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Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley Morris, addresses the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation’s virtual townhall on the Draft Watershed Policy, on Tuesday, July 18.
Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley Morris, addresses the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation’s virtual townhall on the Draft Watershed Policy, on Tuesday, July 18.

Forests Critical to Clean, Safe Water Supply

The Forestry Department is playing a key role in safeguarding the country’s forests, which are vital in sustaining watersheds and ensuring access to clean, fresh, water resources for both human and ecological needs. Forests contribute to water regulation, soil conservation,...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (right), engages with prenatal patient, Octavia White, during a tour of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, on Thursday (July 20). Sharing in the moment is Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the hospital, Roan Grant (left).  
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (right), engages with prenatal patient, Octavia White, during a tour of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, on Thursday (July 20). Sharing in the moment is Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the hospital, Roan Grant (left).  

Noel Holmes Hospital on a Path to Becoming Baby-Friendly Certified
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

House Approves Second Supplementary Estimates for 2023/24
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

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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.
CultureYouth

PHOTOS: Teach the Youth Culture Day Activities

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...
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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).
EducationFinance & Public Service

Gov’t Continuing Measures to Increase Tertiary Education Funding Access

The Government will continue to implement measures aimed at increasing Jamaicans’ access to tertiary education financing. Addressing the launch of the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) revised Grant-In-Aid (GIA) 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, said the aim is to increase enrolment...
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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.
Housing

EMFP Takes Full Effect August 1

The new financing framework of the National Housing Trust (NHT) – the External Mortgage Financing Programme (EMFP) – will take full effect on August 1. This policy will replace the organisation’s existing Joint Finance Mortgage Programme. It aims to increase the NHT’s mortgage supply while simultaneously releasing funds that will be reinvested in housing construction. “For the customer, there is...
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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).
FisheriesParliament

$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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