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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) navigates his way through the GOV.JM web portal, at the official launch at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on August 9. Looking on is Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) navigates his way through the GOV.JM web portal, at the official launch at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on August 9. Looking on is Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

GOV.JM to Make Doing Business Easier

Conducting business with the Government of Jamaica has now become easier with the official launch of the GOV.JM online portal. A one-stop shop for government-related information and services, GOV.JM will help to reduce cost, while improving efficiency. It is a...
Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board/The Commission of Strata Corporations, Sandra Watson Garrick, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board/The Commission of Strata Corporations, Sandra Watson Garrick, speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Timeshare Buyers and Sellers Should Contact the Real Estate Board
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), joins in an exercise session at the launch of the ‘National Baking Company Moves’ held on July 21 at the company’s Half-Way Tree Road address in Kingston. The company answered the call by the Minister for corporate involvement in the ‘Jamaica Moves’ campaign, which encourages Jamaicans to incorporate physical exercise into their daily routine. Also pictured are Director of Operations for National Baking Company, Stephen Sykes (2nd right); and Special Projects Manager, Tiffany Wong (3rd right).
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), joins in an exercise session at the launch of the ‘National Baking Company Moves’ held on July 21 at the company’s Half-Way Tree Road address in Kingston. The company answered the call by the Minister for corporate involvement in the ‘Jamaica Moves’ campaign, which encourages Jamaicans to incorporate physical exercise into their daily routine. Also pictured are Director of Operations for National Baking Company, Stephen Sykes (2nd right); and Special Projects Manager, Tiffany Wong (3rd right).

Dr. Tufton ‘Walks The Talk’ in Promoting Healthy Lifestyle
Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. (FILE)
Energy, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley. (FILE)

Government on Mission to Achieve Energy Security
Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, welcomes members of the Jamaican community, as well as members of the Diplomatic Corps and friends of Jamaica, at a reception hosted by the Embassy, in celebration of Jamaica’s 55th year of Independence, at the Organization of American States headquarters in Washington on Sunday, August 6.
Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, welcomes members of the Jamaican community, as well as members of the Diplomatic Corps and friends of Jamaica, at a reception hosted by the Embassy, in celebration of Jamaica’s 55th year of Independence, at the Organization of American States headquarters in Washington on Sunday, August 6.

Members of Diaspora Urged to Safeguard Heritage

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Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes a point at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 5.
Agriculture

Agriculture Minister Highlights Potential of Dairy Industry

Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the dairy industry represents a potential area for economic growth. Addressing the official opening of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show on August 5, Mr. Samuda noted that the industry should be tapped in order to restore the “40 million litres of liquid milk that we produced as far...
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Reggae singer, Jimmy Cliff (left), receives the Key to the City of Montego Bay from Mayor Homer Davis at an Independence Day ceremony in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, on August 6.
Local Government

Jimmy Cliff Receives Key to Montego Bay

Internationally acclaimed reggae superstar, Jimmy Cliff, was on Sunday, August 6, handed the Key to the City of Montego Bay. In front of scores of well-wishers, Mr. Cliff, who will forever be best known for his iconic role of ‘Ivan’ in the Jamaican classic, ‘The Harder They Come’, was honoured for his work over the years and for also being...
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New Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams.
Local Government

Mayor of Kingston Says There Should be Unity in Fighting Crime

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Delroy Williams, says there should be unity in efforts to fight crime, even as he condemns the slaying of 17-year-old student, Mickolle Moulton, a resident of Arnett Gardens. Councillor Williams said ideas and options can contend, but the “best solution” must be reached to “bring this monster under control”. He was addressing the monthly meeting of...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second left) and JAS President, Norman Grant (third left), are shown the display inside the Clarendon Pavilion at the Denbigh Showground on August 6.
AgricultureJamaica 55

Denbigh Showground to be Available for More Events

President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Norman Grant, says the Denbigh Showground is now open for persons to stage events, instead of just the usual three days for the agricultural show every year. He also noted that the Denbigh Conference Centre is now open for business, the area in front of the main pavilion will be available for physical...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE)
EducationVision 2030

Gov’t Looking to Double Tertiary Enrolment by 2030

The Government is looking to double the enrolment of students in tertiary institutions over the next 13 years. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, tells JIS News that increasing the number of students benefiting from tertiary training is critical for the country to achieve development goals over the next 55 years and beyond. He informs that...
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