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$258 Million Port Maria Fire Station Officially Opens

The new Port Maria Fire Station, built at a cost of $258 million, was officially opened and handed over on Friday (Jan.13), bringing improved fire and emergencies services to more than 100,000 Jamaicans. The brand-new facility, spread over a four-building...
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), participates in the ceremony for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) III), held on Thursday (January 12) at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew. From second left, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes and CEO, Amber Group Limited, Dushyant Savadia, display the signed MOU, while Managing Director, Amber Group Limited, Michael McNaughton, shares the moment.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), participates in the ceremony for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Technology Advancement Programme (TAP) III), held on Thursday (January 12) at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew. From second left, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes and CEO, Amber Group Limited, Dushyant Savadia, display the signed MOU, while Managing Director, Amber Group Limited, Michael McNaughton, shares the moment.

300 Youth to Benefit from Coding Training
Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left), converses with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman, during the national security seminar hosted by the Office of the National Security Advisor, at the AC Marriott Hotel Kingston on Thursday (January 12).
Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson (left), converses with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman, during the national security seminar hosted by the Office of the National Security Advisor, at the AC Marriott Hotel Kingston on Thursday (January 12).

JCF Intensifying Recruitment Exercise This Year
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, 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

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 10.
National Security and PeaceTechnology

Traffic Ticket Web-Lookup Portal Ready

The Traffic Ticket Web-Lookup Portal, which will allow motorists to pay all outstanding traffic tickets online, is now ready, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Motorists with outstanding tickets may access the e-ticketing portal to make payments by visiting https://trafficticketlookup.gov.jm. Dr. Chang provided details about the portal during an address in the House...
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The earthquake preparedness display board at the entrance of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation building.
Local Government

Earthquake Awareness Activities in Westmoreland

The Westmoreland Municipal Corporation is spearheading several disaster-preparedness activities for schools and businesses across the parish in observance of Earthquake Awareness Week and for the entire month of January. The week of observance from January 8 to 12 will see ODPEM heightening its public-education campaign under the theme ‘Drop, Cover, Hold… Earthquake Readiness Is Within Your Control’. Disaster Coordinator for...
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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 and Peace

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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