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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens to five-year-old Makai McLawrence, at Small Treasures Child Care, in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (January 8). Makai wrote a letter to the Prime Minister during the holiday season, inviting him to the school.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens to five-year-old Makai McLawrence, at Small Treasures Child Care, in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (January 8). Makai wrote a letter to the Prime Minister during the holiday season, inviting him to the school.

Andrew Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens to five-year-old Makai McLawrence, at Small Treasures Child Care, in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (January 8). Makai wrote a letter to the Prime Minister during the holiday season, inviting him to...
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, examines a water drum during a tour of the Aldyar community in Westmoreland, on Friday (January 4), in search of mosquito breeding sites.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, examines a water drum during a tour of the Aldyar community in Westmoreland, on Friday (January 4), in search of mosquito breeding sites.

Christopher Tufton
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), speaking at a recent press briefing to give an update on the dengue fever virus at the Ministry’s corporate offices in New Kingston. Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), speaking at a recent press briefing to give an update on the dengue fever virus at the Ministry’s corporate offices in New Kingston. Also pictured is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan.

Christopher Tufton
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right, standing),  observes as President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (second left, seated),  signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), at the JAMPRO offices in New Kingston on January 4. Also signing (from left) are Chairman of the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Dennis Booth and Chairman of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association (JCEA), Norman Grant. Standing (at left) is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence.   
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right, standing),  observes as President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards (second left, seated),  signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), at the JAMPRO offices in New Kingston on January 4. Also signing (from left) are Chairman of the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Dennis Booth and Chairman of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association (JCEA), Norman Grant. Standing (at left) is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence.   

JAMPRO
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on January 3, where he confirmed that the dengue virus surpassed the epidemic threshold for December. He is flanked by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan (left); and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie.
Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a press briefing at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on January 3, where he confirmed that the dengue virus surpassed the epidemic threshold for December. He is flanked by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan (left); and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie.

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre) and High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (right), bid farewell to Jermaine Wilson, as he boards the bus that will take him and other Jamaicans to the airport for departure to Canada. Close to 300 workers are taking up employment opportunities in that country under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme. Occasion was a send-off ceremony held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Services Centre in downtown Kingston on January 3.

Shahine Robinson

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre) and High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (right), bid farewell to Jermaine Wilson, as he boards the bus that will take him and other Jamaicans to the airport for departure to Canada. Close to 300 workers are taking up employment opportunities in that country under the...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. Daryl Vaz (2nd right) accepts a reusable tote bag from President, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Metry Seaga (left), during a press conference on the ban of single use plastics and Styrofoam-based products on Monday (December 31) at Jamaica House. Looking on are Senator Matthew Samuda (2nd left) and Chief Executive Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight.

Daryl Vaz | Plastic Ban Press Conference

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. Daryl Vaz (2nd right) accepts a reusable tote bag from President, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Metry Seaga (left), during a press conference on the ban of single use plastics and Styrofoam-based products on Monday (December 31) at Jamaica House. Looking on are Senator Matthew Samuda...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, plays with young Mustard Seed Communities resident, Daniellia Wright, during his visit to the facility in his West Central St. Andrew constituency on December 28.  

The Most Hon. Andrew Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, plays with young Mustard Seed Communities resident, Daniellia Wright, during his visit to the facility in his West Central St. Andrew constituency on December 28.
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Team members from the Flanker community, ‘Wakanda Forever’ (left), and members of Top Road Football Club, in St. James, before the start of their ‘Goals For Peace’ inter-community match in September, at their community football field.

Goals for Peace

Team members from the Flanker community, ‘Wakanda Forever’ (left), and members of Top Road Football Club, in St. James, before the start of their ‘Goals For Peace’ inter-community match in September, at their community football field.
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Governor General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (right) congratulates Reggae Girlz captain, Konya Plummer (left) during a courtesy call from the team at King

Reggae Girlz

Governor General, His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen (right) congratulates Reggae Girlz captain, Konya Plummer (left) during a courtesy call from the team at King's House on December 17. His Excellency also presented the team with a citation.
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Acting Chief Parish Judge for St. Andrew, His Honour Chester Crooks (left), presents Justice of the Peace (JP) for Kingston, Lt. Col (Ret’d) Euken Mills, with his trophy for achieving the highest mark during a lay magistrates training programme which was conducted by the Justice Ministry for 40 Corporate Area JPs earlier this year. The presentation was made during the graduation ceremony at the Medallion Hall Hotel in St. Andrew on December 20.

Justices of the Peace

Acting Chief Parish Judge for St. Andrew, His Honour Chester Crooks (left), presents Justice of the Peace (JP) for Kingston, Lt. Col (Ret’d) Euken Mills, with his trophy for achieving the highest mark during a lay magistrates training programme which was conducted by the Justice Ministry for 40 Corporate Area JPs earlier this year. The presentation was made during the...
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