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SOUTHCOM Commander Makes Historic Visit to Jamaica
U.S. Army General (GEN) Laura Richardson, who made history as the first woman to lead United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), visited Jamaica on January 20-22 for three days of high-level meetings focused on the United States’ longstanding bilateral defense ties with Jamaica. Richardson attended the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Change-of-Command ceremony Friday night where Rear Admiral (RADM) Antonette Wemyss Gorman...
Agriculture Minister Encourages Youth Involvement in the Sector
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says it is important to engage the youth and encourage their involvement in developing solutions to the challenges faced in the agriculture sector. “What we are doing today in getting our youngsters to use their mind in understanding the impact of this and to start to find solutions, are critical to...
Persons Can Request Multiple Letters of Identity – EOJ
The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is reminding persons that they can request open Letters of Identity and multiple Letters of Identity at once, to conduct business until their voter identification cards are ready Since January 3, 2022, electors who are in the process of renewing their Voter ID card and are awaiting the new card may request a Letter...
Strategies Being Implemented to Tackle Praedial Larceny
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says the Ministry through the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit, has been pursuing several strategies to combat the illegal activity. Mr. Charles Jr. said it is estimated that Jamaican farmers suffer losses of more than $5 billion per annum due to praedial larceny. “[It] will be one of the issues of importance...
PHOTOS: Chief of Defence Staff Tours Parade Gardens
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force carrying out operations at a checkpoint in Parade Gardens in Kingston on January 23. A Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) was declared in Parade Gardens by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on January 9. The security measure will be in place for 60 days.
Riversdale Health Centre Adopted
The Riversdale Health Centre in St. Catherine is the latest facility to be adopted under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-A-Clinic initiative. The facility was adopted by Consulate General of Jamaica, Miami and the Jamaica Hi-5K Run/ Walk, under the auspices of Consul General, Oliver Mair. Over a three-year period, the Centre will benefit from contributions of at least...