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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.

NSWMA Lauds Tourism Sector Recycling Partnership Initiative

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) and Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) are being commended for their Tourism Sector Recycling Partnership Initiative, geared towards reducing plastic pollution in resort areas. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (May 31),...
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 1. Listening keenly is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 1. Listening keenly is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

Domestic Violence Intervention Centres Established At Police Stations
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is assisted by State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne (seated left), in displaying a manual station diary during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 1. The Government is replacing these big books with an electronic records system.
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, is assisted by State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne (seated left), in displaying a manual station diary during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 1. The Government is replacing these big books with an electronic records system.

24 Police Stations To Be Equipped With Electronic Diaries
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham (right), cuts the ribbon on the Savanna-la- Mar Health Centre Diabetes Support Group commemorative plaque to officially declare the group launched. Sharing in the moment is Regional Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson Campbell. Occasion was the official launch of the support group on Wednesday (June 1).
Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham (right), cuts the ribbon on the Savanna-la- Mar Health Centre Diabetes Support Group commemorative plaque to officially declare the group launched. Sharing in the moment is Regional Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson Campbell. Occasion was the official launch of the support group on Wednesday (June 1).

Diabetes Support Group Officially Launched In Savanna-La-Mar
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on June 1. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on June 1. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents a certificate to Akeem Henry, who was the valedictorian at the Amber HEART Academy’s graduation ceremony held at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston in St. Andrew on June 1.
Office of the Prime Minister

HEART/NSTA Trust Being Repositioned To Respond To Workforce Needs

The HEART/NSTA Trust is being repositioned to meet the demands of the 21st century workforce. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the adjustment will ensure that the operations of the institution are in keeping with the growth agenda, which includes significantly improving the employability of citizens, particularly the youth. He said it is imperative that the HEART/NSTA Trust...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), speaks at the eighth staging of the St. Ann Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at Port Rhoades Sports Club in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on May 26.
AgricultureFisheries

Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit Steps Up Efforts to Curb Theft

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit, is ramping up efforts to curb the theft of agricultural produce across Jamaica. Addressing farmers at the eighth staging of the St. Ann Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at Port Rhoades Sports Club in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on May 26, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said...
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Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 1. At left is State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.
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Revenue Of $26 Million From Electronic Traffic Tickets

Between December 30, 2021, and April 22, 2022, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) issued 20,392 electronic tickets, of which 7,678 were paid, generating revenue of over $26 million. This was disclosed by Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 1....
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
TourismTransport

Thousands Of Jamaicans To Be Recruited By Cruise Lines

Beginning June 5, 10,000 Jamaicans will be recruited to work on cruise ships overseas, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Mr. Bartlett, who was speaking to reporters following a function at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on May 27, said the massive recruitment drive comes at a time when the cruise sector and tourism, by extension, are showing signs...
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Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (third left), looks at the reading on an Exhaust Emission Analyser during a demonstration of the device by Weight Enforcement Officer at the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Britton Hewitt (second right) and Motor Vehicle Inspector, ITA, Nicholaus Taylor (right), at the commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday (June 1) at the Harbour View Examination Depot, in Kingston. Observing are Director of the ITA, Kenute Hare (left) and Opposition Spokesperson on Housing, Transport and Works, Mikael Phillips. Devices are to be dispatched to nine examination depots across the island.
Transport

Exhaust Emission Analysers To Be Used At Examination Depots

Exhaust emission analysers will be incorporated in the operations of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA). The commissioning of the devices was done on Wednesday (June 1), at the Harbour View Examination Depot in Kingston, by Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. They are used to measure exhaust gases caused by combustion and give readings about their content. Devices...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., engages with (from left) Vice President of the Jamaica Cocoa Farmers Association, Desmond Jadusingh; President of the Jamaica Network of Rural Woman Producers, Tamisha Lee; and President of the Jamaica Coffee Growers Association, Donald Salmon. Occasion was the opening of the ‘Strengthening the Capacity of Farmers’ Organizations to Promote Sustainable Family Farming’ national stakeholder workshop, at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston on Wednesday (June 1).
Agriculture

Sustainable Family Farming Workshop Under Way

Over 50 small farmers and other stakeholders in agriculture are participating in a training session on sustainable family farming from June 1-2. The ‘Strengthening the Capacity of Farmers’ Organizations to Promote Sustainable Family Farming’ national stakeholder workshop is organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Other...
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Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceIndustry

Positive Out-Turns Of Service Industry Subsectors Drive Growth In Economy

Five of the six service industry subsectors recorded positive out-turns to drive Jamaica’s estimated growth of six per cent for the January to March 2022 quarter. Leading the way was ‘Hotels and Restaurants’, which, according to the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), increased by an impressive 105.7 per cent. This contributed significantly to the services industry recording an 8.9 per...
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