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Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe (left), looks on as University of the West Indies (UWI) student Katherine Bryan-Rattray (second right) presents the proceeds of a fundraiser to Director of the Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home, Patrick Newman. At right is Nordia Thompson, also of UWI. The students participated in the Applied Group Dynamics course, which raised funds towards the purchase of tablets for the boys at the Home. The facility, located in Walderston, Manchester, was adopted by the JIS in 2009 and remains the agency’s main corporate social responsibility project.
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe (left), looks on as University of the West Indies (UWI) student Katherine Bryan-Rattray (second right) presents the proceeds of a fundraiser to Director of the Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home, Patrick Newman. At right is Nordia Thompson, also of UWI. The students participated in the Applied Group Dynamics course, which raised funds towards the purchase of tablets for the boys at the Home. The facility, located in Walderston, Manchester, was adopted by the JIS in 2009 and remains the agency’s main corporate social responsibility project.

Mount Olivet Boys’ Home Benefit From UWI Students’ Fundraiser

A group of enterprising final-year students from the University of the West Indies (UWI) have handed over the proceeds of a fundraiser to the Mt. Olivet Boys’ Home. The money is a contribution to the Home’s project to purchase tablets...
The underage gambling workshop flyer. The workshop is being hosted by the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), in collaboration with RISE Life Management Services and the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS).
The underage gambling workshop flyer. The workshop is being hosted by the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), in collaboration with RISE Life Management Services and the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS).

Workshop On Underage Gambling Prevention March 23
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point during his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point during his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17.

PM Gives Update On Montego Bay Perimeter Road
Director of the Meteorological Service Division (Met Service), Evan Thompson, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on March 21, sharing details of the official launch of the Bush Fire Warning Index on March 23.
Director of the Meteorological Service Division (Met Service), Evan Thompson, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on March 21, sharing details of the official launch of the Bush Fire Warning Index on March 23.

MET Service To Launch Bush Fire Warning Index March 23
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, examines a book of poetry at the commemorative ceremony for World Poetry Day 2022 – the launch of the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) Jamaica Poetry Archive (JPA) – on Monday (March 21), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, Kingston. Pictured (from second left) are National Librarian, NLJ, Beverley Lashley; Chair of the Board of Management, NLJ, Joy Douglas; Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Emina Tudakovic; and Advisor, Communication and Information, UNESCO Cluster Office for the Caribbean, Isabel Viera Bermudez. The event also featured the launch of the NLJ’s Poet Laureate of Jamaica Poetry Competition.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, examines a book of poetry at the commemorative ceremony for World Poetry Day 2022 – the launch of the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) Jamaica Poetry Archive (JPA) – on Monday (March 21), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, Kingston. Pictured (from second left) are National Librarian, NLJ, Beverley Lashley; Chair of the Board of Management, NLJ, Joy Douglas; Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Emina Tudakovic; and Advisor, Communication and Information, UNESCO Cluster Office for the Caribbean, Isabel Viera Bermudez. The event also featured the launch of the NLJ’s Poet Laureate of Jamaica Poetry Competition.

National Library Of Jamaica Launches JPA

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Finance & Public Service

Field Officers To Be Trained For MICS

Over the next three weeks, 80 field officers will be trained in preparation for the implementation of Jamaica’s fourth Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), between April and June 2022. MICS is a global household survey designed and supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to collect data on key indicators that are used to assess and enhance the welfare...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), makes a point while on a tour of a section of the Gregory Park community in St. Catherine, on March 18. Listening (from left) are Mayor of Portmore, Leon Thomas; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South East, Robert Miller, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Alando Terrelonge.
Local Government

Jamaicans Must Apply For Permits To Stage Entertainment Events

Jamaicans must get the requisite approvals before staging entertainment events and continue their vigilance against the Coronavirus (COVID-19), says Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. He said despite the withdrawal of the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA), the virus still poses risks to the well-being of many persons, and they must act for their own safety....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 202/2023 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, Thursday (March 18).
Budget 2022/2023Local GovernmentParliamentPrime MinisterTransportWorks / Construction

Gov’t Building Safer, More Resilient Road Infrastructure

The Government is undertaking a programme for the development of the road network to create more resilient infrastructure, and to improve vehicular movement and safety on the roadways, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Making his contribution to the 2022/2023 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 18), the Prime Minister said the programme includes...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck speaking at the recent launch of the International University of the Caribbean (IUC), Peace Institute and Extended Learning Centre at the Spanish Court Hotel, Kingston.
Justice

Alternative Dispute Resolution Campaign to be Launched Shortly

The Ministry of Justice will shortly undertake a public education campaign focusing on the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, to settle disputes peacefully outside of the courts. Approximately $100 million is being provided through the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service to fund the campaign, as well as other restorative justice activities. ADR programmes offered through the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives Thursday (March 17).
Local Government

Number of Officers Who Monitor Developments to be Increased

The number of officers who monitor and supervise developments will be increased to ensure the process is done in an orderly manner. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness who further advised that various technological solutions will be employed to improve monitoring, inspection and enforcement as it relates to developments. Mr. Holness, who was making his...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, highlights a matter of importance while making his contribution to the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 17.
Mining

No Mining in Cockpit Country Protected Area

Mining and related activities will not be allowed in the segment of the Cockpit Country which has now been designated as a protected area. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness who informed that to prevent such activities, the Government has issued the Mining (Prohibition) (Cockpit Country Protected Area) Notice, 2022. Mr. Holness, who was making...
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