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Cabinet to Review Report on Social Violence
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has advised that a report on Social Violence has been produced by Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician, Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan. “The report is...
Significant JCA Investments Key to Largest Firearms Seizure – PM Holness
Significant investments in the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) led to the interception of 233 illegal firearms and more than 50,000 rounds of ammunition earlier this week, says Prime Minister, Dr....
UCC Launches Two Doctoral Programmes
The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) now offers two innovative doctoral programmes, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and the Doctor of Professional Practice (DProf), aimed at shaping the...
Jamaica’s New US Ambassador Arrives in Washington DC
Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday afternoon (May 28) to take up his position as Jamaica’s 14th Ambassador to the United States (US). He will...
PHOTOS: Ambassador Anderson Meets with Embassy Staff
Jamaica’s Ambassador-designate to the United States (US), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), addresses Jamaican Embassy staff during a meeting on Thursday (May 29). He arrived in Washington DC on...
34,000 Persons Benefit from NWC Amnesty
With 34,000 persons benefiting from the amnesty instituted by the National Water Commission (NWC) to settle uncollectable debts, the Government is ensuring dignified restoration of the commodity. Minister without Portfolio...
Best of Kingston and St. Andrew Agriculture to Be on Display at Agrofest
The best of agriculture in Kingston and St. Andrew will be on display at the 29th staging of ‘Agrofest’ on Saturday (May 31). The event, organised by the Kingston and...
Gov’t Expands Reintegration Strategy for Returnees
Cabinet has approved the establishment of a national technical working group on voluntary and involuntary migrants. Chaired by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), it forms part of the Government’s...
New Ambulances for JFB and Infirmaries
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and several of the island's infirmaries are to receive new ambulances, as the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development works to improve the country's...
