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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets newly appointed Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Country Department General Manager and Country Representative for Jamaica, Tariq Alli, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on Wednesday (September 28).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets newly appointed Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Country Department General Manager and Country Representative for Jamaica, Tariq Alli, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on Wednesday (September 28).

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Receives Courtesy Call from IDB Country Representative

Chair of the Atlanta Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee, Dr. Yvonne Smith (left), receives an award from Marjorie Wilson in recognition of her outstanding leadership of the organisation. The presentation took place at the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee’s ‘Dance for Health’ fundraiser on September 24 at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Hotel.
Chair of the Atlanta Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee, Dr. Yvonne Smith (left), receives an award from Marjorie Wilson in recognition of her outstanding leadership of the organisation. The presentation took place at the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee’s ‘Dance for Health’ fundraiser on September 24 at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Hotel.

Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee Lauded for Nearly 30 Years of Service
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the recent commissioning of an upgraded water system in Wood Hall, Clarendon.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the recent commissioning of an upgraded water system in Wood Hall, Clarendon.

NWC to Undertake Pump Replacement, Renewable Energy Projects
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on September 28.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on September 28.

NWA Assessing Damage from Tropical Storm Ian
Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Rear Admiral Peter Brady.
Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Rear Admiral Peter Brady.

Maritime Authority Pledges Commitment to Greener Shipping

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Assistant Director, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa.
Health & Wellness

Dr. Jarbas Barbosa Da Silva of Brazil is PAHO’s New Director

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Assistant Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., was on Wednesday (September 28), elected as the entity’s new Director. He was elected by delegates of PAHO Member States participating in the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference, being held in the United States (US) capital, Washington, DC, from September 26 to 30. Dr. Barbosa, a Brazilian,...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane.
Office of the Prime Minister

RGD Resumes Printing of Free Birth Certificates

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has resumed the printing of free birth certificates, following the replenishment of its security paper stock. A week ago, the agency had to suspend the printing of the first free birth certificate and limited the maximum number of copies for which persons could apply and pay. This was due to supply chain logistical challenges sparked...
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Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on September 27.
Constituency DebateWater

Increased Access to Water for St. Andrew West Rural Residents

Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says that increasing access to water for residents in a top priority. Mrs. Cuthbert Flynn, who was making her contribution to the 2022/23 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on September 27, informed that a pump house has been upgraded, which will benefit residents in...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, speaks at a post Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Wednesday (September 28).
CabinetOffice of the Prime Minister

Cabinet Secretary to Remain in Office Until New Candidate is Selected

Cabinet Secretary, Ambassador Douglas Saunders, will remain in office until a new candidate is selected for the post, says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. “The current Cabinet Secretary is at work. He was obviously planning [for his retirement] but I suspect that he will be with us a...
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Filmmaker Wesley Hylton (left), is presented with a trophy by Adjudicator and Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr Lisa Tomlinson, after winning the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) FIWI Short Film Competition in 2021. The film, titled ‘Too Much Massa’, was produced by Mr. Hylton and Akeem White.
Culture

JCDC to Announce Winners of the FIWI Short Film Competition on Thursday

The winners of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) 2022 FIWI Short Film Competition will receive their prizes at an awards ceremony on Thursday, September 29, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The semi-virtual event is slated for the Palace Cineplex in the Sovereign Centre, Liguanea, St. Andrew, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Persons can view the ceremony on the JCDC’s website, www.jcdc.gov.jm,...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton, is joined by members of the public in a workout session during the recent launch of Caribbean Moves at Emancipation Park, St. Andrew.
Health & Wellness

CARPHA Expanding Adaptation of Jamaica Moves Across Caribbean

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is systematically expanding an adaptation of the Jamaica Moves campaign dubbed ‘Caribbean Moves’ across the region. The initiative seeks to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Caribbean by engaging with a wide cross section of public and private-sector organisations to promote and support preventive health behaviours. It was launched recently at...
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