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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 12).

ZOSOS Extended for Further 60 Days

The Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in Mount Salem, St James and Denham Town in West Kingston will be extended by a further 60 days. The House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 12) approved two Resolutions for the extensions, which...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. (FILE)

Gov’t Intensifies Measures to Combat Illicit Guns and Ammunition

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking at the recent launch of the National Hurricane Preparedness Campaign at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Gov’t Committed to Making Jamaica Disaster Resilient – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently.

Health Ministry Reports Increase in MMR 2 Coverage

Top-performing student in the Grade Six Achievement Test from St. Jude’s Primary School, John-Mark Tapper (front left), rejoicing after he got his results. Sharing in the moment are Principal, St. Jude’s Primary, Ms. Susanna Ainsworth (seated right); John-Mark’s mother, Ms. Marsha Walker (standing left) and Grade Six teacher, Mrs. Nicholette Robinson Pennicott.

Campion-Bound John-Mark Tops GSAT at St. Jude’s Primary School

Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter-Fairweather (left), speaks with (from second left) Chief Justice of Jamaica, Hon. Bryan Sykes; President, Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prison Services (ACHCPS), Lieutenant Colonel John Nurse; Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer; and Director, Legal Services in the Ministry of Justice, Karen Wilson, at the opening ceremony for the ACHCPS Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (June 11).

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$1 Million Saved Under Prison Farm Programme from December to March

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, says projects being implemented by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) have proven to be sustainable and have contributed to savings. He cited the Agricultural Self-Sufficiency Programme, which has realised savings of approximately $1 million during the period December 2017 to March 2018 as inmates and wards continue...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 36th Annual Business & Workplace Convention at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios on June 8.

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Employers Must Engage Workers – Industry Minister

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that for Jamaica to achieve and maximise its full economic potential, employers must involve workers in everything they do. The Minister, who was addressing the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF) 36th Annual Business & Workplace Convention at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios on June 8, further called...

President of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley (foreground left) hands a copy of the 10-year concession agreement to provide towage services at the Port of KIngson, to Vice President of Business Development and Client Relations for Canada-based maritime company, Ocean, Kevin Nichol (foreground right). The signing ceremony took place at the PAJ offices in downtown Kingston on June 11. Looking (in background from left) are Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounts, PAJ, Elva Richards; and Vice President of Marine Services and Harbour Master, Captain Hopeton Delisser.

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PAJ Signs Agreement to Improve Towage Services in Port of Kingston

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and Canada-based maritime company, Ocean, have signed a 10-year concession agreement, which will result in an improvement in towage services in the Port of Kingston. Towage is the pulling of ships and other vessels along the water, usually by means of a small steamer called a tug. Aimed at meeting the growing demand for...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (right), in discussion with Chief Justice of Jamaica, Hon. Bryan Sykes (second left), at the opening ceremony for the Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prison Services (ACHCPS) Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (June 11). Others (from left) are: Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter-Fairweather; and President, (ACHCPS), Lieutenant Colonel John Nurse.

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Regional Heads of Correctional Services Encouraged to Work More Closely

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, has called on heads of correctional services in the Caribbean to work more closely to transform the delivery of service and the lives of inmates. Addressing the Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prison Services (ACHCPS) Conference 2018 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects the passing out parade at the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Recruit Intake 1801 graduation ceremony, held in Moneague, St. Ann, on June 9.

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Security Minister Says Engaging Youth Critical to Crime Reduction

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says Jamaica’s best hope of significantly reducing crime hinges on a positively engaged youth population. Addressing recruits and senior officers at the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) graduation ceremony in Moneague, St. Ann, on June 9, Dr. Chang said it is against this background that it is so important to give young...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking at the launch of the national hurricane preparedness campaign held at Jamaica House, recently.

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$10 Million to Improve Several Shelters

The Government will be spending $10 million to improve several shelters in communities across the island. Under the programme, shelters will be retrofitted to increase capacity and create greater comfort for residents who use the facilities during periods of disasters. The initiative will begin in the parish of Clarendon, specifically in the Portland Cottage, Alley, Race Course, and Scotts Pass...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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Government Partners With UNDP to Implement Early Warning Systems

As part of the mitigation efforts to strengthen disaster resilience in vulnerable communities, the Government is partnering with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to implement early warning systems in four parishes. Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the initiative will be undertaken in St. Catherine, St. Mary, Portland and St. Thomas. The US$1-million project is...