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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

Government Senator, Don Wehby, is calling for an amendment to the Proceeds of Crime Act to allow for Unexplained Wealth Orders as part of efforts to improve the legislative framework for bolstering the response to crime. “Cutting off the financial...
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
Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Dr. Zoe Simpson
Executive Director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Dr. Zoe Simpson

Pamela McNeil Lecture Nov. 17
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.
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.

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

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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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Regional Director at the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Bent (right), is in discussion with Civil Servant of the Year in the middle management category, Ronald Frue, and Public Health Nurse, Shefaneese Knight, during the recent handover of refurbished facilities at the Racecourse Health Centre in Clarendon. The project, which included tiling and painting works, was undertaken by the three 2021 Civil Servants of the Year through sponsorship of $150,000 from First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union (FHC).
Health & Wellness

Employers Urged to Empower Workers to Make A Difference

Employers are being urged to establish an environment where workers are empowered to undertake service that makes a difference to the organisation and wider community. Making the call, Regional Director for the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Bent, said that when leaders of a company foster a spirit of team-building and goodwill among staff, this transcends into “significant differences...
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State Minister, Ministry of Transport and Mining, Hon. J.C Hutchinson (left); Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie (second left); and Director of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Kenute Hare (right), symbolically accept a breathalyzer, during a road safety town hall held recently at the company’s Spanish Town Road headquarters in Kingston. Red Stripe has donated 50 breathalysers, valued at over $3 million to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Making the presentation are Managing Director of Red Stripe, Luis Prata (second right); and Head of Corporate Affairs, Dianne Ashton-Smith.
National Security

JCF Gets 50 Breathalysers from Red Stripe

Fifty breathalysers valued at over $3 million have been donated to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to support the work of law enforcement in catching motorists driving under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol. The donation, made by Red Stripe through its Desnoes and Geddes Foundation, will be utilised by the JCF’s Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch. Assistant Commissioner of...
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