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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer (right), in discussion with Rae Town Fishing Village fisher, Desroy Finley, at the recent International Fisherman’s Day Symposium, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer (right), in discussion with Rae Town Fishing Village fisher, Desroy Finley, at the recent International Fisherman’s Day Symposium, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon.

Sargassum Project Being Explored

The Government is taking steps to mitigate the effects of the brown seaweed known as sargassum, a source of discomfort for fishers and swimmers who use some of the affected beaches. Speaking at a recent International Fisherman’s Day conference in...
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), speaks with Ambassador of the Argentine Republic and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Luis del Solar Dorrego, during a courtesy call at the King’s House on Monday (July 11).
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), speaks with Ambassador of the Argentine Republic and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Luis del Solar Dorrego, during a courtesy call at the King’s House on Monday (July 11).

PHOTOS: GG Receives Courtesy Call from Ambassador of The Argentine Republic
Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Andrew Russell, addresses the July 7 Disaster Preparedness Town Hall in Pocky Point, Clarendon.
Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Andrew Russell, addresses the July 7 Disaster Preparedness Town Hall in Pocky Point, Clarendon.

Firefighting Capacity in Clarendon Increased
Director of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley.​
Director of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley.​

Christmas In July Trade Show July 12-13
Acting Principal Director, Office of the Cabinet, Public Sector Modernisation Division, Karlene McKenzie Spencer, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Acting Principal Director, Office of the Cabinet, Public Sector Modernisation Division, Karlene McKenzie Spencer, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

Gov’t Entities Urged to Develop Complaints Management Systems

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Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks in the Senate on Friday (July 8).
Foreign Affairs

Senate to Review Road Traffic Regulations

The Road Traffic Regulations, 2022,which will provide for a slate of new offences and fines under the 2018 Road Traffic Act, were tabled in the Senate on July 8. The document was tabled by Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. In her remarks, Senator Johnson Smith said...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, shares in light conversation with Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Dao Jiang, during a recent courtesy call at Jamaica House.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Ground to Be Broken Saturday for Mobay Bypass Project

Ground is scheduled to be broken on Saturday (July 16) for construction of the long-awaited Montego Bay Perimeter Road. Thousands of road users will benefit from the project, which will entail construction of a 14.9-kilometre bypass of the city to ease traffic congestion affecting the area, rehabilitation of Barnett Street and West Green Avenue, construction of the Long Hill Bypass,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), accepts the keys for Build Your Dreams (BYD) electric vehicles, which will be distributed to five government ministries as part of the Government’s Electric Vehicle Trial Programme, from Managing Director of Stewart’s Automotive Group, Duncan Stewart (centre). Occasion was the launch of the programme at the Jaguar/Land Rover Showroom on Arthur Wint Drive in Kingston, on July 8. Observing (from left) are Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Brian Richardson; Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, and State Minister in MIIC, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Transport

Electric Vehicles Being Promoted

The Government will continue to transform the public transportation sector by using more renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at the launch of the Government Electric Vehicle Trial Programme, held at the Jaguar/Land Rover showroom on Arthur Wint Drive in Kingston, on July 8, Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, noted that EVs demonstrate [a positive] change...
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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, commissions the $113-million Luana to Middle Quarters Pipeline Project into service in Middle Quarters Square in St. Elizabeth recently.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Luana to Middle Quarters Pipeline Project Commissioned into Service

More than 1,200 residents now have more reliable access to potable water following the commissioning into service of the $113-million Luana to Middle Quarters Pipeline Project in St. Elizabeth. The beneficiary communities are Luana, Baptist, Point, Middle Quarters, Cragie, Clinic Road and sections of New Holland. The project, undertaken by the National Water Commission (NWC), includes construction, testing and commissioning...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr., (right) greets the Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang, during the reopening ceremony for the eastern entrance at the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew on July 7.
Agriculture

Eastern Entrance to Hope Gardens Reopens

The completed eastern entrance for the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew was officially reopened on Thursday, July 7. Construction of the entrance began in February 2022 and was financed by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, to make the Gardens more attractive for visitors. Additional works are slated to be done, to include lighting throughout...
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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson.
Justice

Work in Progress to Improve Service Delivery at Criminal Records Office

Several measures are being undertaken at the Criminal Records Office of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to enhance service delivery and customer experience. Speaking at a virtual press conference on July 5, Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, said with the changes there should be a qualitative difference in the customer experience by the end of July. He pointed...
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Director, Major Projects at the National Works Agency (NWA), Richard McHargh, addresses a Local Government Disaster Preparedness Town Hall, held in Rocky Point, Clarendon, on July 7.
Weather and Climate Change

Flood Alert Project in Clarendon

The National Works Agency (NWA) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) are undertaking a flood alert improvement project for Clarendon. This project, which will focus on Aenon Town and the Alley Bridge in Clarendon, was announced by Director, Major Projects at the NWA, Richard McHargh, at the July 7 Disaster Preparedness Town Hall, held in Rocky...
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