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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a national security seminar hosted by the Office of the National Security Advisor, at the AC Hotel in Kingston on January 12. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a national security seminar hosted by the Office of the National Security Advisor, at the AC Hotel in Kingston on January 12.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a national security seminar hosted by the Office of the National Security Advisor, at the AC Hotel in Kingston on January 12. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a national security seminar hosted by the Office of the National Security Advisor, at the AC Hotel in Kingston on January 12.

Amendments to Offences Against the Person Act Will Re-Enforce Death Penalty for Capital Murder

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the amendments to be made to the Offences Against the Person Act, will clarify and reinforce that the punishment for capital murder in Jamaica is the death penalty. “Somehow, somewhere it got...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a national security seminar hosted by the Office of the National Security Advisor, at the AC Hotel in Kingston on January 12.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a national security seminar hosted by the Office of the National Security Advisor, at the AC Hotel in Kingston on January 12.

Ten Domestic Violence Centres Established at Police Stations
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 10.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 10.

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The earthquake preparedness display board at the entrance of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation building.
The earthquake preparedness display board at the entrance of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation building.

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), accepts Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Jan Hendrik van Thiel, during a courtesy call at King’s House on January 13.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), accepts Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Jan Hendrik van Thiel, during a courtesy call at King’s House on January 13.

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Agriculture

NAITS to be Strengthened to Tackle Praedial Larceny

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will be strengthening the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) in 2023, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. “Praedial larceny has been the scourge which hinders imminent growth for our sector, and it is the reason we are going to be very serious and bullish in advancing our efforts...
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Head of the St Ann Police, Senior Superintendent of Police, Dwight Powell, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation in St. Ann’s Bay, on Thursday (January 12).
National Security

St. Ann Police to Tackle Domestic Violence

The St. Ann Police are moving to tackle the problem of domestic violence through greater partnership with communities and stakeholders in the parish. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation on Thursday (January 12), Commanding Officer for the parish, Senior Superintendent (SSP) Dwight Powell, informed that one third of the 67 murders committed in the division last...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
EducationHealth & Wellness

Most Westmoreand Primary Schools Embracing Jamaica Moves

More than 60 per cent of all primary schools in Westmoreland have been actively promoting healthy lifestyle practices and good nutritional habits among students under the Jamaica Moves in School initiative. The programme, which was introduced in educational institutions in 2018, is geared at heightening awareness and creating increased opportunities for physical activities and healthy eating at the nation’s schools....
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Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, addressing the 2023 National Security Seminar at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, on Thursday (January 12.
National Security

Police Continuing Operations to Further Reduce Crime and Violence in St. James

The police are continuing security operations initiated in St. James, to further reduce incidents of crime and violence in the division. This, according to Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, who was speaking during the 2023 National Security Seminar at the AC Hotel by Marriot Kingston, on Thursday (January 12). Sharing statistics, General Anderson said St. James recorded a significant...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), speaks about the second trade mission to Guyana, which will take place from January 23 to 28. He was addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on January 12. Minister Hill is flanked by President (Acting) of the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox (left) and Chief Executive Officer at Konnexx Services Limited, Dean Nevers.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Senator Hill to Lead Second Trade Mission to Guyana

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, will head Jamaica’s 60-member delegation to Guyana from January 23 to 28 for a second trade mission. The visit will focus on strengthening previously established partnerships with Guyanese businesses as well as increasing trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (seventh left), along with (from left) Councillor, Rock River Division, Uriah Mitchell; Sergeant Omar Fairclough, Rock River Police Station, and Representative, Social Development Commission, Polly-Ann Bailey, are joined by students of the Rock River Primary and Basic Schools, during the launch of a free and secure Wi-Fi hotspot in the district Square on Wednesday, (January 11). The facility was installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF).
CommunityTechnology

Residents of Rock River and Mocho in Clarendon Now Have Internet Access

Students living in Rock River and Mocho in Clarendon North Central can now access free and secured Internet, via Wi-Fi hotspots that have been installed in the communities by the Universal Service Fund (USF). The connections were launched in both areas on Wednesday (January 11), under the USF’s Community Wi-Fi Programme. Institutions such as Rock River Basic and Primary Schools,...
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