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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), and Executive Director, National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker, in conversation 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, on June 15, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), and Executive Director, National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Michael Tucker, in conversation 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, on June 15, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.

Big Drug Seizures During 2021

During 2021, a total of 34,832kgs of marijuana and 1,226kgs of cocaine were seized by the police, according to data from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). These seizures occurred inland, at the airports, and at controlled and uncontrolled seaports. The...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), presents a gift basket to California native and Jamaica’s millionth stopover visitor, Brian Simmons (left), on his arrival at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Wednesday (June 15), on a JetBlue flight from New York. He was accompanied by his mother, Monica Simmons. Also on hand to welcome Mr. Simmons (from left) are Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon; and Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), presents a gift basket to California native and Jamaica’s millionth stopover visitor, Brian Simmons (left), on his arrival at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on Wednesday (June 15), on a JetBlue flight from New York. He was accompanied by his mother, Monica Simmons. Also on hand to welcome Mr. Simmons (from left) are Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon; and Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White.

One-Millionth Stopover Visitor Milestone Shows Strength Of Recovery – Minister Bartlett
Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Consumers Encouraged To Keep Receipts During Hurricane Season
Chairman of the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, Senator Don Wehby welcomes participants during the opening ceremony on June 14 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston.
Chairman of the Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, Senator Don Wehby welcomes participants during the opening ceremony on June 14 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston.

Diaspora Conference an Opportunity to Acknowledge Contribution of Overseas Jamaicans
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Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Marlene Street Forrest.
Finance & Public ServiceJamaica 60 Diaspora Conference

Diaspora Encouraged To Invest, List On Jamaica Stock Exchange

Business interests in the diaspora are being encouraged to participate in the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) by not only trading in companies already on the market but also having their entities listed as well. JSE Managing Director, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, said the latest listing of a small and medium-sized entity on Wednesday (June 15), which she noted was oversubscribed...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses a recent World Bee Day event at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Take Steps To Prevent Invasion Of Killer Bees

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is assessing the local honeybee stock for the presence of Africanised bees. State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter, said that, to date, “DNA samples have been collected for genetic analysis. Preliminary results have been received and a final report will be made to the stakeholders as soon as the DNA tests are completed in full”....
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), participates in a recent tree-planting exercise at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston. Looking on are Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (left), and President of the Kingston and St. Andrew Bee Farmers Association, Julian Spence.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Planting 2,000 Fruit Trees To Increase Bee Habitats

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is planting 2,000 fruit trees across the island in a bid to increase habitats for honeybees. The move comes as the vagaries of climate change, such as excessive rainfall and high wind, reduce the honeybees' access to nectar and pollen, thereby affecting the country’s output in honey production. State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter, said...
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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, speaks during a semi-virtual ‘Riverside Chat’ forum at the 2022 Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference, on Wednesday (June 15). The conference is being hosted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, from June 14 to 16, under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’.
Finance & Public ServiceJamaica 60 Diaspora Conference

BOJ Hopeful More Persons Will Join Banks To Get CBDC Accounts

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is hopeful that the simplified companion customer verification process to facilitate the establishment of central bank digital currency (CBDC) accounts will spur an increase in the number of persons joining local financial institutions. Governor, Richard Byles, advised that persons must acquire a special wallet in order to utilise the CBDC, dubbed ‘Jam-Dex’. Speaking on Wednesday...
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SLB Launches Redesigned Website

Customers of the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) now have easier access to SLB services with the launch of the entity’s redesigned website. The site, developed by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), is easy to navigate, with quick links to important information and services, and there is a frequently asked questions section that gives answers to common customer queries. Deputy Executive...
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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the House of Representatives. At left is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
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60-Day Extension Of ZOZOs

The House of Representatives has approved a 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs). The areas are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; and Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. Resolutions for the extensions were moved by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon....
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