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Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

14 PAHO Members Vaccinate 70 % Of Populations

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is reporting that 14 member countries have vaccinated 70 per cent or more of their populations against the coronavirus (COVID-19). PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the entity is on track to help other...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

Knowledge Of Marine Assets Key To Sustainable Exploitation Of Blue Economy
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

$2 Billion Allocated To Prevention And Care Management Of NCDs Programme
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), places a potted plant on the grave of the late Jamaican artist and religious leader, Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds, to commemorate the anniversary of his birth on February 10, 1911. He died February 24, 1989. The ceremony was held at the National Heroes Park on February 10. Looking on are (from left) Director of Events Management Production, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Gregory Simms; State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; and Acting Executive Director, JCDC, Lillian Reid. One of his paintings, ‘Shining Spring’, was selected by the Jamaican Government as a wedding gift for the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana (now deceased).
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), places a potted plant on the grave of the late Jamaican artist and religious leader, Mallica “Kapo” Reynolds, to commemorate the anniversary of his birth on February 10, 1911. He died February 24, 1989. The ceremony was held at the National Heroes Park on February 10. Looking on are (from left) Director of Events Management Production, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Gregory Simms; State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; and Acting Executive Director, JCDC, Lillian Reid. One of his paintings, ‘Shining Spring’, was selected by the Jamaican Government as a wedding gift for the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana (now deceased).

PHOTOS: Commemoration Of Birth Of “Kapo”
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), accepts Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Angola to Jamaica, His Excellency Joaquim Do Espirito Santo, at King’s House on Friday (February 18).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), accepts Letters of Credence from Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Angola to Jamaica, His Excellency Joaquim Do Espirito Santo, at King’s House on Friday (February 18).

PHOTOS: GG Accepts Letters From Angola Ambassador To Jamaica

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Acting Principal Research Director for the Research and Development Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Michelle Sherwood.
Agriculture

New Milk Testing Facility at Bodles a Win for Dairy Farmers

Dairy Farmers are set to benefit from the installation of a brand new milking system and improved Dairy Parlour at the Bodles Research Station. Commissioned into use in September 2021, the new milking system has been paired with a new barn to house dairy animals in between milking. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Acting Principal Research Director for...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Strategic Planning and Management Retreat at the Royalton Negril Hotel and Spa on Saturday (February 19).
Justice

Dr. Chang Encourages Senior Police Officers to Formulate New Crime Fighting Strategies

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang is encouraging the top brass of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to formulate new crime fighting strategies in order to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated crime producers. He made the call in an address to senior police officers at the JCF’s Strategic Planning and Management Retreat held at...
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Chairman of the Crime Monitoring Oversight Committee (CMOC), Lloyd Distant, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Justice

CMOC To Increase Awareness About National Crime Consensus

The Crime Monitoring and Oversight Committee (CMOC) will be increasing sensitisation about the National Consensus on Crime, as the body seeks to build national solidarity on the strategies surrounding crime fighting. The consensus is an agreement involving the government, opposition, civil society, and the private sector to support a process to transform Jamaica into a safe, secure, and investment-friendly society....
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second left), with officials of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during Jamaica’s National Day Flag Raising Ceremony at EXPO2020 Dubai on Friday (February 18).
Foreign Affairs

Expo2020 Dubai Symbolic of Hope and Change – Minister Johnson Smith

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says EXPO2020 Dubai is “as much a symbol of hope as it is a demonstration that we can do things differently”, against the backdrop of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during a media interview at the Expo on February 18, Senator Johnson Smith noted that the global...
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Transport

PPV Pension Scheme Has Opened Discussions for Other Financial Benefits – Minister Shaw

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw says that the VM Pensions Management Limited scheme established for public transport operators, has opened discussions for other financial benefits for the sector. This initiative has opened discussions in other areas such as, life and health insurance, and financial literacy. It is imperative that we work to have these open discussions, with...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), in discussion with members of the Jamaica Middle East Diaspora Group (from left) Shari Franklyn and Delroy Simms, at EXPO2020 Dubai on Saturday (February 19). The occasion was a special meeting with members of the Jamaican community in that region. Minister Johnson Smith briefed them on several key matters, including emerging opportunities for trade, investment, and development. She also lauded the representatives on their outstanding achievements in various engagements undertaken, and how well they have forged and maintained connections with each other and Jamaica.
Foreign Affairs

Minister Johnson Smith Meets with Members of Jamaica’s Middle East Diaspora Group at EXPO2020 Dubai (Photos Only)

WA0000 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), in discussion with members of the Jamaica Middle East Diaspora Group (from left) Shari Franklyn and Delroy Simms, at EXPO2020 Dubai on Saturday (February 19). The occasion was a special meeting with members of the Jamaican community in that region. Minister Johnson Smith briefed them...
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