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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on June 6.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on June 6.

Joint Select Committee of Parliament to Review Job Descriptions and Code of Conduct

A Joint Select Committee of Parliament is to be established to review the job descriptions and code of conduct for Ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), plants a Poor Man’s Orchid sapling, during the National Health Fund (NHF) Tree-Planting Initiative launch ceremony at the Drug Serv Greater Portmore Health Centre in St. Catherine, on June 6. Assisting (from left) are NHF Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Everton Anderson and Conservator of Forests and Forestry Department CEO, Ainsley Henry. The NHF is coordinating the planting of 20,000 trees islandwide as part of celebrations marking its 20th anniversary, under the theme ‘Reigniting the Health Financing Agenda’. This initiative is part of the NHF’s Corporate Social Responsibility to promote environmental sustainability and underscores its commitment to a greener future for succeeding generations.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), plants a Poor Man’s Orchid sapling, during the National Health Fund (NHF) Tree-Planting Initiative launch ceremony at the Drug Serv Greater Portmore Health Centre in St. Catherine, on June 6. Assisting (from left) are NHF Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Everton Anderson and Conservator of Forests and Forestry Department CEO, Ainsley Henry. The NHF is coordinating the planting of 20,000 trees islandwide as part of celebrations marking its 20th anniversary, under the theme ‘Reigniting the Health Financing Agenda’. This initiative is part of the NHF’s Corporate Social Responsibility to promote environmental sustainability and underscores its commitment to a greener future for succeeding generations.

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Participates in NHF’s 20th Anniversary Tree-Planting Initiative
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (third right), examines products being displayed by Facey Pharmaceutical during a health fair and open day at the Bustamante Hospital for Children on May 31, to commemorate the institution’s 60th anniversary. Looking on (from left) are Facey Pharmaceutical Sales Ambassador, Olivia Pyne; the Hospital’s Senior Medical Officer (SMO), Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson, and ENT Consultant, Dr. Marsha James.
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (third right), examines products being displayed by Facey Pharmaceutical during a health fair and open day at the Bustamante Hospital for Children on May 31, to commemorate the institution’s 60th anniversary. Looking on (from left) are Facey Pharmaceutical Sales Ambassador, Olivia Pyne; the Hospital’s Senior Medical Officer (SMO), Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson, and ENT Consultant, Dr. Marsha James.

PHOTOS: Lady Allen Attends Health Fair and Open Day at Bustamante Hospital for Children
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Grennell’s Driving School, Alphonso Grennell; Acting Communications Manager, Red Stripe, Daika Mitchell; State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. JC Hutchinson; and Regional Sales Manager, Kingston, Morant Bay and Port Antonio, Advantage General Insurance Company Ltd., Maureen Moss-Ferguson. Event was the launch of the ‘Crash-Free 2023 Defensive Driving Workshop and Road Safety Expo’ on June 6, at the Transport offices in Kingston.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Grennell’s Driving School, Alphonso Grennell; Acting Communications Manager, Red Stripe, Daika Mitchell; State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. JC Hutchinson; and Regional Sales Manager, Kingston, Morant Bay and Port Antonio, Advantage General Insurance Company Ltd., Maureen Moss-Ferguson. Event was the launch of the ‘Crash-Free 2023 Defensive Driving Workshop and Road Safety Expo’ on June 6, at the Transport offices in Kingston.

Ministry Seeks to Improve Road-Safety Systems
Director of Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Nicole Dawkins-Wright.
Director of Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Nicole Dawkins-Wright.

All Systems Ready to Adequately Respond to An Earthquake – Health Ministry

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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), engages with a student at the HEART/NSTA Trust Ebony Park Academy, Shavana Ellis (right), while touring booths at a World Milk Day function held on Thursday (June 1) at the Sydney Pagan STEM Academy in St Elizabeth. Looking on is Principal, Sydney Pagan STEM Academy, Milbert Miller (second left).
Agriculture

Almost 10 Per Cent Growth in Milk Production Last Year

New product development and innovative practices in the dairy industry resulted in an almost 10 per cent increase in the nation’s fresh milk production last year. State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, in making the disclosure, said Jamaica produced 12.4 million litres of milk in 2022, which is an improvement of 1.1 million...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn
National Security

Minister of State to Focus on Family Structure and Crime

The breakdown of the family structure and its relation to crime will be one of the priority areas for newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. Speaking with JIS News, Minister Cuthbert-Flynn pointed out that in her new portfolio she will have responsibility for the Department of Correctional Services and the Jamaica Combined...
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Education

Ministry Seeking Electronic Markers for PEP

The Ministry of Education and Youth, through its Examination and Assessment Administration Services Branch, is inviting suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Marker for the 2023 Primary Exit Profile Five (PEP 5) live electronic marking session. Applicants must be a trained teacher with at least three years’ work experience, currently teaching students in grades four, five or...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the keynote address at a Ministry of Tourism Strategy Development Workshop at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on June 2. Looking on (seated) is Director General of Technical Services, Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson.
Tourism

Gov’t Developing Robust Tourism Strategy

A robust strategy that will better enable Jamaicans to tap into the vast potential of the local tourism sector is being developed by the Government. The move is in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and involves key stakeholders in the industry. It will address economic growth, environmental sustainability, cultural preservation and quality of life issues. Addressing the first...
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CommerceIndustryInvestment

Jewellery Makers Invited to Participate in Workshop

Beginner, intermediate and advanced jewellery makers are being invited to participate in the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘Chasing & Repousse’ workshop, which will take place on June 20, 22, 26 and 27. The four-day event will be held at the JBDC’s Incubator & Resource Centre located at 76 Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. The workshops will be conducted by...
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Manager, Communication and Customer Services, National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, addresses the recent meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Works / Construction

NWA to Spend $543 Million on Disaster Mitigation Works This Year

The National Works Agency (NWA) will spend approximately $543 million on disaster mitigation works this year. This was disclosed by Manager, Communication and Customer Services, NWA, Stephen Shaw, during a National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting, held recently at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. While highlighting the readiness of the Agency as it relates to the 2023 Atlantic...
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