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Salt Marsh mangrove in Falmouth, Trelawny.
Salt Marsh mangrove in Falmouth, Trelawny.

NEPA Calls On Jamaicans To Consider Ways To Help Safeguard The Natural Environment

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is calling on Jamaicans to consider the ways in which they can help to safeguard the country’s natural environment and ecosystems. The call comes as NEPA gears up to observe National Environment Awareness...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), Techa Clarke-Griffiths, on his arrival at JACISERA Park, in St. Andrew on May 30, for the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting. At right is 1st Vice President, JCSA, Clarence Frater.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), Techa Clarke-Griffiths, on his arrival at JACISERA Park, in St. Andrew on May 30, for the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) 105th annual general meeting. At right is 1st Vice President, JCSA, Clarence Frater.

Government Will Continue To Make Strategic Investments In National Security
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking at the Youth Climate Action Fund Programme launch on Thursday (May 30) at the Corporation’s Chambers in Montego Bay.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking at the Youth Climate Action Fund Programme launch on Thursday (May 30) at the Corporation’s Chambers in Montego Bay.

$7.5-Million Youth Climate Action Fund Launched in Mo’bay
The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Logo.
The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Logo.

Apply for Jamaican Citizenship for Children Born Overseas
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), along with State Minister, Hon. Fraklin Witter (left), view a display being shown to them by Chief Plant Protection Officer, Bodles Research Station, Hugh Smith, during a World Bee Day observance event on Thursday (May 30). The event was held at the Bodles Station in St. Catherine. At right is Principal Research Director, Bodles Research Station, Carla Douglas.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), along with State Minister, Hon. Fraklin Witter (left), view a display being shown to them by Chief Plant Protection Officer, Bodles Research Station, Hugh Smith, during a World Bee Day observance event on Thursday (May 30). The event was held at the Bodles Station in St. Catherine. At right is Principal Research Director, Bodles Research Station, Carla Douglas.

PHOTOS: World Bee Day Celebration

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
LabourSocial Security

Gov’t Looking to Strengthen NIS Funding Status

The Government, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, is looking to strengthen the funding status of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) funding status to ensure guaranteed provisions for future beneficiaries. This according to Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who says “we have to do the work now and prepare so that those that are coming will be...
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Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Wade Mars (second left) and Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon (second right), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cultural and tourism training for contestants in the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen competition, at the offices of the TPDCo, on May 30. Witnessing the signing (from left) are Company Secretary, TPDCo, Rosie Carty, and Director, Community Cultural Development Services Division, JCDC, Marjorie Leyden-Kirton.
CultureTourismYouth

JCDC and TPDCo Sign MOU to Facilitate Training for Contestants in Festival Queen Competition

Contestants in the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition are to benefit from training and exposure through a partnership between the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo). Both entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday (May 30), at the offices of the TPDCo, in Kingston. The MOU will last until May 29, 2026,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Improved Water Supply for Residents of Western Jamaica in Coming Weeks

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says residents in western Jamaica can expect significant improvements in their water supply within the coming weeks. During a stakeholder meeting at the Grand Palladium Hotel in Hanover on May 29, Minister Samuda highlighted ongoing works in West End, the Salt Creek Bridge...
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Director of Public Relations and Communication, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, (RADA), Camille Beckford.
Agriculture

RADA to Stage St. Elizabeth Agri Fest May 31

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) will host the St. Elizabeth Agri Fest at the Social Development Commission (SDC) Sports Complex in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, on May 31, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Public Relations and Communication at RADA, Camille Beckford, said the show has grown over the years to become a highly anticipated...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left) with a copy of his sectoral presentation when the Ambassador visited the Minister’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on May 30. Sharing in the moment are Country Representative for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Jaidev Singh, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Henry-Martin.
CommunityDevelopmentForeign AffairsLocal Government

PHOTOS: US Ambassador and USAID Rep Call on Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left) with a copy of his sectoral presentation when the Ambassador visited the Minister’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on May 30. Sharing in the moment are Country Representative for the United States Agency for International Development...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (at lectern), addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Wednesday (May 29).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Dennis Chung Appointed New ODPEM Board Chairman

Dennis Chung is the new Board Chairman for the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, officially introduced Mr. Chung during the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Wednesday (May 29). “He has been duly appointed to serve for the...
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Information Commissioner, Office of the Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.
InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Registration of Data Controllers Begins June 1

The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) is reminding data controllers to commence registration as of June 1, 2024. Applications are being accepted for the December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024, period. Under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2020, data controllers are considered to be organisations or individuals that process the personal information of others. Registration was initially scheduled...
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