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Acting Team Leader, National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), Diane Allison, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (November 29).
Acting Team Leader, National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ), Diane Allison, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston, on Tuesday (November 29).

NCBJ Embarks on Service Delivery Expansion Project

The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) has embarked on a project aimed at expanding its service offerings to manufacturers and exporters locally and in Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) countries. The project, titled ‘Expansion of Certification Services by the National Certification...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, speaks at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (November 29). The two-day conference, being held November 29 and 30, is hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, speaks at the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (November 29). The two-day conference, being held November 29 and 30, is hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Digital Society Transformation Process Begins – PM
Lisa Callender’s ‘Warrior Shield VI: Queen of the Blue Mountains’ is part of the ‘Reimagining Nanny’ collection, in honour of National Hero, Right Excellent Nanny of the Maroons, which is on display at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), downtown Kingston.
Lisa Callender’s ‘Warrior Shield VI: Queen of the Blue Mountains’ is part of the ‘Reimagining Nanny’ collection, in honour of National Hero, Right Excellent Nanny of the Maroons, which is on display at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), downtown Kingston.

Nanny Reimagined as Protector of the Natural Environment
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke, addresses the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (November 29).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke, addresses the Invest Jamaica 2022 Business Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (November 29).

Revised Income Tax Relief Act to Facilitate Incentives for US Billion-Dollar Investments
Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Karelle McCormack.
Public Relations and Marketing Manager, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Karelle McCormack.

Jamaica 4-H Clubs Observing National Leaders Week

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Senior Aquaculture Extension Officer in the Aquaculture Division of the National Fisheries Authority, Leanne Morris Bennett, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Fisheries

NFA Officers Trained to Instruct Fish Farmers on Use of Application

Fifteen Officers from the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) have been trained to instruct local fish farmers and fisherfolk on the use of an agro-meteorological application that is capable of providing early warnings about climate changes. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Senior Aquaculture Extension Officer in the Aquaculture Division of the NFA, Leanne Morris Bennett, said the training was...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Justice

Abused Persons Urged to Seek Help from the Victim Services Division

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is urging well-thinking Jamaicans to encourage family members, among others, who are being abused to seek assistance from the Ministry’s Victim Services Division (VSD) offices islandwide. “The thousands of domestic [and other] abuses… that occur daily… in our homes across Jamaica must stop. It is not fair to our children, to our women and...
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Students of Jonathan Grant High School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, at their recent graduation ceremony.
EducationYouth

Principal Calls for Stronger Partnerships Among Stakeholders

Parents, past students, and other stakeholders of the St. Catherine-based Jonathan Grant High School are being encouraged to deepen partnerships for the continued success of students. The call came from Principal of the institution, the Reverend Dr. O’Neil Ankle, during his address at the school’s recent graduation ceremony in Spanish Town, where he reported huge successes in the various examinations...
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The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Logo.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

UDC Offices and Attractions Being Closed on December 2

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has advised that its offices and several affiliated attractions will be closed to the public on Friday, December 2, to facilitate a staff event. All attractions will resume regular operations on Saturday, December 3, while the UDC’s offices will reopen on Monday, December 5. Among the offices and attractions being closed are the UDC’s head...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third right), prepares to unveil the new Stony Hill Market sign, at the opening of the rehabilitated facility on Thursday (November 24). He is joined by (from left) Youth Mayor for Kingston, Kijani Williams; Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis; Minority Leader, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Councillor Andrew Swaby; Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Councillor, Stony Hill Division, Tosha Schwapp; and Chief Executive Officer, KSAMC, Robert Hill.
Local Government

Vendors Pleased with New Look Stony Hill Market

Two vendors are expressing pleasure at the rehabilitation of the Stony Hill Market in St. Andrew, noting that they now have a more spacious and welcoming environment to conduct business. The facility, which was officially opened by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, on Thursday (November 24), was renovated and expanded to increase the space available...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a meeting at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Harman Barracks, Area Four Headquarters in Kingston on Monday (November 28). Listening (from left) are Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte. The meeting was followed by a visit with members of the security forces stationed at a state of public emergency (SOE) checkpoint in the Kingston Eastern Division.
National SecurityPrime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Visits Harman Barracks

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses a meeting at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Harman Barracks, Area Four Headquarters in Kingston on Monday (November 28). Listening (from left) are Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Commissioner of Police,...
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Founder, Board Co-Chair and President of the Youth for Excellence, Jénine Shepherd.
CommunityYouth

Youth for Excellence to Host Symposia in Grants Pen and Rose Town

Youth for Excellence (YFE) Limited, a non-profit organisation, will host two symposia in the communities of Grants Pen in St. Andrew North Eastern and Rose Town in St. Andrew South. They are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 30 and Wednesday, December 14 respectively, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Founder, Board Co-Chair and President of the YFE, Jénine...
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