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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), observes as President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru, signs the guest book at the Office of the Prime Minister, following a joint press conference, on Monday (Aug. 5). President Kenyatta is in the island for a three-day State visit.

Jamaica and Kenya to Collaborate in Sports, Culture, Tourism

Jamaica and the Republic of Kenya have signed four agreements, which will facilitate collaboration in sports, culture, tourism, among other areas. The signing followed a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and President of the Republic...

Wife of the President of the Republic of Kenya, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta (centre) is presented with a gift by Chairman, Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Debby Ann Salmon (left), during a visit to the WCJF in St. Andrew on Monday (August 5). Looking on is Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen.

Wife of Kenyan President Hails Work of Women’s Centre

President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (left), shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (2nd right), after being introduced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (2nd left). President Kenyatta arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Monday (August 5) for a three-day State visit. Looking on are Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips (centre); and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

PHOTOS: President Kenyatta Arrives For Three-Day State Visit

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), and Board Commissioner, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Carrole Guntley (right), present the winner of the JCDC 2019 Jamaica Gospel Song Competition, Joanna Walker, with a cheque for $1 million at the finals of the competition on Sunday (August 4) at the National Arena. Organised by the JCDC, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the competition unearths, develops and showcases the creative talents and cultural expressions of Jamaicans.

PHOTOS: Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) 2019 Jamaica Gospel Song Competition

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (4th left), greets President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta (3rd left), on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on Monday (Aug. 5) for a three-day State visit. Descending the steps of the airplane is the Kenyan President's wife, Her Excellency Margaret Gakuo Kenyatta. The welcome party also included Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (3rd right); Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. General Rocky Meade (2nd right); and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.

President Kenyatta Arrives For Three-Day State Visit

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7 years ago Transport

Maritime Authority Calls on Boat Captains to Ensure Safety of Holidaymakers

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is calling on boat captains and sea-going holidaymakers to be vigilant in ensuring safety, particularly this holiday season. In an interview with JIS News, Director of Safety, Environment and Certification at the MAJ, Captain Stephen Spence, said it is important for persons to be aware of procedures before taking vessels out to sea. “We...

Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (second left) and Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William ‘Billy’ Shagoury (left), view products on display at a booth at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon on August 4. Also on the tour were Marjorie Grant Fuller (third left) and Member of Parliament for Central Clarendon, Hon. Mike Henry (fourth left).

7 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustryWeather and Climate Change

Farmers Encouraged to Learn More About the Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging farmers to learn more about the effects of climate change on agriculture, as they are inextricably linked. Delivering the main address at the 67th annual Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held at the Denbigh Showgrounds in Clarendon, on Sunday, August 4, the Governor-General emphasised that farming decisions have...

Principal Director, Technical Services, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marina Young, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

7 years ago AgricultureCommerceIndustryJIS Think Tank

RADA Says Glyphosate Poses No Risk When Used Appropriately

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is assuring citizens that the herbicide, glyphosate, poses no risk to public health when it is used in accordance with its label. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Principal Director, Technical Services, RADA, Marina Young, said there have been numerous reviews of research findings to assess the risk the herbicide...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, presents winning trophy to Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2019, Khamara Wright. Also pictured are 1st Runner Up AnnaKay Hudson (left) and 2nd Runner Up Chardonnae Parkins.

7 years ago CultureEntertainmentGender Affairs

Grange Congratulates Khamara; Encourages Young Women to Enter Festival Queen Competition

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, is encouraging young women to “prepare themselves and enter the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen competition.” According to Minister Grange, young women will “benefit tremendously” in the competition which provides an opportunity for young women to explore their rich culture and heritage. Minister Grange said: “Each year, through the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, moves the Pensions (Superannuation Funds and Retirement Schemes) (Investment) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 in the Upper House on Friday (Aug. 2).

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Pushing for Pension Plan Regulations to be In Place Early 2020

Regulatory amendments, aimed at strengthening the legislative framework to safeguard the assets of pension plans, are expected to be in place by early next year. This is according to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who moved the Pensions (Superannuation Funds and Retirement Schemes) (Investment) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019...

Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, delivering a message from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the Independence church service held at Bethtephil Baptist Church in Chatham, St. James, on Sunday (August 4).

7 years ago Prime Minister

Jamaicans Have Much for Which to be Thankful – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaicans have much to be thankful for as the country marks 57 years of Independence on Tuesday (August 6). In a message delivered by Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, at the Independence church service held at Bethtephil Baptist Church in Chatham, St. James, on Sunday (August 4), the Prime Minister cited...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Friday

7 years ago Gender AffairsSenate

Senators Named to House Committee on Sexual Harassment Bill

The members of the Upper House, who will form part of the Joint Select Committee to examine the Sexual Harassment Bill, were appointed during Friday’s (August 2) sitting of the Senate. They are Government Senators Kavan Gayle, Dr. Saphire Longmore, and Kerensia Morrison; and Opposition Senators Donna Scott Mottley and Sophia Fraser Binns. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of...