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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 16.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 16.

JIS on Path to ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is on a path to achieving certification in ISO 9001:2015 this year. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral...
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 16.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on July 16.

JIS to Host Community Meetings
Chair of the Emancifest Planning Committee, Natalie Neita (centre) interacts with Miss Emancifest contestants at the recent launch of Emancifest 2019 at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. The contestants are (from left) Okeefa Hanson, Kemoy Perry, Kashieve Stewart and Octavia Anderson. Emancifest will take place on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1 at the Sligoville Multipurpose Stadium, Sligoville, St Catherine.
Chair of the Emancifest Planning Committee, Natalie Neita (centre) interacts with Miss Emancifest contestants at the recent launch of Emancifest 2019 at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. The contestants are (from left) Okeefa Hanson, Kemoy Perry, Kashieve Stewart and Octavia Anderson. Emancifest will take place on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1 at the Sligoville Multipurpose Stadium, Sligoville, St Catherine.

Thousands Expected to Attend Sligoville Emancifest
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 16.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 16.

Logistics Being Arranged for Deposit Refund Scheme
(FILE) Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councilor Homer Davis, speaking at a training session and launch of the Corporation’s Local Economic Development (LED) Programme at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James, Thursday (June 27).
(FILE) Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councilor Homer Davis, speaking at a training session and launch of the Corporation’s Local Economic Development (LED) Programme at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James, Thursday (June 27).

Montego Bay Expected to Generate US$12 Million from Sumfest

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 16.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2019/2020

Tyres to be Removed from Riverton City

The Government is to embark on an initiative to remove the over two million tyres currently stockpiled at the Riverton City disposal site in Kingston. This initiative is a collaboration of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development and the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). Minister without Portfolio in the...
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Surgical smoke plume produced by an electrocautery device being used by a surgeon
Health & Wellness

Team at UHWI Finds Affordable Solution for Surgical Smoke

Consultant plastic surgeon at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Dr. Rajiv Vengopaul and a team from the Department of Surgery have come up with an affordable solution to tackle surgical smoke in operating theatres. The solution is expected to be a helpful tool in ensuring the health and wellness of theatre personnel, as the team, having established...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on July 16.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2019/2020Transport

Cockpit Country Project Receives US$6 Million

The Government has obtained US$6 million through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for a project, titled, ‘Conserving biodiversity and reducing land degradation in the Cockpit Country’. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana (left), converses with President of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew, Audley Diedrick, during the club’s weekly meeting at Hotel Four Seasons on Tuesday (July 16).
Finance & Public ServiceForeign Affairs

IMF’s Jamaica Office to Remain Open

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will maintain operations at its Jamaica office beyond November, when the country officially concludes its current arrangement with the organisation. Resident Representative, Dr. Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, said while it is the norm for the IMF to close its local office when its programme with a country ends, the decision to maintain the Jamaica office for...
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(FILE) Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing the House of Representatives on February 5. Listening are: Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left, front); St Mary South East Member of Parliament, Dr. Norman Dunn (left, back) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. Hon. Floyd Green.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2019/2020

Drought Alleviation Programme Being Prepared as Extreme Heat Expected to Continue – Vaz

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) is now in the process of preparing a programme to alleviate drought conditions across the island as temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months. The programme is to be presented to Cabinet shortly. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the MEGJC, Hon. Daryl Vaz who was making...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), in conversation with Action Programme Alignment and Capacity Building Officer, Science, Technology and Implementation (STI), at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox, when he called on the Minister at the Ministry on Hagley Park Road in Kingston, on July 16.
Local Government

PHOTOS: Minister McKenzie Courtesy Call

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), in conversation with Action Programme Alignment and Capacity Building Officer, Science, Technology and Implementation (STI), at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Dr. Richard A. Byron-Cox, when he called on the Minister at the Ministry on Hagley Park Road in Kingston, on July 16.
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