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Senior General Manager, GraceKennedy, Carl Barnett (right), makes a presentation to Carlington Darby for over 15 years of meritorious service to the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited, during the agency’s 36th anniversary luncheon and long service awards ceremony on November 28 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Senior General Manager, GraceKennedy, Carl Barnett (right), makes a presentation to Carlington Darby for over 15 years of meritorious service to the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited, during the agency’s 36th anniversary luncheon and long service awards ceremony on November 28 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

NIC Hailed as Key Contributor to Food Security

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, is commending the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited for its invaluable contribution to agricultural productivity and food security in Jamaica. Mr. Witter, who was addressing the...
Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)  ‘Think Tank’,  on  November 28.
Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)  ‘Think Tank’,  on  November 28.

Manufacturers Urged to Have In-Plant Laboratories Accredited
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.

ATI Unit Services Being Bolstered
Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 28. Listening are State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament West Rural St. Andrew Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.
Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 28. Listening are State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament West Rural St. Andrew Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.

Broadcasters Commence Testing for Digital Switchover
Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 28. Listening are State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament West Rural St. Andrew Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.
Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on November 28. Listening are State Minister for National Security and Member of Parliament West Rural St. Andrew Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (left), and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth left), and Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (fourth right), cut the ribbon to officially open the renovated computer room at Clan Carthy Primary School in Kingston on Tuesday (November 28). Among those sharing the occasion (from left) are Head Boy, Jhoneal Johnson; Head Girl, Jameliha Clarke; Principal, Winsome Reid; Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez; and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson.
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Renovated Computer Room Opened at Clan Carthy Primary School

A renovated computer room has been opened at Clan Carthy Primary School in Kingston as the institution looks to increase digital literacy among the students. The room, which was officially handed over on Tuesday (November 28), has been outfitted with 15 desktop computers, an air conditioner, a multifunction printer and scanner and 30 chairs. The project was spearheaded by the...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), interacts with youngsters during the national ‘Eat Jamaica Day’ ceremony at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland on Friday (November 24).  
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Agriculture Minister Wants CASE to Become a University

Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) must be placed on a path to university status as part of a strategic move to further drive growth in the agriculture sector. “When you look at how Costa Rica has moved its agricultural sector forward, it’s through developing a first-class agriculture university...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan makes a statement in the House of Representatives on November  28.
Information

JIS Modernising, Expanding Reach

Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, has hailed the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) for steps being taken to modernise and increase its presence to reach Jamaicans wherever they reside. He cited, among other things, the pending launch of an online radio option, as well as a main channel to transmit government events in real time, and the establishment...
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Labour and Social Security Minister and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), shakes hands with Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service (USF), Daniel Dawes, at the launch of the Longville Park Community Wi-Fi in the parish on November 24.
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PHOTOS: Longville Park Community Wi-Fi Launch

Labour and Social Security Minister and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), shakes hands with Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service (USF), Daniel Dawes, at the launch of the Longville Park Community Wi-Fi in the parish on November 24.
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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell.
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Bureau of Gender Affairs Conducting Sexual Harassment Sensitisation

Since September 2023, more than 981 representatives of public and private-sector entities have been sensitised about sexual harassment. Under the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021, which came into effect on July 3, 2023, Government bodies and private organisations are required to have sexual harassment policies and bring these to the attention of workers. The training sessions are being...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), shares in the presentation of a framed citation to the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 2023 Roll of Honour Awardee,  Maudlyn Wright Shaw (second right), at the recent awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Making the presentation is JTA President, Leighton Johnson (second left), while Attorney-at-law, Peter Champagnie, who was the guest speaker, also shares the moment.
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PHOTOS: JTA Roll of Honour Awards Ceremony

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), shares in the presentation of a framed citation to the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 2023 Roll of Honour Awardee,  Maudlyn Wright Shaw (second right), at the recent awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Making the presentation is JTA President, Leighton Johnson...
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