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Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the semi-virtual launch of National Senior Citizens Week 2022, at the AC Hotel by Marriott, Kingston on Wednesday (September 21).
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the semi-virtual launch of National Senior Citizens Week 2022, at the AC Hotel by Marriott, Kingston on Wednesday (September 21).

Framework Being Instituted to Implement Revised National Policy for Senior Citizens

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is instituting a programme framework for the effective and efficient implementation of the Revised National Policy for Senior Citizens. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, who made the disclosure, said the Policy should strengthen...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), greets the World Bank’s Human Development Programme Leader for the Caribbean and Haiti, Timothy Johnston (third right), when he hosted a meeting with a team from the multilateral institution on Wednesday (September 21), at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston. Others (from second left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden; and World Bank representatives, Human Development Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Dr. Luis Benveniste; Deputy Country Director for Caribbean Countries and Country Management Unit Operations Manager, Gail Richardson; and Programme Assistant, Rachel Whitely.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), greets the World Bank’s Human Development Programme Leader for the Caribbean and Haiti, Timothy Johnston (third right), when he hosted a meeting with a team from the multilateral institution on Wednesday (September 21), at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston. Others (from second left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden; and World Bank representatives, Human Development Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Dr. Luis Benveniste; Deputy Country Director for Caribbean Countries and Country Management Unit Operations Manager, Gail Richardson; and Programme Assistant, Rachel Whitely.

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Meets with World Bank Executives
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

JCTI Continues to Certify Tourism Workers
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Tourism Ministry to Expand ‘Jam-Iconic Experience’
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, on Wednesday (September 21).
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, on Wednesday (September 21).

Farming Only on Arable Agricultural Lands at Innswood

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Petrojam Private Sector Breakfast Forum, at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Lady Musgrave Road, on September 21. At left is Petrojam Chairman, Wayne Chen.
Energy

Energy Ministry to Discuss Fuel Price Publication with Consumer Affairs Commission

Discussions are slated between the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology and the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) regarding the publication of fuel prices. This, to enable consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing the commodity. Speaking at the Petrojam Private Sector Breakfast Forum at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Wednesday (September 21), Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), addresses community members in Spring Village, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (September 21), while on a visit to the area where he and members of the Police High Command met with grieving residents, following Sunday’s (September 18) attack by gunmen on patrons attending a football match. At left is Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.
National Security

National Security Minister Meets with Grieving Families in Spring Village

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has met with the grieving families of persons who were attacked by gunmen in Spring Village, St. Catherine, on Sunday (September 18), and assured them of support from the police and other stakeholders. The Minister along with Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, and other members of the Police High Command, visited...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
AgricultureJIS Think Tank

Eat Smart Campaign Will Ensure Healthier Nation

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’ ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’ Campaign aims to boost agricultural production, while increasing the supply of nutritious and affordable foods to improve the population’s health. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said the strategy will “help us to produce a healthy and constructive nation; a nation that will be able to be more productive in...
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Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 20).
Constituency DebateParliamentTransportWorks / Construction

Several Roads in Hanover Western Rehabilitated

Member of Parliament (MP) for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis, is reporting that several roads in the constituency have been rehabilitated. Speaking during her contribution to the 2022/23 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 20), Ms. Davis said approximately one kilometre (km) of roadway from Middlesex to McLaren Gate was repaired at a cost...
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Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford, displays her ‘report card’ during her contribution to the 2022/23 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, on September 20.
Constituency DebateParliamentTransport

Work on East/West South Coast Highway Far Advanced

Member of Parliament (MP) for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford, says the Williamsfield leg of the East/West South Coast Highway is now 81 per cent complete. “When completed, travel time to Mandeville will be significantly reduced,” Ms. Crawford said. She was making her contribution to the 2022/23 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, on September 20....
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Senior Director, Social Policy Planning and Research Division, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and Chair of the Steering Committee providing oversight for the Children and Youth Health and Wellbeing Survey (CHEWS-JA), Easton Williams.
Health & Wellness

Citizens Encouraged to Participate in Chews-Ja Survey

Citizens are being encouraged to participate in the Jamaica Children and Youth Health and Well-being Survey (CHEWS-JA), which is currently being conducted across the island. The survey, which began late August is expected to be completed by November 2022. It aims to collect information on the health, educational, and life experiences of young people ages 13-24 years. The CHEWS-JA is...
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Student Nurse, Kenesha Simms (centre), holds a package containing medical supplies donated to member institutions of the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ), during a ceremony at Excelsior Community College in Kingston on Tuesday (September 20). She is joined by (from left) Director of Citizen Security, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Jamaica, Gerald Fontain; Executive Director, CCCJ, Dr. Donna Powell Wilson; Vice Principal of Academic Affairs and Institutional Advancement, Excelsior Community College, Zaria Malcolm Walker; and Donor and Partnership Officer, National Education Trust (NET), Simone Griffith. The items, inclusive of masks, sanitisers, thermometers, gloves, gowns, and relief beds, were donated by FHI 360 in partnership with Project C.U.R.E through the Advance Program.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Medical Supplies Donated to Community Colleges

Student Nurse, Kenesha Simms (centre), holds a package containing medical supplies donated to member institutions of the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ), during a ceremony at Excelsior Community College in Kingston on Tuesday (September 20). She is joined by (from left) Director of Citizen Security, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Jamaica, Gerald Fontain; Executive Director, CCCJ,...
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