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Newly crowned Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2024, Sornia Samuel, at the parish coronation held at Rusea’s High School in Lucea, Hanover on Saturday (June 1).
Newly crowned Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2024, Sornia Samuel, at the parish coronation held at Rusea’s High School in Lucea, Hanover on Saturday (June 1).

Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2024 Crowned

In a dazzling display of talent and grace, twenty-five-year-old educator Sornia Samuels, was crowned the Miss Hanover Festival Queen 2024 on Saturday (June 1) during a coronation show held at the Rusea’s High School in Lucea. Representing JDA Shipping and...
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth right), is joined by other tourism stakeholders in officially opening the newly refurbished Old Folly Scenic Park in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on May 31.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth right), is joined by other tourism stakeholders in officially opening the newly refurbished Old Folly Scenic Park in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on May 31.

Refurbished Old Folly Scenic Park Officially Opened
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn delivers the main address at the Ministry’s ‘Let’s All Liv Gud’ Book launch, held at the Curphey Place in Kingston on May 31.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn delivers the main address at the Ministry’s ‘Let’s All Liv Gud’ Book launch, held at the Curphey Place in Kingston on May 31.

‘LIV GUD’ Activity Book for Students Officially Launched
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting at JACISERA Park, in St. Andrew, on May 30.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting at JACISERA Park, in St. Andrew, on May 30.

Government Remains Committed to Constitutional Reform
State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers remarks at the opening ceremony for World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) Youth Forum and Exhibition held at Pembroke Hall Primary School in Kingston on Friday (May 31).
State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers remarks at the opening ceremony for World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) Youth Forum and Exhibition held at Pembroke Hall Primary School in Kingston on Friday (May 31).

Students Urged to Steer Clear of Tobacco

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President of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association, Tamar McKenzie (left) and Registrar, Independent Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Sharon Hunt, share a laugh at the media launch of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association Preparatory School Champs on Friday (May 31), at the Ministry in Kingston.
SportYouth

PHOTOS: Media Launch of PREP School Champs

President of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association, Tamar McKenzie (left) and Registrar, Independent Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Sharon Hunt, share a laugh at the media launch of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association Preparatory School Champs on Friday (May 31), at the Ministry in Kingston.
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Technical Assistant for Transport in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Donaree Muirhead, delivers remarks at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) forum, held on Friday (May 31) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Ms. Muirhead represented portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

PHOTOS: NMIA Airport Forum

Technical Assistant for Transport in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Donaree Muirhead, delivers remarks at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) forum, held on Friday (May 31) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Ms. Muirhead represented portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
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Westmoreland Agricultural Show Committee Chairman, Pius Lacan.
Agriculture

JAS Invites Jamaicans To Attend Westmoreland Agricultural Show June 2

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) is inviting persons to attend the Westmoreland Agricultural Show on Sunday, June 2, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Bay Road Sports Complex, Bay Road, Little London, in the parish. Westmoreland Agricultural Show Committee Chairman,  Pius Lacan, told JIS News that  patrons can expect several agricultural and industrial displays by...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the Senate on Friday (May 31).
Technology

Senate Approves Five Regulations To Facilitate NIDS Rollout

The Senate has approved five National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Regulations, which will facilitate the rollout of the national identification system (NIDS). Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, piloted the measures through the Upper House on Friday (May 31). She...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Development

Ministry Of Labour and Social Security To Host Productivity Summit

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will host a productivity summit from June 19 to 21. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the hybrid ‘Future of Work’ summit will coincide with World Productivity Day on June 20. Speaking during a 2024/25 post-Sectoral Debate media briefing on Thursday (May 30), Mr. Charles said the summit is intended to heighten...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Brian Richardson.
Technology

GOV’T Taking Steps To Prevent Substandard Lithium-Ion Batteries Entering Jamaica

The Government is taking proactive measures to address the potential influx of substandard lithium-ion batteries into Jamaica as countries move to tighten regulations on their importation. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Brian Richardson, told JIS News that the plan of action will ensure public safety and environmental protection. “The Ministry intends to collaborate...
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