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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (second left) speaks with student and vice-president of the Catholic Club, Jessie Ripoll Primary School, Ariella Morrison (second right), at the 2023 Pentecost Assembly, hosted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston, at the National Arena in Kingston on Sunday (May 28). Others (from left) are Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding and Archbishop of Kingston, Roman Catholic Church, Kenneth Richards.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (second left) speaks with student and vice-president of the Catholic Club, Jessie Ripoll Primary School, Ariella Morrison (second right), at the 2023 Pentecost Assembly, hosted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston, at the National Arena in Kingston on Sunday (May 28). Others (from left) are Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding and Archbishop of Kingston, Roman Catholic Church, Kenneth Richards.

Gov’t Looking to Expand Partnership with the Church

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is seeking to expand its partnership with the church to build more schools in Jamaica. Mr. Holness said the aim is to enforce a value-based education in the society, after...
Consul General to New York, Alsion Wilson (third right), with board members of the Friends of Falmouth (from left), Lance Hall, Peter Johnson, Michael Wattkis, Oliver Huie, and Derrick Scott, at the organization’s symposium held on May 27, at the Major Owens Wellness Centre in Brooklyn New York.
Consul General to New York, Alsion Wilson (third right), with board members of the Friends of Falmouth (from left), Lance Hall, Peter Johnson, Michael Wattkis, Oliver Huie, and Derrick Scott, at the organization’s symposium held on May 27, at the Major Owens Wellness Centre in Brooklyn New York.

Several Hotel and Port Investments Slated for the Greater Falmouth Area
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), views the aquaponic display at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs booth, during a tour at the Kingston and St. Andrew Agricultural Show (Agrofest), held on Saturday (May 27) at the Ministry’s playfield in Kingston. Others (from second left) are Regional Manager, Eastern Region, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Alain Cox and President, Association of Branch Societies (ABS), Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Albert Green.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), views the aquaponic display at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs booth, during a tour at the Kingston and St. Andrew Agricultural Show (Agrofest), held on Saturday (May 27) at the Ministry’s playfield in Kingston. Others (from second left) are Regional Manager, Eastern Region, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Alain Cox and President, Association of Branch Societies (ABS), Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Albert Green.

Agriculture Ministry to Address Challenges in Drought Mitigation Plan
Passengers arriving at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, May 22, aboard Frontier Airlines inaugural flight from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas, Texas, USA. They are being greeted by executive members of MBJ Limited, among other tourism stakeholders.
Passengers arriving at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, May 22, aboard Frontier Airlines inaugural flight from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas, Texas, USA. They are being greeted by executive members of MBJ Limited, among other tourism stakeholders.

Outstanding 2023 Summer Tourist Season Anticipated for Jamaica
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Chief Executive Officer, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy.
Fisheries

NFA to Train More Fisheries Stakeholders In Sea Safety Procedures

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will be upskilling more fisheries stakeholders through training intended to improve safety on the job. Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Gavin Bellamy, says the training will be done in partnership with the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) and University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. “We will be repeating the training again this year with approximately another...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), dances alongside the Charles Town maroons during Africa Day celebrations at Buff Bay Primary School in Portland, on Thursday (May 25).
CultureEducation

Grand Celebration of Africa Day at Buff Bay Primary School

Donned in the colours and styles of several nations of the African continent, students and staff at Buff Bay Primary School in Portland celebrated Africa Day on Thursday (May 25) with grandeur. From as early as 9:00 a.m., colourful exhibitions were mounted on the school grounds depicting various African nations, among these Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and South Africa. There were...
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Executive Director, Institute of Jamaica, Leslie Harrow (second right), along with other volunteers, paints a section of the Highholborn Street Basic School on Labour Day, May 23.
Labour Day 2023

Highholborn Street Basic School Gets Facelift

Freshly painted classrooms and a renovated play area will greet students of the Highholborn Street Basic School in downtown Kingston when they return to school on Monday (May 29). The institution, which has a population of 45 students, benefited from a beautification exercise carried out by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), with support from the Digicel Foundation, on Labour Day...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Foreign Affairs

Dialogue Continues on Compensation Issues Affecting Windrush Community

Dialogue continues surrounding the redress mechanisms under the compensation scheme for the Windrush community. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, said these discussions are critical to addressing the issues faced by this group. Senator Johnson Smith was addressing the ‘Windrush 75 Reflections from Kingston Harbour’ panel discussion, held at the Ministry, downtown Kingston,...
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A team from the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) Southern Regional Office painting the exterior of the Candle in the Dark Ministries in Mandeville, Manchester, on Labour May, May 23.
Labour Day 2023Social Security

FLA got Busy on Labour Day

The Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) planted 45 fruit and flowering trees and carried out repair and beautification work at schools and other facilities across the island on Labour Day. Under the national theme, 'Plant a Tree for Life – Promoting Climate Change Mitigation, Food Security and Road Safety’, the FLA spearheaded activities in the four parishes where it operates –...
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Chairman of the Recovery Planning Committee, National Disaster Risk Management Council and Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, addresses the working session of the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on May 25.
Labour

Feasibility Study for Unemployment Insurance Completed

Chairman of the Recovery Planning Committee, National Disaster Risk Management Council, Dr. Wayne Henry, says a feasibility study has been completed on unemployment insurance in Jamaica. Unemployment insurance protects employed persons against the risk of job loss, and it facilitates access to partial income during periods of unemployment. Dr. Henry, who is also Director General of the Planning Institute of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), congratulates new Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), after she was officially sworn into office during a ceremony held at King’s House on Thursday (May 25). Sharing the moment is Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who presided over the ceremony.
Senate

Senator Dr. Morris Dixon Sworn in as Cabinet Minister

Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon was sworn in as Cabinet Minister during a ceremony at King’s House on Thursday (May 25). She will serve as Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation as well as the National Identification System (NIDS) and the Registrar General’s Department (RGD). The...
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