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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, places a floral tribute at the Secret Gardens monument, which bears the names of children, who have lost their lives under tragic and violent circumstances. Occasion was the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Child Month ceremony held at the monument, downtown Kingston on Sunday (May 5).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, places a floral tribute at the Secret Gardens monument, which bears the names of children, who have lost their lives under tragic and violent circumstances. Occasion was the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Child Month ceremony held at the monument, downtown Kingston on Sunday (May 5).

Build Communities of Hope and Inspiration around Children – Minister McKenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is calling on all members of society to protect children and build communities of hope and inspiration around them that promote respect for life. He made the appeal while addressing...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett- (left) makes a presentation to Founder, Caribbean Front Desk and winner of the inaugural Tourism Innovation Incubator pitch event, Dr. Duane Chambers at the initiative’s closing ceremony last year at the Summit in Kingston.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett- (left) makes a presentation to Founder, Caribbean Front Desk and winner of the inaugural Tourism Innovation Incubator pitch event, Dr. Duane Chambers at the initiative’s closing ceremony last year at the Summit in Kingston.

TEF Seeks 25 Innovators for Tourism Innovation Incubator
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), greets Head of Programme, World Food Programme Caribbean Multi-Country Office, Sarah Bailey (left) during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s 1F North Street offices in Kingston on May 2. Looking on is Head of World Food Programme Office (Jamaica), Dana Sacchatti.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), greets Head of Programme, World Food Programme Caribbean Multi-Country Office, Sarah Bailey (left) during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s 1F North Street offices in Kingston on May 2. Looking on is Head of World Food Programme Office (Jamaica), Dana Sacchatti.

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Meets with World Food Programme Officials
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (second right), listens as 17-year-old Winston Jones High School student, Jodean Raymond (left), explains how her
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (second right), listens as 17-year-old Winston Jones High School student, Jodean Raymond (left), explains how her 'Wimmie Joe Smart Bin’ functions, at the British Council Caribbean STEAM Innovation Challenge closing ceremony held on Friday (May 3), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Also listening are Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; and Chief Executive Officer of eLearning Jamaica, Andrew Lee.

PHOTOS: Education State Minister at British Council Caribbean STEAM Challenge Closing Ceremony
President of the Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies (ABS), Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Albert Green, addresses the launch of ‘Agrofest 2024’ at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office on Friday (May 3). Agrofest will be held on May 25 at the Hope Gardens complex of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, starting at 7:00 am.
President of the Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies (ABS), Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Albert Green, addresses the launch of ‘Agrofest 2024’ at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office on Friday (May 3). Agrofest will be held on May 25 at the Hope Gardens complex of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, starting at 7:00 am.

‘Agrofest 2024’ Promises Fun for the Entire Family

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the extended runway at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday [May 2]. Joining him (from left) are Chairman of the Airports Authority of Jamaica [AAJ], Mark Hart; AAJ President & Chief Executive Officer, Audley Deidrick; Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe; Custos of St James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; Montego Bay Mayor, Richard Vernon; Opposition Spokesperson on Housing, Transportation, and Works, Mikael Phillips; and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer
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SIA Runway Extension a Boost for Tourism, Trade

The Sangster International Airport (SIA) runway extension is being hailed as a major milestone for Jamaica's aviation sector, enhancing safety and security, while boosting tourism and trade by attracting more flights, passengers and increased cargo flows. The extension, which forms part of a US$70 million upgrading programme at the Montego Bay-based airport, has increased the takeoff range from 2662 meters...
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Winner of the Best Overall Presentation Award at the 2023 National Health Research Conference, Selena Lewis, presents her research findings at a recent JIS Think Tank.
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Men Among Those Less Likely to Stick to Hypertension Medication

A study on adherence to taking medication in hypertensive patients, has found that men are among those less likely to stick to their medication regimen. Low adherence was also found among unmarried persons, the unemployed, smokers and persons below the age of 60. The award-winning study titled: ‘Influence of Health Systems on Hypertensive Patients’ Self-Reported Medication Adherence in Jamaica and...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), engages with Member of Parliament, St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton (centre) and Director, Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Kedesha Rochester, during the first in the series of townhall meetings on the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme at the Edith Dalton James High School in Duhaney Park, St. Andrew on May 2.
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Consultations Begin on $40-Billion Road Improvement Project under SPARK

Consultations with community members have started for the Government’s $40-billion road improvement project, under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) programme. The first in the series of SPARK programme town hall meetings was held at the Edith Dalton James High School in Duhaney Park, St. Andrew, on May 2. The meeting provided an opportunity for...
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Minister with Responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Robert Morgan (left) and Guyana
Office of the Prime Minister

Jamaica and Guyana Sign Mutual Cooperation MOU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Jamaica and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana for mutual cooperation in state media, mass communication and public affairs. The MOU was inked by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, and Guyana’s Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), presents a book entitled ‘Jamaica: Heritage in Pictures’ to Prime Minister of Guyana, Hon. Brigadier (Ret
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Minister Morgan Calls for CARICOM Information Ministers Forum

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says there is need for a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) information ministers forum. He said that the grouping would function in a similar manner as the CARICOM forum of foreign ministers, which meets to discuss regional foreign policy and community governance matters. “[This is]...
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Office of the Prime Minister

World Press Freedom Day 2024

UNESCO recognises May 3 as World Press Freedom Day. The current World Press Day theme is: ‘A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis’ focuses on the importance of journalism and freedom of expression in the context of the current global environmental crisis. UNESCO and the Government of Chile will host the 31st World Press...
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