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Former Deputy Jamaican High Commissioner to South Africa, John Clarke, delivers main address at the civic ceremony marking the 129th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, at Lawrence Park in St Ann’s Bay, on August 17. Ann, on August 17.
Former Deputy Jamaican High Commissioner to South Africa, John Clarke, delivers main address at the civic ceremony marking the 129th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey, at Lawrence Park in St Ann’s Bay, on August 17. Ann, on August 17.

Jamaicans Urged To Build on Garvey’s Legacy

Jamaicans are being urged to build on Garvey’s rich and enduring legacy by preserving his message of self-reliance and racial pride as a heritage for future generations. “We have an obligation to build on the intellectual foundation Garvey established and...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

Grange: Jamaica to the World at Rio Games
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on July 17, for the start of an Official Visit to the island which concluded yesterday (July 21).
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on July 17, for the start of an Official Visit to the island which concluded yesterday (July 21).

Jamaica Welcomes Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Hon. Dr. Horace Chang addressing a ground breaking ceremony for the installation of 4.6 kilometres of pipeline on the Hounslow to Newell water supply project in St. Elizabeth, on July 14.
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Hon. Dr. Horace Chang addressing a ground breaking ceremony for the installation of 4.6 kilometres of pipeline on the Hounslow to Newell water supply project in St. Elizabeth, on July 14.

Several Water Supply Projects for St. Elizabeth
Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while piloting the Interpretation (Amendment) Act, 2016, in the Senate on Friday (July 15).
Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while piloting the Interpretation (Amendment) Act, 2016, in the Senate on Friday (July 15).

Upper House Passes Amendments to Interpretation Act

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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking at a workshop with Justices of the Peace in Kingston. The workshop was held at the Kingston Bookshop, on July 12.
Justice

JPs Urged to be Proactive in Fight Against Crime

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck has challenged Justices of the Peace (JPs), to be proactive in the fight against child abuse, human trafficking and other such acts by being more active in the community. He said many communities are in need of persons of noble ilk who can steer young people away from lotto scamming and other illegal activities....
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President of the Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA) Michelle Chong (left) engage in conversation with Vice President of Marketing at Coca Cola for the Caribbean, John Pinto at the JEA Global Talk Speakers Series held on July 15 at the Terra Nova Hotel.
Commerce

JEA to Increase the Country’s Export Earnings

The Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA) is aiming to increase the country’s export earnings from US$1.2 billion to US $2.5 billion by 2019. Speaking at the Agency’s Global Talk Speaker series, on July 15 at the Terra Nova Hotel, President of the JEA, Mrs. Michelle Chong, said the country will achieve this through collaboration and less competition. “It is achievable, as...
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Shannoy Powell is grateful after receiving her scholarship to pursue medical studies in Cuba under the Jamaica/Cuba Cooperation Programme.
Education

Jamaican Students Grateful for Medical Scholarships

University student, Nicholas Campbell is extremely delighted to receive a scholarship to pursue a medical degree in Cuba. He is one of eight young Jamaicans who will leave the island in August to pursue studies under the Cuba-Jamaica Cooperation Programme for the academic year 2016-2017. The other students are Sanja Bonnick, Shanize Shanna-Kay Stewart, Brittnie Dahlia Paul-Ann Lee, Nicholas Hugh...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), having a light exchange with Chairman of the Jamaica College Foundation, Hon. R. Danny Williams at the official opening of the Mayer Matalon Dormitory at the college on July 14. Others (from second left) are Acting Principal of Jamaica College, Wayne Robinson and Chairman, Jamaica College Board of Governors, Michael Bernard.
Education

Jamaica College Gets New Dormitory

The Mayer Matalon Dormitory at Jamaica College (JC) was officially opened on July 14, during a ceremony at the Old Hope Road institution. The facility, which is able to house 72 students, was named after Mayer Matalon, an outstanding former Jamaica College student who went on to become one of Jamaica’s leading financial visionaries. In his remarks, Minister of Education,...
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Communication Officer, Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, recently.
National Security

Licensed Firearm Holders Urged to Store Weapons Safely

Licensed firearm holders are being reminded to store their weapons safely if they are departing the island or attending events where firearms are not allowed. This reminder came from Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, during a recent press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew. She encouraged...
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Technology

Energy Minister Warns Against Electricity Theft

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, continues to discourage persons from accessing electricity illegally. He says this is imperative in order to reduce inconveniences incurred by service providers, and other persons and entities connected to the national power grid. The Minister was speaking at a lighting ceremony for the community of 43c Featherbed Lane in South...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), shares a light moment with representatives of National Energy Solutions Limited (NESol), Board member, Sophia Deer (centre), and Deputy Chairman, Allan Causwell, during Thursday’s (July 14) lighting ceremony for the community of 43c Featherbed Lane in South Central St. Catherine. Dr. Wheatley is the area’s Member of Parliament.
Technology

Featherbed Lane Residents Get Electricity

Residents of 43c Featherbed Lane in South Central St. Catherine have been provided with electricity at a cost of approximately $4 million. The provision has been facilitated by National Energy Solutions Limited (NESol), which installed cables, transmission lines, power transformers and street lights, and wired the beneficiaries’ homes. Science, Energy and Technology Minister and Member of Parliament for the area,...
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