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Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell.
Chief Executive Officer of the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC), Dr. Al Powell.

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...
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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.
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.

Train Service For Students Rolls Out In January 2022
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
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

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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).
Environment

UDC Commences Work On Project To Protect Mo’Bay Waterfront

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has commenced work on a multi-million-dollar project to protect the Montego Bay waterfront in St. James. The project involves the restoration of six groynes to mitigate against further erosion of the city’s shoreline and prevent severe flooding. Speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony held at Harmony Beach Park on Monday...
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Works / Construction

Lights Not Working, Motorists Advised To Proceed With Caution In Vicinity Of Flanker

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising motorists to proceed with caution in the vicinity of the Flanker community in St. James, today (Wednesday, December 15), as due to a scheduled Jamaica Public Service (JPS) power outage, traffic lights in that area are not working. Community Relations Officer at the NWA’s western office, Janel Ricketts, told JIS News that “as...
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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 and Peace

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.
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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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