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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (standing), speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on December 14.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (standing), speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on December 14.

Extended Market Hours Up To January 13

Members of the public are being reminded that markets will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mondays to Saturdays until January 13. Amendments have been made to the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) to facilitate the extended opening...
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.

PAHO Director Says New Pharmaceuticals Being Developed To Fight COVID-19
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), speaks at the grant handover ceremony for $23 million awarded for three Higher Education Postgraduate Research projects to be carried out on Technology. The ceremony was held on December 14 at the UWI, Mona Campus. Also at the head table (from second left) are: Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz and Principal of UWI, Mona, Professor Dale Webber.
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), speaks at the grant handover ceremony for $23 million awarded for three Higher Education Postgraduate Research projects to be carried out on Technology. The ceremony was held on December 14 at the UWI, Mona Campus. Also at the head table (from second left) are: Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz and Principal of UWI, Mona, Professor Dale Webber.

State Minister Calls For Greater Collaboration Between UWI And UTech
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives, recently.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives, recently.

Restoration Works At Cornwall Regional Hospital Set For Completion Late 2022
Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Latoya Halstead, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank' on Tuesday, (December 14) at the Agency's head office in Kingston.

CAC Calls On Consumers To Avoid Impulse Shopping This Christmas

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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, discusses operational plans for the Christmas season, at a recent JIS Think Tank.
National Security

JCF Targeting Crime Hotspots

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it will be targeting crime hotspots in parishes across the island during the Christmas season. Speaking with JIS News, Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Gary McKenzie, said that the high command continues to pay keen attention to parishes on its radar. “We have some...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (standing), speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on December 14.
Local Government

NSWMA Engages 500 Sweepers, 300 Private Garbage Trucks

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has employed an additional 500 sweepers and has also engaged 300 private dumper and garbage trucks to assist in the public cleansing drive. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure during the sitting of the House of Representatives on December 14. He said that the sweepers will...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), in discussion with Toll Authority of Jamaica Board Member, Christopher Townsend (right), during Tuesday’s (December 14) launch of the $10 million renovation project for the Ferry Police Station, in St. Andrew. Others (from second left) are: Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gary McKenzie; and Toll Authority Chief Executive Officer, Lerone Laing, and Chairman, Hon. William Shagoury. The launch took place at the station.
Transport

ITA Seeks To Introduce Driver Education Programme In High Schools

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is seeking to collaborate with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information to introduce a driver education programme in high schools. Speaking at the launch of the $10 million Ferry Police Station Renovation Project on Tuesday (December 14), Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague said this is intended to ensure that the proper...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell.
Agriculture

Five Leases Handed Over For New Mango Agro Park In Spring Plain

The Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC) has handed over leases to five investors to begin cultivation of 250 acres of land at the new mango agro park in Spring Plain, Clarendon. Chief Executive Officer of the AIC, Dr. Al Powell, said that the investors are expected to see returns on their investment in three years. “The mango agro park, after three years,...
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Finance & Public Service

BOJ Currency Projections

For December 2021, Bank of Jamaica projects that the value of currency issued by the Bank will increase by approximately $23.1 billion (11.3 per cent), relative to the stock at end-November 2021 ($204.4 billion) (see Figure 1). The forecast for the month is below the five-year average growth rate of 16.4 per cent for the month of December. The projected...
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Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague (second left); Minister of Education, Youth and Information Hon. Fayval Williams (second right) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Hon. JC Hutchinson (right) are given a demonstration by Chief Technology Officer, Norbrook Transaction Services Limited, Cashane Nugent of the cashless fare payment system to be utilized for the Back on Track transportation service. The pilot was launched on Tuesday (December 14) in a ceremony held at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Kingston.
Transport

Train Service For Students Rolls Out In January 2022

The Jamaica Railway Corporation’s (JRC) Back on Track School Train Service was officially launched on Tuesday (December 14) at the Ministry of Transport and Mining. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague said that he was proud of the Ministry and of the collaboration that has taken place among the various stakeholders in the...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (standing), speaks in the House of Representatives on December 14.
Local Government

Protocols Established For Face-To-Face Visits To Infirmaries

Protocols have now been established for face-to-face visits at Infirmaries and Golden Age Homes for a limited period from December 19 to January 2, 2022. This was announced by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on December 14. He informed that persons who wish to visit will have...
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