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Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), in dialogue with Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Marianne Van Steen (centre) and Chief Executive Officer and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley Henry, about the new offering of potted fruit trees on sale at the Department, on National Tree Planting Day, October 1. The Forestry Department is now selling potted June plum, fig and mulberry plants from its 173 Constant Spring Road offices.

Potted Fruit Trees Now Available At The Forestry Department

The Forestry Department has added another offering to its products and services to the public. In addition to its usual potted plants, the Department is now offering potted fruit trees from its Constant Spring offices. Principal Director, Forest Operations, Jerome...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Christopher Tufton, with Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey P. Marks, on his recent visit to the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC.

Adopt-A-Clinic Programme Gaining Traction in Diaspora

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis

Business Operators Urged to Work With Gov’t to Transform Downtown Mobay

Finance Matters host, Daniel Passley (left), converses with guest, Director, Customer Service at the Ministry of Finance, Rory Stennett.

Finance Matters Returns on October 7

Human Resources Manager of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Shanique Cornwall (left), presents a laptop to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), prior to the sitting of the Upper House on Friday (October 1). Also participating is Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes.

PHOTOS: Laptops Handed Over to Senators

Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, where he disclosed that Electoral Office of Jamaica will begin the distribution of the new Voter Identification Cards on October 11.

5 years ago Elections

New Voter ID Cards Ready October 11

Beginning October 11, electors will be able to collect their new voter identification (ID) cards from Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) constituency offices across the island. Announcement of the distribution of the new voter ID cards was made by the Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, where he provided details about the voter ID renewal...

5 years ago Parliament

Darliston Tax Office Reopens

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), is advising that the Darliston Tax Office located in Westmoreland, re-opened to the public earlier today, Monday October 4, 2021, after man extensive refurbishing process. The office was closed on September 19, 2020, to facilitate the renovation process and members of staff were temporarily re-assigned to the Savanna-la-mar Tax Office. The newly refurbished Darliston office features:...

Chairman of the Jamaica Customer Service Association, Dr. Nsombi Jaja.

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Service Excellence Measures to Be Highlighted At Two-Day Conference

New measures to improve customer service at key government agencies will be highlighted at a virtual Service Excellence Conference on October 5 and 6. The two-day event, which is free to the public, is part of activities to mark National Customer Service Week from October 3 to 8. On day-two of the conference, representatives of the entities will share best...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), speaks with nurses Bobby-Joe Campbell (right) and Odette Wilson (second right) during a visit to the Port Maria Anglican Church vaccination site in St. Mary, recently. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), accompanied the Prime Minister.

5 years ago CoronavirusPrime Minister

Vaccinated Persons Helping Return to Normal Life – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says persons who have taken the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are helping the country to return to normal life and is urging them to become ambassadors for the programme. Speaking to persons gathered at the Port Maria Anglican Church in St. Mary, recently, to receive their vaccines, Mr. Holness commended them for making the...

Zone 5 of the Jamaica Pavillion, the music zone, allows visitors to experience Jamaica

5 years ago Foreign Affairs

World Expo 2020 off to Good Start for Jamaica

World Expo 2020 Dubai is off to a good start for the Jamaican delegation, following a spectacular opening ceremony on Thursday (September 30). The event, which runs from October 1 to March 31, 2022, is one of the biggest gatherings of nations from all over the world to showcase their products and craftsmanship, while promoting the exchange of technology, trade,...

President of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Desiree Tulloch-Reid

5 years ago Health & Wellness

October Is Lupus Awareness Month

President of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica, Dr. Desiree Tulloch-Reid, is calling for increased awareness of the disease, which can lead to early detection and access to treatment. This, as October is being observed as Lupus Awareness Month, under the theme ‘Children and Youth With Lupus: Saving Lives Through Knowledge and Support’. “Increased awareness in the population, in the health...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change (MHURECC) Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left) views the Harbour Head Seascape Development with Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (center) and Chief Technical Director in MHURECC, Mrs. Doreen Prendergast on October 1.

5 years ago Housing

Persons Affected By The Passage of Hurricanes Ivan And Dean Receive First Preference At Harbour Head Seascape Development

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr says persons displaced during the passage of Hurricanes Ivan and Dean, have received first preference at a subsidized cost, to relocate to the Harbour Head Seascape Development. “The persons who were affected by [the] Hurricanes got the first option to integrate into this development. Some utilized...