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Manager of the National Ozone Unit and National Ozone Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Vivian Blake, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service ( JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Jamaica’s progress in refrigerant recovery, recycling and the safe management of ozone-depleting substances.
Manager of the National Ozone Unit and National Ozone Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Vivian Blake, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service ( JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Jamaica’s progress in refrigerant recovery, recycling and the safe management of ozone-depleting substances.

Jamaica Exploring Safe Local Ozone-Depleting Substances Destruction Capacity

Jamaica is exploring the development of local capacity for the safe destruction of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), a step that could significantly enhance the nation’s environmental management framework while positioning it as a regional leader in hazardous waste disposal. This update...
Farmers and other stakeholders take advantage of the services available during the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining
Farmers and other stakeholders take advantage of the services available during the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining's ‘Thank-A-Farmer’ Wellness Fair, held at Harmony Beach Park in St. James on April 30.

Government to Establish Pension Scheme for Farmers
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), makes a point to (from left) Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Professor Densil A. Williams; Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson; Chairman of the Tony Thwaites Wing at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Mark Thwaites, and Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Professor Joseph Plummer. Occasion was the launch of the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) Research Support Fund, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in St. Andrew, today (April 28).
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), makes a point to (from left) Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Professor Densil A. Williams; Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson; Chairman of the Tony Thwaites Wing at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Mark Thwaites, and Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Professor Joseph Plummer. Occasion was the launch of the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) Research Support Fund, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in St. Andrew, today (April 28).

Minister Highlights Vital Link Between Health Systems and Tourism Sector
Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, addresses the recent monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar.
Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, addresses the recent monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar.

Hundreds of Bait Stations Deployed in Westmoreland to Control Rodent Population
Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) 12th Annual Director- General’s Stakeholders Engagement, on Thursday (March 19), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.
Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) 12th Annual Director- General’s Stakeholders Engagement, on Thursday (March 19), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.

Utility Providers Urged to Incorporate Disaster Preparedness In Operational Model

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), pauses for a photo opportunity with (from left) Resident Representative of the Organization of American States (OAS), Jeanelle van GlaanenWeygel; Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis; President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox; and Deputy Head of Cooperation at the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Belize, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Cayman Islands, Koenraad Burie, following the launch of the JBDC Biz Wiz online learning platform at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on March 5.
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OAS and EU Reaffirm Support for Jamaica’s MSMEs

The Organization of American States (OAS) and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Jamaica’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through their partnership with the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) in developing an online learning platform. The platform, branded ‘Biz Wiz’, was officially launched on March 5 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. It...
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Caption: Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee.
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E-Learning Jamaica Reaffirms Commitment to Technology Integration in Schools

Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam), Andrew Lee, says the organisation remains steadfast in its mission to integrate technology in public schools across Jamaica. The CEO told JIS News that primary schools will continue to be the organisation’s main focus. “[We are] committed to ensuring that our education system continues to benefit from technology integration, so that...
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Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), shakes hands with newly commissioned Justice of the Peace (JP) for St. Andrew, Adrian Atkinson (second right). He is joined by Principal Director, Justice Training Institute (JTI), Analia Wallace-Muir, and Custos for St. Andrew, Ian Forbes (right), who presents Mr. Atkinson with the instrument of office. Occasion was the commissioning ceremony of 148 new JPs for St. Andrew on Sunday (February 23) at Jamaica College.
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Record 148 New JPs Commissioned for St. Andrew

A record 148 new Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been commissioned for the parish of St. Andrew. The commissioning ceremony was held on Sunday (February 23) at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorim on the Jamaica College campus. Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, congratulated the group, which he noted, is the largest to be installed at one time....
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Manager at the Transport Authority (TA), Rohan Smith, addresses a recent traffic symposium at the St. Mary Parish Court in Port Maria.
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Illegal Transport Operators Encouraged to Legitimise Activities

Persons operating illegally in the public transport system are being encouraged to formalise their activities by obtaining the necessary licences. Manager at the Transport Authority (TA), Rohan Smith, made the appeal while addressing a recent traffic symposium at the St. Mary Parish Court in Port Maria. “Show us exactly what you mean to nation-building... be a part of the system,”...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House in Kingston on Wednesday (January 14).
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Gov’t Working with Partners to Deliver Cash Support to Households Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

As the Government transitions its post-disaster response to a cash-based assistance model, it will continue to collaborate with key international partners to provide support for citizens recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Melissa. “We are now transitioning to the more cash-based assistance because recovery is not only about receiving food but also about giving the families the dignity and the...
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State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.
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Restored Police Stations to Withstand Category Five Hurricanes

The Government will rebuild and restore damaged police stations to withstand category-five hurricanes as part of its Accelerated Infrastructure Restoration (AIR) Plan, following the unprecedented impact of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. In an interview with JIS News, Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, said the restoration programme is being guided by...
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