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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), presents a plaque to former Executive Director, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Vivian Crawford, during the IOJ’s 145th anniversary commemorative service at the Kingston Parish Church on Sunday (June 2).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), presents a plaque to former Executive Director, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Vivian Crawford, during the IOJ’s 145th anniversary commemorative service at the Kingston Parish Church on Sunday (June 2).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Embrace the IOJ’s Rich History

Persons are being encouraged to embrace the rich history of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) as it enhances its accessibility to individuals with disabilities. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, extended this invitation while speaking during...
Health Education and Promotions Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
Health Education and Promotions Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

Parents Urged to Keep Medications and Chemicals Out of Children’s Reach
The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) office at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston.
The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) office at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston.

AAJ Continuing Work to Further Develop Jamaica’s Airports and Aerodromes
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the opening of the 11th Tephritid Workers of the Western Hemisphere (TWWH) Meeting, at the Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Resort in Trelawny, on June 3.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the opening of the 11th Tephritid Workers of the Western Hemisphere (TWWH) Meeting, at the Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Resort in Trelawny, on June 3.

Agriculture Ministry to Employ Sit to Reduce Fruit Fly Population
State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), participates in the handout of grocery items to children, during the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Care Package Distribution initiative at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston on Friday, May 31.
State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), participates in the handout of grocery items to children, during the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Care Package Distribution initiative at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston on Friday, May 31.

Over 400 Children Receive Care Packages

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (seated second right) and Acting Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education and Youth, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle (seated second left) share a photo opportunity with members of a delegation from Boston College in Montserrat during their visit to the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kington on June 3.
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PHOTOS: Students from Boston College Visit the Education Ministry

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (seated second right) and Acting Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education and Youth, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle (seated second left) share a photo opportunity with members of a delegation from Boston College in Montserrat during their visit to the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kington on June 3.
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2024 Public Sector Debate Competition Begins June 4

The exciting 2024 Public Sector Debate Competition gets under way on Tuesday, June 4, with the preliminary round of matches. Round One will take place over two days (June 4 and 5) and will include six matches on Day 1 and seven on Day 2. All matches will be streamed live via the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) Facebook and YouTube...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett speaking at the launch of Reggae Sumfest at the Iberostar Hotel in Montego Bay on May 30, 2024.
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Jamaica Welcomes Historic 2 Million Visitors in First Five Months of 2024

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has reported that Jamaica has recorded a historic 2 million visitors within the first five months of the year. Preliminary data has highlighted that the island welcomed 1,265,830 stopover arrivals and 745,812 cruise passengers from January to May. This translates to an 8.5% increase in arrivals and USD 1.9 billion in earnings. The Minister,...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), shares pleasantries with Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Biz Social at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on May 31. Senator Hill delivered the keynote address on the topic ‘Roadmap to Business Growth’. The Biz Social was held under the theme ‘Grow Your Business Through Networking’.
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PHOTOS: Minister Hill Attends SBAJ BIZ Social

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), shares pleasantries with Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Biz Social at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on May 31. Senator Hill delivered the keynote address on the topic ‘Roadmap to Business Growth’. The Biz Social was held under...
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Tourism Minister and St. James East Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses residents attending a Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement of Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme community consultation meeting at the Barrett Town Primary School in the constituency on May 30. The programme focuses on the rehabilitation of community roads across the island. The meeting is among several being held islandwide to consult with citizens on the programme and identify roads in their communities requiring repairs. 
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PHOTOS: SPARK Programme St. James East Central Community Consultation

Tourism Minister and St. James East Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses residents attending a Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement of Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme community consultation meeting at the Barrett Town Primary School in the constituency on May 30. The programme focuses on the rehabilitation of community roads across the island. The meeting is among several being...
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