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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right); Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy (left) and Vice President, Best Dressed Chicken Division, Dave Fairman, show off baby chicks during a ceremony for the reopening of the upgraded Cumberland Hatchery in Portmore, St. Catherine, on May 10. Joining them is Vice President of the Hi-Pro Division, Colonel (Retired) Jaimie Ogilvie.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right); Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy (left) and Vice President, Best Dressed Chicken Division, Dave Fairman, show off baby chicks during a ceremony for the reopening of the upgraded Cumberland Hatchery in Portmore, St. Catherine, on May 10. Joining them is Vice President of the Hi-Pro Division, Colonel (Retired) Jaimie Ogilvie.

Best Dressed Chicken’s $200-Million Hatchery Upgrade A Boost for Poultry Sector

The almost $200-million expansion of Best Dressed Chicken’s Cumberland Hatchery in Portmore is being hailed by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., as a major boost for the agriculture sector. The expansion increases the hatchery’s capacity by...
Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 10).
Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 10).

Government Allocates $834.9 Million for Research and Development
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl.

Legislation to Be Spearheaded By MSET
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing journalists Wednesday’s (May 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing journalists Wednesday’s (May 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Residents of Portland to Benefit from Billion-Dollar Water Projects
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), in discussion with Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen, at the Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica Europe Day Reception 2023, on Tuesday (May 9), at the EU offices in Kingston.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), in discussion with Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen, at the Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica Europe Day Reception 2023, on Tuesday (May 9), at the EU offices in Kingston.

Jamaica Seeks to Indentify Bankable National Projects Under EU Global Investment Alliance

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Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, emphasies a point as he makes his contribution to the 2023/24 sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 10.
Sectoral Debate 2023/24Technology

Jamaica to Receive Funding for Cybersecurity

The Ministry of Science, Energy, and Technology will be receiving funding to strengthen Jamaica’s cybersecurity framework. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that commencing this financial year, US$6.5 million in loans and US$3.5 million in grants will be provided through a project jointly funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). He...
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Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Michelle McIntosh Harvey.
Youth

CPFSA Celebrates Child Month with Slate of Activities

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will be undertaking several activities during May in observance of Child Month. These include outreach initiatives, workshops, empowerment sessions, as well as ‘edutainment’ experiences. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the CPFSA, Michelle McIntosh Harvey, said the planned activities will target children in State care and the wider community, with an emphasis on...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, makes his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 9.
Sectoral Debate 2023/24Transport

Jamaica Being Positioned As Shipping Centre

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is taking steps to expand the range of services provided to vessels operating in local waters to include bunkering, ship repair and crewing. Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, in making the disclosure in his 2023/2024 Sectoral presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 9), said the move is in...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right), participates in an exercise session with pregnant women, during the launch of the Physical Activity and Pregnancy Guide held at the Tera Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Wednesday (May 10).
Health & Wellness

Pregnant Women Advised to Stay Active

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging physical activity during pregnancy as an essential ingredient in ensuring overall health and to reduce serious complications that can threaten the life of both mother and baby. Minister of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, said that exercise has benefits for maternal and foetal health. She said it reduces the risk of...
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Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (May 10).
EducationFinance & Public ServiceInformation

Task Force Established to Examine Issues with Teachers’ Payment System

A task force has been established to examine discrepancies within the payment system for teachers. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, while responding to a question posed during Wednesday’s (May 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “The Minister of Education and Youth, in consultation...
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