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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Two Major Projects to Be Launched During Upcoming Jamaica Diaspora Conference

Two projects, aimed at enhancing communication and engagement between Jamaica and the Diaspora, will be launched during the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from June 16-19. Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.

Gov’t Continues to Support National Recycling Efforts
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (in blue suit), observes as members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Intake Number 26 cohort of recruits execute a march past during their graduation ceremony at the JFB’s temporary training facility, the Madge Saunders Conference Centre in Tower Isle, St. Mary, on Saturday (June 8). Minister McKenzie was the guest speaker. Also looking on are JFB Acting Commissioner, Warren Malcolm (second left), and several senior officers. One hundred recruits, comprising 87 males and 13 females, graduated.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (in blue suit), observes as members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Intake Number 26 cohort of recruits execute a march past during their graduation ceremony at the JFB’s temporary training facility, the Madge Saunders Conference Centre in Tower Isle, St. Mary, on Saturday (June 8). Minister McKenzie was the guest speaker. Also looking on are JFB Acting Commissioner, Warren Malcolm (second left), and several senior officers. One hundred recruits, comprising 87 males and 13 females, graduated.

PHOTOS: Minister Mckenzie Attends Jamaica Fire Brigade Graduation Ceremony
Prayer 6 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), is presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Chairman, St. Catherine Baptist Association Brotherhood, Dr. Kirkland Anderson, after delivering the keynote address during Saturday’s (June 8) fourth anniversary prayer breakfast fundraiser at Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
Prayer 6 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), is presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Chairman, St. Catherine Baptist Association Brotherhood, Dr. Kirkland Anderson, after delivering the keynote address during Saturday’s (June 8) fourth anniversary prayer breakfast fundraiser at Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

PHOTOS: Deputy Prime Minister Addresses Fourth Anniversary Prayer Breakfast Fundraiser At Phillippo Baptist Church
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (second right), gets an update on work along a section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), between Harbour View in St. Andrew and Golden Grove in St. Thomas, from National Works Agency (NWA) Chief Executive Officer, Everton G. Hunter (right), during a tour of the segment on Friday (June 7). Also listening are (from left) the Members of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson, and St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (second right), gets an update on work along a section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), between Harbour View in St. Andrew and Golden Grove in St. Thomas, from National Works Agency (NWA) Chief Executive Officer, Everton G. Hunter (right), during a tour of the segment on Friday (June 7). Also listening are (from left) the Members of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson, and St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles.

PHOTOS: Minister Morgan Tours Section Of Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (second right, second row), shares a photo opportunity with participants and members of the Junior Ambassadeurs Programme during Friday’s (June 7) Earth Ambassadeurs World Oceans Day Ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Sharing the moment are (from left, back row) Director General, Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Bertrand Smith; Founder, Earth Ambassadeurs, Dr. Andrea Clayton; and Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.
EnvironmentYouth

Students Encouraged to Become Advocates for the Environment

Students are being encouraged to become advocates for the environment and guardians of the ocean. “Advocacy starts with knowing. Your advocacy in protecting the environment doesn’t start when you become an adult; it starts right now. I want you to focus your studies from now on things that build your capacity and your ability to protect the environment,” said Minister...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Transport

Significant Steps Will Be Taken to Ensure Security of Persons Using Ride-Sharing Services

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says significant steps will be taken to ensure the security of Jamaicans utilising ride-sharing services. He gave the assurance today (June 7), following a meeting with the Transport Authority and several other government entities, which resulted in the proposal of stringent measures to balance the need for efficient transportation with...
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Sergeant attached to the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s St. Elizabeth branch, Owen Ranglin, makes a presentation during a disaster forum at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation on Monday (June 3).
Disaster Relief

Hurricane Season Preparedness Being Ramped Up In St. Elizabeth

The St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s Disaster Preparedness Committee is ramping up the parish’s readiness for the forecast above-average six-month 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1. The Committee, on Monday (June 3), hosted a disaster forum in partnership with other State agencies to assess St. Elizabeth’s state of readiness for the season, for which 17 to 25 named...
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Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager (left), announces measures to clamp down on illegal business operators along the North Coast Highway, during a meeting on Wednesday (June 5) at the Corporation’s location in Falmouth. The Mayor is joined by Chief Executive Officer of the TMC, Winston Palmer; and Councillor for the Falmouth Division, Garth Wilkinson.
TransportWorks / Construction

Trelawny Municipal Corporation Clamps Down On Illegal Businesses Along Highway

MONTEGO BAY, June 7 (JIS): Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC) and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, has announced a multi-agency and departmental operation targeted at illegal businesses operating along the North Coast Highway. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday (June 5) at the Corporation’s location in Falmouth, Mayor Gager said the operation includes the Roads and...
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