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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
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.
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.

St. Mary Communities Get Free Wi-fi
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.
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.

Mental Health Support For Tourism Sector Workers
Epidemiologist and Assistant Lecturer at the Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR) at the University of the West Indies, Alphonso Blake.
Epidemiologist and Assistant Lecturer at the Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR) at the University of the West Indies, Alphonso Blake.

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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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President of the Kiwanis Club of Spanish Town, Derven Patrick (third left), with representatives from five hospitals across the island after presenting them with hospital supplies donated by the Kiwanis Club of Toronto and the Caribbean, during a ceremony held at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, on Wednesday (April 13). The supplies, valued at Can$5,894, comprised toddlers’ socks, cotton blankets, baby and adult pampers, toddlers’ wooden high chairs, a bath chair and a wooden walker. The representatives (from left) are Patient Affairs Manager, Bustamante Hospital, Ta
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Presentation Of Hospital Supplies

President of the Kiwanis Club of Spanish Town, Derven Patrick (third left), with representatives from five hospitals across the island after presenting them with hospital supplies donated by the Kiwanis Club of Toronto and the Caribbean, during a ceremony held at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, on Wednesday (April 13). The supplies, valued at Can$5,894, comprised toddlers’ socks,...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), Chief Justice Bryan Sykes (background, third left) and President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Patrick Brooks (background, fourth right) with members of the judiciary who were sworn into higher service during a ceremony held at King’s House on April 13.
Governor General

12 Members Of The Judiciary Take Higher Office

Twelve members of the judiciary were sworn into higher office on Wednesday (April 13) by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House. They are Pamela Mason, Stephany Orr, Opal Smith, Dale Staple, Sheron Barnes, Althea Jarrett and Maxine Jackson, who will serve as Puisne Judges (Ag). Tania Mott Tulloch-Reid has been appointed...
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