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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the debate on two Resolutions to extend the recently instituted States of Public Emergency (SOEs) during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (Nov. 23). The Resolutions, which were approved, will extend the SOEs until February 2022.

Gov’t Committed To Using Effective Measures To Drive Down Crime – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Administration is committed to driving down crime by using “very effective” measures at its disposal, such as the States of Public Emergency (SOEs). Mr. Holmes pointed out that the SOEs...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left, seated), signs the contract for the enactment of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project on November 24 in a ceremony held at Jamaica House. Other signatories pictured from left (seated) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell; General Manager, China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), America’s Division, Yun Peng Lu; and Country Manager, CHEC Jamaica, Dangran Bi. Observing the proceedings are (standing, from left) Caretaker, St. James Central, Heroy Clarke; National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington; Managing Director, National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), Stephen Edwards; Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Tian Qi; Chairman NROCC, André Nelson; and Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Chinese Embassy, Fan Jianghong.

US$274.5-Million Contract Signed For Montego Bay Bypass

COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers remarks at the launch of the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), ‘Xplore Jamaica’ mobile application (app) on Wednesday (November 24). Listening is Corporate Communications and Community Awareness Coordinator, TPDCo, Marline Stephenson Dalley.

TPDCo Launches Free, Mobile Tourism App

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

Countries Better Placed To Fight COVID-19 This Holiday Season – PAHO

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is in discussion with French Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch during the Ambassador’s visit to the Minister’s New Kingston offices on November 24.

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PHOTOS: Minister Chang Receives Courtesy Call From French Ambassador

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is in discussion with French Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch during the Ambassador’s visit to the Minister’s New Kingston offices on November 24.

The Nieuw Statendam Cruise Liner from Holland America docked at the Reynold’s Pier in Ocho Rios on Wednesday (November 24). The vessel will call at the Naval Dockyard in Port Royal on Thursday (November 25), making it the largest cruise ship, to date, to dock at the port.

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Port Royal To Receive Largest Cruise Ship To Date Today

The historic Naval Dockyard at Port Royal is to receive its largest cruise ship, to date, today (November 25). The Nieuw Statendam, one of the newest vessels from luxury cruise line, Holland America, is scheduled to call at Jamaica’s newest cruise port. The historic docking is part of the Port Authority of Jamaica’s (PAJ) intensified restart to cruise shipping activities...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing Wednesday’s (November 24) virtual press conference on the recently concluded COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. (Adrian Walker Photo)

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Discussion Under Way For Integration Of Green Spaces In Urban Areas

Discussions are under way with various ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) regarding the development of stronger policies that will demonstrate the country’s commitment to the environment, including the integration of green spaces in urban areas. Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a press conference on Wednesday (November 24) on...

Director of National Insurance at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Portia Magnus.

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Domestic Workers Targeted For NIS Registration

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is targeting domestic workers as it ramps up its public education campaign under the National Transition to Formality initiative. The programme is aimed at increasing National Insurance Scheme (NIS) coverage for specific groups of workers. It involves partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU). Director...

Director-General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry. (JIS File Photo)

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PIOJ Reports Strong Economic Growth For July To September

Jamaica continues to show positive signs of recovering from the economic fallout caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, after recording an estimated 6.3 per cent growth for the July to September quarter, relative to the corresponding period last year. Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Dr. Wayne Henry, said the services industry is estimated to have...

Chair of the Youth Forum Planning Committee of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Michelle Golding Hylton.

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Students To Participate In NCMC Debate Finals On Friday

Teams of students from high schools across the island will engage in spirited discussion about online learning when they participate in the finals of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Debate Competition on Friday, November 26. The debate is the penultimate activity on the NCMC’s 2021 calendar of events. It will take place at the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), 10-16...

Senior Veterinary Specialist in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Suzanne McLennon-Miguel. (Michael Sloley Photo)

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Agriculture Ministry To Implement Aspects Of Draft Action Plan On AMR

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is to begin implementation of aspects of the draft Jamaica National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Senior Veterinary Specialist in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF), Dr. Suzanne McLennon-Miguel, pointed out that the plan came out of a call to action from a 2016 Caribbean...