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JIS Evening News – October 21, 2022
Jamaicans urged to take precautions against gastroenteritis; Jamaica signs double taxation agreement with the United Arab Emirates; and Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry launching a poster and song competition.
JIS Midday News – October 21, 2022
Government rolls out email addresses for Justices of the Peace; Agriculture Ministry funds expansion of agri programme at Vere Technical; and EPOC welcomes establishment of Fiscal Commission.
Inaugural ‘Miss Lou’ Festival Staged in Gordon Town
This year marks the 103rd anniversary of the birth of the ‘Mother of Jamaican Culture’, Louise Bennett-Coverley, or as we all affectionately call her ‘Miss Lou’. The inaugural ‘Miss Lou’ Festival was held recently in the Gordon Town community square named in her honour.
Get The Facts – Broadcasting Commission’s latest ban explained – October 21, 2022
On this week’s get the facts, we explain the Broadcasting Commission’s recent directive to ban all recorded material promoting illegal activities on all free to air platforms.
Persons With Disabilities The Focus Of Fire Safety Week
Persons in the disabled community will be the primary focus of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) for this year’s commemoration of Fire and Life Safety Awareness week, which starts on October 23, will be held under the theme: Preserving the nation through life safety and fire prevention.
NHA Recipient Professor Maureen Samms Vaughan
The Early Childhood Sector has benefitted from the tireless service provided by Professor Maureen Samms Vaughan who has worked to transform the sector into one that has an enviable track record of performance and outcomes. For her work Professor Samms Vaughan was awarded the Order of Jamaica.
Frontier Denver
If you’re interested in visiting the US cities of Denver, Chicago or St Louis you’ll be happy to know that come February 2023 you’ll have a new airline option to choose from.
JIS Evening News October 20, 2022
Jamaica’s economic recovery hailed as impressive, Government to streamline collection of Donations from Diaspora members; and Local Government cross island run returns.


