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Camp Coordinator and Youth Empowerment Officer for St. James, Damian Green (left), points out something of interest in a document to Youth Empowerment Officer for Hanover, Haley Collins-McFarlane (centre), and Chief Executive Officer of M-Lee HR Consulting Services, Marsha-Lee Morris. Occasion was the closing ceremony for the Behaviour Modification Summer camp, hosted by the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) in Montego Bay, St. James, recently.
Camp Coordinator and Youth Empowerment Officer for St. James, Damian Green (left), points out something of interest in a document to Youth Empowerment Officer for Hanover, Haley Collins-McFarlane (centre), and Chief Executive Officer of M-Lee HR Consulting Services, Marsha-Lee Morris. Occasion was the closing ceremony for the Behaviour Modification Summer camp, hosted by the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) in Montego Bay, St. James, recently.

Youngsters in St. James Benefit from Behaviour Modification Camp

Nineteen males and six females from vulnerable communities in St. James have participated in a week-long behaviour-modification summer camp. The camp, hosted by the Youth and Adolescents Policy Division of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), was held from...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), listens to United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, during the diplomat’s visit to the Ministry’s office.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), listens to United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, during the diplomat’s visit to the Ministry’s office.

Grant of US$20 Million to Support Local Spice Industry
Chief Executive Officer of Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (third right), and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee (fifth left), are joined by stakeholders of Brown’s Town in the unveiling of the sign for the Brown’s Town free community Wi-Fi hotspot in St. Ann, on Friday (August 12).
Chief Executive Officer of Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (third right), and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee (fifth left), are joined by stakeholders of Brown’s Town in the unveiling of the sign for the Brown’s Town free community Wi-Fi hotspot in St. Ann, on Friday (August 12).

Two St. Ann Communities Benefit from Free Wi-Fi
JIS Photographer Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
JIS Photographer Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

National Youth Policy Summer Creative Challenge
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (foreground), inspects the new batch of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at the Passing-out Parade, Certificate and Awards Ceremony for 120 police recruits held on Thursday (August 11) at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (foreground), inspects the new batch of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at the Passing-out Parade, Certificate and Awards Ceremony for 120 police recruits held on Thursday (August 11) at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

New Police Constables Urged to Remain True to Mission of Serving Citizens

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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, says the Authority has leased and is retrofitting a facility at Hill Run, St. Catherine, for the holding of e-waste. The facility is expected to be operational before year end.
Local Government

Holding Facility for E-Waste Should be Ready By Year End

A facility leased for the holding of e-waste should be ready for operation before year end, says Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Gordon said that “the Government must have in place a facility that can be the go-to for those discarded items and we want to...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the handing over ceremony of the NHT Industry Cove Manor houses in Green Island, Hanover on Friday (August 12).
HousingPrime Minister

Government Puts Focus on Delivering Housing Solutions

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness says the National Housing Trust (NHT) is on track to make affordable homeownership a reality for more Jamaicans. The Prime Minister, in his address at the handing over ceremony for 63 housing units at Industry Cove Manor, Green Island, Hanover on Friday (August 12), said job seekers to the western parishes have pushed...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Leslie Campbell
Foreign AffairsIndependenceJamaica 60 Diaspora Conference

Much to Be Proud of in 60 Years, Says Campbell

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Hon. Leslie Campbell has said that Jamaicans are not short on inspiration. He was speaking at the Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving held Sunday, (August 14) at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America (USA), to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence. Mr. Campbell...
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The Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s 2022 royalty are, (from left), Prince, Raheem Smith; King, Naquan Allen; Queen, Toni-Ann Dean; and Princess, Nyoka Dockery. The winners were crowned and sashed in an official 25th anniversary ceremony at the Shiloh Apostolic Church in Spanish Town on Saturday (August 13).
AgricultureFisheriesYouth

Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club Crowns 2022 Royalty

Described as Jamaica’s ‘most exceptional community 4-H Club’, the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Club has crowned its prince, princess, king and queen for 2022, as the group marks its 25th anniversary. In an evening of glitz, glamour, and celebration, Miss Toni-Ann Dean was sashed as the newest Queen, Mr Naquan Allen was declared King and Raheem Smith and Nyoka Dockery were crowned...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right) greets Sculptor Sched Cole (left), following the unveiling of the statue of the Rt Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante at the Hanover Parish Library, Lucea on Friday (August 12).
CulturePrime Minister

PM Holness Highlights Importance of Historical Monuments

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says while there is a tendency to downplay the building of monuments, they are important historical reminders which should be viewed and treated with respect. Mr. Holness was speaking at the unveiling of the official statue of the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante at the Hanover Parish Library, Lucea on Friday (August 12)....
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