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President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica, Dr. Tyrone Smith, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 9. He said that Pharmacy Week 2022 will be observed from November 20 to 26, under the theme ‘Pharmacists: Trusted, Empowered, United for Action’.
President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica, Dr. Tyrone Smith, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 9. He said that Pharmacy Week 2022 will be observed from November 20 to 26, under the theme ‘Pharmacists: Trusted, Empowered, United for Action’.

Spotlight on Significant Role of Pharmacists November 20-26

The Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica (PSJ) will lead Jamaica’s observance of National Pharmacy Week 2022 from November 20 to 26, under the theme ‘Pharmacists: Trusted, Empowered, United for Action’. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 9, PSJ President,...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), addresses a forum during the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) MoBay Expo 2022, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on November 4.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), addresses a forum during the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) MoBay Expo 2022, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on November 4.

Phased Reoccupation of Cornwall Regional Hospital to Begin Next Year
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).

Significant Progress Being Made to Implement Restructured Public-Sector Salaries – Finance Minister
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
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

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 8).
Budget 2022/2023Finance & Public ServiceParliament

$60 Billion Added to Budget

The Government will be increasing budgetary spending by approximately $60 billion during the current 2022/23 fiscal year. The details are contained in the First Supplementary Estimates of Expenditure, tabled by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 8). Parliament had previously approved a budget of $912 billion...
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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.
Health & Wellness

Work Continues on Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy

Work continues towards the completion of a Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy for Jamaica, says State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. She said that the policy will, among other things, mitigate barriers that prevent access to health services, especially among adolescents and vulnerable groups, such as people living with HIV. She noted that it...
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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.
National Security

PHOTOS: Soldiers Prepare for Remembrance Day

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...
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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.
Office of the Prime Minister

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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