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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter (centre), while Acting Commander of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Air Wing, Major Anthony Gregory (left), points to a number of appliances presented to the unit by Minister Montague, today (March 23), at the JDF Headquarters.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter (centre), while Acting Commander of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Air Wing, Major Anthony Gregory (left), points to a number of appliances presented to the unit by Minister Montague, today (March 23), at the JDF Headquarters.

Security Minister Calls on St. Catherine Residents to Report Suspected Criminals

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague, is calling on residents of St. Catherine to be on the lookout for wanted persons seeking to escape police dragnets. He said with the security forces undertaking enhanced security measures in the St....
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), interacts with young Briana Spencer (left) and Hailie Wilson at the opening of the renovated Paediatric Ward at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann on March 22.
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), interacts with young Briana Spencer (left) and Hailie Wilson at the opening of the renovated Paediatric Ward at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann on March 22.

PM’s Wife Says Every Jamaican Deserves Good Healthcare
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), looks at a storyboard following the rededication of the Bustamante Museum on Tucker Avenue, St. Andrew, on March 22. Also examining the board are (from left) Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; Custos of St. Andrew, Patricia Dunwell; State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval William;s and former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), looks at a storyboard following the rededication of the Bustamante Museum on Tucker Avenue, St. Andrew, on March 22. Also examining the board are (from left) Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; Custos of St. Andrew, Patricia Dunwell; State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval William;s and former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga.

Seaga Expresses Gratitude for Naming of Highway in His Honour
Prime Minister Andrew Holness chaired the National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Thursday, March 22 which included Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Fitz Jackson
Prime Minister Andrew Holness chaired the National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Thursday, March 22 which included Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Fitz Jackson

Prime Minister Welcomes Opposition to NSC Meeting
Education, Youth and Information State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), listens as Executive Director of the Students’ Loan Bureau, Monica Brown (right), addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, where she gave an update on the SLB’s activities. Also attending is Policy Analyst at the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), Tracey-Ann Smith.
Education, Youth and Information State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), listens as Executive Director of the Students’ Loan Bureau, Monica Brown (right), addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, where she gave an update on the SLB’s activities. Also attending is Policy Analyst at the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), Tracey-Ann Smith.

SLB Reports Increase in Applications for Discounted Interest Rate Loans

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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), inside one of the two specialised cardiac ambulances donated to the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC), by the Government of Japan. This was during a ceremony held on March 20 at the HIC’s offices on Balmoral Avenue, St. Andrew. Others pictured (from left) are Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki; and Chairman of the HIC, Dr. Earnest Madu.
Health & Wellness

Health Minister Welcomes Reduction in Fees at HIC

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has welcomed the decision by the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) to reduce the fees for two major procedures at the institution, for patients coming from the public healthcare system. He said the move represents a policy by the Government to not have persons “left behind,” due to lack of money....
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (second right, seated), signs the memorandum of understanding formalising a partnership with four tertiary institutions to provide training in the fundamentals of security science. Others (from left, seated) are Acting Director, National Police College of Jamaica, Senior Superintendent of Police, Yvonne Martin Daley; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dianne McIntosh; and Chairman, Montego Bay Community College, Nathan Robb. Standing (from left) are Commandant, National Police College of Jamaica, Superintendent Merrick Watson; Port Maria Campus Director, Moneague College, Delroy Granston; President, Hydel University College, Hyacinth Bennett; President, Catholic College of Mandeville, Dr. Dianna Davis-Smith; and Principal, Montego Bay Community College, Dr. Maureen Nelson.
National Security and Peace

National Security Ministry Signs MOU with Colleges for Training Course

The Ministry of National Security today (March 22) signed a memorandum of understanding with four community colleges to provide a course in the fundamentals of security science. The 15-week course, which is tailored for civilians aspiring towards a career in the security forces, will be offered at the Catholic College of Mandeville, Moneague College, Montego Bay Community College, and the...
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Participants in the inaugural Cybersecurity in Aviation workshop being held at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay from March 20 to 23.
Transport

Civil Aviation Experts Exploring Ways to Manage Air Traffic Growth

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) projects that air traffic will double by 2030. Aviation authorities globally have been exploring ways to manage air traffic growth and additional passenger movement through airports and, to this end, have become more reliant on technology. Consequent on the constantly changing threats to aviation security, industry stakeholders deem it imperative to be proactive rather...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) looks on as first-place winner of the Ministry’s Poster Competition, Shamary Davis (centre) of Port Morant Primary and Junior High, accepts his laptop award from Vinci Construction Managing Director, Timothee Delebarre. This was at an exhibition hosted by the Ministry to observe World Water Day, at the Girl Guides Association headquarters in St. Andrew on March 22.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Committed to Expanding Irrigation Systems across the Island

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr Horace Chang, says the Government is committed to the introduction of more irrigation systems across the island for the benefit of small farmers. He acknowledged that there are several such systems already in place, highlighting that the Essex Valley irrigation system is currently being expanded. “The...
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Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Oil and Gas Manager, Brian Richardson (left), speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank at the Agency’s Head Office. Also pictured is PCJ’s Manager for Corporate Affairs and Communications, Camille Taylor.
Energy

Petroleum Corporation Taking Environmental Precautions during Oil and Gas Explorations

The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) is assuring that environmental preservation will be the highest priority during the entity’s search for oil and gas on Jamaica’s south coast. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank at the Agency’s head office in Kingston, PCJ’s Oil and Gas Manager, Brian Richardson, emphasised that protection of the environment while undertaking its engagements is...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) press conference at the Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (March 20). Seated beside him is State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
EducationInformationYouth

Every Student to Be Placed in Full Five-Year High School

All students sitting the 2018 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) will be placed in a full five-year secondary-level institution. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said that for the first time in the country’s history, there will be no need to place students who take GSAT in a junior high school’s grade-seven class. He said...
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