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Regional Dietitian at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Dr. Rosalee Brown, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s regional office in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday (March 24).
Regional Dietitian at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Dr. Rosalee Brown, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s regional office in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday (March 24).

Nutritionists Are Working Illegally If Not Registered

Regional Dietitian at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Rosalee Brown, says that it is illegal for persons who are not registered with the Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine, to work as nutritionists. Dr. Brown was addressing a...
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) is assisted by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission U.S. Embassy, Michelle Mason (left) and Country Manager, USAID, Jason Fraser in cutting a cake as part of commemorative activities marking the 60th anniversary of partnership between the Government of Jamaica and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This milestone was celebrated with a reception on Thursday (March 24) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, St. Andrew
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) is assisted by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission U.S. Embassy, Michelle Mason (left) and Country Manager, USAID, Jason Fraser in cutting a cake as part of commemorative activities marking the 60th anniversary of partnership between the Government of Jamaica and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This milestone was celebrated with a reception on Thursday (March 24) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, St. Andrew

USAID And Jamaica Celebrate 60 Years Of Partnership
Min. Samuda looks at map showing Mangrove areas in Clarendon while being briefed by Professor Terrence Forrester, Chief Scientist & Managing Director, UWI Solutions for Developing Countries (SODECO).
Min. Samuda looks at map showing Mangrove areas in Clarendon while being briefed by Professor Terrence Forrester, Chief Scientist & Managing Director, UWI Solutions for Developing Countries (SODECO).

PHOTOS: Min. Samuda Tours Mangroves in Clarendon
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), and Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Jamaica, Baejin Lim (second right), listen as Director of Nursing Services, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Beverley Senior Berry (left), explains the functions of one of several pieces of medical equipment donated by the Korean Government to aid in the national COVID-19 response. The presentation was made at the hospital on Thursday (March 24). Also listening is the hospital’s Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), and Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Jamaica, Baejin Lim (second right), listen as Director of Nursing Services, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Beverley Senior Berry (left), explains the functions of one of several pieces of medical equipment donated by the Korean Government to aid in the national COVID-19 response. The presentation was made at the hospital on Thursday (March 24). Also listening is the hospital’s Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson.

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Education

Smooth Sitting Of PEP Ability Test

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting smooth administration of the 2022 Grade Six Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Ability Test on Thursday (March 24). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, indicated that 35,923 students from public and private schools sat the test at 1,052 designated centres, noting that the exam “went well”. “These are all students who will be making...
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Manager for the Applications Secretariat Branch, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Miguel Nelson​.
Environment

Beach Licensees Reminded Of March 31 Renewal Deadline

Holders of beach licences are being reminded to submit their applications for renewal before the March 31, 2022, deadline. For the processing of applications for renewal, the licensee is required to submit the completed application form (Parts A through C), pay the required application fee and provide an updated project brief, which will be used to determine whether any operational...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addressing the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)/Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony on Thursday (March 24). The signing took place at the JSE’s office in downtown Kingston.
Commerce

Jamaicans Abroad Assured That The Island Is Ready For Business

Jamaicans in the diaspora are being reassured of the country’s readiness to do business with them and wider global investors. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says with the announced removal of most of COVID-19 restrictions and some gradual reopening of all industries, “Jamaica is open for business, even as we remain cautious and careful....
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), with Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, John Mahfood (second left), and Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Managing Director, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest (centre), following their signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will facilitate JMEA micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) member companies listing on the Junior Stock Market. The signing took place at the JSE’s office in downtown Kingston on Thursday (March 24). Looking on (from left) are JMEA Executive Director, Kamesha Blake and and JSE Group Business Development Manager, André Gooden.
Commerce

MOU Will Make Access To Capital Possible For Small Businesses

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) forged between the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) to enable listing on the junior equities market by JMEA member companies. The MOU, which will target micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), aims to facilitate access to...
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A flyer about the social services fairs being staged by the Ministry of National Security in St. James on March 26 and 30.
National Security

Social Services Fairs In St. James

Vulnerable communities in St. James will benefit from a suite of social services at two fairs slated for the St. James High School and the Albion Playfield on Saturday (March 26) and Wednesday (March 30), respectively. The Ministry of National Security is partnering with the Education and Youth Ministry to stage the events, which are designed to bring government services...
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