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Manager, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Latonya Richards (centre), shows Markino Dyer (left), and Zahir Richards, insect models at the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) booth during the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s Stew Festival in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Saturday (November 5).
Manager, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Latonya Richards (centre), shows Markino Dyer (left), and Zahir Richards, insect models at the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) booth during the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s Stew Festival in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Saturday (November 5).

Memorable Return for Lauriston/Thompson Pen 4-H Club’s Stew Festival

Patrons attending the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s Stew Festival in St. Catherine were treated to an exciting and memorable return of the annual show, which had its 16th staging on Saturday (November 5). The event, held at Brooklyn Park...
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), and (from left, front row) Mayor of May Pen and President, Association of Local Government Authorities of Jamaica, Councillor Winston Maragh; Member of Parliament, Natalie Neita Garvey, who represented Opposition Leader, Mark Golding; and Custos Rotulorum for St. Thomas, Hon. Marcia Bennett, who represented Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, participate in the National Church Service for Local Government and Community Month 2022. The service was held at the Kencot Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Kingston, on Saturday (November 5).
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), and (from left, front row) Mayor of May Pen and President, Association of Local Government Authorities of Jamaica, Councillor Winston Maragh; Member of Parliament, Natalie Neita Garvey, who represented Opposition Leader, Mark Golding; and Custos Rotulorum for St. Thomas, Hon. Marcia Bennett, who represented Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, participate in the National Church Service for Local Government and Community Month 2022. The service was held at the Kencot Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Kingston, on Saturday (November 5).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Support Local Authorities
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), views activities in the Cornwall Regional Hospital’s (CRH) Renal Department during a visit on Friday (November 4). Accompanying him are nurse in the department, Heather Headley (right), and Chief Executive Officer of CRH, Charmaine Williams-Beckford (centre, partly hidden).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), views activities in the Cornwall Regional Hospital’s (CRH) Renal Department during a visit on Friday (November 4). Accompanying him are nurse in the department, Heather Headley (right), and Chief Executive Officer of CRH, Charmaine Williams-Beckford (centre, partly hidden).

Health Minister Concerned About Prevalence of Kidney Disease Among Jamaicans
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, front row), and Manchester Central Member of Parliament, Rhoda Moy Crawford (left, front row), with students and other stakeholders attending Sunday’s (November 6) National Youth Month Church Service. The service was held at Generations Church in Mandeville, Manchester.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, front row), and Manchester Central Member of Parliament, Rhoda Moy Crawford (left, front row), with students and other stakeholders attending Sunday’s (November 6) National Youth Month Church Service. The service was held at Generations Church in Mandeville, Manchester.

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Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, delivering remarks during the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) graduation ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Thursday (November 3).
Tourism

Over 1,700 Additional Hospitality Workers Graduate from Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation

Over 1,700 additional hospitality workers, who underwent training at the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) between April 2021 and August 2022, have graduated. They received their certificates during a graduation ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (November 3). The graduates were accorded accreditation as hospitality supervisors, and Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA)...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), greets Head of the Development Cooperation at Global Affairs Canada, Christian DaSilva, during the launch of the Gender Equality Programming initiative, on Friday (November 4). The event took place at the residence of Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, in St. Andrew. Others (from second left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, and Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic.
Culture

$4M in Grant Support Being Provided Under Gender Equality Programming Initiative

Community organisations promoting gender equality and general empowerment programmes are to benefit from a Can$4 million grant. This is being facilitated under the Gender Equality Programming initiative, which was launched at the St. Andrew residence of Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic, on Friday (November 4). The initiative, being coordinated through the Canadian High Commission in Jamaica,...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), greets retirees of the Ministry Sharon Whyte (centre), and Erie Gooden (second right), during a retirement awards banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (November 3). Sharing the moment (from left) are Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, and Acting Permanent Secretary, Maureen Dwyer.
Education

Ministry of Education and Youth Honours Retirees

Thirty-two employees of the Ministry of Education and Youth were, on Thursday (November 3), honoured for just over 873 collective years of dedicated service to the education sector, during a retirement awards banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, who spoke during the function, said the occasion was a remarkable achievement, not only...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. addresses the Edward Phillip George Seaga Inaugural Human Development Lecture held on Thursday (November 4) at the University of Technology (UTech) campus, St. Andrew.
Youth

HEART/NSTA Trust Remains Relevant – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the 40-year-old HEART/NSTA Trust continues to be an important institution in the architecture of Jamaica. He noted that the institution, established in 1982 by the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga,  plays a crucial role in equipping Jamaican workers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for higher...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivering the keynote address during the Global Services Sector Apprenticeship Programme Graduation Ceremony, for cohort two, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (November 3).
CommerceIndustryInvestment

119 Additional Trainees Graduate from GSS Apprenticeship Programme

A total of 119 trainees, comprising batch two of the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, have completed a 12-month certification course aimed at developing their supervisory management skills. The trainees were acknowledged during a graduation ceremony at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) auditorium in Kingston on Thursday (November 3). An initial 114 trainees graduated on September 14. Minister of...
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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon Audley Shaw (centre), greets Chief Executive Officer, PAC Kingston Airports Limited, Fernando Vistrain Lorence, during the Norman Manley International Airport Forum on Friday (November 4) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Looking on is President and Chief Executive Officer, Airports Authority of Jamaica, Audley Deidrick.
Transport

PAC Kingston Airport Limited Commended

PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL) has been commended for undertaking significant improvement projects at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), since assuming management of the facility’s operations under a concession from the Government. Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, expressed these sentiments while speaking during the second Norman Manley International Airport Forum, hosted by PACKAL, on Friday (November 4)...
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Acting Principal Director of the National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB), Simone Lloyd, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on October 28. The NSDMB is the Secretariat of the Land Information Council of Jamaica (LICJ), which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. At the Council’s December 10 Awards Ceremony and Banquet, local institutions and individuals will be specially recognised for their use of geospatial technologies.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Individuals And Institutions to be Recognised for Use of Geospatial Technologies

Local institutions and individuals are to be specially recognised for their contribution to the development of their respective fields, through their use of geospatial technologies. The recognition will be extended by the Land Information Council of Jamaica (LICJ), which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. “This year, we will be recognising organisations, institutions and individuals, locally, who would have, over...
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