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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

Gov’t Working to Reduce Jamaica’s Climatic Vulnerability

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Government is working to reduce Jamaica’s climatic vulnerability by instituting a “suite of financial instruments that can pay out in the event of a natural disaster”....
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), cuts ribbon to officially hand over a new Indigent Housing Programme unit to beneficiary Bernicey Wright (second left) in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on June 22. Also taking part are (from left) Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth Southwestern, Hon. Floyd Green; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster and Councillor for the Black River Division, Dwight Salmon.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), cuts ribbon to officially hand over a new Indigent Housing Programme unit to beneficiary Bernicey Wright (second left) in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on June 22. Also taking part are (from left) Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth Southwestern, Hon. Floyd Green; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster and Councillor for the Black River Division, Dwight Salmon.

Fire Victim Gets New House Under Indigent Housing Programme
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Water, Environment and Climate Change, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), observes work being done during a tour of the sewerage expansion project in the Mona Heights area in Kingston, on June 22. Also pictured are members from the Ministry and the National Water Commission (NWC).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Water, Environment and Climate Change, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), observes work being done during a tour of the sewerage expansion project in the Mona Heights area in Kingston, on June 22. Also pictured are members from the Ministry and the National Water Commission (NWC).

Mona Heights Sewerage Project Far Advanced
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, leads a tour of the St. Elizabeth Infirmary in Santa Cruz, on Wednesday, June 21.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, leads a tour of the St. Elizabeth Infirmary in Santa Cruz, on Wednesday, June 21.

All Systems on Standby – Minister McKenzie
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) personnel participate in a yoga session at the Newcastle Military Camp in St Andrew.
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) personnel participate in a yoga session at the Newcastle Military Camp in St Andrew.

Free Yoga Sessions Being Offered By Indian High Commission

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Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (right), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Denise Antonio, view the website for the PIOJ’s ‘Data 4 Development’ Online Monitoring Platform, during the official launch of the Platform at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (June 22).
Technology

PIOJ Launches ‘Data 4 Development’ Online Monitoring Platform

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) on Thursday (June 22) officially launched the ‘Data 4 Development’ Online Monitoring Platform at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Kingston. The Platform supports the use of data and statistics for analysis, monitoring and evaluation by all stakeholders. It will also strengthen the PIOJ’s ability to support policy development, the alignment of planning and development...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses yesterday’s (June 21) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Information

Job Descriptions Positive Step In Governance Structure – Minister

The recently tabled job descriptions for Parliamentarians and Ministers are a positive step in the governance structure of the country, says Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. Mr. Charles Jr. was responding to a question posed during yesterday’s (June 21) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), in discussion with Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Gary Griffiths (left) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Howard Chambers, at a meeting with businesspersons in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, on June 21
National Security

Citizens Seeking to Acquire Security Cameras Urged to Contact JamaicaEye Personnel

Persons seeking to acquire security cameras are being encouraged to contact JamaicaEye personnel for advice on the equipment. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said cameras are now part of the security mechanism for the gathering of evidence and coverage of what is happening in spaces targeted by persons with criminal intent, and it is crucial to have...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Framework to Guide the Roles of Custodes and JPs Under Republic Governance Mode

The Ministry of Justice is developing a comprehensive framework that will guide the functions of Custodes and Justices of the Peace (JPs) when Jamaica transitions from a Constitutional Monarchy system of governance to a Republic. This was disclosed by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, who advised that the roles of Custos and JPs will not...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing Wednesday’s (June 21) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaican House.
Labour

Labour Ministry Equipped to Deal with Operational Issues That May Arise

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Ministry has robust internal mechanisms to detect and correct any weaknesses that may exist in its operations. Mr. Charles advises that these mechanisms are “currently being engaged to make sure that if there is an incident, we could identify it [and] if there are weaknesses, we can identify...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), lifts piece of a pumpkin on display at the launch of the 69th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Hi-Pro Ace supercentre in St. Catherine on June 21. Observing are (from second left) Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer and Vice President of Hi-Pro, Colonel (Ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie.
Agriculture

Denbigh Comes Alive August 5-7

The highly anticipated Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show will return for its 69th staging this year from August 5 to 7. The annual event was launched on Wednesday (June 21) at the Hi-Pro Supercentre in St. Catherine, where Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, charged that, “this year has to be bigger and better”. “It's critical...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), speaks with Assistant Matron for the St. Elizabeth Infirmary, Veronic Roach (left), during a tour of the infirmary in Santa Cruz on Wednesday, June 21. At right is the Ministry’s Chief Technical Officer, Dwight Wilson.
Local Government

CHASE Fund Donates Ambulance to St. Elizabeth Infirmary

The St. Elizabeth Infirmary in Santa Cruz is to boost its emergency medical service as the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund has donated an ambulance to the entity. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who shared the news during a tour of the “best kept” facility on June 21, noted that the ambulance...
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