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The 12 students from secondary schools across Jamaica who took part in the first round of the 2024 Junior Minister of Tourism Competition, held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, on Tuesday, June 11.
The 12 students from secondary schools across Jamaica who took part in the first round of the 2024 Junior Minister of Tourism Competition, held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, on Tuesday, June 11.

Three Students to Vie for Junior Minister of Tourism

Three outstanding students have emerged as the top finalists from the first round of the 2024 Junior Minister of Tourism Competition, held at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann, on Tuesday, June 11. After a highly competitive public-speaking event...
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and Managing Director of J. Wray & Nephew Limited, Jean-Phillippe Beyer, sign an agreement for $20 million in sponsorship support for Emancipation/Independence celebrations. The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 12, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Witnessing are (from left) Communications Manager, J. Wray & Nephew, Dominic Bell; Marketing Manager, Stefano Furini; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Deanroy Bernard; and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) and Managing Director of J. Wray & Nephew Limited, Jean-Phillippe Beyer, sign an agreement for $20 million in sponsorship support for Emancipation/Independence celebrations. The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 12, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices. Witnessing are (from left) Communications Manager, J. Wray & Nephew, Dominic Bell; Marketing Manager, Stefano Furini; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Deanroy Bernard; and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.

Emancipation/Independence Activities from July 31 to August 6
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), located in downtown Kingston, Jamaica.
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), located in downtown Kingston, Jamaica.

Bank of Jamaica Ceases Exchange of Non-US Dollar Coins at its Banking Counter
State Minister for Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), engages in discussion with (from left), Psychologist Dr. Ainsley Deer; Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr and Archbishop of Kingston, the Most Reverend Kenneth Richards. Occasion was the
State Minister for Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), engages in discussion with (from left), Psychologist Dr. Ainsley Deer; Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr and Archbishop of Kingston, the Most Reverend Kenneth Richards. Occasion was the 'Men Who Mentor' Forum organised by the NPSC, aimed at empowering men through meaningful dialogue. The event was held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday, June 12.

PHOTOS: ‘Men Who Mentor’ Forum
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, looks at lettuce grown using a hydroponic system, during a tour of booths at the National School Garden Project Exhibition at Denbigh High School in May Pen, Clarendon, on Tuesday (June 11). Highlighting how the system operates is a representative from Anchovy High School, Francine Grant.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, looks at lettuce grown using a hydroponic system, during a tour of booths at the National School Garden Project Exhibition at Denbigh High School in May Pen, Clarendon, on Tuesday (June 11). Highlighting how the system operates is a representative from Anchovy High School, Francine Grant.

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Tours National School Garden Project Exhibition

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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).
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Work Commences to Develop a Digital Legal Information Portal for Jamaica

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says work has commenced to develop a comprehensive digital information portal for Jamaica’s laws. Funding is being provided by the World Bank under its Foundations for Competitiveness and Growth Project (FCGP). “I am pleased to report that the contract for the development of the Jamaica Legal Information Portal was awarded...
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Information Commissioner, Office of the Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.
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Information Commissioner Urges Data Controllers to Register

Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay, is urging data controllers to register, despite any obstacles they may face in meeting the requirements of the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2020. Ms. Barclay’s plea comes as Jamaica moves forward with the full implementation of the legislation, which aims to safeguard individuals' privacy rights and regulate the processing of personal data across various sectors. In...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (June 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Works / Construction

Pre-Qualification Stage of Bidding for SPARK Completed

The National Works Agency has completed the pre-qualification stage of the international competitive bidding for the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. Eight construction companies responded to the request for pre-qualification, two of which are local. Five international companies were successful and bid proposals will be sent to the five pre-qualified construction companies this week....
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on June 11.
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House Approves Additional 180-Day ZOSO Extension in Seven Communities

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 11), approved a 180-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven communities across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 11).
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House Approves Conch (Export Levy) Order, 2024

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 11), approved the Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order, 2024, and Resolution, to maintain the current levy of US$0.50 imposed on each pound of conch exported during the 2024 season. In his remarks, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said the Conch (Export Levy) Act was passed in 2009...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (June 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Twenty-Four GOJ Spark Programme Consultations Already Held

The Government has held 24 Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme consultations, since the meetings commenced on May 2. Addressing Wednesday’s (June 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, said the consultations have covered 21 constituencies....
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A section of the State oil refinery Petrojam Limited’s plant on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston.
Energy

Petrojam Pursuing Infrastructure Expansion This Year

State oil refinery Petrojam Limited will this year be pursuing the construction of an additional asphalt storage tank, to enable the entity to enhance its inventory levels and meet increasing product demand. This, against the background of projected improvements in asphalt sales volumes from 154 kilo-barrels (kbbls) – one kilo-barrel = 1,000 barrels – in fiscal year 2023/24 to 234...
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