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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addressing Wednesday
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addressing Wednesday's (July 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t To Push Sexual Harassment Bill Through Parliament

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the Government is moving expeditiously to put the sexual harassment legislation in place. The Bill was tabled in the House of Representatives on July 9. Ms. Grange said members...
Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer, speaking at the launch of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Expo 2019 held at the S Hotel on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard on Wednesday, July 24.
Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer, speaking at the launch of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Expo 2019 held at the S Hotel on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard on Wednesday, July 24.

Mobay Bypass Expected to Usher in New Era of Development
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), greets International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative for Jamaica, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, during Wednesday’s (July 24) Foreign Exchange Market Development Symposium at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Auditorium in downtown Kingston. The event was jointly staged by the Finance Ministry and BOJ. Looking on is Central Bank Deputy Governor, John Robinson.
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), greets International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative for Jamaica, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, during Wednesday’s (July 24) Foreign Exchange Market Development Symposium at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Auditorium in downtown Kingston. The event was jointly staged by the Finance Ministry and BOJ. Looking on is Central Bank Deputy Governor, John Robinson.

Jamaica Could Borrow in Domestic Currency within Five Years
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), greets Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Dr. Luz Longworth (left), at the UWI/Jamaica Defence Force Cybersecurity Workshop, held at the Directorate of Training and Doctrine, Up Park Camp, on July 23. Looking on is Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General, Rocky Meade.
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), greets Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Dr. Luz Longworth (left), at the UWI/Jamaica Defence Force Cybersecurity Workshop, held at the Directorate of Training and Doctrine, Up Park Camp, on July 23. Looking on is Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General, Rocky Meade.

PHOTOS: Minister Chang at the JDF Cybersecurity Workshop
(FILE) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, pays tribute to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during Tuesday
(FILE) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, pays tribute to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during Tuesday's (May 28) sitting of the House of Representatives. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.

Statue to be Unveiled in Honour of Veronica Campbell-Brown

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A section of the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO) /Alpart plant in Nain, St. Elizabeth.
EducationTransport

JISCO/Alpart to Award $20 Million for Back-To-School

Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO)/Alpart will be awarding $20 million in scholarships and school supplies under its 2019 Back-to-School Assistance Programme. The awards ceremony will be held on August 9 at the Alpart Sports Club in Nain, St. Elizabeth. Public and Community Relations Manager at JISCO/Alpart, Julian Keane, told JIS News that approximately 2,200 students from the company’s operating...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her presentation in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 23. With the Minister are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left); Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Sport

Sport Infrastructure Upgraded

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says much work has been done to upgrade sport infrastructure at the national and local levels. Making her contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 23, the Minister noted that the basketball facility at Independence Park was upgraded through installation of seating and a...
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Development Commission (JCDC) Festival Song Committee, Orville Hill.
CultureEntertainment

JCDC Festival Song Final on Saturday

Eleven finalists will vie for the coveted title of 2019 Festival Song Winner in the grand final of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Jamaica Festival Song Competition. The event, which is free to the public, will be held at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Hope Road, St. Andrew, on Saturday (July 27), beginning at 7:00 p.m. It will...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her presentation in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 23. With the Minister are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left); Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams.
CultureEntertainment

Creative Industries Council Up and Running

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the National Cultural and Creative Industries Council is now up and running. Making her contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 23, Ms. Grange noted that although only partly staffed, the Council has initiated actions in accordance with its seminal role – making...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her presentation in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 23. With the Minister are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left); Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Culture

Jamaica to Celebrate Centenary of Miss Lou

Jamaica is to celebrate the centenary of Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou) over a period of 100 days, with special activities across the country. These will be organised by various agencies, including the National Library of Jamaica, the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and the Bureau of Gender Affairs. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon....
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., MP.
National Security and Peace

Senate Passes Crime-Fighting Resolutions

Two Resolutions aimed at strengthening the security forces’ capacity in the fight against crime were approved in the Senate recently. These are the Interception of Communications (Amendment to First Schedule) Order, 2019, and the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment to Second Schedule) Order, 2019. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles...
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