Former Deputy Chairman of the Industrial Disputes Tribunal Dwight Nelson has Died
The Minister and staff of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security express condolences to the family and friends of the late Dwight Nelson, former …
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Christmas Message 2017 – Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness
Merry Christmas! This is a time for family, and for us in Jamaica it’s also a time for friends, food and festivities. It is indeed …
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Approximately JMD Twenty-Four Million Worth Of Cocaine Seized On The Port Of Kingston
On Friday October 6, 2017, members of the Jamaica Customs Contraband Enforcement Team (CET) and officers from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Narcotics Division (JCF-ND) seized …
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Unity Parade in Kingston 11 Communities Oct. 16
Maranatha Ministries International, in association with Kingston 11 communities and other stakeholders, will be hosting a Unity Parade on Heroes Day (October 16) under the …
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Fleet of Coast Guard Boosted
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard’s operational capability has been further strengthened with the acquisition of four boats and supporting maintenance equipment from the …
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PM Breaks Ground for Ruthven Towers Apartment Complex
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (September 22) broke ground for the $4.1-billion Ruthven Towers apartment complex being developed by the National …
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Former State Wards Awarded Tertiary Scholarships Valued at US$22
Six former wards of the State have been awarded tertiary-level scholarships totalling US$22,500 by diaspora charity Children of Jamaica Outreach Inc. (COJO). The presentations were …
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2017 High-Level Caribbean Forum
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in partnership with the Government of Jamaica, is organizing a high-level conference on Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Kingston, Jamaica. …
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Ministry of Sport Commissions Study to Protect Children
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has commissioned a study accessing and documenting the practices in place for safeguarding and protecting children in …
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Jamaica Lauded for Being Regional Leader in Operating Drug Treatment Courts
Jamaica is being touted as a regional leader in its operation of drug treatment courts (DTCs) and a model for other countries implementing them. Representative …
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Recommendations from UNCTAD Course Should Benefit Country
The Jamaican Government is set to benefit from a series of recommendations coming out of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 37th …
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TAJ Saturday Opening Hours during Traffic Ticket Amnesty
During the Traffic Ticket Amnesty, August – October 2017, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) will open on Saturdays, eight offices islandwide from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This …
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HUNDREDS ATTEND INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE
KINGSTON, Aug. 6 (JIS): Hundreds of Jamaicans from every walk of life enjoyed the feast of cultural offerings at the Jamaica 55 Independence Village …
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GOV’T INVESTING IN SPORTS DEVELOPMENT FOR JAMAICA 55
The Government is investing in the development of sports as part of the Jamaica 55 legacy projects. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. …
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GOV’T SUPPORTING YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE
KINGSTON, Aug. 6 (JIS): Thirty per cent of the $300 million allocated for the Agricultural Productivity Incentive Programme is to be made available to …
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HI-PRO LAUNCHES NEW PRODUCTS TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
HI-PRO LAUNCHES NEW PRODUCTS TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL SECTOR KINGSTON, Aug. 5 (JIS): Four new products have been launched by Hi-Pro to improve crop and livestock …
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Finance Minister Pledges Support for Expansion of Junior Stock Market
Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, has pledged the Ministry’s support to the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) in its plans to expand …
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Child Diversion Policy to Provide Alternative for Juvenile Offenders
The Ministry of Justice will be setting up 14 Justice Centres across the island, which will be the focal point to spread and push alternative …
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Dept. of Correctional Services to Expand Rehabilitation Programme
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has received US$2.5 million to expand its rehabilitation programme. The programme, ‘New Path Project’, which began at the South …
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Hype School Tour Finale March 17
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is inviting high-school students from across the South East Region to participate in the grand finale of its Healthy Youth …
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