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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

People don’t often think about fire hydrants and their significance, and so the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reminding the public that hydrants are just as important to the public as they are to the Brigade. “We implore members of...
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
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.
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.

Welfare Of Police Personnel A Priority – Minister
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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.
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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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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), presents Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ Portland Parish Manager, Norma Myers (second left), with the Clover Award for Portland Club volunteer, Carlene Hardy. Occasion was the Clubs’ National Achievement Exposition, held at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Friday (May 13). Others sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director of the 4-HClubs, Dr. Ronald Blake and Chairman of the organisation, Colin Virgo.
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Agriculture Minister Lauds 4-H Clubs

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is being lauded for its work in preparing young people to pursue careers in the agriculture industry and contributing to the country’s efforts to achieve food security. Speaking at the Clubs’ National Achievement Exposition held at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Friday (May 13), Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said that...
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Attractions Continue To Be Major Pull Factors – PM

Jamaica’s attractions, including the “iconic” Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James, continue to be major pull factors in bringing more visitors to the island, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Mr. Holness, who completed a recent tour of western Jamaica where he opened a new Fire Brigade station (Montego Bay) and visited the Sangster International Airport to...
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