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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (at lectern), addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Wednesday (May 29).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (at lectern), addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Wednesday (May 29).

Dennis Chung Appointed New ODPEM Board Chairman

Dennis Chung is the new Board Chairman for the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, officially introduced Mr. Chung during the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at...
Information Commissioner, Office of the Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.
Information Commissioner, Office of the Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.

Registration of Data Controllers Begins June 1
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

More Than 15,000 Jamaicans Gained Employment in North America Last Year
Deputy Chief Education Officer for Curriculum and Support Services at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Clover Hamilton Flowers, brings greetings at the National Day of Prayer for Children, held on May 29 at the Eastwood Park Road New Testament Church of God, in Kingston.
Deputy Chief Education Officer for Curriculum and Support Services at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Clover Hamilton Flowers, brings greetings at the National Day of Prayer for Children, held on May 29 at the Eastwood Park Road New Testament Church of God, in Kingston.

NCMC/Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches Host National Day of Prayer for Children
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Next to him is Chair of the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), VM Group, Courtney Campbell.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Next to him is Chair of the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), VM Group, Courtney Campbell.

Locals Can Participate in Diaspora Day of Service

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Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb, is urging farmers to use protective gear while clearing their fields.
Agriculture

Farmers Urged to Manage Beet Armyworm Population in Warmer Months

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging farmers to ramp up mitigation strategies to control the beet armyworm population in their fields. The beet armyworm, which develops into a moth commonly called the Small Mottled Willow Moth, is one of the most popular agricultural pests. Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with RADA, Francine Webb, told JIS News...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), listens to a point being made by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, during the Jamaica Civil Service Association’s 105th annual general meeting at Jacisera Park in St. Andrew on May 30.
Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Reaches Agreement with Public-Sector Workers on Overtime and Other Matters

The Government has reached an agreement with unions representing public-sector workers on extra time (overtime) and other key matters relating to conditions of service. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure while addressing the Jamaica Civil Service Association’s 105th annual general meeting (AGM) at Jacisera Park in St. Andrew on Thursday (May...
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Persons travelling to Jamaica are required to fill out the online Immigration/Customs Declaration (C5) Form.
National Security

Travellers Urged to Complete C5 Form Before Arrival

Persons travelling to Jamaica are encouraged to fill out the online Immigration/Customs Declaration (C5) Form prior to entering the country. Business Development and Communications Director at the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Kauna McKenzie, told JIS News that although persons can complete the form on arrival, it is best to do so beforehand to reduce wait time in the...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is greeted by his sister and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, following his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 29).
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NIS Benefits Disbursed to 137,000 Jamaicans Last Year

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS), last year, disbursed benefits to over 137,000 Jamaicans both locally and overseas. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 29). He said the Ministry is acutely aware that for many seniors, the NIS...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, outlines how the Board of Supervision has impacted the lives of homeless persons, during his contribution to the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 28).
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Minister Commends Board of Supervision for Offering Hope and Support to the Vulnerable

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has commended the Board of Supervision for remaining steadfast in its mission to offer hope and support to vulnerable citizens, particularly those experiencing homelessness. Making his contribution to the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 28), the Minister said the organisation has brought hope to...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
Mining

Lydford Mining Acquires Machine to Improve Efficiency of Operations

Lydford Mining in Golden Grove, St. Ann, has acquired a state-of-the-art Wirtgen surface miner, a technological first for the island, to improve the efficiency of their mining operations and to ramp up the production of limestones. The piece of equipment was purchased at a cost of US$2.4 million and is set to pioneer a less intrusive method of mining on...
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Director General of the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Professor Charles Grant.
AgricultureCommunity

Ministry of Agriculture to Host TWWH Conference

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be hosting the 11th Tephritid Workers of the Western Hemisphere (TWWH) conference from June 3 to 7, at Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, in Montego Bay, St. James. Tephritidae are one of two fly families referred to as fruit flies, which are pests that limit fruit and vegetable production and exports. This...
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