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Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright, making his 2022/23 Constituency Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 2).
Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright, making his 2022/23 Constituency Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 2).

Over $700M Allocated for Road Rehabilitation in Westmoreland Central

More than $700 million has been allocated for major road rehabilitation and upgrades in the constituency of Westmoreland Central. Speaking during his 2022/23 Constituency Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 2), Member of Parliament (MP), George...
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (centre), makes a point during the recent semi-virtual online ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ forum. The forum was hosted at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC. Listening (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter and Non-Immigrant Visa Unit Chief in the Consulate Section of the United States Embassy in Kingston, Jeff Osweiler.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (centre), makes a point during the recent semi-virtual online ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ forum. The forum was hosted at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC. Listening (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Andrew Wynter and Non-Immigrant Visa Unit Chief in the Consulate Section of the United States Embassy in Kingston, Jeff Osweiler.

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Hosts PICA at Diaspora Forum
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (right) and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson, address members of the media during a tour of the constituency, on Wednesday (November 2).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (right) and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson, address members of the media during a tour of the constituency, on Wednesday (November 2).

CHEC to Receive Weekly Reports from Subcontractors
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (right), walks across the Falling River Bridge in St. Thomas Western, during a tour of the constituency on Wednesday (November 2). With the Minister are National Works Agency Communications and Customer Services Manager, Stephen Shaw (centre) and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (right), walks across the Falling River Bridge in St. Thomas Western, during a tour of the constituency on Wednesday (November 2). With the Minister are National Works Agency Communications and Customer Services Manager, Stephen Shaw (centre) and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson.

Work to Begin Soon on Llandewey Bridge in Yallahs
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents Jamaica House Fellowship Programme participant, Christopher Harper, with a certificate during a farewell luncheon on Wednesday (November 2). The luncheon was held at Jamaica House. Mr. Harper was among the seven participants comprising the second cohort of Fellows under the programme.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents Jamaica House Fellowship Programme participant, Christopher Harper, with a certificate during a farewell luncheon on Wednesday (November 2). The luncheon was held at Jamaica House. Mr. Harper was among the seven participants comprising the second cohort of Fellows under the programme.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Hosts Jamaica House Fellowship Farewell Luncheon

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Inspector in charge of the Food Safety Inspectorate at the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Janiese Pinnock, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
CommerceJIS Think Tank

Food Manufacturers Must Ensure Basic Requirements Are Met – NCRA

The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is reminding food manufacturers to ensure basic requirements are met to be registered. Inspector in charge of the Food Safety Inspectorate of the NCRA, Janiese Pinnock, said manufacturers must ensure that sanitation and security needs are satisfied. “The place needs to be clean and windows and doors must be secure. It has to...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre, front row) is pictured with Acting Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Brigadier Markland Lloyd (front row, left), and Force Gender Advisor, Major Andre Dennis (front, right), along with service members, at the Ministry’s Gender Mainstreaming Certification Ceremony held recently at Up Park Camp, Kingston. The certification ceremony acknowledged the JDF for its ongoing efforts in supporting the Government’s gender mainstreaming mandate, since its first Gender Focal Points (GFP) training for identified service members in 2019.
Gender Affairs

PHOTOS: The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Minister Grange Presents Gender Certification Seal to JDF

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre, front row) is pictured with Acting Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Brigadier Markland Lloyd (front row, left), and Force Gender Advisor, Major Andre Dennis (front, right), along with service members, at the Ministry’s Gender Mainstreaming Certification Ceremony held recently at Up Park Camp, Kingston. The certification...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking during Wednesday’s (November 2¬) farewell luncheon for the second cohort of participants in the Jamaica House Fellowship Programme. The function was held at Jamaica House.
Prime Minister

Jamaica House Fellowship Programme Producing Next Generation of Public-Sector Workers – PM Holness

A next generation of public-sector workers is being produced through the Jamaica House Fellowship Programme. This, according to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who conceptualised the programme. The initiative is intended to spawn a more dynamic, efficient, and agile public service while providing an opportunity for young professionals to participate in national development and governance at the highest...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking during Wednesday’s (November 2) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
National Security

Gun Amnesty Will Not Impede the Police – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the upcoming gun amnesty will, in no way, impede the police from carrying out their regular duties. The Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) (Firearms Amnesty) Order, 2022, which will facilitate the amnesty, was approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 1). The amnesty, which runs from Saturday, November 5,...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), listens to Senior Medical Officer (SMO) at the Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright-James (third left), during a visit to the hospital, today (November 2). At right is Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Jacqueline Ellis.
Health & WellnessYouth

Parents Urged to be Extra Vigilant in Protecting Children from Respiratory Illnesses

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says parents need to be extra vigilant in protecting children from respiratory illnesses, as the infection rate is high. The Minister’s call came following a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, today (November 2), where he saw, first-hand, a high number of children admitted to the healthcare...
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