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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), addresses the 25th Session of the General Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on July 22. At left is Secretary General of the ISA, Michael Lodge.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), addresses the 25th Session of the General Assembly of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on July 22. At left is Secretary General of the ISA, Michael Lodge.

Oceans and Seas Vital to Economic Sustainability of SIDS – Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says oceans and seas are pivotal to the economic sustainability of small island developing states (SIDS) such as Jamaica. Against this background, she welcomes the increased global...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, addresses the ‘Invisible Giants’ Awards Ceremony for Domestic Workers, on Saturday (July 20), at the Altamont Court Hotel in New Kingston. The awards ceremony was put on by the Ministry’s Bureau of Gender Affairs, in partnership with the Jamaica Household Workers’ Union and was held to commemorate International Domestic Workers’ Day. It was held under the theme ‘Uniting and Celebrating Domestic Workers’.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, addresses the ‘Invisible Giants’ Awards Ceremony for Domestic Workers, on Saturday (July 20), at the Altamont Court Hotel in New Kingston. The awards ceremony was put on by the Ministry’s Bureau of Gender Affairs, in partnership with the Jamaica Household Workers’ Union and was held to commemorate International Domestic Workers’ Day. It was held under the theme ‘Uniting and Celebrating Domestic Workers’.

PHOTOS: Minister Grange at Household Workers’ Awards Ceremony
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left foreground), walks along the overpass at Three Miles/Portia Simpson Miller Square in St. Andrew, during a tour of the major road improvement projects in the Corporate Area on Sunday (July 21). He is accompanied by Chief Executive Officer of the National Works Agency (NWA), E.G. Hunter (centre); and Senior Director for Project Implementation at the NWA, Varden Downer.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left foreground), walks along the overpass at Three Miles/Portia Simpson Miller Square in St. Andrew, during a tour of the major road improvement projects in the Corporate Area on Sunday (July 21). He is accompanied by Chief Executive Officer of the National Works Agency (NWA), E.G. Hunter (centre); and Senior Director for Project Implementation at the NWA, Varden Downer.

Road Development Projects to Spur Jobs, Investments – PM
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at the 2019 launch of the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on July 18.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at the 2019 launch of the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on July 18.

Minister Says YSEP Contributes to Low Unemployment Rate
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Nurses Association of Jamaica and LASCO awards ceremony, held on July 20 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the Nurses Association of Jamaica and LASCO awards ceremony, held on July 20 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

PHOTOS: Nurses Association of Jamaica and LASCO Awards Ceremony

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Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner, addresses Friday
Justice

Justice Ministry Prepares for Roll-Out of Child Diversion Programme

The Ministry of Justice is continuing stakeholder engagements in preparation for the Child Diversion Programme's roll-out in November. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the activities will include additional sensitisation sessions, and more "robust" training for various partners and interests. In a speech delivered by Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner, at the inaugural Witness Care Conference,...
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Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner, greets Canada
Justice

Buses With Audio-Video Technology to Secure Testimony From Witnesses

The Ministry of Justice will be providing two buses, equipped with audio-video technology, to assist in securing testimony from witnesses in trial matters. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who said the vehicles, which will be rolled out soon, will be used to travel to remote areas where witnesses may be located. These, he said, are among...
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Leader of Government Business and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks in the Senate on July 19.
National Security and Peace

Senate Approves Extension of SOE in St. Andrew South

The Senate on Friday (July 19) approved extension of the State of Public Emergency (SOE) for the St. Andrew South Police Division until October 5, 2019. In her address, Leader of Government Business and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, said between January 1 and July 2, 2019, the division recorded the highest...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses attendees at a ceremony on Friday (July 19) to officially commission into service, New Fortress Energy’s Floating Storage and Regasification Terminal, just off the coast of Old Harbour Bay in St. Catherine. The actual structure is shown on a banner in the background.
Energy

PM Says Newly Commissioned LNG Terminal Will Reduce Energy Costs

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the newly commissioned Floating Storage and Regasification Terminal,demonstrates that the country is conscious about protecting the environment, and is committed to reducing energy costs. He also argues that this now establishes Jamaica as a premier liquified natural gas (LNG) hub. Mr. Holness was speaking at a ceremony on Friday (July 19), to...
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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Office of the Prime Minister

PM Holness Commissions Historic FSRT Facility Off the Coast of Old Harbour

Jamaica has moved a step closer in further diversifying its energy mix with the official commissioning of the Floating Storage Regasification Terminal (FSRT) which will supply Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) to Jamaica. Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (July 19) officially commissioned the facility into service during a ceremony on the Golar Freeze barge docked in Old Harbour. The historic undertaking...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations, Sandra Garrick, speaks to JIS News in a recent interview.
Housing

Real Estate Board Clamping Down on Illegal Developers

The Real Estate Board (REB)/Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC) is clamping down on the number of unregistered real estate developers who are selling properties illegally. “For the second time in 2019 we have had a conviction for an unregistered developer, and both cases are now at the sentencing process. We want to remind persons that the Real Estate Board/Commission of...
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