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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), writes a response to a question about Jamaica’s development on a sticky note during Tuesday’s (January 30) Vision 2030 Jamaica Youth Thematic Working Group (TWG) launch, held at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. Looking on are Vision 2030 Jamaica Localisation Officer, Samantha Wilmot (centre), and Youth TWP Co-Chair, Orville Levy.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), writes a response to a question about Jamaica’s development on a sticky note during Tuesday’s (January 30) Vision 2030 Jamaica Youth Thematic Working Group (TWG) launch, held at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. Looking on are Vision 2030 Jamaica Localisation Officer, Samantha Wilmot (centre), and Youth TWP Co-Chair, Orville Levy.

Youth Working Group to Advance Vision 2030

A youth Thematic Working Group (TWG) has been launched to advance the implementation of Vision 2030 Jamaica. The TWG will serve as a consultative mechanism for results-based monitoring and evaluation. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the Launch of Reggae Month 2024 at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston, on Sunday (January 28).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the Launch of Reggae Month 2024 at Fellowship Tabernacle in Kingston, on Sunday (January 28).

Gospel Music Will Be Part of Reggae Month Experience
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), interacts with students at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), during an ‘Eat Jamaica Day’ event at the institution in Portland on November 24, 2023.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), interacts with students at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), during an ‘Eat Jamaica Day’ event at the institution in Portland on November 24, 2023.

More Young People Needed in Agriculture – Minister Green
Barracks Road Primary School students gather at the designated assembly point on the playfield during the earthquake sensitisation drill that formed part of their Earthquake Awareness Month activities.
Barracks Road Primary School students gather at the designated assembly point on the playfield during the earthquake sensitisation drill that formed part of their Earthquake Awareness Month activities.

Barracks Road Primary School Benefits from Earthquake Awareness Drill
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Trelawny leg of the New FACE of Food stakeholder session, which was held at Glistening Waters, recently.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Trelawny leg of the New FACE of Food stakeholder session, which was held at Glistening Waters, recently.

FACE of Food Sessions Highlight Commitment of Farmers – Minister Green

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Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.
Health & Wellness

Persons in Westmoreland Encouraged to Care for the Most Vulnerable

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is imploring persons in the parish to look out for the most vulnerable citizens, especially with the ongoing prevalence of dengue fever. She was addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, which was held in Savanna-la-Mar, recently. “There are those who are socially vulnerable and those who are medically...
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Senior Livestock Specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown.
Agriculture

RADA Urges Livestock Buyers to Exercise Due Diligence When Making Purchases

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging Jamaicans to exercise due diligence when buying livestock, to avoid purchasing stolen animals. The call comes against the background of incidents of praedial larceny that have robbed farmers of their livestock and placed consumers at risk of buying stolen meat or live animals. Senior RADA Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown, says persons should...
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Network Manager/Engineer, Earthquake Unit, Paul Williams.
Office of the Prime Minister

Earthquake Unit Appeals to Persons Stealing, Destroying Equipment

The Earthquake Unit (EQU) is appealing to members of the public to desist from stealing and destroying seismic monitoring equipment installed at its stations across the island. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Network Manager/Engineer at the Unit, Paul Williams, said that over the years, several of its broadband and accelerograph stations have suffered theft and vandalism, albeit...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, making a statement in the House of Representatives on January 30.
Transport

105 JUTC Buses to Be Refurbished

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be refurbishing 105 buses on a phased basis to boost its fleet and reduce commuter wait time. The initiative forms part of the company’s bus refurbishing programme, said Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 30). Of the total number of units...
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Restorative Justice Officer with the Tivoli Gardens Restorative Justice Centre, Saccsha Ebanks, speaking in a JIS
Justice

Major Restorative Justice Sensitisation for Downtown Kingston

The Restorative Justice (RJ) Branch in the Ministry of Justice will be partnering with the Domestic Outreach Team of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to undertake a major sensitisation activity in downtown Kington as part of the Restorative Justice Week. RJ Week will be observed from Sunday (February 4) to Sunday (February 11) under the theme ‘Transformation, Peace and Harmony...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses today’s (January 30), ceremony for the handover of the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM) portal, at the Ministry’s offices, downtown Kingston.
Jamaican Diaspora

Government Expands Engagement with Jamaicans Overseas

The Government has made another step to expand engagement with Jamaicans living overseas, with the establishment of the virtual platform – the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM). Speaking at the handover of the facility, today (January 30), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, downtown Kingston, Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, said it is...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), in discussion with Ocho Rios Councillor, Michael Belnavis, as they tour Little Dunn
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Management Plan for Little Dunn’s River in St. Ann

The Government, through the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), has announced plans for the management, operation, and infrastructure upgrade of Little Dunn's River in St. Ann. The popular beach attraction was reopened on Boxing Day (December 26) last year, allowing citizens to enjoy its shores during the Christmas season. The beach has since been accessible to the public every Sunday. During...
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