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The Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James.
The Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James.

Historic Winter Tourist Season Expected for Jamaica

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the country is expected to welcome over one million stopover visitors for the 2023/24 winter tourist season. Mr. Bartlett said the season is expected to surpass all previous records, making it the largest...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon Marsha Smith (left), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, N. Nick Perry (third right), cut the ribbon to officially open the Child Friendly Space, at the National Children’s Registry NCR), in St. Andrew on December 15. Others participating include (from right) Country Programme Director for the Warmath Group, Aylair Livingstone and Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams Thomas.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon Marsha Smith (left), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, N. Nick Perry (third right), cut the ribbon to officially open the Child Friendly Space, at the National Children’s Registry NCR), in St. Andrew on December 15. Others participating include (from right) Country Programme Director for the Warmath Group, Aylair Livingstone and Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams Thomas.

Two New Child-Friendly Spaces Opened
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left); Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for East Central St. James, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) and Acting Vice President of Operations at the National Water Commission (NWC), Herman Fagan (right) wash their hands, following the official commissioning of the Cedar Hill Tank and Somerton Water Supply Project on December 14. Also taking part is (background right) Councillor for the Somerton Division, Mark McGann.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left); Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for East Central St. James, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) and Acting Vice President of Operations at the National Water Commission (NWC), Herman Fagan (right) wash their hands, following the official commissioning of the Cedar Hill Tank and Somerton Water Supply Project on December 14. Also taking part is (background right) Councillor for the Somerton Division, Mark McGann.

Cedar Hill Tank and Somerton Water Supply Project Commissioned into Service
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Programme Manager at the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Luke Jackson.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Programme Manager at the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Luke Jackson.

Data Centre Upgrade Project Near Completion
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) along with (from left) Minority Leader in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Councillor Andrew Swaby; Deputy Mayor, Councillor Winston Ennis; and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, participate in the KSAMC
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) along with (from left) Minority Leader in the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Councillor Andrew Swaby; Deputy Mayor, Councillor Winston Ennis; and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, participate in the KSAMC's annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert at the St. William Grant Park, downtown Kingston on December 14.

PHOTOS: KSAMC Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, pilots the Agricultural Produce (Amendment) Act, 2023 in the Senate on December 15.
AgricultureSenate

Senate Passes Amendments to Agricultural Produce Act

The Agricultural Produce (Amendment) Act, which will facilitate the imposition of harsher penalties for praedial larceny, was passed in the Senate on Friday (December 15). The maximum fine for breaches under the law will now move from $250,000 or three months in prison, to $3million or three years in prison. In piloting the legislation, Leader of Government Business in the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to mark the handover of a two-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NHSP), to Bridget Brown (second right) in Morgan’s Forrest, Clarendon on Friday (December 15). Looking on (from left) are Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters; and Member of Parliament for Clarendon Northern, Dwight Sibblies.
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PHOTOS: PM Hands Over Housing Units in North Clarendon

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to mark the handover of a two-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NHSP), to Bridget Brown (second right) in Morgan’s Forrest, Clarendon on Friday (December 15). Looking on (from left) are Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters; and Member of Parliament...
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Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right) cuts the ribbon to mark the handover of a two-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NHSP), to Rhoel Clarke (centre), in James Hill, Clarendon on Friday (December 15). Looking on is Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters (left).
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PHOTOS: PM Hands Over House in North Clarendon

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right) cuts the ribbon to mark the handover of a two-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NHSP), to Rhoel Clarke (centre), in James Hill, Clarendon on Friday (December 15). Looking on is Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters (left).
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to mark the handover of a two-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NHSP), to Merlin Smart, (second right) in Greenvale, Manchester on Friday (December 15). Others (from left) are the beneficiary’s daughter, Charmaine Smart; great grandson, Uzair Brown; and Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips.
HousingPrime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over House in Manchester

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to mark the handover of a two-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NHSP), to Merlin Smart, (second right) in Greenvale, Manchester on Friday (December 15). Others (from left) are the beneficiary’s daughter, Charmaine Smart; great grandson, Uzair Brown; and Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western,...
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Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Acting Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Thursday, December 14.
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Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution on the Roads This Holiday Season

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging motorists to exercise caution and sound judgement as they traverse the nation’s roadways this festive season. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (December 14), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, said that many dangerous driving practices become more commonplace during the Yuletide season, creating an unsafe traffic environment. “Vehicles are...
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Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (December 14).
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Online Holiday Shoppers Urged to Be Vigilant for Suspicious Activities

Consumers are being urged to be vigilant over the festive season for online fraud involving fictitious e-commerce stores, in light of reports surfacing of multiple incidents occurring. Director of Communications at the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, says consumers must ensure they undertake due diligence when shopping virtually. “You must look to see whether there is a physical address....
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