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Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the police post at a complex in Lakes Pen, which also houses sporting facilities and a community centre, built at a cost of over $26 million, on Thursday, May 29. Also pictured are Commissioner of Police, Mr. Owen Ellington (centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, who is also Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the police post at a complex in Lakes Pen, which also houses sporting facilities and a community centre, built at a cost of over $26 million, on Thursday, May 29. Also pictured are Commissioner of Police, Mr. Owen Ellington (centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, who is also Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine.

Police Post Set Up At Lakes Pen in St. Catherine

Several communities in and around Lakes Pen, in St. Catherine, now have access to a police post at a complex in the area, which also houses sporting facilities and a community centre, built at a cost of over $26 million....
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (second right), shares a light moment with (from left) Executive Director, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Andral Shirley; Chairman of the BGLC, Gary Peart; and Chairman, Jamaica Racing Commission, Linton Walters, during the opening ceremony of the inaugural Gaming Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on May 29.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Hon. Horace Dalley (second right), shares a light moment with (from left) Executive Director, Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Andral Shirley; Chairman of the BGLC, Gary Peart; and Chairman, Jamaica Racing Commission, Linton Walters, during the opening ceremony of the inaugural Gaming Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on May 29.

Modern and Effective Regulations Central to Success of Gaming Industry
Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson greets NBTS Retired Champion Donor John Burrowes and Current Top Female Donor Sonia Binns at a National Blood Transfusion Service function.
Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson greets NBTS Retired Champion Donor John Burrowes and Current Top Female Donor Sonia Binns at a National Blood Transfusion Service function.

NBTS/KPH Labour Day Blood Drive Yields 50 Units of Blood
Chairman of the Planning Committee of the 2014 Port Games, Captain Hopeton Delisser speaking at a JIS Think Tank.
Chairman of the Planning Committee of the 2014 Port Games, Captain Hopeton Delisser speaking at a JIS Think Tank.

Regional Port Games for Montego Bay, June 6 to 9
Russian Federation Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Vladimir Polenov (left) congratulates Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Montego Bay, Francis Tulloch following the announcement of Mr. Tulloch’s appointment at a ceremony held at the Round Hill Hotel, in Hanover, on Tuesday May 27.
Russian Federation Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Vladimir Polenov (left) congratulates Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Montego Bay, Francis Tulloch following the announcement of Mr. Tulloch’s appointment at a ceremony held at the Round Hill Hotel, in Hanover, on Tuesday May 27.

Ambassador Pleased With Increase in Russian Tourists to Jamaica

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Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips.
Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Travels to Europe for Discussions

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, will be travelling to the United States, London, and other European cities next month to meet with several financial institutions. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says Cabinet has approved travel for a delegation, led by the Minister, from June 10-20. “The meetings are to apprise the international capital...
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Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right), presents Head of Cooperation for the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Jesús Orús Báguena, with a Climate Change Audio-Visual Tool Kit, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on May 28.
Environment

Stakeholders Receive Climate Change Audio-Visual Tool Kits

As part of efforts to educate the public about the impact of climate, the Ministry of Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change, has handed over copies of its Climate Change Audio-Visual Tool Kit to several stakeholders. Among the recipients are the Jamaica Library Service; Ministry of Education; Combined Disabilities Association; Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM); European Union;...
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Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu makes presentation about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that his office will sign with the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held Tuesday, May 27 at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston.
JIS Think TankJustice

INDECOM and Office of the Public Defender to Sign MOU

Come the end of May, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) to remove duplication of duties that now exist between them. Speaking at a Jamaica Information (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on May 27, Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu, informed that his Office has been...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, (centre) greets Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, just before the start of the official opening ceremony of the 45th Annual International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Conference held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay on May 27. The three-day event (May 27 to 29) which is being held under the theme, ‘Positioning for the New Market Frontier’ is being attended by delegates from more than 87 member countries. At left is media communications specialist, Sonia Record.
Agriculture

Sugar Cane Industry Must Be Ready For Global Market Changes – Minister Clarke

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke has urged stakeholders in the sugar cane industry, to ensure that productivity is significantly increased, to enable the country to take advantage of the regional market for raw and refined sugar. Addressing the official opening ceremony for the 45th Council Session of the International Sugar Organization (ISO) at the Hilton Rose Hall...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill making his contribution to the 2014/2015 Sectoral Debate on Tuesday, May 27.
Tourism

Tourism Linkages Initiative Benefitting Stakeholders

The recently established Tourism Linkages Hub initiative has forged crucial business relations between manufacturers, and operators of facilities, as well as service providers in the hospitality industry. The initiative has also ensured steady markets for local farmers, bringing together producers in the agricultural sector, manufacturers, and entertainers. Several agro-tourism farmers markets have been staged in the resorts communities of Negril...
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Minister of Youth and Culture, Hon. Lisa Hanna (at the podium), speaking at the media launch of the Child Development Agency’s (CDA) 10th anniversary celebrations at the agency’s downtown Kingston offices, on May 28. Others (from left) are: Chairman, CDA Advisory Board, Maxine Henry-Wilson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), CDA, Rosalee Gage-Grey. The year-long activities to commemorate the CDA’s 10th anniversary begin on June 1 at the Boulevard Open Bible Church. Other activities include: lecture series, walk/runathon, awards banquet, concert, and talent competition exposition, among others.
Culture

Government to Implement Interventions to Benefit Children in State Care

The Government will begin implementing several targeted interventions to improve conditions for children and adolescents, especially those in State care, during the 2014/15 fiscal year. These include the phased implementation of a Child Case Management System; legislative reforms; the transformation of Maxfield Park Children’s Home as a model care child facility; and therapy and counselling sessions. This was disclosed by...
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