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Regional Operations Manager, WPM Waste Management Limited, Dramaine Jones.
Regional Operations Manager, WPM Waste Management Limited, Dramaine Jones.

Persons Urged to Refrain from Illicit Bulky Waste Disposal

Regional Operations Manager at WPM Waste Management Ltd., Dramaine Jones, is urging persons to refrain from illicitly disposing bulky waste. Mr. Jones, who spoke with JIS News during a recent dump eradication exercise in Clark’s Town, Trelawny, encouraged citizens to...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), converses with Minister of Tourism and St. James East Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), while visiting the Rhyne Park water supply system in the constituency on August 18. Accompanying them are (from second left) Senior Advisor and Strategist at the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright and NEC Regional Manager for St. James and Trelawny, Herman Fagan.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), converses with Minister of Tourism and St. James East Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), while visiting the Rhyne Park water supply system in the constituency on August 18. Accompanying them are (from second left) Senior Advisor and Strategist at the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright and NEC Regional Manager for St. James and Trelawny, Herman Fagan.

Rhyne Park Water System Upgrade Nearing Completion
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), with (from left) Representatives from Pickle mi Pickle, April Lyn and Janelle Wilkinson, and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, at the Suga Lifestyle’s Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Empowerment Art and Lifestyle Expo Launch, held on August 18 at the AC Hotel by Marriot Kingston. The Expo seeks to promote local businesses and entrepreneurs, with a focus on the MSME sector. It will also highlight the critical role of women and their contribution to this sector, which remains vital to the Jamaican economy.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), with (from left) Representatives from Pickle mi Pickle, April Lyn and Janelle Wilkinson, and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, at the Suga Lifestyle’s Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (MSME) Empowerment Art and Lifestyle Expo Launch, held on August 18 at the AC Hotel by Marriot Kingston. The Expo seeks to promote local businesses and entrepreneurs, with a focus on the MSME sector. It will also highlight the critical role of women and their contribution to this sector, which remains vital to the Jamaican economy.

PHOTOS: Senator Aubyn Hill at Suga Lifestyle’s MSME Empowerment Expo
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

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Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), greets a resident of the Gregory Park community in St. Catherine, during a tour of the area on August 19.
Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), greets a resident of the Gregory Park community in St. Catherine, during a tour of the area on August 19.

Clean-Up Begins in Gregory Park Community

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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter.
AgricultureFisheries

Invest in Livestock Production

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter is calling for more registered farmers to get involved in livestock production. Mr. Witter noted that only 15 per cent of registered Jamaican farmers are actively engaged in livestock production. “The importation of live animals is duty-free, so you cannot afford to miss this opportunity. The...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth, Diana Brown-Miller, gives remarks during a handover ceremony held at the hospital on August 17. The hospital received a donation of equipment from the Hummingbirds Association.
Health & Wellness

Equipment Donated to Black River Hospital

The Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth has received a donation of medical equipment valued at $1 million, from the Hummingbirds Association. Among the donated items are digital baby scales, adult scales, blood pressure machines, a nebulizer, and an examination lamp. In her remarks at the handover ceremony held on August 17, Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Diana Brown-Miller...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) speaks with residents following a tour of the Gregory Park area in St. Catherine, today (August 19). Some 11 houses were firebombed recently, leaving more than 40 persons homeless. Looking on is Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left). The National Solid Waste Management Authority is already undertaking a clean-up exercise in the area.
Local GovernmentNational Security

PHOTOS: Minister Mckenzie Visits Gregory Park Arson Victims

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) speaks with residents following a tour of the Gregory Park area in St. Catherine, today (August 19). Some 11 houses were firebombed recently, leaving more than 40 persons homeless. Looking on is Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left). The National Solid Waste Management...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), inspects the Officer Cadets at the Initial Officers’ Training Programme (IOTP) Commissioning Parade, held at Up-Park Camp, in St. Andrew, on August 18.
National Security

Officer Cadets Encouraged to Serve with Integrity

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen is calling on Officer Cadets, who have completed the Initial Officers’ Training Programme (IOTP), to carry out their duties with integrity. Speaking at the Initial Officers’ Training Programme Commissioning Parade held on Friday (August 18) at Up Park Camp, St. Andrew, the Governor-General said that as leaders, their mission must extend...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (fourth left) along with Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy, Amy Tachco (fourth right) cut the ribbon to officially open the child-friendly space at the Victim Services Branch office in Mandeville, Manchester on August 18. Sharing the moment (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane; Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green; Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford; Warnath Group Country Project Director, Aylair Livingston; Manager, Trafficking Secretariat, Ministry of Justice, Audrey Budhi; and Children
JusticeYouth

Child-Friendly Space Opened in Manchester

A child-friendly space has been established at the Victim Services Branch (VSB) office in Mandeville, Manchester under the United States (U.S.)- Jamaica Child Protection Compact Partnership. A child-friendly space is an environment designed to help children who are victims of crime to feel safe, calm, and comfortable while interacting with professionals, including law enforcement officers, social workers, healthcare professionals and...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Ocho Rios Night Shelter in St. Ann on Friday (August 18). Also taking part in the official opening are (from left), Councillor for the Ocho Rios Division, Michael Belnavis; Member of Parliament for Northeast St. Ann, Hon. Marsha Smith; beneficiary, Byron Gilzene and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin.
Local Government

Ocho Rios Night Shelter Officially Opened

The homeless in Ocho Rios, St. Ann now have access to shelter at night, following the official opening of the Ocho Rios Night Shelter, in Buckfield, on Friday (August 18). The facility, which was opened by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, will provide temporary shelter, meals, and bathroom amenities for the homeless population in and...
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Principal Director, Telecommunications in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Kaydian Smith Newton, addresses the Ministry’s back-to-school treat, which catered to approximately 100 students aged six to 17. The event was held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday (August 17). The children received back-to-school supplies, participated in art and craft activities, and benefited from presentations on cybersecurity and drug abuse.
ScienceTechnologyYouth

PHOTOS: Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Back-To-School Fair

Principal Director, Telecommunications in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Kaydian Smith Newton, addresses the Ministry’s back-to-school treat, which catered to approximately 100 students aged six to 17. The event was held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday (August 17). The children received back-to-school supplies, participated in art and craft activities, and benefited from presentations on...
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