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Minister of State for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, looks at an activity kit being shown to him by Chief Executive Officer and Founder, STEM Builders, Karelle Hylton. Occasion was the Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA) Young Entrepreneur Success Summit and Expo, held on Sunday (November 13) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, 14-20 Port Royal Street, Kingston. The event was held under the theme ‘Rising with Resilience’.
Minister of State for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, looks at an activity kit being shown to him by Chief Executive Officer and Founder, STEM Builders, Karelle Hylton. Occasion was the Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA) Young Entrepreneur Success Summit and Expo, held on Sunday (November 13) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, 14-20 Port Royal Street, Kingston. The event was held under the theme ‘Rising with Resilience’.

PHOTOS: Dr. Dunn Attends Yea’s Young Entrepreneur Summit and Expo

Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, who is also Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, lays a wreath at the War Monument in Chapelton, Clarendon, on Sunday (November 13), to commemorate Remembrance Day.
Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, who is also Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, lays a wreath at the War Monument in Chapelton, Clarendon, on Sunday (November 13), to commemorate Remembrance Day.

PHOTOS: “Choose Peace,” Urges Minister Morgan
Government Senator, Don Wehby, makes his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, recently.
Government Senator, Don Wehby, makes his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, recently.

Senator Wehby Calls for Unexplained Wealth Orders to Fight Crime
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), engages in light conversation with Under Secretary-General and Executive Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winifred Byanyima (left) and Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis. Ms. Byanyima visited the offices of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) in downtown Kingston, during her recent visit to the island.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), engages in light conversation with Under Secretary-General and Executive Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winifred Byanyima (left) and Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis. Ms. Byanyima visited the offices of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) in downtown Kingston, during her recent visit to the island.

PHOTOS: UNAIDS Executive Director Calls on Mayor Williams
Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, who is also Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, lays a wreath at the War Monument in Chapelton, Clarendon, on Sunday (November 13), to commemorate Remembrance Day.
Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan, who is also Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, lays a wreath at the War Monument in Chapelton, Clarendon, on Sunday (November 13), to commemorate Remembrance Day.

“Choose Peace,” Urges Minister Morgan

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Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Dr. Zoe Simpson
Gender Affairs

Pamela McNeil Lecture Nov. 17

The fourth staging of the Pamela McNeil Lecture, hosted by the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), will continue to focus on Adolescent Pregnancy. The virtual event, which is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, will be streamed live on the WCJF’s YouTube and Facebook pages, starting at 2:00 p.m. This year’s spotlight will be on ‘The Impact of the Pandemic...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses health workers and other stakeholders at a function to announce a $200-million upgrade of the Ocho Rios Health Centre, St. Ann, on November 11. The event took place at the Ocho Rios Health Centre, Graham Street, Ocho Rios.
Health & Wellness

Ocho Rios Health Centre to be Upgraded at A Cost of $200 Million

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced that the Ocho Rios Health Centre, in St. Ann, will be upgraded at a cost of $200 million. Speaking to health practitioners and other stakeholders at the St. Ann facility, on November 11, Dr. Tufton said that population growth, and the many, sometimes unexpected, challenges that come with...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, makes her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, recently.
Foreign Affairs

Foreign Ministry Continues to Promote Country’s Interests in Trade Negotiations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade continues to successfully promote Jamaica’s interests in trade negotiations and through trade policy development. This was stated by Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, in her presentation in the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, recently. “Jamaica also continues to advocate within the CARICOM Council for Trade and...
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Acting Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of Companies, Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), Shellie Leon.
National Security

Jamaica Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Measures

An Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism and Proliferation of Arms Financing Department (AML&CTF) has been established at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ). The move is part of efforts to comply with the standards of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as well as the European Union (EU) requirements. Establishment of the AML&CTF, along with pending amendments to the Companies...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), listens as Trisha Lee Brightley (third left) of the Enid Bennett High School in St. Catherine, makes a point to Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second right). Occasion was the launch of Anti-gang Week on Sunday (Nov.13), at the Phillipo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Also sharing in the conversation are Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Richard Troupe (left); and Rickayla Knight (third right) and Jeremy Peart, also of Enid Bennett High. The week is being observed from November 13-19, under the theme: ‘Leggo the Gang…Lift Up Jamaica.’
Youth

PHOTOS: Anti-Gang Week Church Service

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), listens as Trisha Lee Brightley (third left) of the Enid Bennett High School in St. Catherine, makes a point to Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second right). Occasion was the launch of Anti-gang Week on Sunday (Nov.13), at the Phillipo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Also...
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- Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), points out something of interest during a recent tour of the property that has been identified for the construction of the new Port Maria police station in St. Mary. With the Minister are (from left), Senior Superintendent of Police, Calvin Allen; Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Deputy Commissioner, Kevin Blake.
National SecurityWorks / Construction

Site Identified for Construction of Port Maria Police Station

The Government is one step closer to building a new police station in Port Maria, St. Mary, following the identification of suitable lands for the structure. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, recently toured the 30-acre property, located near the Port Maria Hospital, which has been earmarked for development. He said that following the completion of the acquisition...
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Health & Wellness

Dr. Tufton Enlists Support of Youth In Healthy Lifestyle Push

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on the support of the nation’s children and young people in the thrust to promote health-seeking behaviours among Jamaicans, to prevent illnesses such as diabetes. In his message to mark Diabetes Awareness Month, which is being observed in November, Minister Tufton noted the importance of the voice of the...
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