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The five age group champions of the 2022 National Reading Competition (foreground, from left): Janae Brown (12-14) who represented the St. Ann Parish Library Network; Allyiauna Gordon (15-20) from the St. Thomas Parish Library Network; Adlyn Smith Graham (21 and over) from the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library Network; Aly-Anna Holness (nine-11) from the St. Catherine Parish Library Network, and Cavane Carter (six-eight) from the Portland Parish Library Network. Celebrating with them are (background, from left) JLS Board Chairman, Paul Lalor, and Chief Executive Officer, VM Foundation, Samantha Charles. The 2021 and 2022 National Champions were awarded during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel last August.
The five age group champions of the 2022 National Reading Competition (foreground, from left): Janae Brown (12-14) who represented the St. Ann Parish Library Network; Allyiauna Gordon (15-20) from the St. Thomas Parish Library Network; Adlyn Smith Graham (21 and over) from the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library Network; Aly-Anna Holness (nine-11) from the St. Catherine Parish Library Network, and Cavane Carter (six-eight) from the Portland Parish Library Network. Celebrating with them are (background, from left) JLS Board Chairman, Paul Lalor, and Chief Executive Officer, VM Foundation, Samantha Charles. The 2021 and 2022 National Champions were awarded during a ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel last August.

Entries Being Accepted for 2023 National Reading Competition

Jamaicans are being invited to enter this year’s National Reading Competition, for which registration has commenced. Entries are now being accepted for the competition, which is organised annually by the Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Persons may submit entries online at...
Late former Chief Justice of Jamaica, Hon. Lensley Wolfe.
Late former Chief Justice of Jamaica, Hon. Lensley Wolfe.

Anglican Church Salutes Hon. Lensley Wolfe’s Legacy of Service
The Jamaican delegation at the recent 18th Caribbean Council of Ministers of Postal Affairs Meeting in Miami, Florida. From left are Postmaster General of the Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post), Lincoln Allen; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz and Deputy Postmaster General of the Jamaica Post, Carey Brown.
The Jamaican delegation at the recent 18th Caribbean Council of Ministers of Postal Affairs Meeting in Miami, Florida. From left are Postmaster General of the Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post), Lincoln Allen; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz and Deputy Postmaster General of the Jamaica Post, Carey Brown.

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange (centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is greeted by CEO of JACANA, Alexandra Chong, during an event at Island Village in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday, April 20, in recognition of International Cannabis Day.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange (centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is greeted by CEO of JACANA, Alexandra Chong, during an event at Island Village in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Thursday, April 20, in recognition of International Cannabis Day.

Ministry Continues to Advocate for Inclusion of More Farmers in Cannabis Industry
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis (left), presents a tablet computer and Universal Service Fund (USF)-branded water bottle to student of St. Mary’s Preparatory and Kindergarten School in Montpelier, St. James, Sudania Barrett, on April 20. The occasion was the official commissioning ceremony for newly installed Wi-Fi service in Mount Carey, St. James. Wi-Fi service was also commissioned in the neighbouring community of Maroon Town. Sharing the moment is USF Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes.
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis (left), presents a tablet computer and Universal Service Fund (USF)-branded water bottle to student of St. Mary’s Preparatory and Kindergarten School in Montpelier, St. James, Sudania Barrett, on April 20. The occasion was the official commissioning ceremony for newly installed Wi-Fi service in Mount Carey, St. James. Wi-Fi service was also commissioned in the neighbouring community of Maroon Town. Sharing the moment is USF Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes.

Residents of Maroon Town and Mount Carey in St. James Receive Free Wi-Fi Service

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), converses with (from second left) Chief Strategist/Senior Adviser, Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and St. Ann North Eastern Member of Parliament, Hon. Marsha Smith; and Councillor for the Ocho Rios Division, Michael Belnavis, during a destination assurance meeting in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on April 20.
Tourism

Cruise Industry Recovering Strongly – Minister Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the cruise industry is recovering strongly, following a lull due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at a destination assurance meeting in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on April 20, Mr. Bartlett said Jamaica continues to see an uptick in cruise passenger arrivals, with approximately 855,000 visiting in 2022. He further indicated that 1.4 million passengers...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (at podium), addresses Friday’s (April 21) ceremony for the adoption of the Montego Bay Comprehensive Type V Health Centre in St. James. The engagement is being facilitated under the Health Ministry’s Adopt-A-Clinic Programme.
Health & Wellness

Health Care System’s Full Transformation Expected Over the Next 10 Years

Jamaica’s health care system is expected to be fully transformed over the next 10 years. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says this undertaking will see changes in infrastructure, human resources, and a shift to a patient-centric and integrated model of care, noting that this will positively impact the lives of persons accessing the system’s services....
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Head of the Domestic Violence Intervention Centres (DVICs), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jacqueline Dillon (left), interacts with (from left) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Jamaica, Denise Antonio, and Deputy Director, Latin America and the Caribbean, Linda Maguire; and DVIC Managers, Constable Romona Tapper and Detective Corporal Damon Hammond. They were touring the St. Catherine DVIC, located at the Greater Portmore (100-Man) Police Station, on Friday (April 21).
Justice

Number of Domestic Violence Intervention Centres Increases to 10

The number of Domestic Violence Intervention Centres (DVICs) established at police stations islandwide has increased to 10. This follows the donation of six centres under the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Spotlight Initiative, which is funded through the European Union. The newly established facilities, which were retrofitted, are in addition to those at the Constant Spring and Matilda’s Corner Police...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left), interacts with students of the Lyssons Primary School in St. Thomas during a Justice Fair in the parish on Friday (April 21). Sharing the moment are Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (right); Custos Rotulorum for Morant Bay, Hon. Marcia Bennett (second right); and Customer Service Coordinator, Transport Authority, Janet Duffus. The event was held at Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay.
Justice

Justice Fair Taken to Morant Bay, St. Thomas

Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, was abuzz with activities on Friday (April 21), as the Legal Aid Council’s Justice Fair rolled into the town. The event afforded scores of residents the opportunity to access various justice services of the government, including expungement of criminal records, victim support, and legal aid. Several services were available from a slate...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the St. Thomas Justice Fair at Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay, on Friday (April 21).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

St. Thomas Residents Urged to Prepare for Economic Developments Slated for the Parish

To reap the benefits of the major economic developments slated to take place in St. Thomas, residents in the parish are being encouraged to prepare themselves by gaining the necessary skills and competencies. The call comes from Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who was speaking during the Legal Aid Council’s Justice Fair at Rudolph Elder Park in the parish, on...
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