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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn

Ministry of Health Promotes Breastfeeding

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn says the practice of breastfeeding remains one of the critical components of good nutrition and child development. Addressing a National Breastfeeding Week event held at the Savanna-la-Mar...
The Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Area Three Competition Logo.
The Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Area Three Competition Logo.

Residents Encouraged to Participate in Police Area 3 Service Survey
Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) graduates, who have matriculated to the regular arm of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), march during a passing out parade at Up Park Camp on Friday (September 23). A total of 256 persons successfully completed the one-year period of service in the JNSC.
Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) graduates, who have matriculated to the regular arm of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), march during a passing out parade at Up Park Camp on Friday (September 23). A total of 256 persons successfully completed the one-year period of service in the JNSC.

256 Individuals now Members of the JDF
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane (right) interact with Restorative Justice Liaison Officer, Melissa Archer (second left), and Restorative Justice Parish Officer, Tashana Smith, at a Legal Aid Council Justice Fair in Lucea, Hanover, on Friday (September 23).
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane (right) interact with Restorative Justice Liaison Officer, Melissa Archer (second left), and Restorative Justice Parish Officer, Tashana Smith, at a Legal Aid Council Justice Fair in Lucea, Hanover, on Friday (September 23).

Hanover Number One in the Delivery of Justice
Senior Director, Project Implementation, National Works Agency, Varden Downer, addresses a special committee meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council at the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in Kingston on Friday (September 23).
Senior Director, Project Implementation, National Works Agency, Varden Downer, addresses a special committee meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council at the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in Kingston on Friday (September 23).

NWA, Labour Ministry Indicate Readiness for Impending Storm

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, speaking at a reception held on Wednesday (September 21) at the Indian High Commission in Kingston, to celebrate Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day. The Day is commemorated every year on September 15.
Education

Jamaicans Urged to Apply for Training Courses Offered by Indian Government

Jamaicans are being encouraged to enrol for courses offered under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme.  ITEC is a bilateral collaboration between the Governments of India and Jamaica. The programme offers training in professional fields for persons in the public and private sectors as well as university students.   The short-term courses, which are available in India and online,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
National Security

New Firearms Act Passed in the Senate

The Senate on Friday (September 23) passed the new Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act with 17 amendments. The legislation establishes a dual regime, distinguishing between prohibited weapons or unregulated firearms and activities connected thereto, and firearms that are duly authorised or registered. The Bill also outlines the objectives that speak to establishing a framework that prohibits firearms and ammunition...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking at the handover of an apartment complex as part of the Government of Jamaica’s social housing initiative, at Fourth Street, Belrock in Kingston on Friday, September 23.
Local GovernmentWeather

Gov’t Prepared for Tropical Depression

The Government and its agencies are prepared for any impact from the Tropical Depression, which is forecast to affect the island by mid-day on Saturday, September 24. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) began operating on a 24-hour basis effective Friday (September 23), and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the hand over of an apartment complex as part of the Government of Jamaica’s social housing initiative, at Fourth Street, Belrock in Kingston on Friday, September 23.
FisheriesPrime MinisterWeather

PM Urges Fisherfolk to Evacuate Cays

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is imploring fisherfolk to evacuate the cays and banks as the island is under a Tropical Storm Watch. The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service), says that a tropical depression continues to strengthen over the central Caribbean Sea, and is expected to cause showers and gusty winds by mid-day on Saturday, September 24....
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Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), speaks at a special meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Friday (September 23).
Local Government

ODPEM Will Provide Emergency Instructions – Minister Mckenzie

With the country now under a tropical storm watch, Jamaicans are being advised to guard against misinformation and to only follow the emergency instructions from the relevant authority. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that “the only authentic authority that can give instructions is the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), which has...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a special meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Friday (September 23).
Local Government

Persons in Flood-Prone Areas Urged to Heed Evacuation Notices

Jamaicans living in flood-prone areas are being urged to move swiftly to designated shelters once an evacuation notice is given, as the country braces for a severe weather system this weekend. The latest update from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Office) indicates that a tropical storm watch is now in effect for Jamaica as tropical depression number nine continues...
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