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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s ‘Odyssey of the Seas’, which docked at the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny, during its inaugural visit to Jamaica on November 16.

Stakeholders Upbeat About 2022/23 Winter Tourist Season

The impending inaugural visit on December 1 by the world’s largest cruise ship, the ‘Wonder of the Seas’, has heightened local stakeholders’ optimism about the prospect of a positive 2022/23 winter tourist season, especially for cruise shipping. Executive Director of...

Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Jeremy Taylor (right), addresses the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Anti-Gang Week Town Hall on November 17, at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Kingston, and online. At left is Deputy Superintendent of Police, Researcher, Joanna Callen.

Anti-Gang Legislation Now Allows for Prosecution of Criminal Groups

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), in discussion with Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury (centre), and Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Winston Maragh, at the recent Remembrance Day ceremony held in Chapelton, Clarendon.

Custos Shagoury Hailed as Exemplary Community Builder

Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) Regional Representative for Jamaica and Belize, Natalie Morris, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday (November 16).

Jamaica Benefiting from Canada-Funded Technical Assistance Programme

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), listens as Senior Operations Manager, Guardsman Group Limited, Karl Brown (second left), explains the entity’s new product, ‘Guardsman Metaverse’, at the launch held on November 15 at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston in St. Andrew. Others (from left) are Group Managing Director at Guardsman Group Limited, Vinay Walia and Opposition Spokesperson on Finance, Julian Robinson. Guardsman Metaverse will offer a comprehensive suite of technology- based security solutions in Jamaica.

PHOTOS: Guardsman Metaverse Launched

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), converses with Acting Principal, Portsmouth Primary School, Celine Haughton, during a prize-giving ceremony held at the school in St. Catherine on November 16. The event was held under the theme ‘Celebrating Excellence’.

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PHOTOS: Portsmouth Primary School Celebrates Excellence

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), converses with Acting Principal, Portsmouth Primary School, Celine Haughton, during a prize-giving ceremony held at the school in St. Catherine on November 16. The event was held under the theme ‘Celebrating Excellence’.

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (third right), participates in a ground-breaking ceremony for FosRich Company Limited’s new multistorey supercentre at 76 Molynes Road in Kingston, on Wednesday (November 16). Also breaking ground are (from left) Assistant Manager, Real Estate Portfolio, Proven Wealth Limited, Alyssia Senior; Grace Kennedy Pension Fund Chairman, Hon. Douglas Orane; FosRich Co-Founder, Marion Foster; CEO and Founder, FosRich, Cecil Foster and Senior Vice President, PROVEN Group Asset Management, Richard Gordon.

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FosRich Company Limited Lauded for Business Model

Electrical products distributor and pipe manufacturer FosRich Company Limited has been hailed by Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, for its progressive business model. “FosRich has grown by leaps and bounds with new products, new locations, new partners, and an increase in employment from three employees. I have no hesitation in commending your business model...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), in discussion with Director at United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Emily Kainne Dokubo (centre), and Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, at the 13th Annual National Health Conference, today (November 16), at the AC Marriot Hotel in New Kingston.

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Health Researchers Urged to Focus on Findings That Encourage Change Through Advocacy

Health researchers are being urged by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, to place emphasis on findings that encourage behavioural change through advocacy. The Minister, who was delivering the featured presentation at the opening ceremony for the 13th Annual National Health Conference, held today (November 16) at the AC Marriot Hotel in New Kingston, said change...

Research Analyst at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Uki Atkinson, addresses an NCDA town hall at West Jamaica Conference Centre in Mount Salem, St. James, on Tuesday, November 15.

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NCDA to Conduct Research on Substance Use Early 2023

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) will be undertaking research in 2023 to determine the extent of access to and use of substances among the population. The research comes out of a rapid situation assessment done earlier this year among secondary-school students, which showed an increase in the popularity of substances such as molly, edibles and vaping. “We are...

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (November 16). The Minister said that review of provisions of the Bail Bill will focus on balancing human rights with safety and security needs.

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Provisions of New Bail Act to Balance Human Rights with Safety and Security Needs

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the review of provisions in the Bail Bill will focus on balancing human rights with safety and security needs. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (November 16), Minister Malahoo Forte said while the high level of criminality, violence, chaos and disorder is not accepted as normal, the Government...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, gives the keynote address during the opening ceremony of the Canada-Caribbean Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme annual review meeting at the Hilton Resort in St. James on Tuesday ( November 15). The meeting ends on November 17.

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Farm Workers in Canada Highly Regarded by Employers

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, says persons employed in the Canada-Caribbean Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme are well regarded on the farms where they are engaged and are seen as valuable team members. The Minister noted that on his recent visit to Canada, the farm owners spoke “very highly” of the workers. “Everyone I spoke to, the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Jamaica launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2022, on November 15, at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus.

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Agribusiness Operators Encouraged to Retrofit Operations

Agribusiness operators are being encouraged to utilise the EXIM Bank’s ‘Energy Loan’ product to retrofit their operations to accommodate energy efficiency fixtures, energy conservation and alternative energy projects. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, made the call during his address at the launch of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Jamaica Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2022...