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High Street, Black River to be Closed Today

High Street in Black River, St. Elizabeth will be closed today (July 29). The road which is the main thoroughfare through the town will be closed at 8:00 am and will reopen at 2:00 am on Saturday, July 30. The...
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (right), greets British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House, St. Andrew, on July 28.
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (right), greets British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House, St. Andrew, on July 28.

PHOTOS: Minister Malahoo Forte Meets with British High Commissioner
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), with board members of the Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association (JESA), during a courtesy call at King’s House on Thursday (July 28).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), with board members of the Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association (JESA), during a courtesy call at King’s House on Thursday (July 28).

PHOTOS: GG Receives Members of Jamaica Ex-Soldiers Association
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), listens as United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (right), extends well wishes to workers prior to their departure from the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (July 28), for the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, en route to the US, to participate in the seasonal farm-work programme.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), listens as United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (right), extends well wishes to workers prior to their departure from the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (July 28), for the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, en route to the US, to participate in the seasonal farm-work programme.

PHOTO: Minister Samuda and Ambassador Nick Perry Visit MLSS Overseas Employment Centre
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), in discussion with United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, during the diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices on North Street in Kingston, on Thursday (July 28). Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden. Ambassador Perry also visited the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), in discussion with United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, during the diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices on North Street in Kingston, on Thursday (July 28). Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden. Ambassador Perry also visited the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston.

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Gets Courtesy Call from Us Ambassador Nick Perry

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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.
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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 the necessary protective devices (seatbelts and helmets) are the common factors that account for road deaths. “I am urging all...
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Child Diversion Officer for St. Elizabeth, Heidi-Ann Nembhard.
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Child Diversion Programme Rescuing Young Offenders

Some 44 child offenders in St. Elizabeth have been referred to the Ministry of Justice’s Child Diversion Programme since it was implemented in March 2020. Speaking with JIS News, Child Diversion Officer for the parish, Heidi-Ann Nembhard, says at the end of June 2022, 32 of the 44 child referrals were successfully discharged from the programme, after completing the necessary...
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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).
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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Receives Courtesy Call from Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Jamaica

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).
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‘Grow Smart’ Competition Winners to Be Crowned at Denbigh

Finalists in the Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ ‘Grow Smart’ competition will know their fate this weekend, during the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon. Under the theme ‘Grow Smart, Eat Smart’, the three-day event, which begins on Saturday (July 30), will again include a ‘Youth in Agriculture’ village. This year, the top-three finalists in the...
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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.
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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).
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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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