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Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) personnel participate in a yoga session at the Newcastle Military Camp in St. Andrew on Sunday (June 12). The activity was organised by the High Commission of India in observance of United Nations International Day of Yoga 2022 on June 21. Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman and India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui, participated in the session.
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) personnel participate in a yoga session at the Newcastle Military Camp in St. Andrew on Sunday (June 12). The activity was organised by the High Commission of India in observance of United Nations International Day of Yoga 2022 on June 21. Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman and India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui, participated in the session.

Yoga Session at Sabina Park on Sunday

Members of the public are invited to attend a yoga session being organised by the Indian High Commission at Sabina Park, Kingston, on Sunday (June 19). Government officials and Jamaica’s Miss United Nations World, Toni Ann Lalor, are expected to...
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The Clark's Town Market Shops in Trelawny that was officially opened in the town on Thursday (June 16).

Clark’s Town Market Shops Ready For Occupancy
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is working to expand its network to monitor air quality across the island. This includes the monitoring of PM2.5 minute particles and updating the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (Ambient Air Quality Standards) Regulations, 1996.
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is working to expand its network to monitor air quality across the island. This includes the monitoring of PM2.5 minute particles and updating the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (Ambient Air Quality Standards) Regulations, 1996.

NEPA Stepping Up Efforts To Monitor Air Quality
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COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Thursday, June 16, 2022
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a virtual press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (June 17), where he announced a State of Public Emergency (SOE) for the parish of St. Catherine.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a virtual press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (June 17), where he announced a State of Public Emergency (SOE) for the parish of St. Catherine.

PM Announces SOE For St. Catherine

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (left), engages in discussion about the Government’s digitisation process with Chief Digital Officer and Corporate Vice President, Microsoft US Global Technology Leader, Jacky Wright, during a special ‘Riverside Chat’ during the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade office in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 14).
Finance & Public ServiceJamaica 60 Diaspora Conference

Jamaica Lauded For Progress In Digital Transformation

Jamaica has been lauded for its progress in becoming a digital society. The commendation came from Chief Digital Officer and Corporate Vice President, Microsoft US Global Technology Leader, Jacky Wright. She was speaking during a ‘Riverside Chat’ held as part of the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade from June 14 to...
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The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) Logo.
Finance & Public Service

Students Can Apply For SLB Loans Online

The Students Loan Bureau (SLB) is now accepting loan applications online. The development is a new feature of the Strategic Transformation of End-users Experience Portal (STEEP), which has been enabled by the entity’s redesigned website. Deputy Executive Director at the SLB, Charmaine Rose Anderson, told JIS News that the customer portal allows the SLB to process the loans of applicants...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in dialogue with Executive Director, National Council on Drug Abuse, Michael Tucker, at the opening of the Organization of American States (OAS): Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) training workshop on monitoring and evaluation of national drug policies, strategies and plans. The ceremony was held on June 15, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
National Security

Strong Monitoring And Evaluation Of Drug Strategies

The Government is seeking to develop a strong monitoring and evaluation framework for national drug policies, strategies and plans, to prevent illicit drugs from entering the country. Executive Director of the National Council on Drug Abuse, Michael Tucker, said with the emergence of new psychoactive drugs and substances, it is critical that these mechanisms be put in place to enhance...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), engages students of The Queen’s School, during the National Public Education Day Symposium, staged at 144 Maxfield Avenue, in St. Andrew, on June 16.
Justice

Justice Minister Calls On Jamaicans To Speak Out Against Wrongs

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging Jamaicans to break the culture of silence and speak out against wrongs. “Jamaicans, if we are going to solve the problems of indiscipline, lawlessness, corruption, criminality and all the problems that plague this country, every single Jamaican must take a stand and speak up,” he said, at the National Public Education Day...
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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, speaking during a ‘Riverside Chat’ panel discussion at the 2022 Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference on Wednesday (June 15), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston.
Finance & Public ServiceJamaica 60 Diaspora Conference

BOJ To Commence Rollout Of Digital Currency End Of June

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is looking to commence national rollout of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – JAM-DEX – at the end of June. Governor Richard Byles said that the institution is at a point where “we are… ready [to proceed]”. He was speaking during a ‘Riverside Chat’ panel discussion on digital and cryptocurrency, during the 2022 Jamaica...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left), looks on as President of Epican, Dwayne McKenzie, shows him one of the 16 rare cannabis strains being introduced by Epican to the local market, during the launch on June 15, at Market Place on Constant Spring Road.
Industry

Strategies Being Put In Place To Grow Medicinal Cannabis Industry

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, is collaborating with other government entities on several strategies to develop the local medicinal cannabis industry. State Minister in the Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said the measures include fast-tracking new product approvals, especially for cannabis manufacturers who want to diversify, to access new market opportunities. Other initiatives, he said, include developing...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Investment

Diaspora Urged To Invest In Jamaica

Jamaicans overseas are being encouraged to seize the various opportunities available to invest in the island. Declaring that “Jamaica is open for business”, Minister of State for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said that there are opportunities for business activity across diverse sectors, including agribusiness, manufacturing, tourism, logistics and outsourcing. He noted that entities such as...
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