17 years of age from across the island (mainly wards of the State) and different interest groups. It creates an atmosphere for learning, exchange of ideas, developing and strengthening social skills.

Children in State Care Participate in National Summit
Members of the Tivoli Gardens Dance Troupe perform at the opening of the fourth staging of the biennial National Children’s Summit (NCS), held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Thursday (August 15). The Summit, organised by the CPFSA, brings together children between 12 and 17 years of age from across the island (mainly wards of the State) and different interest groups. It creates an atmosphere for learning, exchange of ideas, developing and strengthening social skills.
Members of the Tivoli Gardens Dance Troupe perform at the opening of the fourth staging of the biennial National Children’s Summit (NCS), held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Thursday (August 15). The Summit, organised by the CPFSA, brings together children between 12 and 17 years of age from across the island (mainly wards of the State) and different interest groups. It creates an atmosphere for learning, exchange of ideas, developing and strengthening social skills.

CEO Says CPFSA Remains Steadfast in Mandate to Protect Children
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Michael Henry (left), greets British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad, when he called on the Minister at Jamaica House on Thursday (August 15).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Michael Henry (left), greets British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad, when he called on the Minister at Jamaica House on Thursday (August 15).

PHOTOS: Mike Henry Receives Courtesy Call British High Commissioner to Jamaica
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (6th left), makes a point at a meeting with stakeholders from the Port Authority of Jamaica and the Urban Development Corporation regarding the development of Port Royal, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on August 14. Also present were Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (5th left), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (7th left).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (6th left), makes a point at a meeting with stakeholders from the Port Authority of Jamaica and the Urban Development Corporation regarding the development of Port Royal, at the Office of the Prime Minister, on August 14. Also present were Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (5th left), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (7th left).

PHOTOS: PM Hosts Port Royal Development Meeting

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), listens to President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association, O’Neil Grant (right), at the launch of the FHC Civil Servants of the Year Award 2019 and opening of nominations, on Wednesday (August 14), at the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League’s Manhattan Road address in Kingston. Sharing in the moment are Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Ambassador the Hon. Douglas Saunders (left), and Chief Executive Officer, First Heritage Co-Operative Credit Union (FHC), Roxann Linton.
Finance & Public Service

Three New Categories for Civil Servants of the Year

This year, three new categories of awardees will be introduced into the Civil Servants of the Year Award, to broaden the scope of eligible nominees as part of efforts to revitalise the initiative. The three categories are Technical, Management and Middle Management. Each awardee will receive a cash prize of $200,000. All three awardees will complete a joint community project...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the Jamaica National Commission-United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (JNC-UNESCO) Youth Advisory Committee speed mentorship session at the Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew on August 14. Seated at right is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who is Chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee.
Youth

New Youth Leaders Benefit from Mentoring Session

The new cohort of youth ambassadors and volunteers under the Jamaica National Commission-United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (JNC-UNESCO) have benefited from a speed mentoring session aimed at better equipping them to carry out their roles. The activity, held at the Hotel Four Seasons in St. Andrew, was organised by the Youth Advisory Committee of the JNC-UNESCO, which falls...
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The Symphony of the Seas, the largest cruise ship, will visit Jamaica in 2020.
Tourism

Largest Cruise Ship to Call in 2020

Symphony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship and prime jewel in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class vessels, is slated to make its inaugural call to Jamaica next year. With a carrying capacity of 6,680 passengers, the 228,081-ton ship is expected to dock in Falmouth, Trelawny, on May 19, 2020. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says arrival of the Symphony...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Companies Office of Jamaica, Judith Ramlogan, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Commerce

COJ Reports 100 % increase in Number of Business Names Registered

The Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ) is reporting a more than 100 per cent increase in the number of business names being registered. The figures were revealed by Chief Executive Officer, Judith Ramlogan, during a recent JIS Studio 58A session. “We are seeing an increase in the number of companies being registered and the number of business names being registered,...
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Acting Regional Health Promotion/Education Officer for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dwight Hill.
Health & Wellness

Mosquito Control March in Lucea August 16

The Hanover Health Department will be staging two marches in Lucea on Friday (August 16), as the parish intensifies its mosquito control activities and public education campaign. The initiative has been called ‘National Call to Action Day’, a venture by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, as part of its Enhanced Vector Control Programme. Similar public education activities will be...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses attendees at a Primary Exit Profile (PEP) awards function at Jamaica House on Wednesday (Aug 14). Also pictured at the head table is Acting Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Damian Cox. The awards ceremony recognised 15 children of OPM and Office of the Cabinet staff members, who were successful in their PEP exams this year. The Prime Minister presented them with book vouchers for back-to-school.
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No Child Should Be Denied Education Due To Fees – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says no child should be denied access to an education due to obligatory prohibitive fees being charged by schools. “I’m not saying that the parents must not contribute, but sometimes, we miss the bigger picture (which) is to make sure that no child, regardless of the income status of your household is in...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (back row, 8th left), and members of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), share a moment with the 2018-2019 KSAMC Junior Council members following the completion of their orientation in November 2018. The Junior Council will be hosting an expo and back-to-school treat for the residents of the Rollington Town community in Kingston on August 22, as their major project for the year.
Local GovernmentYouth

KSAMC Junior Council to Host Back-to-School Treat

The Junior Council of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be hosting an expo and back-to-school treat for the residents of the Rollington Town community in Kingston. The event, under the theme: ‘Protecting the Vulnerable: Establishing Hope through Local Government’, will take place on Thursday (August 22) at the Rollington Town Primary School from 11:00 a.m. to...
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