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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 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

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...
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
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.
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.

Bold And Ambitious Reforms for The Public Sector – Dr. Clarke
India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica His Excellency Rungsung Masakui
India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica His Excellency Rungsung Masakui

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

107 New Correctional Officers Ready to Take Up Duties

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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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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, emphasises a point while presenting the Terrorism Prevention (Designated Reporting Entity) (Trust and Corporate Services Providers) Order, 2022 in the Senate on January 28.
Justice

Senators Approve Another Order to Combat Money Laundering

The Government continues to strengthen and modernise legislation to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Members of the Senate on Friday (January 28) approved the Terrorism Prevention (Designated Reporting Entity) (Trust and Corporate Services Providers) Order, 2022. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, who brought the Order before the Senate, said the designation...
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Principal of Trench Town Polytechnic College and Chair of the CCCJ Events Management Committee, Dr. Dosseth Edwards Watson.
Youth

Community Colleges Ready for Sixth-Form Pathways Programme

The Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) says its programmes are compatible with the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Sixth-Form Pathways. In an interview with JIS News, Principal of Trench Town Polytechnic College and Chair of the CCCJ Events Management Committee, Dr. Dosseth Edwards Watson, said her institution is in a community where they interact with students who have...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Development

Customs Officers Encouraged to Obey Code of Conduct

The nation’s customs officers are being encouraged to always adhere to the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Code of Conduct as they perform their daily tasks. Making the call, State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said they are doing “valiant work” to keep “our borders safe”, and to improve the ease of...
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