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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addressing Wednesday’s (April 26) Intellectual Property (IP) Power Brunch at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addressing Wednesday’s (April 26) Intellectual Property (IP) Power Brunch at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

JIPO Undertaking Activities to Facilitate the Use and Protection of Intellectual Property

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) will be undertaking several activities during fiscal year 2023/24 to facilitate the use and protection of intellectual property locally. The initiatives include launching a technology innovation support centre as well as a women’s innovation...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), cuts ribbon to open the new $53-million male ward at the Westmoreland Infirmary in Savanna-la-Mar, on April 26. Sharing the moment are (from left) Matron at the Infirmary, Nedene Collins-Whyte; Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, George Wright; Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie and Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), cuts ribbon to open the new $53-million male ward at the Westmoreland Infirmary in Savanna-la-Mar, on April 26. Sharing the moment are (from left) Matron at the Infirmary, Nedene Collins-Whyte; Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, George Wright; Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie and Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Bertel Moore.

National Housing Trust Must Be Commended – PM
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, on Wednesday (April 26).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, on Wednesday (April 26).

Constitutional Reform is A Public Process – Minister Morgan
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on April 26.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on April 26.

Most Farm Workers in Canada Satisfied with Conditions
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), having a light discussion with (from second left), Managing Director, Make Your Mark Group, Dr. Jacqueline Coke Lloyd and Pastor, Transformed Life Church, Reverend Dwight Fletcher, on Wednesday (April 26), day one of the Make Your Mark two-day Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), having a light discussion with (from second left), Managing Director, Make Your Mark Group, Dr. Jacqueline Coke Lloyd and Pastor, Transformed Life Church, Reverend Dwight Fletcher, on Wednesday (April 26), day one of the Make Your Mark two-day Conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.

Businesses Encouraged to Implement Apprenticeship Programmes for Unattached Youth

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses a recent meeting of the National Road Safety Council, at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew. He is joined by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (second left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Dr. Alwin Hales.
Transport

Distribution of Helmets to Motorcycle Riders Begins in June

The distribution of 10,000 helmets to motorcycle riders is expected to begin in June. Making the announcement while addressing a recent meeting of the National Road Safety Council, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the procurement process has started. Mr. Holness announced the programme while making his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives,...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on April 26.
Sectoral Debate 2023/24Social Security

New Work Permit System Coming

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is replacing its existing legacy work permit process with a new web-based, mobile-friendly work permit and skills certificate management system at a cost of US$927,000. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on April 26. Currently, the average processing...
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Deputy Commissioner of Police, Development and Logistics, Dr. Kevin Blake, addresses JIS Think Tank, today (April 26), about the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Expo to be held from May 11 to 14 at the National Arena, in Kingston.
National Security

JCF Stages Expo May 11-14

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be staging an expo for members of the public from May 11 to 14, at the National Arena in Kingston. The event, dubbed ‘Transformations – People, Quality and Technology (PQT) Expo’, is described as a historical moment for the JCF, promising to deliver on cutting-edge technology-driven exhibits and booths. Speaking at a JIS Think...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 26).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Jamaicans Urged to Continue Water Conservation Measures

Jamaicans are being urged to remain vigilant in conserving water as the country continues to be affected by a meteorological drought. “We are pleading with citizens to be circumspect with their use of the precious commodity at this time. We're asking you to desist from watering lawns and certainly desist from washing cars for now,” implored Minister without Portfolio in...
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Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, speaks at a post Cabinet press briefing, today (April 26), at Jamaica House.
Climate ChangeWater

Rainfall Rebounded in March, but Drought Still On

There was a slight rebound in Jamaica’s rainfall levels for the month of March, but the country continues to face a meteorological drought. “Rainfall was not as bad as it could have been, and so, we take comfort in [that] fact,” said Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, at a post-Cabinet press briefing, today (April 26)....
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 25).
Transport

Traffic Ticket Management System Digitised

The Government has digitised the Traffic Ticket Management System (TTMS) with electronic ticketing capability, which now provides a foundation for efficient public-order enforcement and better use of fixed-fine regimes. “It is working. We have seen our officers issuing the tickets. They are issuing 7,000-plus tickets per week, with 800 ticket machines,” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon....
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (April 25).
Social Security

Critical Pieces of Crime-Fighting Legislation Being Advanced

Critical pieces of crime-fighting legislation will be advanced to support the work of the security forces, improve public order and safety, and reduce crime and violence. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, provided an update on the legislative framework while making his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...
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