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Director, Restorative Justice Branch, Ministry of Justice, Joanalee Robertson, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
Director, Restorative Justice Branch, Ministry of Justice, Joanalee Robertson, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank' on Monday (January 29).

Restorative Justice Week Slated for February 4-11

This year’s 15th staging of Restorative Justice Week takes place from February 4 to 11 under the theme ‘Transformation, Peace and Harmony through Restorative Justice’. The event is being hosted by the Restorative Justice Branch under the Ministry of Justice....
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Ministry’s New FACE of Food engagement session, which was held at the Grand Palladium Resort in the parish on Thursday, January 18.  
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Ministry’s New FACE of Food engagement session, which was held at the Grand Palladium Resort in the parish on Thursday, January 18.  

Jamaicans Encouraged to Get Involved in Backyard Gardening
Morant Bay’s new digital clock also tells the temperature.
Morant Bay’s new digital clock also tells the temperature.

Morant Bay Gets New Clock
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd R) is presented with plans for the expansion of Grand Palladium Resort in Hanover with two new luxury Hotels totaling near 1,000 rooms by Abel Matutes, President of Palladium Hotel Group (2nd L). Sharing in the moment are (L) Delano Seiveright, Senior Advisor and Strategist, Ministry of Tourism and Salvador Ortiz de Montellano (R), Director of Palladium Hotel Group. The presentation took place at the Gran Melia Palacio los Duques in Madrid, Spain, on Friday, January 26.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd R) is presented with plans for the expansion of Grand Palladium Resort in Hanover with two new luxury Hotels totaling near 1,000 rooms by Abel Matutes, President of Palladium Hotel Group (2nd L). Sharing in the moment are (L) Delano Seiveright, Senior Advisor and Strategist, Ministry of Tourism and Salvador Ortiz de Montellano (R), Director of Palladium Hotel Group. The presentation took place at the Gran Melia Palacio los Duques in Madrid, Spain, on Friday, January 26.

Jamaica to See Over US$2 Billion in New Investments from Spanish Investors in 2024
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is joined by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second from left), and Ocho Rios Councillor, Michael Belnavis, in touring the White River Fisherman’s Village in St. Ann, on Friday, January 26.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is joined by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second from left), and Ocho Rios Councillor, Michael Belnavis, in touring the White River Fisherman’s Village in St. Ann, on Friday, January 26.

$10 Million Allocated to Repair Sections of White River Main Road in St. Ann

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Senior Programmer at RADA, Hartnell Campbell, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank, at the agency’s Head Office at 58A Half-Way Tree Road, in Kingston.
Agriculture

Farmers Encouraged to Use Mobile App to Request Farm Visits

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reminding farmers that they can request visits from extension officers to their farms through the mobile app. The RADA Mobile App – available for download by Android users on the Google Play Store – makes it easier for farmers to access critical farm resources and information. Senior Programmer at RADA, Hartnell Campbell, said...
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Head of the St. Catherine North Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Howard Chambers.
National Security and PeaceYouth

Cadet Corps Providing Positive Engagement for Spanish Town Youth

The St. Catherine North Cadet Corps is positivity impacting the lives of youngsters in Spanish Town. Senior Superintendent (SSP) of Police Howard Chambers, who heads the St. Catherine Police Division, said the unit comprises students, who are recommended by principals and guidance counsellors. They are equipped with discipline, leadership and life skills training for their personal development and to transform...
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Ardenne Lightning Drummers perform at the Reggae Month 2024 Church Service and launch held on Sunday (January 28) at Fellowship Tabernacle, 2 Fairfield Avenue, Kingston 20. The Service was the first activity for Reggae Month, which will be observed in February under the theme, ‘Come ketch di RIDDIM’.
Culture

PHOTOS: Reggae Month 2024 Church Service

Ardenne Lightning Drummers perform at the Reggae Month 2024 Church Service and launch held on Sunday (January 28) at Fellowship Tabernacle, 2 Fairfield Avenue, Kingston 20. The Service was the first activity for Reggae Month, which will be observed in February under the theme, ‘Come ketch di RIDDIM’.
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President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Dr. Derrick Deslandes, provides highlights of some of the institution’s current activities during day two of Founders’ Weekend at the school on Saturday (January 27).
AgricultureEducation

Case Students Receive Scholarships

Scores of students attending the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) received scholarships from the institution’s local Alumni Association and the Ole Farmers Association, North America (OFANA), on Saturday (January 27). The scholarships were handed out during day two of the annual Founders’ Weekend celebrations at the Portland-based school and will go towards the tuition of the students. CASE...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, (right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, tour the Ocho Rios Transportation Centre in St. Ann on Friday (January 26), to assess the condition of the facility.
Local GovernmentTransport

Ocho Rios Transport Centre to Get $7Million Facelift

The Ocho Rios Transportation Centre in St. Ann is set to undergo a major facelift via a $7 million injection through the Equalization Fund. The announcement was made by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during a visit to the facility, a vital hub for public transportation and small businesses, on Friday (January 26). He said...
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