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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fifth left, front row), with members of the technical working group developing the country’s national organised crime strategy, at the launch of the three-day technical workshop on Tuesday (July 12) in Montego Bay.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fifth left, front row), with members of the technical working group developing the country’s national organised crime strategy, at the launch of the three-day technical workshop on Tuesday (July 12) in Montego Bay.

Gov’t Developing Organised Crime Strategy

The Government is developing a national strategy to combat organised crime. The strategy will target key crime producers and create an environment for sustained crime reduction and increased economic growth and prosperity in keeping with Plan Secure Jamaica. Deputy Prime...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, announces new leave entitlements for public sector workers during a press conference held on Tuesday (July 12) at his National Heroes Circle offices in downtown Kingston, which was streamed online.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, announces new leave entitlements for public sector workers during a press conference held on Tuesday (July 12) at his National Heroes Circle offices in downtown Kingston, which was streamed online.

Gov’t Increases Maternity Leave, Introduces Leave for New Fathers and Adoptive Parents
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams

ROK Hotel Will Add to Downtown Revitalisation
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right) converses with Ambassador of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Daojiang Chen during a courtesy call on Tuesday (July 12) at the Ministry’s office in the St. Andrew.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right) converses with Ambassador of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Daojiang Chen during a courtesy call on Tuesday (July 12) at the Ministry’s office in the St. Andrew.

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Receives Courtesy Call from Chinese Ambassador
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, at the official residence of the Japanese Ambassador in St. Andrew on Tuesday (July 12). The late former Prime Minister died on Friday (July 8) after being shot while giving a campaign speech in Nara, Japan.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, at the official residence of the Japanese Ambassador in St. Andrew on Tuesday (July 12). The late former Prime Minister died on Friday (July 8) after being shot while giving a campaign speech in Nara, Japan.

PHOTOS: Senator Campbell Signs Condolence Book for Shinzo Abe

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Works / Construction

NWA Constructs Bypass for Craig Mill Bridge in Portland

The National Works Agency (NWA) is now undertaking work in the Buff Bay area of Portland in order to make the commute of several residents more assured, especially in inclement weather. The agency is constructing a detour for the now closed Craig Mill Bridge that leads to the communities of White Hall and Belvedere. The works, which commenced at the...
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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.
Fisheries

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, Dermon Spence, emphasised that “we have to work in a cooperative way to get the results that we need.” He...
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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.
Tribute

PHOTOS: US Ambassador Signs Condolence Book for Late Francis Tulloch

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.
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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.
Tourism

Jamaica Hosts OAS High-Level Forum

Jamaica will host the inaugural Organization of American States (OAS) High-Level Forum on building small and medium tourism enterprises’ (SMTEs) resilience against disasters, in Montego Bay, from July 20 to 21. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who made the announcement on Tuesday (July 12), said representatives from more than 50 countries across the region of the Americas are expected to...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams
Local Government

Renovation of St. William Grant Park Part of Effort to Transform Recreational Spaces – Mayor

Renovation of the St. William Grant Park, in downtown Kingston, forms a critical part of the Government’s effort to transform recreational spaces across the Municipality, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams. The St. William Grant Park is one of several facilities being upgraded by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). Addressing today’s (July 12) monthly meeting...
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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.
Youth

PHOTOS: International Youth Fellowship Calls on Minister Williams

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...
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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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