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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Strategies to be Implemented Under ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be rolling out several strategies under its ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ campaign this year. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. said that the initiatives include a Grow Smart, Eat Smart Research Day to...
President (Acting) of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
President (Acting) of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Local Businesses Seek New Buyers in Guyanese Market
Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, is congratulated by late Ambassador Dr. Richard Bernal at a reception to celebrate her appointment, which was hosted by the Embassy in Washington DC in June 2008.
Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, is congratulated by late Ambassador Dr. Richard Bernal at a reception to celebrate her appointment, which was hosted by the Embassy in Washington DC in June 2008.

Condolence Book for Ambassador Bernal Opens at Jamaican Embassy in Washington
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

Deadline Extended for End Violence in Schools Jingle Competition Entries
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), unveil the project logo for the ‘Start Right – A Maternal and Newborn Care’ Initiative during the project
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left) and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), unveil the project logo for the ‘Start Right – A Maternal and Newborn Care’ Initiative during the project's launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on January 16. They are assisted by President, American Friends of Jamaica, Wendy Hart and Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaicans Abroad Helping Jamaicans at Home (JAHJAH) Foundation, Dr. Trevor Dixon.

Health Initiative Launched to Assist Mothers and Newborns

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (centre), in conversation wit Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen and Race Director, Running Events Jamaica, Alfred “Frano” Francis, during the launch of the inaugural EU-Jamaica 5K Run, which will be held in downtown Kingston in March. The launch was held at the EU Office in Kingston on Thursday (January 12).
Foreign Affairs

EU to Host 5k Run to Highlight Partnership with Country

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica will host its first 5k Run on Sunday, March 12 in downtown Kingston, to increase public awareness of its partnership with the country in matters such as crime and violence. The event will be held under the theme ‘All Together Against Crime and Violence’ and was officially launched at a ceremony...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), greets Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), on arrival at the East Central St. James Education Fund 25th anniversary dinner at the Half Moon Hotel Conference Centre in Montego Bay, on January 14.
Education

Early Childhood Development Centre for Innovation to be Built in St. James

A US$1.5 million Early Childhood Development Centre for Innovation is slated for construction in St. James East Central this year. This was announced by Tourism Minister and Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who said it is intended to break ground in March and complete the institution’s construction in time to be opened for the start of the 2023/24 academic...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, points to three of four retrofitted ambulances, which were among six vehicles officially handed over to the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) at the entity’s offices in Mandeville, Manchester, on Friday (January 13).
Health & WellnessTransport

SRHA Gets New Vehicles

The fleet of vehicles serving the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has been boosted with the addition of four retrofitted ambulances, a passenger bus and a panel van. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, officially handed over the keys to the six vehicles on Friday (January 13), during a ceremony held at the SRHA offices in...
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Member of Parliament for Manchester North Eastern, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), unveils the Universal Service Fund (USF) community WI-FI sign, following the launch of the service in Craighead Square in Manchester on Friday (January 13). At left is Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes.
Technology

PHOTOS: Craighead, Manchester Gets Free Community Wi-Fi

Member of Parliament for Manchester North Eastern, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), unveils the Universal Service Fund (USF) community WI-FI sign, following the launch of the service in Craighead Square in Manchester on Friday (January 13). At left is Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes.
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Member of Parliament, Manchester North Eastern, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre) and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (second left), are surrounded by students from the Zion Hill Primary School at the launch of free community WI-FI in Allison, Manchester, on Friday (January13).
Technology

PHOTOS: Free Wi-Fi Service for Allison

Member of Parliament, Manchester North Eastern, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre) and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (second left), are surrounded by students from the Zion Hill Primary School at the launch of free community WI-FI in Allison, Manchester, on Friday (January13).
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The current state of the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth. (FILE Photo)
Local Government

Black River Fire Station Rehabilitation Over 90 Per Cent Complete

Renovation of the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth, being done at a cost of $60 million, is more than 90 per cent complete. This was disclosed by new Acting Superintendent of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) St. Elizabeth Division, Emrick Needham. Addressing the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Black River on January 12, Superintendent Needham indicated...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), converses with Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer, on his arrival for Mr. Bartlett’s 25th Anniversary Scholarship Programme ceremony, held at the Half Moon Hotel, Montego Bay, on January 14.
Local Government

Government Pursues Strategy To Transform Solid Waste Management

The Government is embarking on a strategy to transform municipal waste management, where disposal dumps, such as Riverton, St. Andrew and Retirement, St. James, will be permanently closed, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking at an education fundraiser at the Half Moon Hotel, Montego Bay, on January 14, Mr. Holness said what currently exists as it relates...
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