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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (right) along with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith (second right) and Director of Tourism, Donovan White, (second left) are all smiles after receiving one of the many awards won by Jamaica at this year’s staging of the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The America’s Gala, held on August 31 at Sandals, Montego Bay. Sharing in the moment is Host, Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid (left).
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (right) along with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith (second right) and Director of Tourism, Donovan White, (second left) are all smiles after receiving one of the many awards won by Jamaica at this year’s staging of the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The America’s Gala, held on August 31 at Sandals, Montego Bay. Sharing in the moment is Host, Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid (left).

Jamaica Wins Top Prizes at World Travel Awards

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that while brand Jamaica has traditionally done well on the international stage, receiving several accolades at the World Travel Awards during an ongoing pandemic, was a major milestone. Speaking to reporters following the...
Recipients of the NCB Foundation 2022 Tertiary Scholarship and Grant Programme, with Chief Executive Officer of the NCB Foundation, Nadeen Matthews Blair (front, 3rd left) and Chair of the NCB Foundation, Thalia Lyn (centre ). The presentation ceremony was held on September 2, at the NCB Wellness and Recreation Centre.
Recipients of the NCB Foundation 2022 Tertiary Scholarship and Grant Programme, with Chief Executive Officer of the NCB Foundation, Nadeen Matthews Blair (front, 3rd left) and Chair of the NCB Foundation, Thalia Lyn (centre ). The presentation ceremony was held on September 2, at the NCB Wellness and Recreation Centre.

Education Minister Lauds NCB Foundation
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and President, Guardian Life Limited, Meghon Miller Brown (right) with the National Top Girl in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations, Leah-Simone Powell, at the Guardian Group Foundation’s annual Scholarship Awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Friday (September 2).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and President, Guardian Life Limited, Meghon Miller Brown (right) with the National Top Girl in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations, Leah-Simone Powell, at the Guardian Group Foundation’s annual Scholarship Awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Friday (September 2).

Back-to-School Spend an Investment in Children’s Future – Education Minister
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) speaks with the Hon. Justice David Batts, during a courtesy call at King’s House on (September 2).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) speaks with the Hon. Justice David Batts, during a courtesy call at King’s House on (September 2).

PHOTOS: G-G Receives Courtesy Call from Justice David Batts
(FILE) Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual back- to- school press briefing on September 1.
(FILE) Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual back- to- school press briefing on September 1.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is shown aspects of the plans for the $71-million Victoria Palms housing development in Denham Town, Kingston Western, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Member of Parliament, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), following the ground-breaking ceremony on Friday (September 2). Looking on is City Engineer for the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Zavia Chevannes. The project is being executed under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).
Housing

Ground Broken For $71M Victoria Palms Housing Development in Denham Town

Ground was broken on Friday (September 2) for the $71-million Victoria Palms housing development, to be constructed in Denham Town, Kingston Western.  The project, to be executed under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), will see 20 houses being built for residents of the community.  The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is providing $50 million, while the...
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Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Parish Manager for Trelawny, Courtney Taylor.
Agriculture

RADA Assists Trelawny Farmers to Transition From Sugar Cane

Sugar-cane farmers in Trelawny are being assisted by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in transitioning to other crops, given the decline of the sugar industry.  Parish Agricultural Manager, Courtney Taylor, said that the aim is to diversify the crops being produced in the parish and ease its heavy dependence on others, such as yam.  “Trelawny is one of the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), addresses a joint press conference with the Ministry of Education and Youth on the findings of a Rapid Situation Assessment on Substance Use and Urgent Issues in Secondary Schools, at the Health Ministry on Thursday (September 1). Also shown are (from left, seated) State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Research Analyst at the National Council on Drug Abuse, Uki Atkinson; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer; and Acting Chief Education Officer in the Education Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Health & Wellness

Health Minister Urges Action to Prevent Potential Substance Abuse Crisis

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging parents and guardians to converse with their children and monitor their activities, to prevent what he describes as a possible substance-abuse crisis. He was addressing a joint press conference with the Ministry of Education and Youth at the Health Ministry in Kingston, on Thursday (September 1).   Dr....
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Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the St. James Community Safety and Security Branch, Angela McIntosh-Gayle.
EducationNational Security

Police Ready For New School Year in St. James

Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the St. James Community Safety and Security Branch, Angela McIntosh-Gayle, says the unit is in a state of readiness for the new school year, which begins on Monday, September 5.  In an interview with JIS News, Mrs. McIntosh-Gayle said the police will be out in their numbers from as early as 6:30 a.m. to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.   Additionally, she indicated...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), and Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Gary Rowe (second left), observe work being done at the Richmond Farm Correctional Centre during a tour of the facility on Thursday (September 1).
National Security

State Minister Warns Against Attacks on Correctional Officers

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, is warning criminals to “cease and desist” from staging attacks on members of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).   In recent weeks, there have been two reported attacks by gunmen on the Department’s vehicles, which, at the time, were transporting staff. In both instances, the officers, who...
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Commissioner of Customs and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Customs Agency, Velma Ricketts-Walker.
National Security

JCA to Acquire Eight New Modules for ASYCUDA

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has been approved for the acquisition of eight new modules to the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) World, as the Agency seeks to improve its services. These include eCommerce Cargo, Integration with Postal Services, Small and Pleasure Craft Processing, Advance Passenger Information/Passenger Name Record (API/PNR) Data and Manifest Selectivity.     ASYCUDA is a...
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Students from Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James who placed first, second and third in the essay component of the 2021 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition. They are (from left) Okaejah Stephens, who won the competition and also copped category certificate awards for best entry in the 11-year-old category and best researched entry in the essay component; Abigail Mundle, who placed second and also got the category certificate award for best entry in the the 10-year-old category for the essay component; and Shadair Green, who placed third.
Youth

JIS Encourages Students to Enter Heritage Competition

Students at primary, secondary and tertiary learning institutions will have an opportunity to express their views on Jamaica‘s most outstanding achievements since gaining Independence, through essays and visual arts. The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is encouraging students to enter its annual Heritage Competition, which provides an avenue to engage in national discussions and to widen their knowledge about Jamaica’s Heritage....
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