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Tourism Minister and Chairman of the Inter-American Committee on Tourism (CITUR), Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), delivers opening remarks at the Fifth Special Meeting of the CITUR, at the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 14. Listening (from left) are OAS Cultural and Tourism Chief, Richard Campbell; OAS Executive Secretary for Integral Development, Kim Osbourne and Spain’s Permanent Observer to the OAS, Carmen Monton.
Tourism Minister and Chairman of the Inter-American Committee on Tourism (CITUR), Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), delivers opening remarks at the Fifth Special Meeting of the CITUR, at the Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 14. Listening (from left) are OAS Cultural and Tourism Chief, Richard Campbell; OAS Executive Secretary for Integral Development, Kim Osbourne and Spain’s Permanent Observer to the OAS, Carmen Monton.

Building Tourism Resilience is Critical – Minister

Building tourism resilience is critical to ensuring the sector’s sustainability and its contribution to economies, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Chairing the Fifth Special Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Tourism (CITUR), at the Organization of American States (OAS)...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), stands next to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy, at the unveiling ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel New Kingston on Monday (April 17). The trophy is in the island as part of a global tour ahead of the the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 tournament from July 20 to August 20. Minister Grange is joined by (from left) Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner to Jamaica, Melissa Mitchell; General Secretary, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Dennis Chung and FIFA Senior Manager, Trophy Tours, Sarah Gandoin.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), stands next to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy, at the unveiling ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel New Kingston on Monday (April 17). The trophy is in the island as part of a global tour ahead of the the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 tournament from July 20 to August 20. Minister Grange is joined by (from left) Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner to Jamaica, Melissa Mitchell; General Secretary, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Dennis Chung and FIFA Senior Manager, Trophy Tours, Sarah Gandoin.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Stops in Jamaica on Global Tour
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), shares in conversation with President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Ricketts, following the arrival of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on April 16. Others from (second left) are Communications, FIFA, Vincent Chirol; Senior Trophy Tour Manager, FIFA, Sarah Gandoin; and Communications, FIFA, Ellie Owen. The Women’s World Cup Trophy is to be unveiled on Monday (April 17), during a ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel at 9 a.m.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), shares in conversation with President of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Michael Ricketts, following the arrival of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on April 16. Others from (second left) are Communications, FIFA, Vincent Chirol; Senior Trophy Tour Manager, FIFA, Sarah Gandoin; and Communications, FIFA, Ellie Owen. The Women’s World Cup Trophy is to be unveiled on Monday (April 17), during a ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel at 9 a.m.

PHOTOS: FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Arrives in Jamaica
Assistant Chief Education Officer, Special Needs Unit, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dionne Gayle.
Assistant Chief Education Officer, Special Needs Unit, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dionne Gayle.

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HEART/NSTA Trust Regional Director for Kingston and St. Andrew (Region One), Charlene Mohen.
HEART/NSTA Trust Regional Director for Kingston and St. Andrew (Region One), Charlene Mohen.

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Director of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Newton Douglas.
Youth

CPFSA Taking Steps to Streamline Operations

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A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.
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Grants Pen in St. Thomas to Benefit from Highway Project

The Grants Pen community in St. Thomas is to reap economic benefits from the development of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), with plans afoot for the construction of entertainment and rest-stop facilities in the area. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who toured sections of the parish on April 13, including the leg of the highway nearest...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), hands over the key to a new two-bedroom house to new homeowner, Anette Peart (centre), during a ceremony held in Devon, Manchester on April 14. Looking on is Member of Parliament for Manchester North East, Hon. Audley Shaw. The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).
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Government Committed to Providing Affordable Housing

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on April 13.
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Banana and Plantain Sector Critical to Grow Smart, Eat Smart Initiative

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says sustaining increased banana and plantain production is critical to the ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ initiative. Last year, banana and plantain production increased by 33.5 per cent and 57.7 per cent, respectively, relative to 2015. “From the perspective of the Banana Board and the Ministry, for us grow smart means continuing...
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Matron at the Spanish Town Infirmary, Moesha Jones (left), lead staff at the institution in preparing bun and cheese for the residents on April 12.
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Residents of St. Catherine Infirmary Receive Special Treat

Over 146 residents at the St. Catherine Infirmary were given a special easter treat, during a visit by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and a team of volunteers, to the institution on April 12. The residents received treats such as bun and cheese, which were provided through the Hummingbird Charities Inc. The Minister, who is...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness tours a two-bedroom unit handed over in Devon, Manchester, on April 14.
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Police Making Progress into Attacks Targeting Security Industry

Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness says the police are making progress into their investigations, following recent attacks on armoured cash delivery services. “Those brazen crimes have not gone unsolved, and the police have dramatically improved their investigative and intelligence gathering capabilities. Those criminals who feel that they are going to benefit from this robbery, that is not going...
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