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Chairperson of the 2023 Relay for Life fundraiser, Andrea Beckford Wray (right), is in discussion with (from left) Reach for Recovery survivor Kaydia Levine and Brothers United Against Prostate Cancer survivors, Quinton Yearde and Michael Jureidini. Occasion was the recent launch of the fundraiser at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston. Relay for Life, which raises funds to support the services provided by the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), will be held on June 10 at the Police Officers
Chairperson of the 2023 Relay for Life fundraiser, Andrea Beckford Wray (right), is in discussion with (from left) Reach for Recovery survivor Kaydia Levine and Brothers United Against Prostate Cancer survivors, Quinton Yearde and Michael Jureidini. Occasion was the recent launch of the fundraiser at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston. Relay for Life, which raises funds to support the services provided by the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), will be held on June 10 at the Police Officers' Club in St. Andrew. Persons are encouraged to sign up for the event by calling 876-927-3317 or e-mailing jamaica.cancersociety@gmail.com to participate.

PHOTOS: Launch of 2023 Relay for Life Fundraiser

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.

Identity Verification Process to Be Made Easier to Obtain Birth Certificate
National Works Agency Logo.
National Works Agency Logo.

NWA Completes Multimillion Repair of the Marchmont to Retrieve Corridor
Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing journalists during Wednesday’s (May 3) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing journalists during Wednesday’s (May 3) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Remains Committed to Press Freedom
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), converses with Cuba’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermîn Gabriel Quiñones Sanchéz, during the diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston, on Tuesday (May 2).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), converses with Cuba’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermîn Gabriel Quiñones Sanchéz, during the diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston, on Tuesday (May 2).

PHOTOS: Minister Matthew Samuda Receives Courtesy Call From Cuba’s Ambassador

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Workers paving the Friendship to Hurlock roadway, in St. James.
Works / Construction

NWA Commences Paving of Friendship to Hurlock Road in St. James

The National Works Agency (NWA) has commenced paving of the Friendship to Hurlock roadway in St. James. This was disclosed to JIS News by Community Relations Officer at the NWA Western office, Janel Ricketts. “The first layer of asphalt has been applied and we are now in the process of completing the outstanding drainage works, following which the final coat...
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Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
NIDS

Jamaicans in Diaspora Can Pre-Enrol for NIDS

Jamaicans in the diaspora will be able to pre-enroll online for the National Identification System (NIDS), but they will be required to visit an enrolment centre in Jamaica to provide their biometric information. The NIDS pre-enrolment software will allow citizens to log their information into the NIDS database and make an appointment to visit the enrolment site. “For my diaspora...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 2).
JusticeSectoral Debate 2023/24

Office of the DPP Commended

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has been commended on its work by Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. “They have done a fantastic job, not only in prosecuting very serious cases like the gang trial but, indeed, during the course of last year, they did 1,122 cases when representing the Crown in criminal matters,” Mr. Chuck said....
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Senior Project Manager at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Jacqueline Johnson, speaking at the Mitchell Town Community Centre in Clarendon, recently.
Housing

NHT Completes 40 Projects Under Upgrading Programme

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has completed 40 projects under its upgrading of 100 schemes built between 1976 and 1986, with another 47 at various stages of completion in 14 parishes. This disclosure came from Senior Project Manager at the NHT, Jacqueline Johnson, while speaking in Mitchell Town, Clarendon, recently. She said that the renovation and rehabilitation of older housing...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 2.
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Revenue of $33.25 Million from Marriage Licences in 2022

The Ministry of Justice generated 8,313 marriage licences last year, amounting to $33.25 million in revenue at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). “We are doing well, but we don’t mind more marriages, so we can provide more money to the Ministry of Finance,” Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said. He was delivering his presentation in the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate, in the...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 2).
JusticeSectoral Debate 2023/24

829 JPs Appointed During 2022/23

A total of 829 Justices of the Peace (JPs) were commissioned in 11 parishes during fiscal year 2022/23. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said the Ministry anticipates that another 900 JPs will be appointed islandwide during the current year. He was speaking during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 2). Mr....
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., emphasises a point while making his 2023/24 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 2).
AgricultureFisheriesSectoral Debate 2023/24

More Insurance Options for Farmers and Fishers

Farmers and fishers can now access increased insurance options to protect their lives and livelihoods, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has informed. Making his presentation in the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 2, Mr. Charles Jr. announced that GK General Insurance Weather Protect is now offering a new type of microinsurance....
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