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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), greets Chief Executive Officer of Bamboo Bioproducts, David Stedeford, at a recent meeting with business interests in the United Kingdom (UK), at the Jamaican High Commission in London.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), greets Chief Executive Officer of Bamboo Bioproducts, David Stedeford, at a recent meeting with business interests in the United Kingdom (UK), at the Jamaican High Commission in London.

UK Business Interests Urged to Look to Jamaica

The United Kingdom (UK) business community is being encouraged to look to Jamaica for business opportunities. State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, who met with business interests at the Jamaican High Commission...
Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Logo.
Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Logo.

Economy Expands 4.2 Per Cent for First Quarter of Calendar Year
Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (seated fifth right), joins representatives from Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), at the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) High-Level Ministerial Event in Rome on Thursday (June 29). Addressing the delegates is FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu.
Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (seated fifth right), joins representatives from Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), at the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) High-Level Ministerial Event in Rome on Thursday (June 29). Addressing the delegates is FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu.

Jamaica Calls for Greater Action to Build Resilience of Small-Scale Food Producers
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the sitting of the Senate on June 30.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the sitting of the Senate on June 30.

Senate Approves Terms of Reference for Women’s Caucus
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the inaugural Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) General Aviation Day Conference, held recently at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the inaugural Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) General Aviation Day Conference, held recently at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

Government Commits to Support Thriving Aviation Industry

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Apply for the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) Tertiary Education Grant.
EducationFinance & Public Service

Do Not Use AI to Generate Essays – BGLC

Applicants who use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate the 600-word essay that is required for consideration of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) Tertiary Education Grant will be automatically disqualified. Corporate Affairs and Communication Manager of the BGLC, Wendy Robertson, issued the warning recently in an interview with JIS News. “You can use it to assist in your research,...
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Substance Abuse Officer at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), St. Ann, Nordia Henry, delivers remarks during the launch of an NCDA Anti-Vaping Campaign in schools at the St. Ann Parish Library, St Ann’s Bay, on June 27.
Health & Wellness

NCDA Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) has launched an Anti-Vaping Campaign to help tackle the pervasive issue of e-cigarette use among high-school students in St. Ann. The launch took place on Tuesday (June 27) at the St. Ann Parish Library in St. Ann’s Bay. Ferncourt High School is set to become the testing ground for the pioneering initiative, aimed...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), shakes hands with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, during a signing ceremony for the exchange of notes between the governments of Japan and Jamaica in relation to the provision of $428 million in grant aid. The signing was held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Friday (June 30). Sharing the moment are (from left) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn.
Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsNational Security

Japan Provides $428M to Bolster the JCF’s Mobility

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is to receive a major boost to its mobility following the provision of approximately $428 million in grant aid from the Government of Japan. The sum, which is equivalent to 400 million Japanese Yen, is being provided through Japan’s Economic and Social Development Programme and will be used to purchase five ambulances and 33 pickups...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, inspects the new 20,000-gallon tank erected at the Albert Town High School in Trelawny, on Thursday, June 29. With the Minister is Acting Principal of Albert Town High School, Janice Skeen-Miller.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

20,000-Gallon Tank Installed At Albert Town High School

A new 20,000-gallon tank and various rainwater harvesting mechanisms have been installed at Albert Town High School in Trelawny, to address the long-standing water issues faced by the institution. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, officially commissioned the $4.5-million investment into service on Thursday, June 29. The upgrade was...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left); Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Western, Hon. Floyd Green (right) and Superintendent at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Black River Station, Kemar Brooks (left), are briefed by JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, during a tour of the newly renovated station in St. Elizabeth recently.
Local Government

Minister McKenzie Pleased with Black River Fire Station Renovation

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says he is pleased with the renovation of the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth. The facility, which houses approximately 109 firefighters, was rehabilitated at a cost of more than $70 million. The scope of works included the addition of female and male dormitories, offices for the ground command,...
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Portmore-based Youth Advocate, Claudine Duncan (right, back row), shares a moment with graduates of the Naggo Head Infant School in St. Catherine, during the school-leaving exercise held at the institution on Thursday (June 29).
CommunityYouth

Communities Urged to Band Together to Protect Children

Communities across the island are being urged to “band together” to protect the nation’s children against all forms of abuse. Making the call while speaking at a school-leaving exercise at the Naggo Head Infant School in St. Catherine on Thursday (June 29), Portmore-based Youth Advocate, Claudine Duncan, said there should be no relenting in the fight to safeguard children. “It...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (centre) and other members of the constitutional reform committee lead a public consultation town hall meeting at the Errol Flynn Marina in Portland on June 28. The members are, from left, representative of the wider faith-based society, Dr. David Henry; consultant counsel and nominee of the leader of the Opposition, Hugh Small; civil society representative, Dr. Nadeen Spence; and Chairman of the Jamaica umbrella group of churches, Dr. Elaine McCarthy.
Legal and Constitutional AffairsYouth

Constitutional Reform Committee Says Youth Engagement Key

The Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) is assuring that the country’s young people will not to be left behind as it seeks to engage with the public on the road to the nation becoming a Republic. The Committee’s civil society representative, Dr. Nadine Spence, informed that there is a youth engagement committee co-chaired by Youth Advisor Sujae Boswell and Past President...
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