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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a special meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Montego Bay Chapter, which was held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Tuesday (November 28).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a special meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Montego Bay Chapter, which was held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Tuesday (November 28).

Health Minister Outlines Benefits of Proposed Private Wing at Cornwall Regional Hospital

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has highlighted the potential benefits of adding a private wing, akin to the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Tony Thwaites Wing in Kingston, to the Cornwall Regional Hospital...
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.
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.

Pilot for Birth Certificates in Braille to Start in December
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 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.

More Airline Seats for Winter Tourist Season
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
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

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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).
CommunityTechnologyYouth

PHOTOS: Rocky Point in Clarendon Gets Community Wi-Fi

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...
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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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