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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).

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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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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on July 20.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on July 20.

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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).
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).

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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.
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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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The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Logo.
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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.
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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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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
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Fisheries Minister Highlights Opportunities In Blue Economy

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says that despite its vast coastal area and rich marine resources, Jamaica has yet to fully harness the potential of its blue economy. Speaking at a recent International Fisherman’s Day Symposium in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, Mr. Green said one of the Ministry’s main priorities going forward is to adopt a...
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National Water Commission (NWC) Meter Testing Lab Supervisor, Shevaughn Williams (left), leads a tour of the Instrumentation and Meters Laboratory, which was officially opened at the entity’s head office on Marescaux Road in Kingston on Wednesday (July 19). Others pictured (from right) are Coordinator of the National Accreditation Focal Point, Sonia Morgan; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley and NWC Assistant Vice President of Maintenance, Aubrey Williams.
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