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His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left), shares a warm handshake with Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (second right), upon arrival at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (March 23), for a tour of the facility. At left, Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, exchanges pleasantries with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the hospital, Jacqueline Ellis (third left); and the hospital’s Senior Medical Officer, Jacqueline Wright James. Looking on at right is Custos Rotolorum of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin Golding. Their Royal Highnesses’ visit to the Spanish Town Hospital is part of the schedule of activities for their Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24. The Official Visit forms part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left), shares a warm handshake with Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (second right), upon arrival at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (March 23), for a tour of the facility. At left, Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, exchanges pleasantries with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the hospital, Jacqueline Ellis (third left); and the hospital’s Senior Medical Officer, Jacqueline Wright James. Looking on at right is Custos Rotolorum of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin Golding. Their Royal Highnesses’ visit to the Spanish Town Hospital is part of the schedule of activities for their Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24. The Official Visit forms part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.

Spanish Town Hospital Elated By Royal Visit

Excited cheers and enthusiastic applause from staff of the Spanish Town Hospital greeted Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge when they arrived at the facility for an official visit Wednesday afternoon (March 23). Staff lined the corridors...
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, interacts with truck driving trainee at the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (CMTTI), Oneil Haughton, on a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Wednesday (March 23). Their Royal Highnesses are in Jamaica on an official three-day visit on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, on the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge, interacts with truck driving trainee at the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (CMTTI), Oneil Haughton, on a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Wednesday (March 23). Their Royal Highnesses are in Jamaica on an official three-day visit on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, on the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

CMTTI Students Share Lessons With Duke And Duchess
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (left, seated) and His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left, seated), interacting with recent graduates of the truck driving programme at the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (CMTTI), Delroy Heaven (second from right, seated) and Oniel Haughton (right, seated), on a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Wednesday (March 23). They are joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (seated, centre); Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (third from right, standing); Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis (second from right, standing); and Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Jamaica on an official three-day visit on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, on the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (left, seated) and His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left, seated), interacting with recent graduates of the truck driving programme at the Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute (CMTTI), Delroy Heaven (second from right, seated) and Oniel Haughton (right, seated), on a visit to the institution in Flanker, St. James, on Wednesday (March 23). They are joined by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (seated, centre); Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (third from right, standing); Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis (second from right, standing); and Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Jamaica on an official three-day visit on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, on the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

PHOTOS: The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge At CMTTI In St. James
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (left), speaks with young students of the Shortwood Practising Primary and Infant School. Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited the Shortwood Teachers’ College in St. Andrew on Wednesday (March 23). The Duke and Duchess met briefly with researchers and members of the early-childhood faculty to discuss the administration of early-childhood education in Jamaica. The Royal couple is on a three-day (March 22 to 24) official visit to the island as part of activities to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of The Duke
Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (left), speaks with young students of the Shortwood Practising Primary and Infant School. Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited the Shortwood Teachers’ College in St. Andrew on Wednesday (March 23). The Duke and Duchess met briefly with researchers and members of the early-childhood faculty to discuss the administration of early-childhood education in Jamaica. The Royal couple is on a three-day (March 22 to 24) official visit to the island as part of activities to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of The Duke's grandmother, Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II, marking 70 years since her ascension to the throne.

Duchess Of Cambridge Lauds Shortwood Teachers’ College
Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and his wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister today (March 23).
Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, with Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and his wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister today (March 23).

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Director, Policy Research, Social Policy, Planning and Research Division, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Suzette Johnson.
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2019 Jamaica Survey Of Living Conditions Report Unveiled

The 2019 Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC) Report was formally unveiled during a digital ceremony on Wednesday (March 23). This survey marked the 30th edition of the exercise, which is jointly undertaken by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). It plays a critical role in measuring the living standards of Jamaican households, with...
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His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), unveil a plaque memorialising the visit of Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured left), to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (March 23). Also pictured (from right) are Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie; the hospital’s Senior Medical Officer, Jacqueline Wright James; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the facility, Jacqueline Ellis. Their Royal Highnesses’ visit to the Spanish Town Hospital is part of the schedule of activities for their Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24. The Official Visit forms part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.
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PHOTOS: Their Royal Highnesses Tour Spanish Town Hospital

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Cambridge (second left), and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), unveil a plaque memorialising the visit of Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured left), to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine on Wednesday (March 23). Also pictured (from right) are Chief Medical Officer...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), fields questions during Jamaica’s launch of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA) 2022 on Tuesday (March 22) at Hope Zoo, St. Andrew. The event was organised by the National Fisheries Authority (NFA). Also pictured (from left) are Chairman of the NFA Board, Lt. Cmdr. George Overton; and Chief Executive Officer of the NFA, Dr. Gavin Bellamy.
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Fisheries Authority Spearheading Several Initiatives To Boost The Sector

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will be spearheading several initiatives geared at facilitating the entry of more players into the industry and encouraging expansion of the operations of existing stakeholders. The measures include the development of a biosecure recirculating aquaculture system fish hatchery, which will increase seed stock production by the Aquaculture Branch to five million fry per annum. Also...
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Director of the Meteorological Service Division (Met Service), Evan Thompson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on March 21.
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Project To Enhance Weather Communication In Jamaica

The capacity of the Meteorological Service Division (Met Service) to forecast and convey weather information to the public is being strengthened under a project being undertaken through international partnership. Providing details at a JIS Think Tank on Monday (March 21), Director of the Met Service, Evan Thompson, said that the Building Resilience through Climate Adaptation Technologies (BReTCAT) project will bring...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Jamaica Gets 24,000 Bags of Fertiliser From Morocco

Morocco’s donation of 24,000 bags of fertiliser to Jamaica is an indication of the strong bilateral relationship between both countries, says Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. Addressing a virtual media briefing on March 23 where the donation was announced, Minister Charles said that the gift, worth $122 million, could not have come at a better time,...
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Director of the Consular Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ariel Bowen, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.
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Research Countries Before Travelling

Jamaicans are being encouraged to research the countries that they are planning to visit before leaving the island. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Director of the Consular Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ariel Bowen, said that such due diligence is necessary to avoid being caught in conflict or war. “Understand the culture of...
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