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Jamaica’s Food Security Remains a Key Gov’t Priority
The Government has been instituting the necessary measures to ensure food security remains a top priority, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. Minister Green, who was addressing local farmers and other stakeholders during a recent Rural...
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Cabinet Set To Approve $250m Contract To Build New Spring Village Bridge In St. Catherine
KINGSTON, June 8 (JIS): Cabinet is set to approve a $250 million contract on Monday (June 10) to construct a new bridge in Spring Village, St. Catherine South Western, thereby paving the way for the work to commence. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a visit to the community on Friday (June 7). The...
Private Sector Given Six Months To Deplete Stock Of Single-use Plastic Food Containers
KINGSTON, June 7 (JIS): The private sector will have six months from July 1 to deplete its existing stock of single-use plastic food containers on the domestic market, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. “All orders placed prior to July 1, 2024 can be landed; however, evidence of...
Students Encouraged to Become Advocates for the Environment
Students are being encouraged to become advocates for the environment and guardians of the ocean. “Advocacy starts with knowing. Your advocacy in protecting the environment doesn’t start when you become an adult; it starts right now. I want you to focus your studies from now on things that build your capacity and your ability to protect the environment,” said Minister...