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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at the 58th annual general meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (June 29).
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at the 58th annual general meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (June 29).

Tourism Stakeholders Encouraged to Place More Focus on CSR

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has called on stakeholders in the sector to place greater focus on fulfilling their corporate social responsibility (CSR), to ensure that the positive impact of tourism is reaching all corners of the society. Speaking at...
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point while addressing Ardenne High School’s 2019 graduation ceremony on Sunday (June 30). The ceremony was held at the school’s Ardenne Road campus in Kingston. Mr. Samuda, who delivered the keynote address, is an Ardenne past student.
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, emphasises a point while addressing Ardenne High School’s 2019 graduation ceremony on Sunday (June 30). The ceremony was held at the school’s Ardenne Road campus in Kingston. Mr. Samuda, who delivered the keynote address, is an Ardenne past student.

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda At Ardenne High School Graduation
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking at the 58th Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (June 29).
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking at the 58th Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (June 29).

Cabinet Public Order Committee to Discuss Noise Abatement Act
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right, seated), converses with Opposition counterpart, Fitz Jackson (standing), and Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Area 4, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Devon Watkiss (right), during a ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Duhaney Park Police Station, in St. Andrew, on June 29. Dr. Chang delivered brief remarks during the event, which was held at the station. Others (from left) are Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Patricia Dunwell; and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gary Francis (partly hidden).
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right, seated), converses with Opposition counterpart, Fitz Jackson (standing), and Commanding Officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Area 4, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Devon Watkiss (right), during a ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Duhaney Park Police Station, in St. Andrew, on June 29. Dr. Chang delivered brief remarks during the event, which was held at the station. Others (from left) are Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Patricia Dunwell; and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gary Francis (partly hidden).

PHOTOS: Dr. Chang at 20th Anniversary of Duhaney Park Police Station
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), addresses the 2019 graduation ceremony at the Donald Quarrie High School, in East Rural St. Andrew, on June 30.
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), addresses the 2019 graduation ceremony at the Donald Quarrie High School, in East Rural St. Andrew, on June 30.

Young People Encouraged to Use Their Time Wisely

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Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for St. James, Tamoy Sinclair, addresses the St. James Municipal Corporation’s community meeting held at the Bethephil Baptist Church in Chatham , St. James on Sunday ( June 30).
Local Government

St. James Residents Urged to Pay Attention to Disaster Bulletins

Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for St. James, Tamoy Sinclair, is encouraging citizens to pay close attention to disaster bulletins. Ms. Sinclair, who was addressing a community meeting at the Bethephil Baptist Church in Chatham on Sunday (June 30), said that the advisories are instrumental in helping persons prepare for natural disasters. “There are three types of advisories that are issued –...
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Science

Public Invited to National Science Fair July 4

The public is invited to the upcoming Scientific Research Council (SRC) Science Fair 2019, to be held on Thursday (July 4), at the Hope complex field on Old Hope Road. The fair will feature students competing in various categories – Primary, Secondary and Tertiary institutions. Attendants will be educated and entertained from the competing schools, as well as the over...
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Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents Connors resident Julie White, with the keys to her new home. The dwelling, built by the community, was handed over on June 26.
Housing

St. Catherine Community Builds New Home for Mother of Five

Residents of Connors in St. Catherine have come together to build a house for community member and mother of five children, Julie White. The project was spearheaded by West Central Hope, which is a registered charity initiated by Member of Parliament for the area, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Work on the house commenced on Labour Day, May 23 and...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security, Rohan Richards.
Health & Wellness

Early Warning Drug Detection Network Being Established

The Ministry of National Security is collaborating with the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), and other local stakeholders to establish an Early Warning System (EWS) on Drugs. The EWS is a multidisciplinary network incorporating several organisations and personnel directly or indirectly involved in work to curtail drug abuse and illicit trafficking. These include Ministry agencies and organisations such as...
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Patron of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Hon. Douglas Orane (right), speaks with Legecia Angus, top recipient of the NCMC’s Academic Achievement Award 2019. Occasion was the awards ceremony, held on Friday, June 28 at the Alhambra Inn, in Kingston.
EducationYouth

Guy’s Hill High Student NCMC Top Academic Achievement Award Winner

Lower sixth-form student of the Guy’s Hill High School in St. Catherine, Legecia Angus, is the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) top Academic Achievement Award recipient for 2019. Miss Angus was recognised on Friday, June 28 at an awards ceremony held at the Alhambra Inn in Kingston. She was chosen from a group of 18 students representing non-traditional high schools...
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