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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), speaking during a recent meeting with members of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) at the entity’s Hope Road offices in St. Andrew. Listening (from left) are PSOJ Executive Director, Imega Breese McNab, and President, Metry Seaga.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), speaking during a recent meeting with members of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) at the entity’s Hope Road offices in St. Andrew. Listening (from left) are PSOJ Executive Director, Imega Breese McNab, and President, Metry Seaga.

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Meets with PSOJ Executives

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing Friday’s (February 10) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addressing Friday’s (February 10) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.

Senate Approves Motion to Continue Work Commenced in 2022/23 During New Parliamentary Year
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The Bureau of Standards Jamaica logo.

Jamaica Standard for Telemedicine Launched
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. addresses the launch of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on February 8.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. addresses the launch of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Falmouth, Trelawny, on February 8.

Record Domestic Crop Production for Trelawny
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Electronic Signatures Soon on Warrants for Delinquent Motorists

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Assistant Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Dr. Wenjian Zhang, addresses the WMO Regional Conference (Regional Association IV), held from February 6 to 9 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston. Seated at right is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Weather

WMO Headquarters in Geneva to Receive Key Messages

Assistant Secretary-General, World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Dr. Wenjian Zhang, is taking back to Geneva three key messages from the WMO Regional Association IV Conference held in Kingston, Jamaica, this week. “The first message I will carry back to Geneva [Switzerland] is this region has a very high, very strong collaborative spirit. They want to share and work together. They want...
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President of Regional Association IV of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Evan Thompson, addresses the WMO Regional Association IV Conference held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, from February 6 to 9. At right is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Weather

Discussions During WMO Regional Conference Deemed Encouraging

President of the Regional Association IV of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Evan Thompson, says discussions at the just-concluded regional conference were “very encouraging”. He told JIS News that he was particularly encouraged by the fulsome participation of Central American member states. “I was happy to hear them getting really involved in the discussions and really participating… finding out how...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, delivering a statement in the House of Representatives recently.
National Security and PeaceRoad traffic regulations 2022

Driving Instructors Have Until January 1, 2024 to Get Certified

Driving instructors have been given time to meet certification requirements under the new rules governing the use of the nation’s roads. As provided under the Road Traffic Act and Regulations, driving instructors and driving schools are required to be certified and licensed by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA). Speaking in the House of Representatives recently, Minister of Transport and Mining,...
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Director, Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley, addresses stakeholders attending a recent sensitisation session on the Agricultural Food Safety Manual. The session was held in St. Ann and included participants from St. Mary and Portland.
Tourism

Tourism Linkages Network Hosting Islandwide Sensitisation Sessions

The Tourism Linkages Network (TLN) has commenced a series of islandwide sensitisation sessions to heighten public awareness about the recently launched Agricultural Suppliers Food Safety Manual. The sessions target farmers, agro-processors, manufacturers and other stakeholders who supply food to the tourism industry. Persons in Manchester, St. Elizabeth and Clarendon are being invited to attend the upcoming forum on February 14...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
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Seat Belts Are Still A Requirement – PM

Jamaicans are being reminded that seat belts are still a requirement under the law, and persons travelling in public passenger vehicles (PPV) are advised to use them when available. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that while it may be impractical to enforce the seat belt rule for children travelling in public transportation, “I would want to take...
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