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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill

Online Platform Launched to Facilitate Training on Beneficial Ownership

Jamaica continues to fortify its position as a responsible player in the global financial landscape, with the recent launch of the Online Beneficial Ownership Training (OBOT) programme. Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Companies...
A section of the Port of Kingston.
A section of the Port of Kingston.

PSC Continuing Work to Safeguard Jamaica’s Ports of Entry
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, (2nd L) pauses for a photo following discussions with Senior Executives of Emirates Airline, Adman Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer (1st R), Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President, International Affairs (2nd R) and Kahlid Bel Jaflah (R), Divisional Vice President Commercial Operations United Arab Emirates and Oman. Also pictured are Delano Seiveright, Senior Communications Strategist (L) and Director of Tourism, Donovan White. The meeting was held at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai on May 9, 2024.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, (2nd L) pauses for a photo following discussions with Senior Executives of Emirates Airline, Adman Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer (1st R), Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President, International Affairs (2nd R) and Kahlid Bel Jaflah (R), Divisional Vice President Commercial Operations United Arab Emirates and Oman. Also pictured are Delano Seiveright, Senior Communications Strategist (L) and Director of Tourism, Donovan White. The meeting was held at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai on May 9, 2024.

Jamaica Further Engages Emirates Airline to Tap into Their Network in the Caribbean from the Middle East
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses the closing ceremony for the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Livestock Technical Services Providers’ Small Ruminant Production Training programme, which was held at the Eltham Training Centre in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on May 10.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses the closing ceremony for the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Livestock Technical Services Providers’ Small Ruminant Production Training programme, which was held at the Eltham Training Centre in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on May 10.

Small Ruminant Sector to Be Strengthened
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, displays a proclamation made in his honour by the Delaware State Senate in the United States. Mr. Holness was presented with the proclamation during a state dinner hosted in his honour by the Delaware Governor, John Carney, and President of Delaware State University, Dr. Tony Allen, on May 9.  Sharing the moment are (from left) Delaware Majority Leader, Melissa Minor-Brown; Chairwoman, Board of Trustees of Delaware State University, Enid Wallace-Simms, and Delaware State Representative, Sherry Dorsey Walker. 
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, displays a proclamation made in his honour by the Delaware State Senate in the United States. Mr. Holness was presented with the proclamation during a state dinner hosted in his honour by the Delaware Governor, John Carney, and President of Delaware State University, Dr. Tony Allen, on May 9.  Sharing the moment are (from left) Delaware Majority Leader, Melissa Minor-Brown; Chairwoman, Board of Trustees of Delaware State University, Enid Wallace-Simms, and Delaware State Representative, Sherry Dorsey Walker. 

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Chairman of the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), Daemion McLean (left), displays a copy of one of the first printed Braille birth certificates that were presented to the Society on May 1, 2024. Also sharing the moment are the JSB’s Executive Director, Conrad Harris (centre) and former Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Keeper of Records at the Registrar General’s Department, Charlton McFarlane.
Office of the Prime Minister

RGD Partners with JSB to Print Braille Certificates

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has partnered with the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB) to facilitate the printing of Braille certificates. Through this innovative collaboration, the JSB will handle the Braille printing process, thereby generating economic activity within the visually impaired community. During a recent interview with JIS News, the Department’s former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Deputy Keeper...
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Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of Operations Management at the Registrar General’s Department, Kerry-Ann Jones.
Office of the Prime Minister

RGD to Commence Printing Marriage and Death Certificates in Braille July 1

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) will take another step towards inclusivity and accessibility with the printing of Braille certificates for marriages and deaths, effective July 1, 2024. Building on the successful initiative launched on May 1, where birth certificates were made available in braille, the RGD remains committed to ensuring that all citizens, including those with visual impairments, have equal...
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Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, speaks at the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River, on Thursday (May 9).
Health & Wellness

Reduction of Mosquito Breeding Sites in St. Elizabeth

The fight against mosquito-borne illnesses in St. Elizabeth is showing promising signs, with the Aedes index, a key measure of mosquito breeding, hitting its lowest point this year. Medical Officer of Health for St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, said the Aedes index is now at 8.7 per cent, a significant drop from previous levels. "This is the lowest...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), celebrates with Jamaica 4-H Clubs Girl of the Year, Deneila Wright (second left), at the 4-H National Achievement Expo, held at the Denbigh 4-H Centre, in Clarendon on May 10. Others (from left) are Chairman of the 4-H Clubs, Collin Virgo; Tricia Elliot, mother of Rhondre Elliot, who was crowned the 4-H Boy of the Year and Executive Director of the organisation, Peter Thompson.
AgricultureDevelopmentYouth

Youth Regional Exchange Programme Coming Soon

Young people in agriculture are set to benefit from experts from across the region, through a soon-to-be implemented youth regional exchange programme. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green made the disclosure at the 4-H National Achievement Expo, held at the Denbigh 4-H Centre, in Clarendon on May 10. Minister Green said the initiative, which will be launched...
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Transport

MBM To Provide Efficient Transportation Service

The Montego Bay Metro Limited (MBM) will continue to provide an efficient and reliable transportation service at concessionary rates to students and senior citizens in the western parishes of the Island. To achieve its objective, the MBM plans to keep its operational fleet consisting of six units. Details are contained in the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure...
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Executive Director of the National Council for Senior Citizens, Cassandra Morrison.
Culture

National Council For Senior Citizens To Celebrate Centenarians

The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) will be observing National Centenarians’ Day on May 20, 2024. Originating in 1999 as part of the United Nations International Year of the Older Person, the annual observance pays tribute to Jamaicans who have reached the remarkable milestone of 100 years or more. Executive Director of the NCSC, Cassandra Morrison said the significance...
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