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 (right) shares in conversation with Ambassador-designate of Japan, Yasuhiro Atsumi, during a courtesy call at King’s House on January 13, where Mr. Atsumi presented his Letters of Credence.

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...