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Leader of Government Business in the House of Representatives and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), leads the tributes for late former Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, businessman and philanthropist, Russell Hammond, in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 14). Listening (from left) are Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Leader of Government Business in the House of Representatives and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), leads the tributes for late former Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, businessman and philanthropist, Russell Hammond, in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 14). Listening (from left) are Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

House Pays Tribute to Late Russell Hammond

The House of Representatives on Wednesday (December 14) paid tribute to late former Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, businessman and philanthropist Russell Hammond. Leading the tributes was Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for St. James East Central,...
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held on Tuesday (December 13) at the Corporation’s downtown Kingston offices.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) held on Tuesday (December 13) at the Corporation’s downtown Kingston offices.

KSAMC Using Technology to Boost Operations
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses a financial literacy seminar for civil servants, held on Wednesday (December 14) at The Ambassadors in Kingston.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses a financial literacy seminar for civil servants, held on Wednesday (December 14) at The Ambassadors in Kingston.

Gov’t Employees Benefit from Financial Literacy Seminar
Conservator of Forests and Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department, Ainsley Henry (at podium), addresses the opening of the National Forestry Conference, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston from December 7 to 8, under the theme ‘Forestry as Business: Unlocking the Economic Potential of Jamaica’s Forests’. Listening (from left, seated) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda; European Union Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen and Food and Agriculture Organization Representative to Jamaica, Dr. Crispin Moreira.
Conservator of Forests and Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department, Ainsley Henry (at podium), addresses the opening of the National Forestry Conference, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston from December 7 to 8, under the theme ‘Forestry as Business: Unlocking the Economic Potential of Jamaica’s Forests’. Listening (from left, seated) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda; European Union Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen and Food and Agriculture Organization Representative to Jamaica, Dr. Crispin Moreira.

Head of Forestry Dept. Highlights Economic Opportunities in Sector
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), examines the security features of his newly printed national identification card. Occasion was a tour of the Card Personalisation Centre located at the Jamaica Post Central Sorting Office in Kingston on Tuesday (December 13). Others (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Eastern, Hugh Graham; Programme Director, National Identification System (NIDS), Dr. Warren Vernon; and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), examines the security features of his newly printed national identification card. Occasion was a tour of the Card Personalisation Centre located at the Jamaica Post Central Sorting Office in Kingston on Tuesday (December 13). Others (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Eastern, Hugh Graham; Programme Director, National Identification System (NIDS), Dr. Warren Vernon; and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.

PHOTOS: PM Gets High Security NIDS ID Card

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on December 13.
Gender Affairs

Motion Approved for Establishment of Women’s Parliamentary Bicameral Caucus

Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, December 13, approved a Motion for the establishment of the first Women’s Parliamentary Bicameral Caucus. The group will comprise a sessional Select Committee sitting jointly with a similarly established Committee of the Senate. “Today we celebrate our bridging the political divide as we establish this Bicameral Caucus, demonstrating to our women all...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Technology

Gov’t Looking to Finalise Data Protection Act Regulations

The Government is looking to finalise supporting regulations in time for the 2020 Data Protection Act’s full implementation, slated for December 2023. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, emphasises that stakeholder input will be crucial to achieving this outcome. “The Information Commissioner and the Government cannot do it alone. We need entities such as the International Association...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left) receives the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) ISO 9001:2015 certificate during a hand over ceremony at RADA’s head office in Kingston on December 13. Making the presentation is Manager, National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), Navenia Ford (left). Sharing the moment are State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (second right) and RADA’s Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Winston Simpson.
Agriculture

RADA is Now ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Jamaicans can expect to receive the highest quality service from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), as the entity is now ISO 9001:2015 certified. The certification provides assurance that RADA’s operations are aligned with international best practices and are guided by a quality management system (QMS) to ensure specific standards. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., lauded...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the House of Representatives on December 6.
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Emergency Regulations Provisions Clarified

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, has sought to correct a misstatement in the law, which has misled the public, on when Emergency Regulations take effect. Addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 13), Minister Malahoo Forte said the Regulations do not require any affirmative or negative resolution to commence as several other laws stipulate....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), hands over the key to a new one bedroom house to new home owner, Rayon Moore (left) in Rock Hall, St. Andrew on Tuesday (Dec.13). Sharing the moment is Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right); and Chairperson for the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), Judith Robb Walters (partially hidden, second right). Mr. Moore is one of the latest beneficiaries under the NSHP, conceptualised by the Prime Minister, which aims to improve the housing condition of the country
Housing

PHOTOS: PM Holness Hands Over New House in Rock Hall

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), hands over the key to a new one bedroom house to new home owner, Rayon Moore (left) in Rock Hall, St. Andrew on Tuesday (Dec.13). Sharing the moment is Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right); and Chairperson for the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), Judith...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the House of Representatives on December 13.
Health & Wellness

More Benefits, Including PSA Test, Added to NHF Card

More than 371,000 Jamaicans will have access to expanded benefits, following changes to the national programmes administered by the National Health Fund (NHF). The changes, including the addition of the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test to the NHF Card Programme, are estimated to cost approximately $516.59 million per annum and are scheduled to become effective by the end of February...
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