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Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), St. James, Angela McIntosh-Gayle, speaks at the handover of the Salt Spring Safe Passage Project, at the Salt Spring Primary School, St. James, on January 27.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), St. James, Angela McIntosh-Gayle, speaks at the handover of the Salt Spring Safe Passage Project, at the Salt Spring Primary School, St. James, on January 27.

Safe Passage Project To Save Lives And Protect Students

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), St. James, Angela McIntosh-Gayle, says the Government’s $14-million Safe Passage Project will be instrumental in saving lives and protecting students as they travel on the streets to and from school. Speaking at the handover of...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s (JSE) recent 17th semi-virtual Regional and Capital Markets Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s (JSE) recent 17th semi-virtual Regional and Capital Markets Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Jamaica’s PPPs Earn International Recognition
Minister of Justice the Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking at the National Service of Thanksgiving which signalled the official start of Restorative Justice Week 2022. The service was held at the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston on Sunday (January 30).
Minister of Justice the Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking at the National Service of Thanksgiving which signalled the official start of Restorative Justice Week 2022. The service was held at the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston on Sunday (January 30).

Restorative Justice Centres To Help Reduce Court Cases Quickly
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett (right) joins Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks on the monthly online town hall meeting, "Let
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett (right) joins Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks on the monthly online town hall meeting, "Let's Connect with Ambassador Marks", on Thursday (January 27).

Bartlett Targets Diaspora With ‘Rediscover Jamaica’ Campaign
Newly appointed Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), greets Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Donna-Marie Rowe, just before meeting with the Agency’s executive leadership and staff for the first time since being assigned the position. The meeting was held at the JIS Television Department and virtually on Friday, (January 28). Looking on is Interim Manager for JIS Television Joan Andrea Hutchinson
Newly appointed Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), greets Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Donna-Marie Rowe, just before meeting with the Agency’s executive leadership and staff for the first time since being assigned the position. The meeting was held at the JIS Television Department and virtually on Friday, (January 28). Looking on is Interim Manager for JIS Television Joan Andrea Hutchinson

Dispelling Misinformation A Priority for New Minister

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addressing the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s (JSE) recent 17th semi-virtual Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

Bold And Ambitious Reforms for The Public Sector – Dr. Clarke

The government is looking to table the proposed Largescale and Pioneer Industry Bill in Parliament during the fiscal year 2022/23. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the legislation aims to facilitate investments valued over US$1 billion, noting that this is among key priorities being programmed for the upcoming year He was speaking during...
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India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica His Excellency Rungsung Masakui
Foreign Affairs

MFAFT Lauds India’s Support to Jamaica in COVID-19 Fight

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has lauded India’s support to Jamaica and the region in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a recent reception held at India House, 2 East King’s House Road, Kingston by the High Commission of India to commemorate the 73rd Republic Day of India, Senator Johnson...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security (MNS) Courtney Williams (center, seated), with a platoon of correctional officer recruits alongside staff of Carl Rattray Staff College in Runaway Bay, St Ann, during the Passing Out Parade of the 80th Intake of Correctional Officers at the institution on Friday (January 28).
Justice

107 New Correctional Officers Ready to Take Up Duties

The human resource capacity of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has been increased, with the graduation of 107 recruits from the Carl Rattray Staff College in Runaway Bay, St Ann, on Friday (January 28). The 97 men and 10 women who represented the 80th intake of correctional officers, underwent 12 weeks of training with emphasis on the acquisition of...
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Restorative Justice Coordinator, Andriene Lindsay.
Justice

Restorative Justice Week to Be Observed Jan 30 to Feb 5

The Justice Ministry will observe Restorative Justice Week with several activities from Sunday (January 30) to Saturday (February 5). This year’s week of activities will be observed under the theme “Crime Prevention Through Restorative Justice, is Everybody’s Business.” Coordinator for the Restorative Justice Programme Andriene Lindsay, who was speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, says crime on a...
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The PICA team visited Florida for the second staging of its Access Jamaica Expo which was held at Lauderhill City Hall in Lauderhill, Florida in 2020 to provide Passport, Immigration and Citizenship services to Jamaicans living there.
Information

Access Jamaica Initiative Helping to Build Brand Jamaica

The Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says its Access Jamaica Initiative has done well for the country’s reputation in the diaspora. Access Jamaica is an event staged by PICA for Jamaicans living overseas, which allows them to apply for new Jamaican passports, renew or replace passports. PICA told JIS News that the last staging, which was held October 8-10,...
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Public Education Officer, Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ), Daynia Harper.
Information

New Voter ID Cards Up to International Standard

The national voter identification (ID) cards have been brought up to international standard, with new design and security features added. The cards, which are being distributed by the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ), and are set to expire in 2031, pioneer a new level of identification security for Jamaica. Public Education Officer at the EOJ, Daynia Harper, who provided details...
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Late journalist, author, historian and the voice of the television programme, Hill an
Culture

Icon Of Media and Culture Carey Robinson Has Died

Jamaica has lost one of its icons of media and culture, Carey Fitz William Robinson. The journalist, author, playwright, and historian passed away at his St. Andrew home on Thursday (January 27), at the age of 97. Mr. Robinson is well known as the voice of the long-running television programme, Hill an' Gully Ride. The weekly programme took viewers on...
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