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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

New Standard Stipulates Lead Limit In Paints

The new JS 358: 2022 Standard, which stipulates the limit for lead content in paints and other surface coating material distributed and retailed locally, is to be promulgated by month-end and will take effect in January 2023. Its development was...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), participates in the handover of tablet computers to students at the St. Andrew-based Greenwich Town Primary School, on June 21. Others pictured (from left) are Anita Bennett, student; Principal of the school, Andrea Richards, and another student, Jerdane Dixon.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), participates in the handover of tablet computers to students at the St. Andrew-based Greenwich Town Primary School, on June 21. Others pictured (from left) are Anita Bennett, student; Principal of the school, Andrea Richards, and another student, Jerdane Dixon.

PHOTOS: Minister Of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang Hands Over Tablet Computers
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National Water Commission logo

Pipeline Inter Connection Work Now At Final Phase
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), in conversation with 2019 National Farm Queen, Aniecea Wiggan and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy, at the launch of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Jamaica Broilers Group Corporate Office in St. Catherine, on Wednesday, June 22.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), in conversation with 2019 National Farm Queen, Aniecea Wiggan and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy, at the launch of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Jamaica Broilers Group Corporate Office in St. Catherine, on Wednesday, June 22.

Denbigh Show Is Back
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing the launch of the ‘Reduced Small Arms and Light Weapons in Jamaica’ Project at the Jamaica Evangelistic Centre in Norwood Heights, St. James, on Friday (June 17).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing the launch of the ‘Reduced Small Arms and Light Weapons in Jamaica’ Project at the Jamaica Evangelistic Centre in Norwood Heights, St. James, on Friday (June 17).

‘SALIENT Jamaica’ To Tackle Small Arms Trafficking

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second right), is introduced to international interns by Chief Executive Officer of the GraceKennedy Foundation, Caroline Mahfood (right). The interns, who are part of the GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme, are (from left) Jada Allison and Chardonnae Deslandes, who are both from the US; Olivia Hlyton-Pennant, United Kingdom and Debbie Buck from Canada. The courtesy call took place in the King’s House Drawing Room, in Kingston today (June 21).
Governor General

PHOTOS: GG Meets With Gracekennedy International Interns

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second right), is introduced to international interns by Chief Executive Officer of the GraceKennedy Foundation, Caroline Mahfood (right). The interns, who are part of the GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme, are (from left) Jada Allison and Chardonnae Deslandes, who are both from the US; Olivia Hlyton-Pennant, United Kingdom and Debbie Buck from...
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The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Building on Harbour Street, downtown Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

JSSE Raising Millions For Social Projects

The diaspora is being lobbied to support three projects, for which the organisers are seeking to raise $33 million on the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE) to fund ongoing implementation. Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) of which the JSSE is a subsidiary, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, says the listed engagements are the ‘Stop the Violence’ project (formerly...
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Director of Product Development and Community Tourism – TPDCo, Lionel Myrie and President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Bennett perform the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understand for a partnership for the preservation of the Mammee Bay Waterwheel. Looking on are witnesses (far left and 4th right) Rose-Marie Carty, Company Secretary, TPDCo, and Kevin Kerr, Vice President – Operations, NWC.
TourismWater

TPDCo Pens Partnership With NWC for Heritage Project

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has solidified a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Water Commission (NWC). The partnership is being spearheaded by the organization’s Product Development and Community Tourism Department for the preservation and beautification of the Mammee Bay Waterwheel located in St. Ann, Jamaica. The objective of the project is to...
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Manager of the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre, Nadine Boothe-Gooden.
CultureYouth

Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre Hosts Annual Summer Arts Programme

The Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre in Kingston will host its annual Summer Arts Programme from Monday, July 4 to Friday, July 29. Persons wishing to register online for the Programme can call or WhatsApp at 876-967-0378-80. Persons can also register at the facility’s North Parade location, downtown Kingston. The deadline for registration is June 24. The programme is geared for...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 21).
EnergyFinance & Public ServiceParliament

House Approves Exemption Of GCT On Lithium-Ion Batteries

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 21) approved the General Consumption Tax (Amendment of Schedule) Order, 2022, Resolution, providing for the exemption of lithium-ion batteries from General Consumption Tax (GCT). Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, first announced the removal of GCT on the importation of lithium-ion batteries during his closing budget presentation...
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Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) attempt to console bereaved mother and grandmother, Gwendolyn McKnight whose family was killed in the community of Chapelton, Clarendon in the early hours of Tuesday (June 21) morning. The victims have been identified as mother of four, 31 year old Kemisha Wright and her children: Kimana Smith (age 15), Shemari Smith (age 10), Kafana Smith (age 5), and Kishaun Henry (23 months old). The Government officials went to the community on Tuesday to visit family members and loved ones of the victims.
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PHOTOS: Govt Officials Visit Family of Homicide Victims

Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) attempt to console bereaved mother and grandmother, Gwendolyn McKnight whose family was killed in the community of Chapelton, Clarendon in the early hours of Tuesday (June 21) morning. The victims have been identified as mother of...
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