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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), addresses the launch of Jamaica’s new series of banknotes at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) on Wednesday (December 15). Others pictured (from left) are Country Director (Caribbean), De La Rue, Gareth Evans; and BOJ Deputy Governor, Natalie Haynes.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), addresses the launch of Jamaica’s new series of banknotes at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) on Wednesday (December 15). Others pictured (from left) are Country Director (Caribbean), De La Rue, Gareth Evans; and BOJ Deputy Governor, Natalie Haynes.

Gov’t Embarking on Sensitisation Campaign for New Banknotes

The Government, through the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), will be embarking on a public education campaign to sensitise Jamaicans about the new series of printed banknotes, which is now in the country. Speaking during Thursday’s (December 15) launch of the...
National Epidemiologist (Acting), Dr. Ardene Harris, addressing the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ end-of-year press conference in Kingston on Thursday (December 15).
National Epidemiologist (Acting), Dr. Ardene Harris, addressing the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ end-of-year press conference in Kingston on Thursday (December 15).

Jamaicans Urged Take Precautions Against the Flu
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), addresses the launch of Jamaica’s new series of banknotes at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) on Wednesday (December 15). Others pictured (from left) are Country Director (Caribbean), De La Rue, Gareth Evans; and BOJ Deputy Governor, Natalie Haynes.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), addresses the launch of Jamaica’s new series of banknotes at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) on Wednesday (December 15). Others pictured (from left) are Country Director (Caribbean), De La Rue, Gareth Evans; and BOJ Deputy Governor, Natalie Haynes.

New Banknotes Unveiled
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) monthly meeting on Tuesday (December 13), at its downtown Kingston offices.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) monthly meeting on Tuesday (December 13), at its downtown Kingston offices.

Mayor Outlines Development Projects for City Next Year
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), unveil a sign to mark the official opening of the Coore’s Ferry FESCO Service Station on Mandela Highway on December 13. Also sharing the occasion (from left) are Managing Director, Coore
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), unveil a sign to mark the official opening of the Coore’s Ferry FESCO Service Station on Mandela Highway on December 13. Also sharing the occasion (from left) are Managing Director, Coore's Limited, Monica Coore; Chairman, Coore’s Limited, Hugh Coore; Member of Parliament, St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton; and FESCO Director, Lyden Heaven.

FESCO Officially Opens New Service Station on Mandela Highway

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Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) monthly meeting on December 13 at its downtown Kingston offices.
Local Government

KSAMC Advocates for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) continues work to eliminate stigma and discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS. In his address at the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on December 13 at the Corporation’s downtown Kingston offices, Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams, said this remains a priority for the Corporation....
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), presents a plaque to Justice of the Peace (JP), Kenneth Shaw, during the St. Andrew Justices of the Peace Association’s annual awards banquet held recently at the AC Kingston Hotel. This year’s staging honoured 36 JPs who continue to provide exemplary service to their respective communities and businesses with the highest level of integrity.
Justice

PHOTOS: St Andrew JPs Awards

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), presents a plaque to Justice of the Peace (JP), Kenneth Shaw, during the St. Andrew Justices of the Peace Association’s annual awards banquet held recently at the AC Kingston Hotel. This year’s staging honoured 36 JPs who continue to provide exemplary service to their respective communities and businesses with the highest level of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), greets a resident of the Marie Atkins Night Shelter. Looking on are other residents of the facility who also received gift packages from the Prime Minister. The occasion was the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) end-of-year senior citizens treat. The event was held on the lawns of the OPM, on Wednesday (December 14).
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Office of the Prime Minister Fêtes Seniors

Two hundred and eighteen golden-agers were fêted during the Office of the Prime Minister’s (OPM’s) annual end-of-year senior citizens treat, on Wednesday (December 14). The seniors, who were drawn from the Golden Age Home, Marie Atkins Night Shelter, Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre, and George Abraham’s Home in the Corporate Area, were treated to lunch while enjoying live entertainment on the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses an open house and exhibition for the soon-to-be-upgraded Old Harbour Health Centre in St. Catherine, on December 14 at the Lions Civic Centre.
Health & Wellness

Government Explores Long-Term Leasing of Medical Equipment

To ensure reliability of medical machines in the public health system, the Government is exploring the long-term leasing of equipment, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Speaking at an open house and exhibition for the rehabilitation of the Old Harbour Health Centre in St. Catherine, on December 14), the Minister said the maintenance of machines...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right) and Acting CEO, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (left), present JIS Heritage Photo Competition winner Roshielle Powell with her prizes. Occasion was an awards ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (December 14).
Culture

Winners in 2022 Jamaica Information Service Heritage Competition Awarded

Students responding to the invitation from the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) to highlight the country’s most significant post-Independence achievement by participating in the agency’s 2022 Heritage Competition were awarded for their outstanding essays, posters, graphics, and photographic entries. Sixteen finalists, representing primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, received their prizes during an awards ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Tourism

1.3 Million Airline Seats Secured for Winter Tourist Season

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the 2022/2023 winter tourist season promises to be “a very strong winter of recovery” with some 1.3 million airline seats to the island already secured. “You could be looking at definitely the strongest winter since recent times for us,” Minister Bartlett said in an interview with JIS News. He pointed out that just...
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