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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 14).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 14).

Significant Work Completed on 14 Police Stations under Project ‘ROC’

Work has, to date, been completed on 14 new and fully rehabilitated police stations since the commencement of Project ‘Rebuild, Overhaul and Construct’ (ROC). These are located in Shady Grove, Port Antonio, Buff Bay, Olympic Gardens, Mount Salem, Spring Hill,...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), formally opens a room at the Randolph Lopez School of Hope in St. Andrew, which was outfitted with computers donated by the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston. The room was officially opened during a brief handover ceremony on Tuesday (May 14). Sharing the moment are (from second left) student at the school and President of the Aktion Club, Anthony Lopez; Major Projects Chair, Kiwanis Club of New Kingston, Pat Garel, and the Club’s Distinguished President for 2022-23, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), formally opens a room at the Randolph Lopez School of Hope in St. Andrew, which was outfitted with computers donated by the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston. The room was officially opened during a brief handover ceremony on Tuesday (May 14). Sharing the moment are (from second left) student at the school and President of the Aktion Club, Anthony Lopez; Major Projects Chair, Kiwanis Club of New Kingston, Pat Garel, and the Club’s Distinguished President for 2022-23, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee.

PHOTOS: Kiwanis Club Donates Computers to Randolph Lopez School of Hope
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service , Hon Zavia Mayne, addresses the 26th Regional Conference of Customs Directors General of the Americas and the Caribbean, at the Hilton Hotel, St. James, on May 13.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service , Hon Zavia Mayne, addresses the 26th Regional Conference of Customs Directors General of the Americas and the Caribbean, at the Hilton Hotel, St. James, on May 13.

Jamaica Customs Agency Investing Heavily to Expand Digital Ecosystem
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), consults with Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (centre), and Chief Executive Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill, during the KSAMC’s meeting on Tuesday (May 14). The meeting was held at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), consults with Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (centre), and Chief Executive Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill, during the KSAMC’s meeting on Tuesday (May 14). The meeting was held at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.

KSAMC to Undertake Two Major Labour Day Projects
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 14).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 14).

Steady Decline in Severe Violence – Minister Chang

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), listens to Founder and Executive Director of Youth Education Association, Tahje Wallen (centre), at the Youth Education Association’s Youth in Accounting and Auditing Conference, held at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (May 14). Also listening (from left) are President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Eric Scott; UTech President, Dr. Kevin Brown; Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and Head School of Business Administration, UTech, Celia McKoy.
Office of the Prime MinisterTechnologyYouth

Artificial Intelligence Set to Reshape Various Sectors

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reshape various sectors by enhancing productivity and creating opportunities for innovation, says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. “By automating routine tasks such as data entry and transaction processing, AI allows professionals to focus on more...
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Director of the Victim Services Branch (VSB) in the Ministry of Justice, Dionne Dawn Binns.
JusticeYouth

VSB Well Positioned to Respond to Sexual Abuse Cases Involving Children

The Victim Services Branch (VSB) in the Social Justice Division of the Ministry of Justice remains well positioned to respond to cases of sexual abuse involving minors. Director of the VSB, Dionne-Dawn Binns, informed JIS News that the branch is alerted to cases of sexual abuse against children once these matters are reported to the Centre for Sexual Offences and...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill
CommerceIndustryInvestment

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 Office of Jamaica (COJ) and local educational company One-on-One, the platform possesses key features, such as a user-friendly interface, engaging...
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A section of the Port of Kingston.
Transport

PSC Continuing Work to Safeguard Jamaica’s Ports of Entry

Ports Security Corps Limited (PSC) will continue work to ensure that all regulations governing safeguards at Jamaica’s air and seaports are enforced. This, in accordance with International Ship and Port Facility Security, and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) security standards. To guarantee ongoing operational sustainability and maintain high-quality service delivery, PSC will target the implementation of a range of strategies...
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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.
Press ReleaseTourismTransport

Jamaica Further Engages Emirates Airline to Tap into Their Network in the Caribbean from the Middle East

Following fruitful discussions with Senior Executives of Emirates Airline, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett says plans are underway to leverage the airline’s routes and networks into the Caribbean and Latin America. Emirates Airline, based in Dubai, is one of the world’s largest airlines that connects its customers to a network of over 150 destinations. Based on the airline’s current...
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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.
Agriculture

Small Ruminant Sector to Be Strengthened

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining aims to strengthen small ruminant farming on the island to increase farmers’ income and profitability, says Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter. He was addressing 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...
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