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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), unveils the sign for the official launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) free community Wi-Fi hotspot at Garvey Square in Norwood on September 21. He is joined by Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (third right), USF’s Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes (fourth right), and other stakeholders.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), unveils the sign for the official launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) free community Wi-Fi hotspot at Garvey Square in Norwood on September 21. He is joined by Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (third right), USF’s Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes (fourth right), and other stakeholders.

Norwood Gets Free Public Wi-Fi

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Universal Service Fund (USF) has been diligent in providing wireless broadband communication to rural and underserved communities in Jamaica. Dr. Chang, who attended the launch of...
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), observes as founder of technology company, Rydeum Caribbean, Mark Hannah (second left) uses the new mobile app, DoGetGo on his phone, following the launch of the app, at the Half Moon Resort in Rose Hall, St. James on September 22. Sharing in the moment (from left) are, President of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) Montego Bay Chapter, Simon Lawrence, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rydeum Caribbean, Mark Vanterpool.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), observes as founder of technology company, Rydeum Caribbean, Mark Hannah (second left) uses the new mobile app, DoGetGo on his phone, following the launch of the app, at the Half Moon Resort in Rose Hall, St. James on September 22. Sharing in the moment (from left) are, President of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) Montego Bay Chapter, Simon Lawrence, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rydeum Caribbean, Mark Vanterpool.

New Transportation App Launched
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Workforce Readiness Forum, which was held on Thursday (September 22) at Secrets Resort in St. James.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) Workforce Readiness Forum, which was held on Thursday (September 22) at Secrets Resort in St. James.

Jamaica a Favourable Business Destination – Dr. Dunn
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
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

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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.
National Security

256 Individuals now Members of the JDF

58 females and 198 males are the newest members of the regular arm of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), after successfully completing a one-year service period through the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) programme. The 256 individuals, who make up ‘Intake 2021/02’, were described on Friday (September 23) at their passing out parade at Up Park Camp, as having demonstrated...
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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

Hanover Number One in the Delivery of Justice

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says cases tried before the courts in Hanover have a six-month clear up rate on average, making the parish number one in the delivery of justice in the country. “Anyone in Hanover that has a problem and has to take it to court, they can be reliably informed that within six months on average, the...
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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).
Local GovernmentWorks / Construction

NWA, Labour Ministry Indicate Readiness for Impending Storm

The National Works Agency (NWA) has given its assurance that it is prepared to mitigate against the impending effects of Tropical Storm Ian. During a special committee meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council on Friday (September 23), Senior Director, Project Implementation, at the NWA, Varden Downer, said that the entity is preparing its emergency operation centre and has...
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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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