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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).
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).

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...
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.
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.

JCDC to Announce Winners of the FIWI Short Film Competition on Thursday
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), participates in the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference, which takes place from September 26-30 in Washington DC. Also participating in the conference is Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare for Guatemala, Hon. Francisco Coma Martin (left).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), participates in the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference, which takes place from September 26-30 in Washington DC. Also participating in the conference is Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare for Guatemala, Hon. Francisco Coma Martin (left).

Minister Wants Greater Emphasis to be Placed on Mental Health in Region
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.
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.

CARPHA Expanding Adaptation of Jamaica Moves Across Caribbean
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Jamaica, Her Excellency Elza Moreira Marcelino de Castro, raise a toast to celebrate Brazil’s 200th anniversary of Independence, at a reception held at the Embassy’s Millsborough Crescent location in St. Andrew on Tuesday, September 27.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), and Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Jamaica, Her Excellency Elza Moreira Marcelino de Castro, raise a toast to celebrate Brazil’s 200th anniversary of Independence, at a reception held at the Embassy’s Millsborough Crescent location in St. Andrew on Tuesday, September 27.

PHOTO: Senator Johnson Smith Celebrates Brazil’s 200th Anniversary Of Independence

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Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCirt), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on September 28.
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Companies Urged to Strengthen Cybersecurity Measures

Companies in the private and public sectors are being urged to strengthen existing cybersecurity measures, to safeguard against evolving cyber threats and risks. The appeal comes from Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Godphey Sterling, who was addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on September 28. “We are seeing a whole...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at a post Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Wednesday, September 28.
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21,900 Pieces of School Furniture to be Delivered Over Two Months

A total of 21,900 pieces of school furniture will be delivered in the next two months as the Ministry of Education and Youth continues to invest in upgrading educational institutions across the island. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, provided a breakdown during a post Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Wednesday (September 28). She said 15,500...
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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Wayne Robertson.
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Legal and Constitutional Affairs Ministry Strengthening Legislative Policy Development

The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs is taking steps to strengthen capacity in legislative policy development. As part of the effort, the Ministry will be looking to engage the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) for the training of legislative teams within the various ministries. Acting Permanent Secretary, Wayne O. Robertson, said there will also be collaboration with the...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 27.
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House Approves Amendments to New Firearms Bill by the Senate

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 27), approved the amendments made to the new Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act, by the Senate. The Bill establishes a dual regime, distinguishing between prohibited weapons or unregulated firearms and activities connected thereto, and firearms that are duly authorised or registered. In his remarks, Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang,...
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Special Concert for Miss Lou on October 15

A special concert in honour of late cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley, affectionately called “Miss Lou”, will be held in Gordon Town Square, St. Andrew, on October 15. The event is being coordinated by a committee of the Gordon Town Citizen’s Association in collaboration with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC). It will take place at the Miss...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, tests a water hose attached to one of seven water trucks, valued $92.6 million, which were handed over to the National Water Commission (NWC) on Tuesday (September 27). The presentation was made at the NWC’s head office on Marescaux Road in Kingston.
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National Water Commission Receives Seven Trucks Valued $92.6M

The National Water Commission (NWC) has received seven trucks, valued approximately $92.6 million, which will significantly bolster the entity’s service delivery capability. The vehicles were handed over on Tuesday (September 27) during a ceremony at the NWC’s head office on Marescaux Road in Kingston, which was addressed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The trucks, which were supplied...
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