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Chief Executive Officer at the Agro-Investment Corporation, Dr. Al Powell, speaks at JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (April 12).
Chief Executive Officer at the Agro-Investment Corporation, Dr. Al Powell, speaks at JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (April 12).

Agribusiness Forum To Focus On Food Security

Farmers are being invited to seize the upcoming opportunity for learning and networking, at the virtual Agribusiness Investment Forum, on Thursday, April 21. Hosted by the Agro-Investment Corporation, the Forum aims to attract 1,000 participants to engage in discussions on...
Coordinator at the Science and Technology Education Unit of the Scientific Research Council, Kavelle Hylton.
Coordinator at the Science and Technology Education Unit of the Scientific Research Council, Kavelle Hylton.

SRC Invites Students To Register For CSEC Workshops
Guests participating in the first
Guests participating in the first 'Tek-A-Hike' experience at Dunn’s River Falls & Park in Ocho, Rios, St. Ann.

‘Tek-A-Hike’ – New Product At Dunn’s River Falls
A section of the Jamaica Pavilion at the World Expo 2020 Dubai, linking its use of shipping containers throughout the design to the country’s position as a transhipment portal. Jamaica was located in the mobility district of the World Expo 2020 grounds and was given the bronze award for exhibition design out of approximately 70 other pavilions in the district.
A section of the Jamaica Pavilion at the World Expo 2020 Dubai, linking its use of shipping containers throughout the design to the country’s position as a transhipment portal. Jamaica was located in the mobility district of the World Expo 2020 grounds and was given the bronze award for exhibition design out of approximately 70 other pavilions in the district.

Jamaica Cops Award At World Expo Dubai 2020
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), interacts with Head Girl, Guy’s Hill High School, Shayanique Neil (second left); Principal, Guy’s Hill High, Cecil Donald (left); and grade-nine student at the institution, Ajani Murphy, following the presentation of laptops to Guy’s Hill High School by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), at the Commission’s Ballater Avenue offices in Kingston, recently.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), interacts with Head Girl, Guy’s Hill High School, Shayanique Neil (second left); Principal, Guy’s Hill High, Cecil Donald (left); and grade-nine student at the institution, Ajani Murphy, following the presentation of laptops to Guy’s Hill High School by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), at the Commission’s Ballater Avenue offices in Kingston, recently.

JADCO To Implement Paperless Collection Of Data

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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the official ground-breaking ceremony for the new Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on April 7.
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Police And Citizen Relations Need To Improve – PM

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says that interactions between the public and members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) need to improve. “We are transforming the JCF to be the people’s force, the force for good. It’s a difficult prospect in an indisciplined society that seeks to challenge the police at every turn,” he said. “We have all...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (right), speaks with Correctional Officer, Michael Harris (centre), about the sauces and wines made by inmates at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre, during a tour of the facility in Spanish Town on Friday (April 8). Also on the tour was Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Courtney Williams (left).
National Security

PHOTO: Minister Mayne Tours St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (right), speaks with Correctional Officer, Michael Harris (centre), about the sauces and wines made by inmates at the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre, during a tour of the facility in Spanish Town on Friday (April 8). Also on the tour was Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Courtney Williams...
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President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame.
Foreign Affairs

President Of Rwanda Arrives Wednesday For 3-Day State Visit

President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame, is scheduled to arrive in the island on Wednesday (April 13) for a three-day State visit. While in Jamaica, President Kagame is expected to call on Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and will meet with Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and other government officials....
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the launch of the St. Catherine Justice of the Peace Association at the Family of God Seventh-day Adventist Church in Spanish Town, on April 9.
Justice

Justice Minister Calls On JPs To Work Together For Good Of Communities

Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been charged to get organised and work to improve communities, so that safety and justice can be secured for everyone. Making the call at the launch of the St. Catherine Justice of the Peace Association, at the Family of God Seventh-day Adventist Church in Spanish Town on April 9, Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at the recent handover of electronic devices donated to several schools by the Barita Foundation through the Ministry’s ‘One Laptop or Tablet Per Child’ initiative. The ceremony was held at the Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston.
EducationTechnology

Teachers Major Participants In ‘Coding In Schools’ Programme

The Ministry of Education’s ‘Coding in Schools’ programme continues to gain traction, with teachers now being trained in coding. A total of 15,000 teachers will be trained to deliver the curriculum to students up to grade 9, under a ‘Train the Trainer’ programme. In an interview with JIS News, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, explained that the...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks, says farewell to Jamaica
Foreign Affairs

Marks Hails PM Holness’ US Visit As Productive And Rewarding

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency, Audrey Marks, has characterised the recently concluded visit to Washington by Prime Minister Andrew Holness as very rewarding and punctuated with productive engagements that will redound to the benefit of Jamaica. Ambassador Marks said the visit, which ran from March 29 to April 1, included meetings with the Vice President of the...
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