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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Managing Director of Grennell’s Driving School, Alphonso Grennell, during the Public Transport Defensive Driving Seminar held on July 27 at the Golf View Hotel, Manchester.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), greets Managing Director of Grennell’s Driving School, Alphonso Grennell, during the Public Transport Defensive Driving Seminar held on July 27 at the Golf View Hotel, Manchester.

Minister Shaw Urges More Responsible Road Use

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, is imploring Jamaicans to exercise more responsible use of the nation's roads. He said that excessive speeding, failure to keep the traffic lane, inappropriate use of the road and failure to use...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Kingston offices on Thursday (July 28).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Kingston offices on Thursday (July 28).

PHOTOS: Agriculture Minister Receives Courtesy Call from Japan’s Ambassador
Child Diversion Officer for St. Elizabeth, Heidi-Ann Nembhard.
Child Diversion Officer for St. Elizabeth, Heidi-Ann Nembhard.

Child Diversion Programme Rescuing Young Offenders
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., presents a publication, titled ‘Kingston: A Treasure of the Caribbean’, to High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Maureen Piribonemi Tamuno, during the diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices, at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew, on Thursday (July 28).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., presents a publication, titled ‘Kingston: A Treasure of the Caribbean’, to High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Maureen Piribonemi Tamuno, during the diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices, at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew, on Thursday (July 28).

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Receives Courtesy Call from Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Jamaica
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Youth in Agriculture Village Flyer

‘Grow Smart’ Competition Winners to Be Crowned at Denbigh

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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (left), is greeted by Operations Manager (Acting), Transport Authority, Nicola Brown, at a Public Transport Defensive Driving Seminar, held on July 27 at the Golf View Hotel in Manchester. At centre is Managing Director of Grennell’s Driving School, Alphonso Grennell. The Seminar was hosted by Grennell’s Driving School, the Insurance Association of Jamaica, Transport Authority, and other key stakeholders.
Transport

Traffic Regulations to Hold Road Users More Accountable

It is expected that the recently tabled Regulations for the Road Traffic Act, 2018 and the Transport Authority Act will assist in reducing the spate of road accidents. “These regulations will see a completely revised mode of conduct on Jamaican roads and will hold road users more accountable for their actions. This goes in tandem with the Transport Authority Regulations,...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), listens as one of the 2022 Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Integrated Community Development Project (II) Spelling BEE finalists, Mikaelia Campbell (third right), asks him a question. The other finalists are (from right) Devario Dawes, Kadoyah Watson and Jeneil Ellis. Looking on is Guidance Counsellor, Mahallia Dennis-Edwards. Minister McKenzie met with the students during a courtesy call at his constituency office on Charles Street, on Wednesday (July 27).
Local GovernmentYouth

PHOTOS: Local Government Minister Meets with Spelling Bee Finalists

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), listens as one of the 2022 Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Integrated Community Development Project (II) Spelling BEE finalists, Mikaelia Campbell (third right), asks him a question. The other finalists are (from right) Devario Dawes, Kadoyah Watson and Jeneil Ellis. Looking on is Guidance Counsellor, Mahallia Dennis-Edwards. Minister...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, greets Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, on her arrival at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Wednesday (July 27) for a courtesy call. Dr. Tufton is hosting Dr. Etienne in a series of engagements throughout her four-day visit to Jamaica, from July 26 to 29. At right is PAHO/World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: PAHO Director Calls on Minister of Health

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, greets Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, on her arrival at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Wednesday (July 27) for a courtesy call. Dr. Tufton is hosting Dr. Etienne in a series of engagements throughout her four-day visit to Jamaica, from July 26 to 29....
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Zavia Mayne, delivered remarks at the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) 82nd Intake Passing Out Ceremony at the Carl Rattray Staff College last Friday (July 22).
National Security

Courts Should Mandate Participation in Rehab Programmes – Mayne

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Zavia Mayne, says inmates’ participation in rehabilitation programmes in correctional facilities should be mandatory. Minister Mayne made the comments while delivering the keynote address at the recent Passing Out Parade for the 82nd Intake of Correctional Officers last Friday (July 22). Minister Mayne said although the Department of Correctional Services is...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 26.
CultureEntertainment

Several Activities for Main Celebration Period of Diamond Jubilee

The scheduled activities for the main celebration period of Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee began on Wednesday, July 27 and will run until Sunday, August 7. Speaking in the House of Representatives on July 26, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the celebration of Jamaica 60 will follow the tradition of having a significant commemoration of Jamaica’s...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on July 26.
CultureEntertainment

Independence Float and Street Parade on August 1

The Independence Float and Street Parade will return as part of the country’s 60th anniversary celebrations, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Emancipation Day (August 1) in St. Andrew. The event will start at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Hope Road, then head on to Half-Way Tree then to Oxford Road, after which it will turn on Tom Redcam Drive...
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