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Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, speaks with JIS News at his New Kingston offices recently.  
Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, speaks with JIS News at his New Kingston offices recently.  

St. Thomas Rescue Shows Strength of Disaster Response – ODPEM

The rescue of 24 persons trapped by flood waters in a section of St. Thomas by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Air Wing has been hailed as a signal of the strength of the country’s disaster coordination and response. Acting...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Gender Minister Calls for More Men to Coach and Mentor Boys
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), greets Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Jiang Jiang, during a courtesy call by a CPAFFC delegation at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on Thursday (November 16).  The CPAFFC, which manages China’s sister-city relationships, aims to promote friendship and mutual understanding between the Chinese people and foreign nations.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), greets Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Jiang Jiang, during a courtesy call by a CPAFFC delegation at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on Thursday (November 16).  The CPAFFC, which manages China’s sister-city relationships, aims to promote friendship and mutual understanding between the Chinese people and foreign nations.

PHOTOS: Minister Mckenzie Receives Courtesy Call from Chinese Delegation
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), cuts the ribbon to open the Lara Otunla Counselling Centre, located at the Foundation for International Self Help (FISH) Clinic in Kingston, on November 15. Sharing in the ribbon-cutting exercise (from left) are Manager for the Counselling Centre, Angelica Dalrymple; and Board of Management Chair, Candice Carby.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), cuts the ribbon to open the Lara Otunla Counselling Centre, located at the Foundation for International Self Help (FISH) Clinic in Kingston, on November 15. Sharing in the ribbon-cutting exercise (from left) are Manager for the Counselling Centre, Angelica Dalrymple; and Board of Management Chair, Candice Carby.

PHOTOS: Lara Otunla Counselling Centre Opened at FISH Clinic
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in conversation with St. Thomas farmer, Garfield Espeut, during a tour of sections of the parish today (November 19), to look at the effects of the recent heavy rains.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is in conversation with St. Thomas farmer, Garfield Espeut, during a tour of sections of the parish today (November 19), to look at the effects of the recent heavy rains.

PM Hails Resilience of St. Thomas Farmers

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaks to Dalvey resident, Angelie Howell (right) during a tour of flood-affected areas in St. Thomas today (November 19). Also pictured is Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles.
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Consider Environmental, Climate Change Issues When Choosing Place to Live – PM

Jamaicans are being implored to consider environmental and climate change issues when deciding where to build a house. Speaking during a tour of flood-affected sections of St. Andrew and St. Thomas today (Nov.19), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that some persons are living in “dangerous areas,” which heighten their safety risks during natural disasters. “Coming from the...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange said Jamaica`s culture extends beyond singing and dancing.
Gender Affairs

Banner Event to Mark International Men’s Day

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will turn the spotlight on men’s well-being and mental health, with the staging of a banner event on Wednesday (Nov. 22) to mark International Men’s Day (IMD) 2023. Some 150 participants are expected to attend the event, which will be held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston under the theme:...
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Manager, Corporate Affairs and Communication, Betting, Gamning and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Wendy Robertson.
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BGLC Seeks Public Input on Advertising and Marketing Guidelines

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is seeking the input of citizens on the advertising and marketing guidelines being proposed for gambling and gambling related products in Jamaica. A public consultation is being undertaken via electronic survey and an in-person session is scheduled for Monday (Nov. 20) at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in Kingston, where various stakeholder...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left), peruses a document with President of the National Secondary Students Council, Cavan Lewis at the National Student Leaders Installation Ceremony held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on November 16.
Youth

PHOTOS: National Student Leaders Installation Ceremony

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left), peruses a document with President of the National Secondary Students Council, Cavan Lewis at the National Student Leaders Installation Ceremony held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on November 16.
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the closing ceremony for the Improved Forest Management and Livelihoods for a Better Jamaica project on Friday (November 17) at the Forestry Department’s Constant Spring Road headquarters. The project aimed to promote the participation of civil society in the forestry sector, notably in forestry management and conservation.
Environment

PHOTO: Minister Samuda Urges Civil Society Participation in Forestry Management

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the closing ceremony for the Improved Forest Management and Livelihoods for a Better Jamaica project on Friday (November 17) at the Forestry Department’s Constant Spring Road headquarters. The project aimed to promote the participation of civil society in the forestry sector, notably...
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Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
Local Government

Citizens Advised to Rely on Authorities for Information During Emergencies – ODPEM

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising citizens to only rely on the responsible authorities for information during emergencies. “We want to say to persons, at all times just exhibit responsibility. Give the correct information and rely on the authorities,” said Acting Director General of ODPEM, Richard Thompson, during an interview with JIS News. He pointed...
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