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

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...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke addressing public sector employees during a virtual engagement session hosted by the Transformation Implementation Unit recently.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke addressing public sector employees during a virtual engagement session hosted by the Transformation Implementation Unit recently.

Transforming Public Sector Critical – Minister Clarke
Western Regional Manager at the Urban Development Commission (UDC), Omar Simpson, speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony held at Harmony Beach Park on Monday, (December 13).
Western Regional Manager at the Urban Development Commission (UDC), Omar Simpson, speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony held at Harmony Beach Park on Monday, (December 13).

UDC Commences Work On Project To Protect Mo’Bay Waterfront
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Clinical Management Summary for Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), in discussion with Ruler of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, who expressed great interest in Jamaica and the Emirate collaborating in Technology transfers and Tourism. The Minister’s meeting took place on December 12. (Contributed Photo)
Tourism

Tourism Stakeholders Predict Best Winter Season Since 2019

With an uptick in cruise arrivals and a positive forecast for stopover visitors, tourism officials and other stakeholders are predicting the best winter season for Jamaica since 2019. In fact, the level of buoyancy currently being displayed throughout the sector is such that the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is projecting an average 65 per cent occupancy for the...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), presents a symbolic cheque for $10 million, from the Toll Authority of Jamaica, for the renovation of the Ferry Police Station in St. Andrew, to Deputy Police Commissioner, Clifford Blake (third left). The presentation was made during a ceremony at the station on Tuesday (December 14) to launch the project. Other participants (from left) are: Commanding Officer, Highway and Safety Patrol Division, Superintendent of Police Lanford Salmon; Commanding Officer, Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gary McKenzie; Toll Authority Chairman, Hon. William Shagoury, Board Member - Christopher Townsend, and Chief Executive Officer – Lerone Laing
National Security

Ferry Police Station To Be Renovated

The Ferry Police Station, in St. Andrew, is to be renovated at a cost of $10 million, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Toll Authority of Jamaica (TAJ), which is funding the engagement. Among the programmed scope of work for the six-month project are: roof repairs, upgrading of offices/workspaces, rest rooms and the waiting...
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Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Lyndon Ford.
LabourSocial Security

Labour Ministry To Host Job Fair Dec. 28-30

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) will host another in the series of job fairs to provide jobs for Jamaicans, especially those who are seeking employment in the hospitality sector. The final job fair for 2021 is scheduled to take place from December 28 to 30. Speaking with JIS News, Director of the Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) in...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), greets Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, during the semi-virtual $120 million Clarendon Parish Court Renovation Project contract signing ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew on December 10.
Justice

Judiciary To Get New Facilities

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is looking to utilise a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement to develop a proposed corporate headquarters for the local judiciary. He was responding to a suggestion from Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, who said the judiciary should have a “well-appointed place where it can [host]… important visitors”, among other key engagements. Mr. Chuck,...
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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Dec.10.
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No Permits Granted For Parties – JCF

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that no permits have been granted for the hosting of parties during the Christmas season. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Friday (December 10), Head of the JCF Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, said that the JCF will be strictly enforcing...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, recently.
Local Government

More Hours For Businesses

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the opening hours for businesses have been extended. The Minister was addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar, recently. “We have always maintained the 7:00 p.m. closing of businesses like community bars and other things. We are now going to move that from 7:00 p.m....
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