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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses cadets at a training site in Chapelton, Clarendon, on Thursday (July 20). Approximately 800 young people from 14 regional countries are participating in the Caribbean Cadet Camp from July 15 to 29.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses cadets at a training site in Chapelton, Clarendon, on Thursday (July 20). Approximately 800 young people from 14 regional countries are participating in the Caribbean Cadet Camp from July 15 to 29.

PHOTOS: GG Visits Cadets

 
Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), interacts with children at the Robotics and Animation Workshop held under the Ministry of National Security’s Music, Sports and Technology initiative at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew on July 20.
Minister of State, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), interacts with children at the Robotics and Animation Workshop held under the Ministry of National Security’s Music, Sports and Technology initiative at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew on July 20.

PHOTOS: Ministry of National Security’s Robotics and Animation Workshop
Acting Special Projects Manager, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Charnele Henry (centre), joins children from the Sandy Park community in their rehearsal of the Jamaican folk song, ‘Linstead Market’ during the Teach the Youth Programme Culture Day activities at the Sandy Park New Testament Church of God in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 19). For two weeks, children from the community gathered at the church, where they were engaged in academic and personal development activities under the summer programme, which is organised by the University of Technology (UTech) Students Union. The JIS is a sponsor of the initiative. Other beneficiary communities include Highlight View, Tavern, Kintyre, August Town and Hermitage.
Acting Special Projects Manager, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Charnele Henry (centre), joins children from the Sandy Park community in their rehearsal of the Jamaican folk song, ‘Linstead Market’ during the Teach the Youth Programme Culture Day activities at the Sandy Park New Testament Church of God in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 19). For two weeks, children from the community gathered at the church, where they were engaged in academic and personal development activities under the summer programme, which is organised by the University of Technology (UTech) Students Union. The JIS is a sponsor of the initiative. Other beneficiary communities include Highlight View, Tavern, Kintyre, August Town and Hermitage.

PHOTOS: Teach the Youth Culture Day Activities
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), interacts with beneficiaries of the Students’ Loan Bureau’s grant-in-aid (from left) Rojay Clarke, Malaka Edwards, and Kaycia Hylton, during the launch of the revised programme at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 20).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), interacts with beneficiaries of the Students’ Loan Bureau’s grant-in-aid (from left) Rojay Clarke, Malaka Edwards, and Kaycia Hylton, during the launch of the revised programme at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 20).

Gov’t Continuing Measures to Increase Tertiary Education Funding Access
Senior General Manager for Finance at the National Housing Trust, Dwight Ebanks, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, recently.
Senior General Manager for Finance at the National Housing Trust, Dwight Ebanks, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, recently.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), examines one of several computers, valued US$700,000, that were acquired for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) under the National Security Ministry’s Security Strengthening Project (SSP). The computers were funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Others (from left) are Senior Superintendent of Police Aaron Fletcher; Permanent Secretary in the National Security Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson. The handover ceremony was held at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in St. Catherine on Wednesday (July 19).
National SecurityTechnology

Technology Boost for JCF’s Station Records and Case Management Systems

Training for and expansion of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Station Records and Case Management Systems will be enhanced technologically following the handover of computers valued at US$700,000. The equipment was procured under the National Security Ministry’s Security Strengthening Project (SSP) which is funded by an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loan. These were handed over during a ceremony at the...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is flanked by contestants in the 2023 Jamaica Festival Song Competition, at the presentation show held at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston on July 6.
CultureEmancipationEntertainment

Jamaica Festival Song Album Available on Streaming Platforms

The 2023 Jamaica Festival Song album, featuring this year’s 11 finalists, is now live on the major streaming services, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, and many others. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during a statement to the House of Representatives on July 19. “This year, we have again targeted...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 19).
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$29M Identified to Continue Fisheries Sector Production Improvement Programme

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has identified $29 million to continue the Fisheries Sector Production Improvement Programme, which commenced in 2020. The engagement will continue to facilitate the provision of grants and vouchers and will be expanded to provide safety gear for fisherfolk. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement in a statement to the House of...
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CultureTechnology

Amateur Film-Makers Can Enter the JCDC’s Short-Film Competition

Are you a budding film-maker? Do you want to showcase your talent and creativity to the world? If you answered “yes”, then you should enter the FiWi Short-Film Competition. The brainchild of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), the competition is open to persons 13 to 90 years old. Entrants are required to submit a one-page treatment for a three...
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St. Elizabeth Health Department Urges Safeguards Against Respiratory Illnesses

The St. Elizabeth Health Department is urging persons across the parish to remain vigilant and adhere to infection-prevention measures, particularly the use of masks in public spaces, in light of a slight increase in reported cases of respiratory illness. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on June 13, Medical Expert at the Health...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (second right), and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), on a tour of roads earmarked for repairs in the area, on July 19. Also pictured are personnel from the National Works Agency (NWA) and community members.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Roads In St. Catherine West Central to Be Rehabilitated

The Government is to spend some $300 million for immediate rehabilitation of several roads and other infrastructure in St. Catherine West Central. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, who made the disclosure while on a tour of communities in the constituency on July 19, said some of the roads need repairs,...
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