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New Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables perform a march past at the passing out parade held on Wednesday (November 29), at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
New Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables perform a march past at the passing out parade held on Wednesday (November 29), at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

New Constables Urged to Apply Training

New Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables are being urged to call on their training as they undertake the task of serving and protecting the people of Jamaica. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who made the call while...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (centre), listen as Managing Director of Sage Delights, Shaun Grant, speaks about her company’s Old Time Christmas Cake.  Occasion was the Things Jamaican 60th anniversary Christmas trade show held recently at the JBDC’s South Camp Road premises in Kingston.  
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (centre), listen as Managing Director of Sage Delights, Shaun Grant, speaks about her company’s Old Time Christmas Cake.  Occasion was the Things Jamaican 60th anniversary Christmas trade show held recently at the JBDC’s South Camp Road premises in Kingston.  

PHOTOS: Things Jamaican 60th Anniversary Christmas Expo
Minister of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right, back row), shares a photo opportunity with students of the Salt Savannah Primary School during the recent launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Wi-Fi in Rocky Point in the parish. Minister Charles Jr. is joined by Guidance Counsellor at the school, Sebenia Aikens (right).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right, back row), shares a photo opportunity with students of the Salt Savannah Primary School during the recent launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Wi-Fi in Rocky Point in the parish. Minister Charles Jr. is joined by Guidance Counsellor at the school, Sebenia Aikens (right).

PHOTOS: Rocky Point in Clarendon Gets Community Wi-Fi
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers the keynote address during a ceremony for the presentation of certificates of registration to tertiary institutions, held on Wednesday (November 29) at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers the keynote address during a ceremony for the presentation of certificates of registration to tertiary institutions, held on Wednesday (November 29) at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston.

PHOTOS: J-TEC Certificate of Registration Presentation Ceremony
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (fourth left), lead a meeting with representatives from City & Guilds, who visited the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices on November 29.  
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (fourth left), lead a meeting with representatives from City & Guilds, who visited the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices on November 29.  

PHOTOS: Education Minister Meets with City & Guilds Representatives

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front, centre), shares a photo opportunity with the finalists in the annual LASCO/Ministry of Education and Youth/Jamaica Teaching Council, Principal of the Year Awards, during a courtesy call at King’s House on Wednesday (November 29). He is joined by (from front, left) Director, Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Joseph Thomas; Executive Chairman, LASCO, James Rawle; Chief Executive Officer, JTC, Dr. Winsome Gordon; and Marketing and Communications Manager, LASCO, Danielle Cunningham.  
Governor General

PHOTOS: Principal of the Year Finalists Call on G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front, centre), shares a photo opportunity with the finalists in the annual LASCO/Ministry of Education and Youth/Jamaica Teaching Council, Principal of the Year Awards, during a courtesy call at King’s House on Wednesday (November 29). He is joined by (from front, left) Director, Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Joseph Thomas; Executive...
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Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley.
Industry

JANAAC CEO Reappointed to CO-CHAIR ILAC-IAF Committee

Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, has been re-elected to serve as Co-Chair of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation – International Accreditation Forum (ILAC-IAF) Joint Development Support Committee (JDSC) for an additional three years. This follows the recent ending of her five-year tenure in the position. The JDSC serves an important committee in...
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Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright, making his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 29).
Works / Construction

Steady Road Improvements in Westmoreland Central

Member of Parliament (MP) for Westmoreland Central, George Wright, says road conditions within his Constituency continue to improve at a steady pace. “Work has been done in several areas, to include Shrewsbury, Logwood, Bird Mountain, Whithorn to Darliston, Cornwall Mountain, Strawberry to Content main road, and the Bullet Tree road, amongst many others, and many others to come,” Mr. Wright...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), and President of the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association (JPFA), Hanif Brown (centre), look at pork product being shown to them by Business Development Manager at meat processing company Nation Choice, Stacey Campbell.  Occasion was the launch of the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association (JPFA) ‘Pork Jamaica’ campaign at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens complex in St. Andrew on Tuesday (November 28).
Agriculture

Campaign to Increase Pork Consumption Launched

The Government is collaborating with the Jamaica Pig Farmers Association (JPFA) and other key stakeholders to bolster the industry and ensure its sustainability through the ‘Pork Jamaica’ campaign. The marketing initiative, dubbed ‘Pork Jamaica – The Tastier Protein Choice’, was launched on Tuesday (November 28) at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens complex in St. Andrew. It aims to increase local consumption...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, and Clarendon North Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Robert Morgan (standing), makes his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 28).
Water

Water Shops Earmarked for Garden Wood and Beckford Kraal in Clarendon

Two water shops are to be installed in the Clarendon North Central communities of Garden Wood and Beckford Kraal, to improve residents’ access to the commodity. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, and Member of Parliament, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the announcement during his 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate presentation in...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, points out something of interest during a tour of the Western Children Adolescent Hospital project site with members of the Montego Bay business community on Tuesday (November 28).
Health & Wellness

2026 Completion for Cornwall Regional Hospital; Phased Occupation Begins Next Year

The Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) redevelopment project has entered its third and final phase, which entails the building and installation of medical equipment and apparatus over the next 30 months. The works started on October 16 and are expected to be completed in 2026. “In this phase three, the designs are being finalised to incorporate all the internal components in...
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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, outlines the entity’s various accomplishments over its 15 years of operations, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (November 28).
CommerceIndustryInvestment

JANAAC Pivotal in Advancing Quality and Standards Over 15 Years

For the past 15 years, the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) has been playing a pivotal role in advancing quality and standards across various industries. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (November 28), JAMAAC’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sharonmae Shirley, shared that “our commitment to excellence has contributed to the growth and reputation of...
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