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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

Postal Services Urged to Consider New Revenue Streams

Postal services across the Caribbean have been urged to consider new areas of commercial activity to maintain their relevance and viability as countries across the world continue to evolve into digital societies. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, outlines plans for Tourism Awareness Week, slated for September 24 to 30, during an interview with JIS News.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, outlines plans for Tourism Awareness Week, slated for September 24 to 30, during an interview with JIS News.

Tourism Awareness Week to Focus on the Sector and Green Investments
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), converses with Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, during Monday’s (September 18) swearing-in ceremony at King’s House for nine members of the judiciary who have been appointed to higher office.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), converses with Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, during Monday’s (September 18) swearing-in ceremony at King’s House for nine members of the judiciary who have been appointed to higher office.

Parish Courts Officially Free of Case Backlogs
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), converses with President of Delaware State University in the United States, Dr. Tony Allen, during his courtesy call at King’s House on Tuesday (September 19). The Governor-General and Dr. Allen discussed the University’s plans to forge educational partnerships with government and non-governmental entities in Jamaica.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), converses with President of Delaware State University in the United States, Dr. Tony Allen, during his courtesy call at King’s House on Tuesday (September 19). The Governor-General and Dr. Allen discussed the University’s plans to forge educational partnerships with government and non-governmental entities in Jamaica.

PHOTOS: Governor-General Receives Courtesy Call from Delaware State University Officials
Court of Appeal President, Hon. Justice Patrick Brooks.
Court of Appeal President, Hon. Justice Patrick Brooks.

Court of Appeal to Resume In-Person Hearings

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks about developments in the tourism sector during a recent interview with JIS News.
Tourism

JAPEX 2023 a Success – Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is hailing the recently concluded Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) tradeshow as a “resounding success”, attracting more than 100 buyers to the island. The event was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from September 11 to 13. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, the Minister noted that the buyers, from...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), presents a gift package to member of Power of Faith Ministries International Incorporated, in Portmore, St. Catherine, 81-year-old Alphonso Fernandez, one of the church’s oldest members. Occasion was Sunday’s (September 17) National Church Service commemorating Senior Citizens Month, which is being observed from September 17 to October 8, under the theme ‘Embracing Wisdom, Uniting Generations’.
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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr Attends National Senior Citizens Month Church Service

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), presents a gift package to member of Power of Faith Ministries International Incorporated, in Portmore, St. Catherine, 81-year-old Alphonso Fernandez, one of the church’s oldest members. Occasion was Sunday’s (September 17) National Church Service commemorating Senior Citizens Month, which is being observed from September 17 to October 8, under...
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The Tourism Product Development Company Logo.
Tourism

TPDCo Office Closed to In-Person Business

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has advised that its office located at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James is closed to in-person  business. The closure took effect on Monday, September 18 and will remain until Thursday, September 21. Persons interested in doing business with the TPDCo are being asked to contact the agency by phone at 876-979-7987-8....
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the opening ceremony for the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project Part A (May Pen to Williamsfield) on September 14.
Transport

Transport Minister Urges Responsible Use of New Highway

With the recent opening of the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project, Jamaicans are being urged to ensure responsible use on the thoroughfare and others across the island. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking during the opening ceremony of the project recently, reminded that there is a “responsibility that...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the main address during the opening ceremony of the High-level Ministerial Meeting for Caribbean Ministers of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, held at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston, on Monday (September 18).
Agriculture

Regional Partnerships Key to Sustainable Agriculture Future

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says partnerships are key to addressing current issues and creating a sustainable agricultural future for the Caribbean. “How can we ensure that more of our small, older farmers have access to the water they need to move their agriculture enterprise forward? How can we ensure that they’re planning with the new...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), stamps the social contract for the two-bedroom house handed over to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary Marlene Bennett (second right), at 63 Tower Street in Kingston, recently. Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters; and Member of Parliament for Kingston Central, Donovan Williams.
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PHOTOS: PM Hands Over Two-Bedroom House to Kingston Central Resident

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), stamps the social contract for the two-bedroom house handed over to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary Marlene Bennett (second right), at 63 Tower Street in Kingston, recently. Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Chairperson for the Oversight Committee...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left), is in light conversation with (from left) State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; Custos Rotulorum of St. Mary, Errol Johnson; and Mayor of Port Maria, Richard Creary. The event was the Legal Aid Council (LAC) Justice Fair held on September 15 at the Annotto Bay Car Park, Main Street in St. Mary. The LAC Justice Fairs play an integral role in increasing access to justice services for Jamaicans.
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PHOTOS: Legal Aid Council Stages Justice Fair in St. Mary

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left), is in light conversation with (from left) State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; Custos Rotulorum of St. Mary, Errol Johnson; and Mayor of Port Maria, Richard Creary. The event was the Legal Aid Council (LAC) Justice Fair held on September 15 at...
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