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Chair, Jamaica Day Planning Committee and Senior Education Officer in the Ministry of Education Youth’s Core Curriculum Unit, Marlon Williams, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Head Office in Kingston on Thursday (February 15).
Chair, Jamaica Day Planning Committee and Senior Education Officer in the Ministry of Education Youth’s Core Curriculum Unit, Marlon Williams, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s Head Office in Kingston on Thursday (February 15).

Two US Cities to Join in Jamaica Day Celebrations on Feb. 23

Two cities in the American state of Iowa will participate in this year’s observance of Jamaica Day on Friday, February 23, under the theme ‘Celebrating Jamaica: Authentic and Unique… A Fi Wi TREND A Dweet’. Several Jamaicans residing in Waterloo...
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, is appealing to public to pay close attention to outdoor fires.
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, is appealing to public to pay close attention to outdoor fires.

More Bush Fires Last Year
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

Gov’t to Invite Bids for Another 168 Megawatts of Renewable Energy
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). It was presented under the theme: ‘Towards A Peaceful, Productive and Prosperous Jamaica’.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). It was presented under the theme: ‘Towards A Peaceful, Productive and Prosperous Jamaica’.

New Fire Station to Be Built at Ulster Spring in Trelawny
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Gov’t Tables $1.3 Trillion Budget for 2024/25

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Government Members of Parliament and Senators applaud as the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech to open the 2024/25 Parliamentary Year at Gordon House on Thursday (February 15).
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PHOTOS: Ceremonial Opening of Parliament

Government Members of Parliament and Senators applaud as the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech to open the 2024/25 Parliamentary Year at Gordon House on Thursday (February 15).
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Tourism

Minister Bartlett to Launch New Book on Global Tourism Resilience Day 2024

As preparations intensify ahead of the start of the 2nd Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference, which will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from February 16-17, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced the launch of a new book on Day 2 of the event entitled, "Decoding the Future of Tourism Resilience.” The conference, which is being...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), marches down Duke Street, on Thursday (February 15) flanked by government members ahead of the ceremonial opening of Parliament. Others (from front left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
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PHOTOS: Opening of Parliament

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), marches down Duke Street, on Thursday (February 15) flanked by government members ahead of the ceremonial opening of Parliament. Others (from front left) are Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister...
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Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (left), is escorted into Gordon House for the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 15), by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.
Parliament

PHOTOS: Ceremonial Opening of Parliament

Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (left), is escorted into Gordon House for the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 15), by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2024/2025 Throne Speech in Gordon House on Thursday (February 15).
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Jamaica Secured $4.5 Billion in Bilateral Assistance

Through strategic engagements at the regional, hemispheric and multilateral levels, Jamaica harnessed bilateral assistance of $4.5 billion in 2023, towards national development. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the disclosure while delivering the the 2024/2025 Throne Speech in Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). Highlighting initiatives under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, he...
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Senior Director, Radiation and Safety, Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority, Tracey-Ann Elliott, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
Industry

Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority Prioritising Public Safety

The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) Radiation and Safety Department plays a critical role in advancing public safety. With an unwavering commitment to ensuring the secure and responsible use of ionising radiation materials, the Department has been at the forefront of issuing authorisations to users and facilities, which are in the form of licences, registrations and permits. Senior Director of...
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