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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (May 17), which was held as part of activities for the four-day State visit of the President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind. Seated at left is President Kovind.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (May 17), which was held as part of activities for the four-day State visit of the President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind. Seated at left is President Kovind.

PM Hails India As Valuable Partner

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the Republic of India as a valuable partner in the economic, cultural, and social development of the island. He noted that India provided vital support towards Jamaica’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response and...
Licence Processing and Registration Manager, Tourism Product Development Company Limited, Sheryll Lewis.
Licence Processing and Registration Manager, Tourism Product Development Company Limited, Sheryll Lewis.

TPDCO Hosts Events To Increase JTB Licence Applications
Public Relations Officer of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Public Relations Officer of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Fire Hydrants Are Important – JFB
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.

Jamaica Mortgage Bank To Be Privatised
President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (centre), and First Lady, Savita Kovind (third left), officially open the newly renovated gazebo in the India-Jamaica Friendship Garden on Monday (May 16). The property is located at the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew. The gazebo was renovated by the Ashish Community Health Organisation, which is headed by brothers Dr. Nagendra Babu Chandolu (left), and Dr. Nagamalleswara Rao Chandolu (second left). Sharing the moment are wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (second right), and Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right). The event formed part of the four-day State Visit by the President and First Lady, from May 15 to 18.
President of the Republic of India, His Excellency, Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (centre), and First Lady, Savita Kovind (third left), officially open the newly renovated gazebo in the India-Jamaica Friendship Garden on Monday (May 16). The property is located at the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew. The gazebo was renovated by the Ashish Community Health Organisation, which is headed by brothers Dr. Nagendra Babu Chandolu (left), and Dr. Nagamalleswara Rao Chandolu (second left). Sharing the moment are wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (second right), and Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right). The event formed part of the four-day State Visit by the President and First Lady, from May 15 to 18.

President Kovind Opens India-Jamaica Friendship Garden

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the 10th Annual General Meeting for the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA), at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny, on May 11.
National Security

Welfare Of Police Personnel A Priority – Minister

The Government is committed to strengthening the welfare and benefits of police officers across the island, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Speaking at the recent opening ceremony of the 10th Annual General Meeting for the Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA), at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny, Dr. Chang emphasised that the welfare...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (right), observe the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for training through Jamaica’s Foreign Service Institute. Signing the document are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sheila Sealey (second left); and Secretary for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Saurabh Kumar. The ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16).
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Jamaica Looking To Gain Technical Knowledge From India For NIDS Build Out

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says Jamaica is looking to benefit from technical cooperation with India as the island builds out the National Identification System (NIDS). He was speaking with JIS News following a courtesy call by President of the Republic of India, His Excellency Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, on Prime Minister,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right), introduces President of the Republic of India, His Excellency Hon Ram Nath Kovind (second right), to Cabinet Ministers, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (May 16). From left are Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte; and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
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Jamaica Invites Investment By Indian Pharmaceutical Companies

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is inviting investment by Indian companies, particularly those involved in pharmaceuticals, in the Caymanas Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) in St. Catherine. Speaking with JIS News, the Minister said the approximately 1,000-acre campus, which will be developed under the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA regime, is an opportunity to...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right) and President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind (right), unveil the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Avenue street sign during a ceremony held on Tower Street, today (May 16). At left is Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.
Local Government

Street Renamed In Honour of Indian Social Reformer

A part of Tower Street in downtown Kingston was today (May 16) officially renamed in honour of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Dr. Ambedkar was a jurist, social reformer, and politician. He is also known as the Father of the Indian Constitution. A monument highlighting the work of Dr. Ambedkar was also unveiled by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (second left), exchanges a warm handshake with President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16). Sharing the moment is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith.
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PHOTOS: PM Meets With President Kovind

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (second left), exchanges a warm handshake with President of the Republic of India, His Excellency the Hon. Ram Nath Kovind, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Monday (May 16). Sharing the moment is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson-Smith.
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