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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), converses with High Commissioner of the Republic of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui, during Monday’s (August 15) banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, commemorating India’s 75th Independence Anniversary.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), converses with High Commissioner of the Republic of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui, during Monday’s (August 15) banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, commemorating India’s 75th Independence Anniversary.

Jamaica Thanks India

The Government has reiterated its gratitude to the Republic of India for the level of support extended to Jamaica’s COVID-19 response. Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said that the Asian nation has “lived up to its pledge to...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, bumps fists with participants in the Budding Farmers Summer Grow Camp during a visit to the camp, which was held recently in Kingston. The camp catered to children aged three to 12 and introduced them to techniques of farming.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, bumps fists with participants in the Budding Farmers Summer Grow Camp during a visit to the camp, which was held recently in Kingston. The camp catered to children aged three to 12 and introduced them to techniques of farming.

Successful Summer Grow Camp Staged by Budding Farmers Jamaica
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, interacts with students of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Kaylee Ellis and Antoine Allen, at the opening of ESP’s sensation station in Kingston on May 31.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, interacts with students of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Kaylee Ellis and Antoine Allen, at the opening of ESP’s sensation station in Kingston on May 31.

Special Needs Children Get Support Through Early Stimulation Programme
Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gary McKenzie, addresses the recent presentation ceremony for the Blue Ribbon First Responders Training Programme at the University of Technology, Jamaica. Listening keenly is Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.
Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gary McKenzie, addresses the recent presentation ceremony for the Blue Ribbon First Responders Training Programme at the University of Technology, Jamaica. Listening keenly is Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.

Motorists Encouraged to Make Adjustments for New Traffic Regulations
Dr. Basil Buchanan expresses appreciation to the Jamaica Association of Maryland for honouring him with the Marcus Garvey Award, during the association’s Independence gala held on Saturday (August 13) in Baltimore in the United States.
Dr. Basil Buchanan expresses appreciation to the Jamaica Association of Maryland for honouring him with the Marcus Garvey Award, during the association’s Independence gala held on Saturday (August 13) in Baltimore in the United States.

Jamaican-Born Former US State Senator Gets Lifetime Achievement Award

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Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons With Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.
Social Security

JCPD Reaches Out to Persons with Disabilities

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) undertook a range of programmes and activities throughout 2021 as part of efforts to protect and fulfil the rights of persons with disabilities. For the review period, financial aid of approximately $7 million was provided to 272 clients (137 males) to facilitate medical assistance, employment support, special needs assistance, income generation and...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left, front row) and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre, front row), join the 2022 recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship during the awards ceremony held at King’s House in Kingston on Wednesday (August 17).
Finance & Public ServiceGovernor General

14 Public Sector Workers Awarded Marcus Garvey Graduate Scholarship

Fourteen public-sector workers have been awarded full scholarships to pursue advanced studies at institutions locally and abroad. They are the second cohort to benefit from the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship, which is implemented by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. The awards ceremony was held at King’s House on Wednesday (August 17), on the day when...
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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has welcomed the cut in chicken price by $12.50 per kilo by Best Dressed Chicken.
AgricultureFisheries

Agriculture Minister Welcomes Chicken Price Cut

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has welcomed the price cut by Best Dressed Chicken and is anticipating a domino effect across the sector. The company has reduced the cost of its Grade-A Whole Bird and Mixed parts by $12.50 per kilo, as of Thursday, August 18. Minister Charles Jr. said the price cut is coming at a...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a wreath at the shrine of Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (August 17), to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the National Hero’s birth. Marcus Garvey, who is Jamaica’s first National Hero, was born in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on August 17, 1887. During his career, Garvey travelled extensively throughout many countries, observing the poor working and living conditions of black people. In 1914, he started the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in Jamaica. He was conferred with the Order of the National Hero in 1969.
Tribute

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Marcus Garvey

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a wreath at the shrine of Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (August 17), to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the National Hero’s birth. Marcus Garvey, who is Jamaica’s first National Hero, was born in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on August 17, 1887. During...
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Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Harold Davis.
Development

JBDC Launches New Website

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has taken another step towards digital transformation with the launch of its new website, today (August 17). Entrepreneurs who wish to register as clients online will have the chance to create a profile that includes outlining their unique needs through the online interface. Following the completion of their registrations, they will be contacted by...
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Substance Abuse Officer for the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) Eastern Region, Marisha Burgess.
Health & Wellness

NCDA Ramps Up Community Interventions

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) has stepped up its community interventions to steer young people away from harmful substances. Substance Abuse Officer for the NCDA’s Eastern Region, Marisha Burgess, told JIS News that activities are targeted at youth deemed at-risk, who are not in school or training, and are being undertaken in partnership with the Social Development Commission...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the recent Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) Blue Ribbon First Responders Presentation Ceremony, at the University of Technology, Jamaica. Also participating in the event are (from left) Information Communications Technology Manager at the Transport Authority, Vernon Walters; Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary McKenzie; President of the United Independent Congress (UIC), Joseph Patterson; Chief Operating Officer, British Caribbean Insurance Company, Michelle Anderson and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.
Office of the Prime MinisterTransport

TODSS and Partners Commended for First Responders Initiative

Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) and partners have been commended for their effort in certifying transport operators as first responders, by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green. The training was undertaken through the Blue Ribbon Transport Operators First Responders initiative. Speaking at the recent presentation ceremony for the second cohort of persons...
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