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Senators, Kerensia Morrison (left) and Aubyn Hill, speaking during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (February 8) in Gordon House.
Senators, Kerensia Morrison (left) and Aubyn Hill, speaking during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (February 8) in Gordon House.

ZOSOs and SOEs Have Reduced Crime – Senator Hill

Senator Aubyn Hill says the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) and States of Public Emergency (SOEs) have contributed to a reduction in crime within the last year. Contributing to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), interacts with Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica, Rosemarie Heaven (centre), and Managing Partner of the accounting firm, Bert Smith and Company, George Willie, during the official launch of the 37th Annual Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on February 8.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), interacts with Executive Director of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica, Rosemarie Heaven (centre), and Managing Partner of the accounting firm, Bert Smith and Company, George Willie, during the official launch of the 37th Annual Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on February 8.

Jamaica to Host 37th Caribbean Conference of Chartered Accountants
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Gov’t Committed to JCF’s Strategic Development
Coordinator of the Restorative Justice Unit in the Ministry of Justice, Dr. Kahilah Whyte, speaking at the 10th Conference on Restorative Justice at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on February 8.
Coordinator of the Restorative Justice Unit in the Ministry of Justice, Dr. Kahilah Whyte, speaking at the 10th Conference on Restorative Justice at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on February 8.

Restorative Justice Deemed Effective in Reducing Reoffending
Senior Director for Corporate Services in the Ministry of Justice, Sandra Graham, addressing stakeholders during a recent Restorative Justice Youth Town Hall Meeting at Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College in Granville, St. James.
Senior Director for Corporate Services in the Ministry of Justice, Sandra Graham, addressing stakeholders during a recent Restorative Justice Youth Town Hall Meeting at Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College in Granville, St. James.

Justice Ministry Embarking on Child Diversion Stakeholders Training

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Manager for Jamaica Promotions Corporation’s (JAMPRO), Sales Support Unit, Ricardo Durrant, addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank forum.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Export Max II Companies Generate $1.7B in Earnings

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is reporting that the 20 companies participating in the Export Max II programme, which culminated in 2017, have since generated $1.7 billion in export earnings. This, according to Manager for JAMPRO’s Sales Support Unit, Ricardo Durrant, represents a growth in sales averaging 213 per cent. Additionally, he said 173 new jobs were created from the entities’ engagements,...
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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague.
Transport

Drivers of Public Transport Required to Wear Uniforms Come April 1

Come April 1, all drivers in the public transportation system will be required to wear uniforms. This is the directive from Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, who says the stipulation will help to bring order and discipline to the sector. “We have an opportunity to change the face of this industry... we are moving to chart a new...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, looks on as University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Dale Webber (left), presents the Public Policy Award to Director of the Office of Social Entrepreneurship in the UWI’s Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. K’adamawe K’nife. Occasion was the UWI Annual Research Days awards ceremony at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on February 8.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public Service

UWI Encouraged to Maintain Research Support for Economic and Social Development

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is being encouraged to provide ongoing support, through research, for accelerated economic and social development in Jamaica. Minister without Portfolio in the Finance and the Public Service Ministry, Hon. Fayval Williams, noted that as a “knowledge producer”, the UWI is well positioned for this undertaking. She also urged well-thinking Jamaicans to join the...
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Renovated Ocho Rios Post Office in St. Ann.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Post and Telecoms Department Being Modernised

The Post and Telecommunications Department is modernising its facilities and operations. Eastern Regional Coordinator, Natasha Russell Martin, says three post offices in Kingston, Ocho Rios and Falmouth were recently renovated, and notes that significant stakeholder support was provided. She told JIS News that the General Post Office (GPO) on King Street, downtown Kingston was refurbished, after being closed for one...
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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addressing the launch of the University of Technology’s (UTech) new Master of Science in Integrated Rural Development graduate programme, at the institution’s campus in St. Andrew on February 7.
Agriculture

Gov’t Boosting Castor Bean Cultivation

The Government has identified 2,000 acres of land in Mitchell Town, Clarendon for increased castor bean cultivation. This is expected to significantly boost local production of castor oil, according to Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw. “Exciting times are ahead and we are going to appropriate and put in technology to make sure that things are done...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Justice

Gov’t Looking to Build out New JDF Unit

The Government is looking to further build out the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) new Maritime, Air and Cyber Command Unit. National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said over US$36 million has already been spent to acquire state-of-the-art aircraft for the Division. A Beechcraft King Air 350 WR maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and two Bell 429 helicopters, were commissioned into...
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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 DevelopmentEnvironment

Gov’t Intensifying Plastic Ban Monitoring and Enforcement

The Government will be intensifying its plastic ban monitoring and enforcement activities in the coming weeks. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on February 5. He said monitoring will be spearheaded by the relevant regulatory entities, including the Jamaica...
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