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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).
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).

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,...
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).
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).

Campaign to Increase Pork Consumption Launched
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).
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 Shops Earmarked for Garden Wood and Beckford Kraal in Clarendon
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).
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).

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

JANAAC Pivotal in Advancing Quality and Standards Over 15 Years

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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), makes a point at a stakeholders meeting at the World Travel Market in London, England, recently. He is flanked by Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board, John Lynch (right) and Senior Advisor and Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright.
Tourism

Over 1 Million Airline Seats Secured for Winter Out of US Gateways – Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, today announced that a record 1.05 million airline seats have been secured from nearly six thousand flights coming into Jamaica out of the United States, during the upcoming winter season. With just over two weeks for winter travellers to start their vacations, in anticipation of a record winter tourist season, Minister Bartlett says: “This...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr the Hon. Norman Dunn, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, today (November 29).
LabourYouth

Government Committed to the Elimination of Child Labour – State Minister

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the Government is committed to the elimination of child labour in Jamaica. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (November 29), Dr. Dunn pointed out that this commitment by the Administration is on record. The State Minister said that Jamaica is...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Gender Affairs

Gender-Based Violence Helpline and Sexual Harassment Investigation Units Officially Launched

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has officially launched its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Helpline and Sexual Harassment Investigation Units. These are in response to the high incidence of gender-based violence across Jamaica. The units were opened by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, during Wednesday’s (November 29) International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) banner event,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), speaks with Acting Chief Executive Officer of eGov Jamaica Limited, Anika Shuttleworth, during today’s (November 29) second annual Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Technology Showcase at the AC Hotel in New Kingston.
Office of the Prime Minister

Persons to Access Free Digital Services at Post Offices Next Year

Come next year, the Government will be rolling out digital service providers at post offices islandwide, assuring Jamaicans of inclusion in the ongoing digital transformation. Making the announcement, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, informed that the service points will be “dedicated...
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Commissioner of Customs and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Velma Ricketts-Walker.
Industry

Jamaica Customs Warns Public of Imposters Posing as Customs Officials

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is warning the public to beware of persons claiming to be Customs officials, with a view to sell or auction motor vehicles. The agency further advises that at no time, will Customs officials call or email any individual to engage them in the auctioning or sale of motor vehicles, or other merchandise owned by the...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, speaks in the House of Representatives on November 28.
Office of the Prime Minister

OPM and AEROTEL Ltd. to SIGN MOU for Transfer of Kool97fm

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to be signed between the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and AEROTEL Limited to facilitate the transfer of radio station Kool97FM for the consolidation of government communications. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the disclosure during yesterday’s (November 28) sitting of...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Health & Wellness

Health Minister Underscores Importance of Defensive Driving

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has underscored the importance of defensive driving, given the significant public health implications of road accidents. “Road traffic accidents are a public health crisis and concern, though, oftentimes, it is not placed in that category,” the Minister said. He was speaking during the fourth Crash-Free Defensive Driving Workshop, at the...
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