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Executive Director of the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust in St. James, Hugh Shim (left), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, on June 28. Listening is Lecturer of Philosophy in the Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Khimaja Connell.
Executive Director of the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust in St. James, Hugh Shim (left), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s Regional Office in Montego Bay, on June 28. Listening is Lecturer of Philosophy in the Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Khimaja Connell.

Work In Progress On Jamaica’s First Underwater Sculpture Park

The Montego Bay Marine Park Trust in St. James plans to establish Jamaica’s first underwater sculpture park. This is aimed at further promoting awareness about the marine and coastal environment. Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Monteith (left), signs a Joint Communiqué with Head of the South Africa Delegation, Ambassador Maud Dhlomo, following consultations to enhance relations between the countries and promote dialogue and cooperation that further strengthens the bonds of friendship. The ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston on Tuesday (June 28).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Monteith (left), signs a Joint Communiqué with Head of the South Africa Delegation, Ambassador Maud Dhlomo, following consultations to enhance relations between the countries and promote dialogue and cooperation that further strengthens the bonds of friendship. The ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston on Tuesday (June 28).

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang addressing the House of Representatives on June 28
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang addressing the House of Representatives on June 28

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (left), High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to Jamaica, Her Excellency Lunka Yengeni (centre), and Deputy Director General, Americas and Europe, Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), South Africa, Ambassador Maud Dhlomo, at the inaugural political consultation between Jamaica and South Africa, at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (June 28).
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Bond Between Jamaica And South Africa Significant – Ambassador Sealy Monteith

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith, has described the bond between Jamaica and South Africa as a natural, yet significant one. “Jamaica and South Africa have a shared vision and commitment to advancing relations, and both have a strong desire to ensure that our frameworks for engagement are maximised in areas...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), views one of the 100, 1,000-gallon water tanks, donated by the United States Southern Humanitarian Command Program (USSHCP), which will benefit 51 primary and infant schools across the island. The tanks were handed over during a ceremony on Tuesday (June 28), at Jamaica College in St. Andrew. Looking on (from left) are: Senior Defense Attaché to the United Sates (US) Embassy, Lieutenant Robert Ramsey Jr., and US Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Nick Perry.
EducationYouth

51 Schools Receive Water Tanks From US Southern Humanitarian Command

Fifty-one primary and infant schools are to benefit from a donation of 100 water tanks, valued over $9 million. The 1,000-gallon black tanks, along with fittings, were provided by the United States (US) Southern Humanitarian Command Program (USSHCP), through the National Education Trust (NET). The USSHCP’s donation is in support of the Ministry of Education and Youth’s efforts to ensure...
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Fisheries Management Specialist, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Shellene Berry.
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June 29 Is International Fisherman’s Day

Jamaica joins the rest of the world in observing International Fisherman’s Day on June 29, under the theme: ‘Small Scale, Big Impact’. This year’s observation coincides with the United Nations recognition of 2022 as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA). Efforts to acknowledge the work of local fishers, centre around underscoring their value in enriching local food...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
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Citizens Should Heed Evacuation Orders – PM

As the country braces for an active hurricane season, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging citizens to heed the warnings and evacuation orders that may be given by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). The Prime Minister, who was addressing the recent National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at the Altamont Court Hotel in...
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Global Services Sector (GSS) Project Director, Marjorie Straw, emphasises a point during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (June 28). Listening is Chief Executive Officer, One-on-One Educational Services, Ricardo Allen.
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20,000 Students To Benefit From GSS High School Immersion Bootcamp

A total of 20,000 students, ages 16 to 20, will benefit from training and certification through the Global Services Sector (GSS) High School Immersion Bootcamp, beginning July 11. The free training programme, being implemented through a partnership between the GSS Project and One-on-One Educational Services, will run for two months under the theme: ‘YES (Youth Empowered Skills) to Careers Unlocked’....
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the congregation at the Power of Faith Ministries in Portmore on June 26.
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Church Urged To Increase Partnership With Education Sector

The Ministry of Education and Youth is calling for greater partnership with the church in addressing indiscipline in schools. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the church has a significant role to play in influencing behaviour change and instilling positive values and attitudes in the youth. “So, we have reached out to our stakeholders to join hands with us as...
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