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The ‘Stand Up For Our Country’ mural, which was unveiled in Hannah Town, Kingston, recently. The augmented reality (AR) artwork, done by Bonito Thompson, is part of a Crime Stop project, aimed at urging Jamaicans to stand together against crime.
The ‘Stand Up For Our Country’ mural, which was unveiled in Hannah Town, Kingston, recently. The augmented reality (AR) artwork, done by Bonito Thompson, is part of a Crime Stop project, aimed at urging Jamaicans to stand together against crime.

The ‘Stand Up For Our Country’ mural, which was unveiled in Hannah Town, Kingston

The ‘Stand Up For Our Country’ mural, which was unveiled in Hannah Town, Kingston, recently. The augmented reality (AR) artwork, done by Bonito Thompson, is part of a Crime Stop project, aimed at urging Jamaicans to stand together against crime.
National Security Minister, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left) and wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (second right) is given a description of the capabilities of Her Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Alexander Bustamante by Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Senior Grade Lt (sg) Marlon Marcos McHugh. Also pictured are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security Courtney Williams (left) and Chief of Defence Staff, JDF, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade. The occasion was the naming and commissioning ceremony of the HMJS Alexander Bustamante. It was held at HMJS CAGWAY, Port Royal on Thursday (December 30). It is the latest addition to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) fleet. It will deploy as part of the 2nd District JDF CG fleet. It arrived at HMJS CAGWAY on August 5, 2021. The ceremony also featured the naming of the HMJS Samuel Sharpe and HMJS George William Gordon. Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson
National Security Minister, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left) and wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (second right) is given a description of the capabilities of Her Majesty’s Jamaican Ship (HMJS) Alexander Bustamante by Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Senior Grade Lt (sg) Marlon Marcos McHugh. Also pictured are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security Courtney Williams (left) and Chief of Defence Staff, JDF, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade. The occasion was the naming and commissioning ceremony of the HMJS Alexander Bustamante. It was held at HMJS CAGWAY, Port Royal on Thursday (December 30). It is the latest addition to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) fleet. It will deploy as part of the 2nd District JDF CG fleet. It arrived at HMJS CAGWAY on August 5, 2021. The ceremony also featured the naming of the HMJS Samuel Sharpe and HMJS George William Gordon. Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson

HMJS Alexander Bustamante Added To JDF’S Fleet
Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague on board an airplane, while on a tour of the Tinson Pen-based Aeronautical School of the West Indies (ASWI) in St. Andrew on Wednesday (December 29). Photo: Michael Sloley
Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague on board an airplane, while on a tour of the Tinson Pen-based Aeronautical School of the West Indies (ASWI) in St. Andrew on Wednesday (December 29). Photo: Michael Sloley

Minister Wants More Jamaican Pilots Trained At Home
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), hands over a cheque valued at $144 million to Chief Executive Officer of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Kevin Allen (2nd right) for the construction of a new building under the hospital’s redevelopment project. The presentation took place at the facility in St. Andrew on Friday (December 17). Sharing in the occasion (from left) are: Medical Chief of Staff at UHWI, Dr. Carl Bruce, and Senior Director at the hospital, Fitzgerald Mitchell.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), hands over a cheque valued at $144 million to Chief Executive Officer of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Kevin Allen (2nd right) for the construction of a new building under the hospital’s redevelopment project. The presentation took place at the facility in St. Andrew on Friday (December 17). Sharing in the occasion (from left) are: Medical Chief of Staff at UHWI, Dr. Carl Bruce, and Senior Director at the hospital, Fitzgerald Mitchell.

Government Donates $144 Million to UHWI Redevelopment Project
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), and reggae dancehall artiste Jeffrey ‘Agent Sasco’ Campbell, observes a recording session in the new Black Diamond Music Studio at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston, at the official opening ceremony of the facility on Wednesday (December 15). Seated at the computer is Acting Staff Officer for the We Transform programme, Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Meshach Brown.
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), and reggae dancehall artiste Jeffrey ‘Agent Sasco’ Campbell, observes a recording session in the new Black Diamond Music Studio at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston, at the official opening ceremony of the facility on Wednesday (December 15). Seated at the computer is Acting Staff Officer for the We Transform programme, Department of Correctional Services (DCS) Meshach Brown.

Music Studio Opens At Metcalfe Street Juvenile Remand Centre

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JIS Donna-Marie Rowe (right), celebrates with an ecstatic Okaejah Stephens of Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James, after presenting her with the trophy she won for copping 1st place in the essay component of the 2021 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition. Okaejah was also presented with category certificate awards for best entry in the 11-year-old category and best researched entry in the essay component. She also won for herself a tablet courtesy of Innovative Corporate Solutions; a cash prize of $15,000 from Guardian Life and a weekend for four at FDR Resorts. The presentations were made during an awards ceremony at the Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew on Wednesday (Dec. 15).

Prizes Presented In JIS Heritage Competition

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JIS Donna-Marie Rowe (right), celebrates with an ecstatic Okaejah Stephens of Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James, after presenting her with the trophy she won for copping 1st place in the essay component of the 2021 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition. Okaejah was also presented with category certificate awards for best entry...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (centre) is joined by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right); and Director, International Division, H 10 Hotels, Antonio Hernandez (second left), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the Ocean Eden Bay hotel in Trelawny on Thursday, December 9. Sharing the moment (from left) are Custos of Trelawny, Hugh Gentles and Mayor of Falmouth, Colin Gager.

Jamaica Remains Favourable For Foreign Direct Investment – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (centre) is joined by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right); and Director, International Division, H 10 Hotels, Antonio Hernandez (second left), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the Ocean Eden Bay hotel in Trelawny on Thursday, December 9. Sharing the moment (from left) are Custos of Trelawny, Hugh Gentles and Mayor...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) listens to the comments from Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (left) as they view an artist’s impression of the Chapelton Health Centre in Clarendon at the Open House and Exhibition for the Rehabilitation of Jamaica

PM Tours Ministry of Health Open House

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) listens to the comments from Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie (left) as they view an artist’s impression of the Chapelton Health Centre in Clarendon at the Open House and Exhibition for the Rehabilitation of Jamaica's Public Health System at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on December 8. Looking on is Minister...
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