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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), with representatives from the Papine High School 4-H Club during the 2023 Agricultural Show (Agrofest) for Kingston and St. Andrew. They are (from left) students, Andrew Matthewson, Grade 10; Jessica Williamson, Grade 11; Rihanna Simpson, Grade 11, and Terome Rookwooe, Grade 10; and Agricultural Science teacher, Mark Jones. The event was held on the Ministry’s playfield in Kingston, on Saturday (May 27).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), with representatives from the Papine High School 4-H Club during the 2023 Agricultural Show (Agrofest) for Kingston and St. Andrew. They are (from left) students, Andrew Matthewson, Grade 10; Jessica Williamson, Grade 11; Rihanna Simpson, Grade 11, and Terome Rookwooe, Grade 10; and Agricultural Science teacher, Mark Jones. The event was held on the Ministry’s playfield in Kingston, on Saturday (May 27).

Special Emphasis on Farm Roads This Year

Special emphasis will be placed on the Farm Road Programme this year, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. Addressing stakeholders and patrons at the 27th staging of the Kingston and St. Andrew Agricultural Show (Agrofest), on...
Minister of Justice , Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivers remarks during a Ministry of Justice/Ministry of Education Youth Restorative Justice School Tour stop, at Marcus Garvey Technical High School, in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on Friday (May 26).
Minister of Justice , Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivers remarks during a Ministry of Justice/Ministry of Education Youth Restorative Justice School Tour stop, at Marcus Garvey Technical High School, in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on Friday (May 26).

Justice Minister Encourages Students to Report Wrongdoings
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OUR Releases First Batch of New 658 Area Code Numbers
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, touches the headstone at the tomb of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a floral tribute to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on Sunday (May 28).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, touches the headstone at the tomb of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a floral tribute to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on Sunday (May 28).

Most Hon. Edward Seaga Remembered for Contributing to Jamaica’s Development
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Legal Aid Council’s (LAC) Justice Fair, which was held at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on Friday (May 26).
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Legal Aid Council’s (LAC) Justice Fair, which was held at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on Friday (May 26).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Use Appropriate Conflict Resolution Measures

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Technical Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Kavanaugh Campbell (left), demonstrates to students at the Hosanna Preparatory School in St. James, how to use a video camera, during their career day exercise held on May 26. The JIS engaged the students in discussions about careers in media under the theme “Conquer Your Future Through Career Development.”
Education

PHOTOS: JIS Regional Office Team Members Participate in Career Day Activities at Hosanna Preparatory School in St. James

Technical Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Kavanaugh Campbell (left), demonstrates to students at the Hosanna Preparatory School in St. James, how to use a video camera, during their career day exercise held on May 26. The JIS engaged the students in discussions about careers in media under the theme “Conquer Your Future Through Career...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the recent Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.
Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health and Wellness Creates Physician Workforce Document

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has created a physician workforce document, that will provide the framework for the engagement of more doctors in both primary and secondary care. This is in keeping with the country’s efforts to achieve Goal Number 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals, which is to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), including financial risk protection, access...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill,(third right) and President and Chief Executive Officer of Georgia Aquarium, Dr. Brian Davis (second left) display the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will facilitate the exploration of opportunities in the blue economy. Looking on (from left) are Director of Policy at the Georgia Aquarium, Dr. Dayne Buddo; President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox; and Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, Mrs. Kelli-Dawn Hamilton. Others from (background, left) are Jamaica’s Consul General to Miami, Oliver Mair, and Jamaica’s honorary consul to Atlanta, Dr. Elaine Bryan. The MoU was signed at a reception hosted by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta at the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday (May 24).
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Government of Jamaica and Georgia Aquarium Sign Blue Economy MoU

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Georgia Aquarium, as Jamaica explores opportunities in the blue economy towards national development. The MoU was signed at a reception hosted by the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, at the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday (May 24), and formed part of...
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Denise E. Antonio (right), presents graduate from the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme, Andre-Lee Mason, with a certificate of participation, during a graduation ceremony held on May 25, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon. The Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme is facilitated under the European Union (EU)/United Nations Spotlight Initiative. A total of 20 survivors of domestic violence graduated.
Gender Affairs

PHOTOS: Survivors of Domestic Violence Graduate from Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Denise E. Antonio (right), presents graduate from the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme, Andre-Lee Mason, with a certificate of participation, during a graduation ceremony held on May 25, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon. The Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme is facilitated under the European Union (EU)/United Nations Spotlight Initiative. A total of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a commemorative ceremony held on May 28 at National Heroes Park in Kingston, to mark the 93rd anniversary of Mr. Seaga
Tribute

PHOTOS: PM Lays Floral Tribute for Edward Seaga

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a commemorative ceremony held on May 28 at National Heroes Park in Kingston, to mark the 93rd anniversary of Mr. Seaga's birth.
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