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The TPDCo production team for the Tourism Youth Expo (from left to right) Oshin Wong-Social Media Officer, Marline Stephenson Dalley – Corporate Communications and Community Awareness Coordinator, Renee Johnson – Website Content Writer and Deborah Bennett – Executive Assistant pause for a photo following the second staging of the TPDCo tourism youth expo. The expo was held on Wednesday April 28, 2021 with the objective to increase awareness of career opportunities within the local tourism sector.
The TPDCo production team for the Tourism Youth Expo (from left to right) Oshin Wong-Social Media Officer, Marline Stephenson Dalley – Corporate Communications and Community Awareness Coordinator, Renee Johnson – Website Content Writer and Deborah Bennett – Executive Assistant pause for a photo following the second staging of the TPDCo tourism youth expo. The expo was held on Wednesday April 28, 2021 with the objective to increase awareness of career opportunities within the local tourism sector.

TPDCo Hosts Second Virtual Tourism Youth Expo

Following a successful staging of their first virtual tourism youth expo, the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) hosted yet another session for local students. The expo held Wednesday April 28, 2021 via zoom and youtube sought to educate and...
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COVID-19 Update For Sunday, May 02, 2021
Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), and Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Youth Councillor Representative for the Springfield Division, Reajean Bennett, lay a wreath at the Secret Gardens Monument in downtown Kingston, during a ceremony on Sunday (May 2) in memory of the nation’s children who have died under violent/tragic circumstances. The ceremony formed part of the Corporation’s activities commemorating Child Month during May under the theme: ‘I Strive to Overcome Adversities with Resilience’ (I.S.O.A.R.).
Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), and Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Youth Councillor Representative for the Springfield Division, Reajean Bennett, lay a wreath at the Secret Gardens Monument in downtown Kingston, during a ceremony on Sunday (May 2) in memory of the nation’s children who have died under violent/tragic circumstances. The ceremony formed part of the Corporation’s activities commemorating Child Month during May under the theme: ‘I Strive to Overcome Adversities with Resilience’ (I.S.O.A.R.).

KSAMC Child Month Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Secret Gardens Monument (Photos)
The new headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade at 2 Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston.
The new headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade at 2 Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston.

Foreign Affairs Ministry to Begin Operating from New Offices on May 4
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (right), is shown a sample of the over 5,000 kilogrammes of East Indian and St. Julian mangoes that were shipped from the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay to the United States of America (USA) on April 30, by Plant Quarantine Officer, Solangie Johnson.
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (right), is shown a sample of the over 5,000 kilogrammes of East Indian and St. Julian mangoes that were shipped from the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay to the United States of America (USA) on April 30, by Plant Quarantine Officer, Solangie Johnson.

Mango Exports Expected to Boost Volume of Goods Shipped to External Markets

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State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (centre), listens as Director of Nursing Services at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, Novellette Robinson (2nd right), shares information on aspects of healthcare delivery at the institution with United States (US) Army South Deputy Commanding General of Interoperability, Brigadier General Alcides V. Faria (right), during Friday’s (April 30) tour of a field hospital (in background), donated by the US government, which has been erected at the facility. Others (from left) are: Spanish Town Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Dwayne Francis, and Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Jacqueline Wright James.
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Persons Urged to Remain Steadfast in Safeguarding Themselves Against COVID-19

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says Jamaicans must remain steadfast in safeguarding themselves against coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. She noted that several countries which had initially brought COVID-19 infections under control, were now experiencing resurgences resulting from their relaxing health protocols and safeguards. The State Minister said Jamaicans should use these scenarios as...
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Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, speaking during the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s CSEC/CAPE digital town hall meeting on April 29.
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New Dates for 2021 Primary Exit Profile Examinations

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has announced new dates for the 2021 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, says June 15 and 16 have been identified for grade five students, and June 29 and 30 for youngsters in grade four. Additionally, she said the Ability Test for grade six students, which was...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
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Tourism Ministry to Develop Sustainable Framework and Strategy

The Ministry of Tourism will be developing a Sustainable Framework and Strategy to help strengthen Jamaica’s resilience and increase its sustainability during periods of crises. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston, portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said the undertaking will comprise policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks, “with sufficient inducements...
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It includes construction of three cell/lock-up areas, an exhibit room, two offices, a guidance office, fencing and a driveway. The main building, barracks area and the kitchen were also upgraded.
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Residents Welcome Rehabilitation of Adelphi Police Station

Residents of Adelphi and its environs in St. James are welcoming the completion of improvement works on the police station in the area. Rehabilitation of the facility, which also serves Lima, Content, Paisley, Chatham, Goodwill, Dumfries, Somerton, Blyeston and Moore Park, was undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) at a cost of $42.2 million. It includes construction of...
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COVID-19 Update for SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021

COVID-19 Update for SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021 NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 90 45,867 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 51 25,683 Males 39 20,181 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 2 days to 95 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 3 2,516 Hanover 9 1,227 Kingston & St. Andrew 18 13,043 Manchester 6 2,753...
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COVID-19 UK Variant Confirmed in Local Samples Tested

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that of the 10 coronavirus (COVID-19) samples that were sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for testing, seven were found to have the UK variant. Addressing a COVID Conversations virtual press conference on April 29, Dr. Tufton said 50 samples were sent to CARPHA for testing to...
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