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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), addresses the recent handover of six rubber-wheel farm tractors to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) at the Agro-Investment Corporation in Kingston. Others pictured are (from left) Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Courtney Cole; Vice Chairman, RADA Board of Directors, Richard King; and Acting Chief Executive Officer, RADA, Winston Simpson.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), addresses the recent handover of six rubber-wheel farm tractors to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) at the Agro-Investment Corporation in Kingston. Others pictured are (from left) Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Courtney Cole; Vice Chairman, RADA Board of Directors, Richard King; and Acting Chief Executive Officer, RADA, Winston Simpson.

Agriculture Ministry Pursues Cross-Sector Partnerships

Several cross-sector partnerships, aimed at driving food production and supporting economic growth, will be spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries this year. “Agriculture and Fisheries will be the backbone of sustainable growth and development in our country. This...
Jamaican-born Mayor of the Borough of Highland Park in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Elsie Foster, chairs her first Council meeting after being sworn into office during a special Council meeting on January 24.
Jamaican-born Mayor of the Borough of Highland Park in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Elsie Foster, chairs her first Council meeting after being sworn into office during a special Council meeting on January 24.

Jamaican-Born Elsie Foster is Mayor of Highland Park, New Jersey
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, places a floral arrangement on the grave of late reggae icon Dennis Brown, to mark the 66th anniversary of the birth of the ‘Crown Prince of Reggae’. The floral tribute was held on Wednesday, February 1, National Heroes Park, Kingston. The ceremony coincides with the start of the annual Reggae Month celebrations observed in February.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, places a floral arrangement on the grave of late reggae icon Dennis Brown, to mark the 66th anniversary of the birth of the ‘Crown Prince of Reggae’. The floral tribute was held on Wednesday, February 1, National Heroes Park, Kingston. The ceremony coincides with the start of the annual Reggae Month celebrations observed in February.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute to Dennis Brown
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), addresses a recent news conference at the AC Hotel by Marriot Kingston, with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President, Witold Bańka (centre). Looking on is WADA’s Head of Media Relations, James Fitzgerald.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), addresses a recent news conference at the AC Hotel by Marriot Kingston, with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President, Witold Bańka (centre). Looking on is WADA’s Head of Media Relations, James Fitzgerald.

Jamaica’s Athletes Benefiting from Strong Local Anti-Doping Programme
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), presents desktop computers to Principal of the Guy’s Hill High School in St. Catherine, Cecil Donald (second left), at a ceremony held at the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) offices on Ballater Avenue in St. Andrew, on February 1. Others (from left) are JADCO’s Executive Director, June Spencer Jarrett; students at the school, Ajoni Murphy and Shanique Neil, and the institution’s Coach, Andrew-Hugh Murphy.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), presents desktop computers to Principal of the Guy’s Hill High School in St. Catherine, Cecil Donald (second left), at a ceremony held at the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) offices on Ballater Avenue in St. Andrew, on February 1. Others (from left) are JADCO’s Executive Director, June Spencer Jarrett; students at the school, Ajoni Murphy and Shanique Neil, and the institution’s Coach, Andrew-Hugh Murphy.

Guy’s Hill High School Gets Computers from JADCO

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Road Closure Notice for Friendship, St. James

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that on Sunday, February 5, 2023, a section of the Fairfield to Point corridor, between the Estuary Housing Development and the Hurlock community, will again be closed to vehicular traffic. This closure will be in effect between the hours of 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region,...
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Finance & Public Service

Tax Day Countdown Begins

The annual Income Tax due date is March 15, 2023, and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is encouraging taxpayers to begin preparations to file their Income Tax Returns, over the coming weeks leading up to Tax Day. Income Tax Filers are being reminded that filing of their Annual Income Tax Return for the year 2022 and declaring their Estimated Income and...
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Works / Construction

Resumption of work on canal in Treasure Beach St. Elizabeth

The National Works Agency (NWA) has commenced another phase of works on the drainage improvement system for the community of Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. Three phases of works have so far been done, including the construction of box culverts, earth and concrete drains on the Treasure Beach Drainage Improvement System. Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw...
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Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses students, teachers and administrators of the York Castle High School, at the Model United Nation’s Investiture Service at the institution held in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Wednesday (February 1).
Governor General

G-G Urges Young Leaders to Put Service Above Self

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on young leaders to live by the “I Believe” mantra in putting service above self and making a positive difference in the lives of others. The Governor General, who was addressing the Model United Nation’s Investiture Service at the York Castle High School in Brown’s Town, St. Ann,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at a sensitisation session on the housing development project for St. Paul’s Lane, Tower Hill, St. Andrew, in the community on February 1. The units, which are programmed for completion by June 2023, will significantly improve the living conditions of several families. A total of 24 units will be constructed.
Housing

$350-Million Housing Development for St. Paul’s Lane, Tower Hill

The Government will be spending $350 million to construct 24 housing units at St. Paul’s Lane in Tower Hill, St. Andrew. Programmed for completion by June 2023, the housing project will significantly improve the living conditions of families in the area. It is a collaborative effort involving the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), National Housing Trust (NHT), Jamaica Social Investment...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), in discussion with Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy (second left), during a tour of McLish Fish Farm in St. Catherine on Wednesday (February 1). Accompanying them are (from left) State Minister in the Agriculture Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter and farm proprietor, Stephen McLish.
Fisheries

NFA Conducting Fish Feed Study

Best practices to bolster the operations of local fishers are expected to be defined through a study on fish feed being undertaken by the National Fisheries Authority (NFA). Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Wednesday (February 1), revisited McLish Fish Farm in St. Catherine where he and a high-profile Ministry team observed engagements being carried out...
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Immediate Past President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica, Dr. Ernestine Watson.
Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged Not to Buy Prescription Drugs from Non-Registered Sources

The Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica (PSJ) is appealing to Jamaicans not to source prescription drugs from questionable, non-registered sources. In an interview with JIS News, PSJ Immediate Past President, Dr. Ernestine Watson, explained that the PSJ is concerned about the sale of counterfeit drugs, which is a major issue in Jamaica, and that the organisation takes the matter very seriously....
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