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Parish Health Promotions Manager, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
Parish Health Promotions Manager, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.

Persons Urged to Stay Cool, Hydrated During The Heat

The Westmoreland Public Health Department  is imploring residents to stay cool and  hydrated during the current hot weather.  Speaking with JIS News, Parish Health Promotions Manager, Gerald Miller, said it is important for persons to drink water to replace fluid...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with National Housing Trust (NHT) Chairman, Linval Freeman, during the official handover of residential serviced lots under the new Friendship Oaks Phase 1 development in Goshen, St. Elizabeth, on May 17.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), converses with National Housing Trust (NHT) Chairman, Linval Freeman, during the official handover of residential serviced lots under the new Friendship Oaks Phase 1 development in Goshen, St. Elizabeth, on May 17.

NHT Targeting Over 15,000 Solutions Under Proposed Housing Development Plan
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), engages with members of the disabled community during the National Workers’ Week Expo on Wednesday (May 22) at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), engages with members of the disabled community during the National Workers’ Week Expo on Wednesday (May 22) at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew.

Employers Urged to Help Promote Decent Work
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, hold a replica of the Lynden G. Newland bust. Occasion was the unveiling for the sculpture in honour of the late former Labour Minister, at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s National Heroes Circle location in Kingston on May 22. Sharing the moment is Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, hold a replica of the Lynden G. Newland bust. Occasion was the unveiling for the sculpture in honour of the late former Labour Minister, at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s National Heroes Circle location in Kingston on May 22. Sharing the moment is Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Gov’t Committed to Policies That Enhance the Lives of Jamaicans – PM
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers the keynote address at the 2024 Caribbean Public Sector Financial Management Conference held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St. Andrew on March 22.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivers the keynote address at the 2024 Caribbean Public Sector Financial Management Conference held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St. Andrew on March 22.

Shared Services Pilot a Success – Dr. Clarke

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 21).
Technology

Seed Technology Centre to be Established at Bodles Research Station in St. Catherine

A Seed Technology Centre is to be established at the Bodles Agricultural Research Station in St Catherine. The Centre will serve as a repository of local genes and germplasm pool and a cutting-edge seed-processing facility aimed at optimising the swift extraction, treatment, and drying of seeds for use by farmers. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made...
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Chief Executive Officer, Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Farrah Blake (right), hands over books to Principal, Little Angels Early Childhood Centre, Rose Spence, on May 20. The books were among items donated by the CLA.
Education

CLA Donates Books to Little Angels Early Childhood Centre

The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) has donated more than 60 books to the Little Angels Early Childhood Centre in Kingston.  Among the items donated were popular children's storybooks, Cinderella, Pinocchio, and The Ugly Duckling; colouring books, phonics, and other age-appropriate exercise books. Stationery items, such as crayons and glue, were also donated to the school.  The donation is a result...
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Stakeholders in attendance at the 81st annual Jamaica Police Federation Conference, which was held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James on May 21.
National Security

Gov’t Ensuring Promotions From JCF Ranks

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is taking steps to ensure that high-ranking members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), including the Commissioner, are promoted from within the organisation’s ranks.   Dr. Chang was addressing the 81st annual Jamaica Police Federation’s Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James on Tuesday (May...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2024/25  Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 21.
AgricultureSectoral Debate 2024/25

Government to Spend $6.4 Billion Over Six Years on Research Stations

The Government has committed to spend a further $6.4 billion over the next six years for the continued rehabilitation of Bodles Agricultural Research Station in St Catherine and for transforming research stations in Montpelier, Orange River, Top Mountain and Hounslow. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate...
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President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Nicola Madden-Greig, addresses stakeholders and dignitaries at the opening of the 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on May 20.
Tourism

CHTA Focused On Partnerships to Address Challenges

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is working with regional and international partners to confront challenges facing the region’s tourism and ensure that citizens across the Caribbean benefit from the sector.  Among the issues is the matter of airlift, which continues to be a challenge for some destinations, said CHTA President, Nicola Madden-Greig.  She noted that while the demand...
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Finance & Public Service

Gov’t to Develop Public Procurement Catalogue

The Government plans to develop a public procurement catalogue, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.  This undertaking, to be spearheaded by the Ministry, will enable greater efficiency across the civil service when procuring items for use and is part of the wider rollout of shared services in government.  Dr. Clarke made the announcement...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 21.
Justice

More Jamaicans Could Benefit From Expungement

The Government is exploring the possibility of giving more persons the opportunity to benefit from expungement.  In this regard, Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, will be making a submission to Cabinet for consideration and possible approval.   Expungement involves the formal removal of a conviction from an individual's criminal/police record after a specific period of time has elapsed and after...
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