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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (centre), and State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), in discussion with Executive Director, Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation, Ingrid Parchment, at a recent International Fisherman’s Day Conference, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence, in Hayes, Clarendon.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence (centre), and State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), in discussion with Executive Director, Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation, Ingrid Parchment, at a recent International Fisherman’s Day Conference, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence, in Hayes, Clarendon.

Fishers Called on to Stop Unsustainable Practices

Local fishers are being urged to desist from illegal and unsustainable practices that hinder the growth of Jamaica’s fisheries sector. Addressing fishers at a recent International Fisherman’s Day symposium in Clarendon, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries,...
Ambassador of the United States to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry signs the condolence book for late former Minister of Tourism, Francis Tulloch at Gordon House on Tuesday (July 12) . Looking on (from left) are Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert and President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson.
Ambassador of the United States to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry signs the condolence book for late former Minister of Tourism, Francis Tulloch at Gordon House on Tuesday (July 12) . Looking on (from left) are Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert and President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson.

PHOTOS: US Ambassador Signs Condolence Book for Late Francis Tulloch
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), is presented with a souvenir by Founder/Managing Director of Wood Man 876, Dameion Thompson (right), during the eighth ‘Christmas in July’ trade show, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (July 12). Others (from left) are: Chief Technical Director in the Tourism Ministry, David Dobson; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Chairman, Godfrey Dyer; and TEF Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), is presented with a souvenir by Founder/Managing Director of Wood Man 876, Dameion Thompson (right), during the eighth ‘Christmas in July’ trade show, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (July 12). Others (from left) are: Chief Technical Director in the Tourism Ministry, David Dobson; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Chairman, Godfrey Dyer; and TEF Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace.

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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams

Renovation of St. William Grant Park Part of Effort to Transform Recreational Spaces – Mayor
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), is joined by Senior Programme Development Specialist in the Ministry, Yanique Williams (sixth left), in welcoming members of the International Youth Fellowship, to the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (July 12). They are (from left), Montego Bay Branch Manager, International Youth Fellowship, Garfield Garvey, Reina Kim, Ana Han, Sally Ryu, Jessica Jang, Brian Lee, Jason Kim, Jay lee, John oh and Senior Manager, International Youth Fellowship, Noel Esty.
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), is joined by Senior Programme Development Specialist in the Ministry, Yanique Williams (sixth left), in welcoming members of the International Youth Fellowship, to the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (July 12). They are (from left), Montego Bay Branch Manager, International Youth Fellowship, Garfield Garvey, Reina Kim, Ana Han, Sally Ryu, Jessica Jang, Brian Lee, Jason Kim, Jay lee, John oh and Senior Manager, International Youth Fellowship, Noel Esty.

PHOTOS: International Youth Fellowship Calls on Minister Williams

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Executive Director of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
ScienceTechnology

Nominations Open for 2022 National Medal for Science and Technology

Nominations are now open for the 2022 National Medal for Science and Technology. The award acknowledges scientific achievements and encourages creativity and innovation. The nomination forms are available on the National Commission on Science and Technology’s (NCST) website at www.ncst.gov.jm. Executive Director of the Commission, Olive-Jean Burrowes, is inviting interested persons to submit nominations before the deadline of Monday, August...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 5
Finance & Public Service

Budgetary Support of $268 Million for JBI

The House of Representatives has approved the withdrawal of $268.48 million from the Capital Development Fund (CDF), to provide budgetary support to the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) for the 2022/23 financial year. In his remarks on July 5 in the House, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, said the JBI was established by the...
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Regional Operations Manager of SPM Waste Management Limited, Edward Muir, addresses the first in a series of Disaster Preparedness Town Halls, organised by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development on July 7, at Rocky Point, Clarendon.
Local Government

Citizens Encouraged to Be Proactive in Waste Management This Hurricane Season

Jamaicans are being encouraged to be proactive in their waste management this hurricane season, by Regional Operations Manager of SPM Waste Management Limited, Edward Muir. Addressing Clarendon residents at the first in a series of Disaster Preparedness Town Halls organised by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, on July 7, at Rocky Point, in the parish, Mr. Muir...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Charlton McFarlane.
Technology

RGD Making Use of Technology to Enhance Service Delivery

The Registrar General's Department (RGD) is continually modernising its operations to provide more efficient services to customers while also fostering a productive environment for its employees. During a recent interview on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Get the Facts’ television programme, the RGD’s Chief Executive Officer, Charlton McFarlane, shared that the entity is making use of technology to enhance service...
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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.
Fisheries

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 Clarendon, Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Orville Palmer, said: We have a project that we...
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Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Andrew Russell, addresses the July 7 Disaster Preparedness Town Hall in Pocky Point, Clarendon.
Fire Safety

Firefighting Capacity in Clarendon Increased

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) now has increased firefighting capacity in the Clarendon Division, says Assistant Commissioner, Andrew Russell. Mr. Russell, who was speaking at the July 7 Disaster Preparedness Town Hall in Rocky Point, Clarendon, shared some of the added capabilities of the fire stations in the division. “For general firefighting operations, we have strategically placed at the May...
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