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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on November 8.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on November 8.

Gov’t Reviewing JNHT Proposals for the Use of Vale Royal

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he is reviewing options presented by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) for the immediate and future use of Vale Royal. Mr. Holness said it has been proposed that the Vale Royal...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), in discussion with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang, when he visited the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (November 9).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), in discussion with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang, when he visited the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (November 9).

PHOTOS: Agriculture Minister Receives Courtesy Call from Chinese Ambassador
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 8).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 8).

$60 Billion Added to Budget
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn addresses the recent launch of two new projects to advance gender equality in Jamaica, held at the residence of the Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica in St. Andrew.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn addresses the recent launch of two new projects to advance gender equality in Jamaica, held at the residence of the Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica in St. Andrew.

Work Continues on Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) begin two days of rehearsals at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (November 8), ahead of the Remembrance Day Parade at the Park on Friday (November 11, 2022). The Parade is in remembrance and honour of military personnel who died in service to the country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) begin two days of rehearsals at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (November 8), ahead of the Remembrance Day Parade at the Park on Friday (November 11, 2022). The Parade is in remembrance and honour of military personnel who died in service to the country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.

PHOTOS: Soldiers Prepare for Remembrance Day

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left), cuts the ribbon signifying the receipt of a 2022 Toyota Hilux pickup today (November 8) from the European Union for the ‘A Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean’ project. Joining the Minister are (from left) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson; First Counsellor/Head of Cooperation, European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Belize, Turks and Caicos Islands, The Bahamas, and the Cayman Islands, Aniceto Rodriguez Ruiz; Director, External Cooperation Management Division/Director, European Union Unit, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dianne Davis-Senior; State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence.
AgricultureTransport

Agriculture Ministry Gets Vehicle for ‘A Jamaican Path From Hills to Ocean’ Project

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has received a brand-new 2022 Toyota Hilux pickup, valuing some $8.1 million, to support activities under the ‘A Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean’ climate resilient project. The vehicle, which is courtesy of the European Union (EU) Global Climate Change Alliance Plus, was officially handed over at the Ministry’s Hope Garden’s playfield in St....
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Campus Director for the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona - Western Jamaica Campus (WJC), Dr. Patrick Prendergast.

Sustainable Cities Conference in Montego Bay Nov. 16-18

Several key stakeholders will convene at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay for the second staging of the Caribbean Sustainable Cities Conference. The conference, to be held from November 16 to 18, is being hosted by the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona – Western Jamaica Campus (WJC). The theme is ‘Adaptability and Resilience –...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left) and Founder of the Usain Bolt Foundation, Usain Bolt (centre), participate in the handover of an Epson printer to New Providence Primary School Principal, Olga Robinson Clarke (third right) and Board Chairman of the school, Darren Virtue (second right), today (November 8), at the school. Also sharing the moment (from left) are Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Epson (Europe), Leonie Toal; Head of Public Relations and Communications, Epson (Europe), Mary McNulty and Chair of the Usain Bolt Foundation, Winsome Wilkins.
EducationYouth

PHOTOS: Usain Bolt Foundation Donates Printers to Schools

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left) and Founder of the Usain Bolt Foundation, Usain Bolt (centre), participate in the handover of an Epson printer to New Providence Primary School Principal, Olga Robinson Clarke (third right) and Board Chairman of the school, Darren Virtue (second right), today (November 8), at the school. Also sharing the moment (from...
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Director of Corruption Prevention, Stakeholder Engagement and Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Integrity Commission, Ryan Evans (third right), met with the Executive Leadership Team of the Jamaica Information Service ( JIS) on Tuesday (November 8) as part of efforts to sensitise the Agency about the work of the Commission. The meeting was held at the Agency’s headquarters at 58A Half-Way Tree Road, St. Andrew. The JIS team members (from left) are Director of Human Resources, David Knight; Director of Research, Print and Production, Celia Lindsay; Manager of Finance, Glenford West; Acting Chief Executive Officer, Enthrose Campbell; Manager for Public Relations and Marketing, Andrea Braham; and Director of Corporate Services, Errol Gardner. The Integrity Commission is tasked with enforcing Jamaica’s anti-corruption laws. The entity is responsible for receiving, recording and examining all statutory declarations.
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PHOTOS: JIS Leadership Sensitised About Work of Integrity Commission

Director of Corruption Prevention, Stakeholder Engagement and Anti-Corruption Strategy at the Integrity Commission, Ryan Evans (third right), met with the Executive Leadership Team of the Jamaica Information Service ( JIS) on Tuesday (November 8) as part of efforts to sensitise the Agency about the work of the Commission. The meeting was held at the Agency’s headquarters at 58A Half-Way Tree...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses Tuesday’s (November 8) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), held at 24 Church Street, downtown Kingston.
Local Government

Stony Hill Market to be Reopened on November 22

Renovation of the Stony Hill market in St. Andrew is more than 90 per cent complete, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams. The facility will be officially reopened during a ceremony on Tuesday, November 22 at 3:30 p.m. Senator Williams made the announcement at today’s (November 8) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, held...
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National Security

Jamaica Customs launches anti-gun campaign “Tell Us” in partnership with Crime Stop

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), a member of the National Security Council, which is driving the Government of Jamaica’s "Get Every Illegal Gun Campaign," has amplified its fight against criminal networks that seek to import illegal guns through the nation’s controlled borders, by undertaking a new public education campaign. The public education campaign, titled “Tell Us” starts in November 2022,...
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