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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects the new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits, at the Passing-out Parade, Certificate and Award Ceremony held on Friday (June 9), at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, inspects the new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits, at the Passing-out Parade, Certificate and Award Ceremony held on Friday (June 9), at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

JCF an Employer of Choice – Minister Chang

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is now an “employer of choice” attracting some of the country’s brightest and best young talents, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. He was delivering the keynote address at the JCF’s Passing-Out...
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (right), shares a photo opportunity with Brazil’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Elza Moreira Marcelino de Castro (left) and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi. This was after a meeting at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Thursday (June 8), to announce collaboration with the Government of Jamaica to deliver a Technical Cooperation Project titled ‘Capacity Building on the Community Police – KOBAN System’. The project was proposed by the Ministry of National Security, based on the list of priorities presented by the Jamaican Government. To be implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Kingston, and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), the project will strengthen the Jamaica Constabulary Force community policing capacity.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (right), shares a photo opportunity with Brazil’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Elza Moreira Marcelino de Castro (left) and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi. This was after a meeting at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Thursday (June 8), to announce collaboration with the Government of Jamaica to deliver a Technical Cooperation Project titled ‘Capacity Building on the Community Police – KOBAN System’. The project was proposed by the Ministry of National Security, based on the list of priorities presented by the Jamaican Government. To be implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Kingston, and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), the project will strengthen the Jamaica Constabulary Force community policing capacity.

PHOTOS: Triangular Technical Cooperation Project to Strengthen Jamaica’s National Security and Safety
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), presents a certificate of accreditation to Chief Executive Officer, National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Lorice Edwards Brown (centre), during the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) ‘CEO Breakfast’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 9). Sharing the moment (from left) are JANAAC Chairman, Simon Roberts and Chief Executive Officer, Sharonmae Shirley, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), presents a certificate of accreditation to Chief Executive Officer, National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Lorice Edwards Brown (centre), during the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) ‘CEO Breakfast’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 9). Sharing the moment (from left) are JANAAC Chairman, Simon Roberts and Chief Executive Officer, Sharonmae Shirley, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer.

More Entities Encouraged to Utilise JANAAC’s Services
Minster of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the audience at the Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) III Coding Course opening ceremony and orientation, at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, on June 9.
Minster of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the audience at the Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) III Coding Course opening ceremony and orientation, at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, on June 9.

300 Young Persons to Benefit from Tap III
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) and Senior Medical Officer, Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre, Dr. Rory Dixon, observe as beneficiary under the Ministry’s ‘New Life, New Limb’ programme Juliet Smith tests an artificial leg at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre in St. Andrew on June 8. Approximately 68 patients at the facility, who have lost limbs will be provided with prosthesis.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) and Senior Medical Officer, Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre, Dr. Rory Dixon, observe as beneficiary under the Ministry’s ‘New Life, New Limb’ programme Juliet Smith tests an artificial leg at the Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre in St. Andrew on June 8. Approximately 68 patients at the facility, who have lost limbs will be provided with prosthesis.

68 Patients at Sir John Golding Rehab Centre to Receive Prosthetics

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), turns on the water valve at a fire hydrant in Sterling Castle Heights, in St. Andrew West Rural, on June 8, following improvement works by the National Water Commission (NWC). Washing her face at left is resident of Sterling Castle Heights, Suzanne Thompson, while Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, observes.
Water

Improved Water Supply for Residents of Sterling Castle Heights and Padmore

More than 900 residents of Sterling Castle Heights and Padmore in St. Andrew West Rural are the beneficiaries of improved water supply as a result of the National Water Commission (NWC) pipeline replacement project and upgrading works. The commissioning ceremony was held on Thursday, June 8 at the Padmore Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Andrew. The NWC’s pipeline replacement project...
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Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Hubert Williams, addresses Thursday’s (June 8) monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.
Local Government

St. Thomas Readies for Hurricane Season

As the 2023 Atlantic hurricane begins, the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation is reporting that 41 shelters are in a state of readiness to accommodate residents in the event of emergency. Speaking with JIS News following the regular monthly meeting of the Corporation on Thursday (June 8), Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Hubert Williams, said that the facilities were deemed suitable...
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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addresses a meeting with stakeholder groups in Hanover at Round Hill Hotel and Villas in the parish on Tuesday (June 6). Seated (at left) is Commanding Officer for Hanover, Superintendent Sharon Beeput.
Social Security

JCF Bolstering Resources in Hanover

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JFC) will be boosting manpower and other resources to fight crime in Hanover. Speaking at a meeting with stakeholders from the parish at Round Hill Hotel and Villas on Tuesday (June 6), Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, said that the Hopewell Police Station, which should be ready for occupation within months, will form the...
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Members of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Debate Team display the Champion’s Trophy, after winning the second staging of the Public Sector Debate Competition. The final took place at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (June 7). Sharing the moment is Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters (right).
Finance & Public Service

Ministry of Finance Wins Second Staging of Public Sector Debate Competition

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS) are winners of the 2023 Public Sector Debate Competition. They defeated the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in the final held on Wednesday, June 7 at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. The Ministry walked away with the coveted winner’s trophy along with prizes valued over $1 million. These include a...
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Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Courtney Cole, addresses stakeholders participating in a food-loss and waste-reduction technical workshop at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew on June 8. At right is the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas, and Belize, Dr. Crispim Moreira.
Agriculture

PHOTOS: FAO Hosts Food Loss and Waste Reduction Workshop

Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Courtney Cole, addresses stakeholders participating in a food-loss and waste-reduction technical workshop at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens offices in St. Andrew on June 8. At right is the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas, and Belize, Dr. Crispim Moreira.
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Regional Consultant on Food Systems and Governance at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Sara Granados Ortiz.
Agriculture

Agricultural Stakeholders Benefit from FAO Workshop

Twenty stakeholders in the agricultural sector have received technical support through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to manage Food Loss and Waste (FLW). At a workshop held on June 7, focus was placed on waste and loss management related to harvest and postharvest production, distribution and commercialisation. Regional Consultant on Food Systems and Governance at...
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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston, on Thursday (June 8).
CommerceIndustryInvestmentJIS Think Tank

JANAAC ‘CEO Breakfast’ Resumes on June 9

The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) ‘CEO Breakfast’ will resume on Friday (June 9). The event is slated for The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, starting at 8:00 a.m. It is being held to commemorate World Accreditation Day (WAD) 2023, under the theme ‘Accreditation: Supporting the Future of Global Trade’. Keynote speaker will be Minister of Industry, Investment...
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