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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), makes a point during discussion with High Commissioner-designate of Jamaica to the Republic of South Africa, Joan Thomas Edwards. Occasion was a courtesy call by the High Commissioner-designate at King’s House on March 9.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), makes a point during discussion with High Commissioner-designate of Jamaica to the Republic of South Africa, Joan Thomas Edwards. Occasion was a courtesy call by the High Commissioner-designate at King’s House on March 9.

PHOTOS: GG Receives Courtesy Call from High Commissioner-Designate to South Africa

Chief Executive Officer at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, addresses a Think Tank at the JIS’s head office in Kingston on March 14. Principal Director for the Fisheries Compliance Licensing and Statistics Division of the NFA, Dr. Zahra Oliphant, also addressed the session.
Chief Executive Officer at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, addresses a Think Tank at the JIS’s head office in Kingston on March 14. Principal Director for the Fisheries Compliance Licensing and Statistics Division of the NFA, Dr. Zahra Oliphant, also addressed the session.

Up to $3 Million in Fines for Catching Lobster During Closed Season
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (standing, second left) looks on as Operations Manager, Port Computer Services Limited, Kay Wilson Kelly, (seated, second left), signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signifying his company’s participation in the inaugural Technology Innovation District (TID) Accelerator Project, during a press launch held on Tuesday (March 14) at the corporate offices of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) in Kingston. Also observing the proceedings are (from left, seated) Programme Director, Global Services Sector Project (GSSP), Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Marjorie Straw; President, JAMPRO, Shullette Cox; Vice President, Marketing, JAMPRO, Gabriel Herron; (and standing from left) Chief of Operations, Inter- American Development Bank (IDB), Lorenzo Escondeur; TID Accelerator Zone Manager, Tastey Blackman; and VP, Sales and Promotions, JAMPRO, Norman Naar.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (standing, second left) looks on as Operations Manager, Port Computer Services Limited, Kay Wilson Kelly, (seated, second left), signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signifying his company’s participation in the inaugural Technology Innovation District (TID) Accelerator Project, during a press launch held on Tuesday (March 14) at the corporate offices of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) in Kingston. Also observing the proceedings are (from left, seated) Programme Director, Global Services Sector Project (GSSP), Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Marjorie Straw; President, JAMPRO, Shullette Cox; Vice President, Marketing, JAMPRO, Gabriel Herron; (and standing from left) Chief of Operations, Inter- American Development Bank (IDB), Lorenzo Escondeur; TID Accelerator Zone Manager, Tastey Blackman; and VP, Sales and Promotions, JAMPRO, Norman Naar.

Five Firms Sign on to JAMPRO’s Technology Accelerator Project
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, emphasises a point during the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation in downtown Kingston, on March 14.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, emphasises a point during the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation in downtown Kingston, on March 14.

Restoration of Jubilee Market Well Advanced
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the launch of the Problem Management Plus (PM+) initiative on Tuesday (March 14), at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Ministry Boosts Community Mental Health Support

Persons experiencing stress, anxiety and other mental health challenges now have another avenue to access support within their communities through the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Problem Management Plus (PM+). The programme engages faith-based and community leaders to assist people to cope with distress resulting from death of family/friends, financial loss, experience with violence, natural disasters, among other adversities. Delivering...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, outlines the year-to-date achievement of the Commission for the 2022/2023 financial year.
CommerceIndustry

CAC Secures Over $36 Million for Aggrieved Consumers

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has handled 1,268 complaints and secured more than $36 million in refund/compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers from April 2022 to present. The figures were reported by the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer, Dolsie Allen, who was addressing a Jamaica Information Service JIS Think Tank on Thursday, March 9. Mrs. Allen disclosed that of the total...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a ‘Coffee Farmers’ Trade Day’ Expo at the University of Technology (UTech), on March 14.
Agriculture

Farmers Encouraged to Embrace Innovation

Local farmers are being encouraged to support the agricultural sector’s modernisation by embracing ongoing changes across the industry.. Speaking during a ‘Coffee Farmers’ Trade Day’ expo at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 14), Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said farmers should not regard innovation and transformation occurring within the sector...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), enjoys a sample of coffee cane juice during his visit to a display area set up by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) at a ‘Coffee Farmers’ Trade Day’ expo. The expo was held inside the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the University of Technology (UTech), on March 14.
Agriculture

Increase in Coffee Production

Coffee production increased by 5.1 per cent in 2022, when compared to the previous year, and is projected to continue an upward trajectory in 2023. This was revealed by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., while speaking today (March 14) at a ‘Coffee Farmers’ Trade Day’ expo, at the University of Technology (UTech) in Kingston. The Minister...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), receives sanitisation and personal protective equipment from representatives of the Jamaica Red Cross. From left are Director General, Yvonne Clarke; President, Allasandra Chung and Past President, Dr. Carole Powell. With them is Programme Manager, Jamaica Country Cluster, International Federation of the Red Cross/Crescent Societies (IFRC), Cheryl Lewis.
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Receives Essential Supplies from Jamaica Red Cross

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has received sanitisation and personal protective equipment, valued more than $8.6 million, from the Jamaica Red Cross. The items include 16 sanitiser stations for distribution across the regional health authorities, more than 13,000 surgical gowns, and 6,000 face shields along with facial masks. The provision was facilitated through the International Federation of the Red...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, in downtown Kingston, today (March 14).
Local Government

Project to Transform Downtown Kingston Expanded

The Kulture Key project is being expanded to continue the transformation of downtown Kingston into a cultural district. The project highlights the country’s iconic musical heritage, among other things. Addressing the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) in downtown Kingston, today (March 14), Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, said the expansion work will...
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