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South St. Elizabeth Farmers Get Relief Supplies
South St. Elizabeth Farmers Get Relief Supplies

South St. Elizabeth Farmers Get Relief Supplies

Some 30 farmers in South St. Elizabeth, who suffered severe losses during recent heavy rains, have received essential inputs and supplies to assist in the recovery effort. The items, which were handed over at the Bull Savannah Church of God...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses a stakeholder meeting at Couples San Souci Hotel, Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Saturday (July 1).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses a stakeholder meeting at Couples San Souci Hotel, Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Saturday (July 1).

CCTVs to be Installed from Ocho Rios to Discovery Bay
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
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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

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the sitting of the Senate on June 30.
Senate

Senate Approves Terms of Reference for Women’s Caucus

The Standing Orders of the Senate have been amended to include the Terms of Reference for the Caucus of Women Parliamentarians to give effect to its constitution and duties. The motion was approved during the sitting of the Upper House on (June 30). Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, said the role of...
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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.
Transport

Government Commits to Support Thriving Aviation Industry

The Government is committed to supporting and fostering a thriving aviation sector, and this will be a major priority of the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport. This was the message from portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, as he delivered remarks at the recent opening of the inaugural Airports Council International-Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) General Aviation Day...
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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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