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Dean of Discipline at Lennon High School, in Clarendon, Katrice Meeks (right), presents Devon Anderson, with his trophy during a recent ceremony at the institution. The trophy was presented for a good deed done at the school.
Dean of Discipline at Lennon High School, in Clarendon, Katrice Meeks (right), presents Devon Anderson, with his trophy during a recent ceremony at the institution. The trophy was presented for a good deed done at the school.

Lennon High School Students Recognised for Good Deeds

Lennon High School in Clarendon has rewarded three students, Karysse Allen, Devon Anderson, and Damaine Carridice for good deeds performed at the institution. Under the award scheme, students are identified by various officials at the school when they show kindness...
Grade 10 students at Hopewell High School enjoy fine dining at an event, dubbed ‘An Exquisite Affair’. The event was held at the school in Hanover on November 24. Participating students are invited to attend the formal dinner dressed in evening wear, engage in polite conversation and practice proper table manners.
Grade 10 students at Hopewell High School enjoy fine dining at an event, dubbed ‘An Exquisite Affair’. The event was held at the school in Hanover on November 24. Participating students are invited to attend the formal dinner dressed in evening wear, engage in polite conversation and practice proper table manners.

Hopewell High School Introduces Students to Fine Dining
Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

JIPO Encourages Inventors and Entrepreneurs to Protect their Works
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Justice Ministry Embarks on Sensitisation Drive to Highlight Programmes for Settling Disputes
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), presents second runner-up in the ‘Many Moods of Tilapia’ cooking competition, Camelia Thompson, with her prizes. Occasion was the Eat Jamaican Day Expo at Devon House on November 25.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), presents second runner-up in the ‘Many Moods of Tilapia’ cooking competition, Camelia Thompson, with her prizes. Occasion was the Eat Jamaican Day Expo at Devon House on November 25.

Inaugural ‘Many Moods of Tilapia’ Cooking Competition Winner Crowned

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), and Rainforest Caribbean’s Roger Lyn (left), present an overjoyed Sasha-Kay Gooden-Petrie with her prizes for copping first place in the inaugural ‘Many Moods of Tilapia Cooking’ competition. The finals of the contest were held during the ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ Expo at Devon House on Friday (November 25).
Agriculture

JAS Stages Successful ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ Expo

Jamaicans were out in their numbers to attend the ‘Eat Jamaican Day’ Expo on the lawns of Devon House in Kingston, on Friday (November 25). The annual event, which was staged by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) under the theme: ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart: Let’s Eat Jamaican’, formed part of Eat Jamaican Month activities. Several agencies and entities mounted booths...
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Minister of State, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon Norman Dunn, addresses the official opening ceremony for Amazing Concrete Finishes’ (ACF) western office at Bevin Avenue in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (November 26).
Investment

Gov’t Remains Committed to Facilitating an Enabling Business and Investment Environment

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon Norman Dunn, says the Government remains committed to facilitating an enabling environment for investments and business development in Jamaica. Speaking at the official opening of Amazing Concrete Finishes’ (ACF) western office in Montego Bay, St James, on Saturday (November 26), Dr. Dunn said the Government has...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, addresses a special awards banquet for healthcare workers at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston, on Friday (November 25).
Health & Wellness

SERHA Honours Healthcare Workers and Stakeholders

Several healthcare workers and stakeholders have been recognised by the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) for sterling performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The awardees, who represent various areas of the health sector, were presented with plaques and citations during a ceremony at the AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston, on Friday (November 26). Minister of State in the Ministry of...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Laws Being Amended to Bolster Safeguards for Victims of Gender-Based Violence

Several pieces of legislation are being amended to provide greater protection for victims of gender-based violence. Work to this end has commenced on the Domestic Violence Act, to broaden the scope and definition of ‘domestic violence’, and the Memorandum of Objects and Reason relating to the draft Firearms Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation Act, 2022, to ensure compliance. This was disclosed...
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