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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), engages in discussion with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, during a recent courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), engages in discussion with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, during a recent courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston.

Work Continues On Project To Improve Emergency Communication

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to completing work to enhance information transmission before, during and after a disaster, under the Project for Improvement of Emergency Communication System. The initiative is...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking at the 2022 Reggae Month launch, which was held at the Go For God Family Church in Kingston, yesterday (January 30).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking at the 2022 Reggae Month launch, which was held at the Go For God Family Church in Kingston, yesterday (January 30).

Minister Promises Continued Support For Creatives At Reggae Month Launch
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
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

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Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett (right) joins Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks on the monthly online town hall meeting, "Let
Tourism

Bartlett Targets Diaspora With ‘Rediscover Jamaica’ Campaign

The Ministry of Tourism along with hoteliers in Jamaica have partnered to launch the ‘Rediscover Jamaica' campaign as an initiative to encourage domestic tourism. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, told members of the diaspora on Thursday (January 27), that this is among the innovative strategies that tourism stakeholders are implementing and which will keep the occupancy levels buoyant. This initiative...
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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
Information

Dispelling Misinformation A Priority for New Minister

In an effort to dispel misinformation in the public domain, the government will be working to strengthen and promote greater collaboration within its communications network. This was disclosed by Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, during a meeting with members of staff of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS)...
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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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