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Manager, Jamaica Cancer Society, Daidrey DaSilva (right), and others display banner for the observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in Stewart Town, St. Mary, recently. From left are Cancer survivor, Tricia Smith; Sandals Regional Public Relations Manager, Lyndsay Isaacs; Breast cancer survivor, Shelly-Ann Brown-Bailey; and Sandals Foundation Operations Director, Karen Zacca.
Manager, Jamaica Cancer Society, Daidrey DaSilva (right), and others display banner for the observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in Stewart Town, St. Mary, recently. From left are Cancer survivor, Tricia Smith; Sandals Regional Public Relations Manager, Lyndsay Isaacs; Breast cancer survivor, Shelly-Ann Brown-Bailey; and Sandals Foundation Operations Director, Karen Zacca.

Men Encouraged to Look for Early Signs of Breast Cancer

While breast cancer is most often found in women, local health officials are warning that men are also susceptible to the disease. Health officials say even though the illness is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women, where it...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), with students at a World Food Day event, held at Vere Technical High School in Clarendon, on October 20. Also at the event are (from left, in background) Acting Principal of the School, O’Neil Lewin; Food and Agriculture Organization Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Crispim Moreira and State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), with students at a World Food Day event, held at Vere Technical High School in Clarendon, on October 20. Also at the event are (from left, in background) Acting Principal of the School, O’Neil Lewin; Food and Agriculture Organization Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Crispim Moreira and State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter.

Agriculture Minister Calls on Schools to Push ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ Campaign
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), having a light dialogue with Executive Dean, Caribbean School of Medical Sciences, Jamaica, Dr. Neville Graham, before the start of a graduation ceremony, held at the Marjorie Myers Hall, Shortwood Teachers’ College, on October 30.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), having a light dialogue with Executive Dean, Caribbean School of Medical Sciences, Jamaica, Dr. Neville Graham, before the start of a graduation ceremony, held at the Marjorie Myers Hall, Shortwood Teachers’ College, on October 30.

PHOTOS: Caribbean School of Medical Sciences Graduation Ceremony
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), greets Department of Correctional Services (DCS) staff member, Gregory Baker (third left), at the DCS Staff Awards and Recognition Ceremony, held on October 27 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are: Andrea Duncan, Michelle Stobbs, and Avis Walker.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), greets Department of Correctional Services (DCS) staff member, Gregory Baker (third left), at the DCS Staff Awards and Recognition Ceremony, held on October 27 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Also pictured (from left) are: Andrea Duncan, Michelle Stobbs, and Avis Walker.

PHOTOS: National Security State Minister Greets DCS Staff Member of 30 Years
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, speaks on behalf of Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett at the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s (JHTA) 60th anniversary Gala Dinner held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, St. James on Saturday (October 29).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith, speaks on behalf of Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett at the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s (JHTA) 60th anniversary Gala Dinner held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, St. James on Saturday (October 29).

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addressing the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) President’s Forum at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, on October 27.
Industry

Workforce Upskilling Deemed Key for Local Take-Up of Top Tier Global Services Jobs

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, has reiterated the importance of upskilling Jamaica’s workforce to take up management and leadership positions under the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme. He said the programme is crucial for the transfer of knowledge in the sector which, noting that it creates a “pool...
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Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Strategic Planning Meeting at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Friday (October 28). Looking on is Chief Executive Officer (Acting), JIS, Enthrose Campbell.
Information

Accuracy of Information on Gov’t Policies and Programmes Underscored

Greater use of diverse media platforms is deemed critical to ensuring the timely dissemination of accurate information on Government policies and programmes. This is according to Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan. He was speaking during the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) Strategic Planning Meeting at Jamaica House, on Friday (October 28). Mr. Morgan,...
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Caption: The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) award for Best Performing Project Executing Unit 2021 won by the National Identification System (NIDS) Project Implementing Unit.
NIDS

NIDS Awarded by IDB for Project Execution

The Government of Jamaica’s National Identification System (NIDS) programme has been awarded for its level of project execution, by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The project copped the top awards for both Planning Accuracy 2021 and the Best Performing Project Executing Unit 2021 for the implementation of the NIDS for economic growth. Programme Director of the NIDS, Dr. Warren Vernon...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated, fifth right) and Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury (seated, fifth left), with the newly commissioned Justices of the Peace, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes Clarendon on Friday (October 28).
Justice

Justices of the Peace Urged to Uphold Integrity

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has called on Justices of the Peace (JPs) to maintain a high standard of integrity in the conduct of their duties. He was addressing the commissioning ceremony for 34 new JPs held at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes Clarendon, on Friday (October 28). “Far too many JPs have set up shop and...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the launch of the Sagicor/PriceSmart Credit Card, in Portmore, St. Catherine, today (October 28).
Investment

Investors Looking to Do Business in Jamaica – Industry Minister

Many investors are looking towards the island to do business, as the Jamaican economy is performing well, says Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Addressing the Sagicor/PriceSmart credit card launch in Portmore, St. Catherine, on October 28, the Minister argued that the climate for investors is right, and consumer confidence is at the highest it...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (stooping, right), engages with the technology during a tour of the National Water Commission (NWC) Non-Revenue Water Reduction Project areas in Portmore, on Thursday (October 27). With the Minister are (from left, upper level), Miya Country Manager, Alvaro Ramalho and NWC Regional Manager, St. Catherine and Clarendon, Garwaine Johnson. Below are (from left) Miya’s Operations Manager, Wilfredo Garin and Instrumentation Technician, André Edwards.
Water

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Tours the NWC’s Non-Revenue Water-Reduction Project Areas in Portmore

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (stooping, right), engages with the technology during a tour of the National Water Commission (NWC) Non-Revenue Water Reduction Project areas in Portmore, on Thursday (October 27). With the Minister are (from left, upper level), Miya Country Manager, Alvaro Ramalho and NWC Regional Manager,...
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Acting Principal Director of the National Spatial Data Management Branch in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Simone Lloyd, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on October 28. Ms. Lloyd says a series of activities will be held to commemorate Geography Awareness Week and the 20th anniversary of observing GIS Day nationally. Information can be found on the website www.licj.org.jm.
Environment

Jamaicans Invited to Take Part in Activities During Geography Awareness Week

The National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB) invites public participation in its series of activities commemorating Geography Awareness Week and the 20th observance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day. Geography Awareness Week will be observed internationally in the third week of November, with November 16 being recognised as GIS Day 2022. The series of activities will officially commence with a...
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