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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
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).
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).

Work Commences to Develop a Digital Legal Information Portal for Jamaica
Information Commissioner, Office of the Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.
Information Commissioner, Office of the Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.

Information Commissioner Urges Data Controllers to Register
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.
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.

Pre-Qualification Stage of Bidding for SPARK Completed

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on June 11.
National SecurityParliament

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).
FisheriesParliament

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.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

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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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right); and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), JANAAC Global Accreditation, Sharonmae S. Walker,  unveil JANAAC’s new name and logo at the CEO’s Breakfast and Rebranding ceremony staged by the agency on June 11 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

JANAAC Rebrands as Global Accreditation Organisation

Jamaica’s national accreditation agency has been rebranded with a new name and refreshed identity that better reflects the entity’s position as a globally recognised accreditation organisation. The new-look JANAAC Global Accreditation will focus on promoting global trade, increasing consumer confidence and market access through internationally accepted accreditation and training services. The revamped image, including new logo, brand colours, vision and...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Jamaican Diaspora

Investment Opportunities in Jamaica to Be Discussed at Diaspora Conference

Investment opportunities in Jamaica and how to run a successful business in the diaspora are among the topics to be discussed at the upcoming 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. The Conference, slated for June 16 to 19, will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, under the theme ‘United for Jamaica’s Transformation: Fostering Peace, Productivity and Youth Empowerment’. Discussions...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers a statement during Tuesday’s (June 11) sitting of the House of Representatives.
Finance & Public Service

Twin Peaks Financial Sector Supervision and Regulation Model Implementation Expected by 2026

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says implementation of the Twin Peaks Model of Supervision and Regulation of the Financial Sector is expected by 2026. He informed that under the Model, the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) will assume full responsibility for prudential supervision of all bank and non-bank financial institutions. Additionally, the Financial Services...
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