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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness is met on arrival at the Ronald Reagan International Airport in Washington DC on Tuesday (December 6) by Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US) Her Excellency Audrey Marks.
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness is met on arrival at the Ronald Reagan International Airport in Washington DC on Tuesday (December 6) by Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US) Her Excellency Audrey Marks.

PM Arrives in Washington DC for Five-Day Visit

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, arrived in Washington DC on Tuesday (December 6) for a five-day visit. He was met at the Ronald Reagan International Airport by Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US) Her Excellency Audrey Marks....
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 6).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 6).

ZOSOs Extended in Seven Areas
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (December 6) to announce States of Public Emergency (SOE) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (December 6) to announce States of Public Emergency (SOE) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.

PM Issues Warning to Criminals
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 6).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 6).

Finance Minister Tables Second Supplementary Estimates
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right) presents Jamaican businesswoman/philanthropist, Beverly Nichols (second left), with a token during the ceremony for the reopening of the Chapelton Community Hospital on December 6. Looking on are, from left, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, who is also Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central; and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right) presents Jamaican businesswoman/philanthropist, Beverly Nichols (second left), with a token during the ceremony for the reopening of the Chapelton Community Hospital on December 6. Looking on are, from left, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, who is also Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central; and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Chapelton Community Hospital Reopens After Extensive Renovations

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on December 6 , where he announced the declaration of States of Public Emergency (SOE) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.
National SecurityOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PM Dispels Notion of Indefinite Detentions Under SOE

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there is no truth to the notion that persons can be detained indefinitely under the State of Public Emergency (SOE). “Nothing could be further from the truth. Under the emergency powers regulations now in place, the Emergency Powers Review Tribunal – chaired by members appointed by the Chief Justice of Jamaica from...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (right), touches the 500-litre steam distiller during a tour of the new Essential Oil Incubator at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) in Kingston. Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, JBDC, Valerie Veira and Director, Incubator and Resource Centre, JBDC, David Harrison. The official opening and tour of the facility took place on Friday (December 2).
Industry

JBDC Opens Essential Oil Incubator

Jamaicans looking to go into the essential oil business can now access manufacturing space at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) production incubator off Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. The 2,400-square foot Essential Oil Incubator houses equipment and washing facilities to process raw materials and extract the oil manually or electronically. Other machinery includes an 18-litre steam and hydro-distillation unit,...
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Manager, National Certification Body of Jamaica, Navenia Wellington-Ford.
Industry

National Certification Body of Jamaica Undertaking Service Expansion Project

The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) is undertaking a scope expansion project designed to broaden client service delivery. This was disclosed by Manager, Navenia Wellington-Ford, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston. The ‘Expansion of Certification Services by the National Certification Body of Jamaica’ project is intended to improve Food...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses the Joint Select Committee Meeting of Parliament at Gordon House on December 1.
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Minister Malahoo Forte Clarifies Pre-Charge Provision Under Bail Act

The pre-charge provision in the new Bail Act 2022 applies when someone is arrested or detained on reasonable suspicion that he/she has committed an offence that is punishable with imprisonment and more time is needed for investigations. “It is not that they are arbitrarily detained, not that they are whimsically detained,” said Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene...
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Senior Vice-President, Government and Destinations Affairs, Carnival Corporation, Marie McKenzie.
Tourism

Carnival Corporation Committed to Maintaining Jamaica on Its Cruise Itinerary

Carnival Corporation Senior Vice-President for Government and Destinations Affairs, Marie McKenzie, says the company remains committed to maintaining Jamaica as a permanent destination on its cruise itinerary. Ms. McKenzie notes that the island’s geographic proximity to the United States (US) makes it very appealing and attractive to visitors, adding that brand Jamaica has become so marketable that it is now...
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Member of Parliament for St. James West Central, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (left), presents an award to Senior Manager at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) , Mona Sue-Ho during the Mount Salem Day of Excellence Awards Ceremony, held recently at Emmanuel Chapel, in Mount Salem, St. James.
National Security

Persons and Agencies Awarded for Contributions to ZOSO in Mount Salem

Several residents of Mount Salem, St. James, and government agencies were recognised at the community’s recent Day of Excellence Awards ceremony, for their contributions to the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO), implemented in the area for the past five years. The event was hosted by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and the Mount Salem Community Development Committee (CDC) Benevolent...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklyn Witter (second left), is shown a display at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) booth by RADA Land Management Officer, Gabbidon Lebert (right), during a World Soil Day event at the Ebony Park HEART Academy in Clarendon, on Wednesday (December 5). Others (from left) are Programme Management and Monitoring Specialist, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Jhannel Tomlinson, and Chief Technical Director in the Agriculture Ministry, Orville Palmer.
Agriculture

Farmers Encouraged to Adopt Business-Like Approach to Soil Management

Farmers are being encouraged to adopt a business-like approach to soil management in order to reduce waste and loss of this vital material. This urging comes from State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklyn Witter, who was delivering the main address during a World Soil Day event at the Ebony Park HEART Academy in Clarendon, on...
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