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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Andrea Gaynor (second right), cut a ribbon during Wednesday’s (December 4) handover ceremony for a housing unit presented to her in Bannister, St. Catherine. They are joined by (from second left) Principal Financial Officer in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Judith Robb-Walters, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Western, Everald Warmington.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Andrea Gaynor (second right), cut a ribbon during Wednesday’s (December 4) handover ceremony for a housing unit presented to her in Bannister, St. Catherine. They are joined by (from second left) Principal Financial Officer in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Judith Robb-Walters, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Western, Everald Warmington.

Single Mother Gets Home in Time for Christmas

Andrea Gaynor of Bannister district in St. Catherine is anticipating a wonderful Christmas with her children, after receiving the keys to her home under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) on Wednesday (December 4). The tearful recipient told Prime Minister,...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), speaks to students at the Hopewell High School in Hanover, during her visit on Wednesday (December 4).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), speaks to students at the Hopewell High School in Hanover, during her visit on Wednesday (December 4).

Education Minister Commends Staff and Board of Hopewell High School
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers remarks during the British Council Caribbean’s 90th anniversary celebration on Monday (December 2), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers remarks during the British Council Caribbean’s 90th anniversary celebration on Monday (December 2), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

Senator Morris Dixon Hails British Council’s Support for Education in Jamaica
Manager, Project Management and Research, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Chantol Dormer.
Manager, Project Management and Research, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Chantol Dormer.

MSMEs Encouraged to Utilise JBDC’s Suite of Business Development Programmes and Services
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, second left), affixes his signature, as a witness, to the signing of four contract packages with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), to undertake works under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. The contract signing ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday (December 5). Other signatories (seated from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; CHEC
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, second left), affixes his signature, as a witness, to the signing of four contract packages with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), to undertake works under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. The contract signing ceremony was held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday (December 5). Other signatories (seated from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; CHEC's Country Manager, Dangran Bi, and representative from CHEC, Gui Hongsheng (witness). Looking on (standing from left) are Ministers without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda and Hon. Robert Morgan; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; and Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips.

Contracts Signed for the Start of Work Under SPARK Programme

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a contract signing ceremony for the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme, held at the Office of the Prime Minister,on Thursday (December 5).
Works / Construction

Additional $2 Billion Allocated for Emergency Patching

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (December 5) declared the deteriorating road conditions a national emergency, while announcing a further $2 billion to be spent for patching, to reinstate roads to driveable conditions. “This will be done following the law as well, using emergency procurement rules. We expect that the work will begin immediately. There are...
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Morant Bay Roundabout in St Thomas.
Industry

IOJ Hosts Salute to St. Thomas Dec. 6

A cultural showcase dubbed, ‘Salute to the Parish of St. Thomas’, will take place on Friday, December 6 at the Yallahs High School, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is part of the ‘Salute to the Parish’ annual cultural heritage series organised by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), a division of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon at the handover of a three-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to resident of Kitson Town, St. Catherine, Byron Hibbert (second left), on December 4. Sharing the occasion (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Contractors for NSHP Selected Through Competitive Process

Units delivered to the neediest in the society under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) are built through a competitive contracting process, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The Prime Minister said the system to finalise beneficiaries for the houses is quite transparent, as after a recommendation is made, it must be established that the individual has...
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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), tours sections of the Gregory Park community in Portmore, St. Catherine, during a visit to the Gregory Park Mobile Command on Wednesday (December 4). He is accompanied by (from left) Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Head of Strategic Operations, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Warren Clarke; Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Christopher Phillips; and Deputy Superintendent of Police, St. Catherine South Division, Michael Campbell.
National Security and Peace

Public Safety and Security a Key Pillar of Aspire Jamaica

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says public safety and security is a critical pillar of the Government’s new growth agenda, ASPIRE Jamaica. This new policy initiative, unveiled by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on November 19, outlines a comprehensive strategy aimed at transitioning Jamaica towards robust and inclusive economic growth. The objective is to foster...
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Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Clifford Blake, addresses the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area 2 Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Awards Ceremony at Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on November 27.
National Security and Peace

St. Mary is TOPS in JCF Area 2

St. Mary has emerged the Top Division in the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) 2024 Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) awards. The ceremony was held at the Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, on November 27. This year’s event recognised the outstanding performing police stations in Area 2 of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), comprising the parishes...
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