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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (centre), greets United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left), during a Welcome Reception hosted by the Ministry, on Monday (February 27), at the Devon House Courtyard in Kingston. The reception coincides with Diplomatic Week [February 27-March 3, 2023]. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (centre), greets United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left), during a Welcome Reception hosted by the Ministry, on Monday (February 27), at the Devon House Courtyard in Kingston. The reception coincides with Diplomatic Week [February 27-March 3, 2023]. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith.

PHOTOS: Welcome Reception for Diplomatic Week

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

$159 Million Allocated for Education Transformation Programme Phase II
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on Tuesday (February 28). The observance will run until Friday, March 3.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on Tuesday (February 28). The observance will run until Friday, March 3.

Haiti Needs The World’s Attention – PM
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on February 28.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on February 28.

House Approves Fourth Supplementary Estimates
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 14.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 14.

$1.05 Billion Earmarked for Primary and Secondary Infrastructure Programme

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), presents the trophy for Highest Mark Obtained from the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Batches 143 and 144 to Woman Constable Racquel Russell. Looking on is Woman Constable Shevel Lee, who was also awarded in the same category. The presentation was made during Tuesday’s (February 28) Passing Out Parade Ceremony for 282 trainee constables at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in St. Catherine.
Technology

Cutting-Edge Technology Reshaping the Jamaica Constabulary Force

The utilisation of cutting-edge technology continues to shape the reality of policing with improved efficiency in Jamaica, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has said. “The expansion and modernisation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have been critical to developing a powerful, digital-minded police force at this time in our nation’s history,” he noted,...
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Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Mutual Foundation, Samantha Charles.
Housing

Financial Support Available for Prospective Land Title Applicants in Several Parishes

The National Land Agency (NLA) has partnered with the Victoria Mutual Foundation to alleviate financial challenges being experienced by persons looking to secure registered certificates of title for their land. Both entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on February 24 to assist more than 400 eligible landowners in surveying their properties...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), accepts a gift from Vice Minister of Natural Resources (Administrator of Oceanic Administration) of China, Wang Hong (second right), during a courtesy call on February 28 at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Audrey Sewell and Ambassador of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang.
Courtesy CallEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PHOTOS: Senator Matthew Samuda Receives Courtesy Call from China’s Natural Resources Vice Minister

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), accepts a gift from Vice Minister of Natural Resources (Administrator of Oceanic Administration) of China, Wang Hong (second right), during a courtesy call on February 28 at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission during a Diplomatic Week event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on Tuesday (February 28). The observance will run until Friday, March 3.
Foreign AffairsPrime Minister

PM Thanks Diplomatic Corps for Support and Commitment to Jamaica

The more than 50 resident and non-resident Heads of Mission, who are currently participating in Diplomatic Week 2023, have been commended by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, for their support and commitment to Jamaica. Mr. Holness addressed the large group today (February 28) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade headquarters in downtown Kingston. “Many of...
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Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Valence Jordan, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (February 13). Dr. Jordan received the award for Most Impactful Oral Presentation at the 13th National Health Research Conference in November 2022, for his presentation of research on ‘Vision-related quality of life in Jamaican glaucoma patients: Economic perspectives’.
Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Get Routinely Screened for Glaucoma

Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr. Valence Jordan, is urging Jamaicans to get routine screenings for glaucoma, so that the necessary early interventions can be made to preserve vision. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (February 28), Dr. Jordon noted that glaucoma can severely hamper an individual’s quality of life and that all efforts should be...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony between the Victoria Mutual (VM) Group, VM Foundation and the National Land Agency (NLA) at Jamaica House recently. Others (from left, seated) are Senior Director, Land Administration and Management (Acting), NLA, Nickoy Young; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), VM Foundation, Samantha Charles; President and CEO, VM Group, Courtney Campbell; CEO and Commissioner of Lands, NLA, Cherise Walcott.
Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

Gov’t Taking Prudent Fiscal Decisions – Prime Minister Holness

The Government is diligently taking prudent fiscal decisions to achieve long-term strategic and material economic benefits and well-being, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “We are very cautious about how we spend and what we spend on. Even [in] our capital Budget, we go through a very rigorous process of public investment [and] evaluation, just to make sure...
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(FILE) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).
Climate ChangeFinance & Public Service

$230 Million for Project to Bolster Resilience to Climate Change

Rollout of Jamaica’s Path from Hills to Ocean Project is set to continue in fiscal year 2023/24 with a $230.89-million budgetary allocation. The sum is programmed in the 2023/24 Estimates of Expenditure, which will be deliberated by the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on March 1 and 2. The project, programmed for implementation over eight years, commenced...
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