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NWC programmer Shane Bell demonstrating aspects of the digital records platform at the launch.
NWC programmer Shane Bell demonstrating aspects of the digital records platform at the launch.

NWC’s Digital Transformation Continues With Westmoreland Archives Launch

Another leg of the National Water Commission’s Digital Transformation journey has been achieved. This with the launch of phase 1 of the Westmoreland Digital archives last Friday at the NWC’s Savanna La Mar office. The Westmoreland Digital Archive, phase 1,...
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COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Thursday, March 24, 2022
Author of the book, ‘How Trade Liberalisation Affects a Sugar-Dependent Community in Jamaica’, Dr. Donovan Stanberry, reads an excerpt during its official launch, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, on March 16.
Author of the book, ‘How Trade Liberalisation Affects a Sugar-Dependent Community in Jamaica’, Dr. Donovan Stanberry, reads an excerpt during its official launch, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, on March 16.

New Book Looks At Impact Of Sugar Regime Change On Monymusk Community
Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured second and third left, respectively), are introduced to a team of dignitaries by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left). The officials had gathered at the tarmac of the Norman Manley International Airport on Thursday (March 24) to officially bid the Royal couple farewell. They are (from fourth left), Opposition Senator, Sophia Frazer Binns; State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (partially hidden); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Monteith; British High Commissioner, Her Excellency Judith Slater; and the Governor-General’s secretary, Claudine Heaven. Their Royal Highnesses were in the island for a three-day Official Visit which formed part of celebrations to mark the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.
Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured second and third left, respectively), are introduced to a team of dignitaries by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left). The officials had gathered at the tarmac of the Norman Manley International Airport on Thursday (March 24) to officially bid the Royal couple farewell. They are (from fourth left), Opposition Senator, Sophia Frazer Binns; State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (partially hidden); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Monteith; British High Commissioner, Her Excellency Judith Slater; and the Governor-General’s secretary, Claudine Heaven. Their Royal Highnesses were in the island for a three-day Official Visit which formed part of celebrations to mark the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.

Royals Take Off After Whirlwind Visit To Jamaica
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), officially hands over a mobile milk machine to Principal of the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth, Milbert Miller (left), as students of the school look on. Occasion was the official handing over ceremony which was held at the school on Wednesday (March 23).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), officially hands over a mobile milk machine to Principal of the Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth, Milbert Miller (left), as students of the school look on. Occasion was the official handing over ceremony which was held at the school on Wednesday (March 23).

St Bess STEM Academy Gets Mobile Milking Machine

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Chief Medical Officer, Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie
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COVID-19 Incidents Trending Downward

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie, says the country’s confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, hospitalisations and deaths continue to trend downward. In the last 24 hours, up to Thursday (March 24), Jamaica recorded 13 new cases of the virus and two additional deaths. The country’s daily positivity rate now stands at two per cent while the seven-day average positivity...
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His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second right), signs the Visitor’s Book at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Officers’ Club at Up Park Camp in St. Andrew on Thursday (March 24), while Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (right), look on. Also observing (from left) are Colonel General Staff of the JDF, Colonel Rohan Johnson, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman. The visit to Up Park Camp, was the final engagement for the Duke and Duchess on their three-day Official visit to Jamaica from March 22-24, in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Up-Park Camp was the headquarters of the British Army in Jamaica from the late 18th century to Independence in 1962. From that date, it has been the headquarters of the JDF.
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PHOTOS: Duke And Duchess At Up Park Camp

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second right), signs the Visitor’s Book at the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Officers’ Club at Up Park Camp in St. Andrew on Thursday (March 24), while Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (right), look on. Also observing (from left) are Colonel General Staff of the JDF, Colonel Rohan Johnson, and Chief of...
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His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, delivers his address at the Caribbean Military Academy’s inaugural Initial Officer Training Programme (IOTP) 2021 Commissioning Parade held on Thursday (March 24) at Up Park Camp, St. Andrew. A total of 77 officer cadets from Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, St. Kitts and Nevis, Surinam, and Uganda graduated from the programme.
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Duke And Duchess Attend Inaugural Commissioning Parade At Up Park Camp

Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, attended the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA) inaugural Initial Officer Training Programme (IOTP) 2021 Commissioning Parade held on Thursday (March 24) at Up Park Camp, St. Andrew. A total of 77 officer cadets from Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, St. Kitts and Nevis, Surinam, and Uganda graduated from the programme. The...
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Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, board the Royal Air Force (RAF) Voyager at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. The Royal couple departed the island this afternoon after a three-day Official Visit to mark the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.
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PHOTOS: The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Depart The Island

Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, board the Royal Air Force (RAF) Voyager at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. The Royal couple departed the island this afternoon after a three-day Official Visit to mark the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.
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Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured at second left and left, respectively), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), observe as Public Health Nurse, Teldra Burrell-Lewis, administers the coronavirus (COVID-19) booster shot to Surgical Resident at the Spanish Town Hospital, Jody-Ann Woolery (seated). Also pictured (at fourth left) is Head of the hospital’s Anaesthetics Department, Dr. Stuart Murray. Occasion was Their Royal Highnesses’ tour of the hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (March 23
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PHOTOS: The Duke And Duchess Tour Spanish Town Hospital

Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured at second left and left, respectively), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), observe as Public Health Nurse, Teldra Burrell-Lewis, administers the coronavirus (COVID-19) booster shot to Surgical Resident at the Spanish Town Hospital, Jody-Ann Woolery (seated). Also pictured (at fourth left) is Head...
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Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, depart the Commissioning Parade in the same Land Rover used by Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh when they visited Jamaica in 1953. The parade, held this morning (March 24) at Up Park Camp in Kingston, was for service personnel from across the Caribbean who have recently completed the Caribbean Military Academy
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PHOTOS: JDF Commissioning Parade And Graduation

Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, depart the Commissioning Parade in the same Land Rover used by Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh when they visited Jamaica in 1953. The parade, held this morning (March 24) at Up Park Camp in Kingston, was for service personnel from across the Caribbean who have recently completed...
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