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The new Montego Bay Fire Station in St. James.
The new Montego Bay Fire Station in St. James.

Date Set For Official Opening Of New Fire Station In Mobay

The newly constructed Montego Bay Fire Station in St. James will be officially opened on May 13. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (April 14), Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Assistant Superintendent (Acting) of...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn, conversing with Country Representative (Ag), USAID Jamaica Alex Gainer, during the official launch of the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies’ Online Registration and Monitoring System (ORMS) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (April 14).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn, conversing with Country Representative (Ag), USAID Jamaica Alex Gainer, during the official launch of the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies’ Online Registration and Monitoring System (ORMS) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (April 14).

DCFS Online Registration Now Operational
President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame (centre), arrives at Gordon House on Thursday (April 14) to address the joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament. He is escorted into the building by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (second left); and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman (second right). The event is part of the schedule of activities for his three-day State visit to Jamaica. The President leaves the island on Friday (April 15).
President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame (centre), arrives at Gordon House on Thursday (April 14) to address the joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament. He is escorted into the building by Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (second left); and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman (second right). The event is part of the schedule of activities for his three-day State visit to Jamaica. The President leaves the island on Friday (April 15).

Jamaica To Strengthen Technical Co-operation With Rwanda
President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame (right), engages Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (centre), and Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Lisa Hanna (left), during a courtesy call on the Opposition Leader, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, St. Andrew, today (April 14). President Kagame is on the island for a three-day State visit from April 13 to 15.
President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame (right), engages Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (centre), and Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Lisa Hanna (left), during a courtesy call on the Opposition Leader, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, St. Andrew, today (April 14). President Kagame is on the island for a three-day State visit from April 13 to 15.

PHOTOS: President Paul Kagame Meets Leader Of The Opposition, Mark Golding
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), stands alongside President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame, for an official photo, during a courtesy call at Kings House today (April 14).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), stands alongside President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame, for an official photo, during a courtesy call at Kings House today (April 14).

Governor-general Meets With President Kagame

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Robert Montague (sixth left), celebrate with residents of Hamilton Mountain, at the launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Wi-Fi Hot-Spot, on April 13.
CommunityTechnology

St. Mary Communities Get Free Wi-fi

Residents of Hamilton Mountain and Mango Valley in St. Mary now have access to Internet, under the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) free Community Wi-Fi Programme. The communities are among 189 selected locations across the island, of which the USF has completed 105 installations. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), Hon. Daryl Vaz, who was present at both launches on...
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Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace (right), in discussion with stakeholders participating in Wednesday’s (April 13) launch of the ‘Talk Yuh Mind’ tourism workers counselling support programme at the University of the West Indies (UWI) regional headquarters, Mona, St. Andrew. From left are Chairman, Tourism Linkages Health and Wellness Network which spearheads the initiative, Kyle Mais; Executive Director, Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley; Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Rose Johnson; and Consultant Psychiatrist and Therapist, Dr. Wendel Abel.
Health & WellnessTourism

Mental Health Support For Tourism Sector Workers

Tourism workers experiencing COVID-19-related mental health challenges will soon be able to access counselling support services under a newly established programme, dubbed ‘Talk Yuh Mind’. The multi-stakeholder initiative is being spearheaded by the tourism ministry’s Tourism Linkages Health and Wellness Network and will be executed by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Centre for Leadership and Governance. Support is...
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Epidemiologist and Assistant Lecturer at the Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR) at the University of the West Indies, Alphonso Blake.
Health & Wellness

Study Shows Link Between Social Support And Cardiovascular Health

A high level of social support is associated with better cardiovascular health, reduced mortality and overall greater quality of life. This is one of the findings of a study conducted by Epidemiologist and Assistant Lecturer at the Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR) at the University of the West Indies, Alphonso Blake. The main objective of the study was to...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill
Industry

Industry Minister Highlights Importance Of Digitalisation

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging industry leaders to be intentional about digitalisation as a strategic imperative to lower costs, improve efficiency and customer experience, and increase productivity and profits. Speaking at the fifth staging of the annual information technology and business conference, TechCon, Senator Hill said that as Minister, he welcomed the...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

More Investment Needed To Increase Exports – Hill

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaican businesses need to invest more in the local manufacturing and export sectors. Although the sectors are recovering stronger, having recorded a more than 55 per cent increase in domestic exports over the past year, there is room for further expansion and development, he said. “I want Jamaican...
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Governor - General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) observes as President of the Republic of Rwanda, his Excellency Paul Kagame signs the guest book during a courtesy call on April 14 at King
Rwandan President Visit

President Kagame Engages In Several Activities On Second Day

President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame, is in the second of his three-day State visit to the island, which will include discussions intended to deepen bilateral relations. Talks will focus on matters of State and opportunities for economic cooperation between the countries. The President arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday (April 13) at the Norman Manley International...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially launches the Jamaica 60 celebrations on April 13. The highly anticipated event was held on the lawns of Jamaica House, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). It was also televised and live-streamed. The launch featured cultural presentations and a delegation representing the President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency, Paul Kagame, who is on a State visit from April 13 to 15.
Culture

Legacy Building Will Feature In Jamaica 60 Celebrations

The official launch of the Jamaica 60 Independence celebrations kicks off the season of celebratory activities to commemorate this national milestone. The event was held Wednesday (April 13) on the lawns of Jamaica House, featuring cultural presentations, with special guests from the Republic of Rwanda representing the President, His Excellency Paul Kagame, who is on a State visit. Prime Minister,...
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