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Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis, making his contribution to the 2024/25 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives recently.

Ten Roads in St. James Southern Selected for Rehabilitation under SPARK Programme

Ten roads in St. James Southern have been selected for rehabilitation under the Government’s Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. These were announced by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West)...

Director for Strategic Planning and Projects at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Vaughn Barnaby.

Spice Farmers Encouraged to Buy into JaSPICE Project

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Andrew McRae.

236 TAP Participants to Graduate Dec. 2

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) and the Secretary of Tourism for the Philippines, Hon. Christina Garcia-Frasco, share lens time after he received his global Gusi Peace Prize on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Manila Metropolitan Theatre.

Minister Bartlett Wins Global Gusi Peace Prize

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses taxi operators from Discovery Bay, St. Ann, on Thursday, November 28.

Parking Challenges Faced by Taxi Operators in Discovery Bay to Be Addressed

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents Custos of St. Ann, Joseph Issa, with the Grand Commission to formally recognise his appointment as the Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Ann. The installation ceremony was held on Thursday (November 28) at the historic Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann.

1 year ago Justice

PM Hails New St. Ann Custos as Visionary Leader

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the new Custos of St. Ann, Joseph Issa, as a “visionary leader, a dedicated philanthropist and a champion of innovation”. He was addressing the official installation ceremony on Thursday (November 28) at the historic Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann’s Bay, where Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick...

Craft with a Difference: A Black Friday Weekend Extravaganza is being hosted by the Tourism Product Development Company on Sunday, December 1 at the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay.

1 year ago Tourism

TPDCO to Host Craft with a Difference in Montego Bay on December 1

The Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, will come alive on Sunday (Dec. 1) for the staging of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) craft extravaganza. Dubbed ‘Craft with a Difference: A Black Friday Weekend Extravaganza,’ the event, scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., will celebrate Jamaican artisanry, craft and skills. “We celebrate those who have gone before...

1 year ago Health & Wellness

People Living With HIV Must Stick To Medication

To live normal lives, people living with HIV must stick to their medication, says Regional Manager, Kingston, with the Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL), Christina Gordon. Noting that the illness is no longer a death sentence, Miss Gordon said it is very important that persons get tested to know their HIV status, and if they are positive, they must...

Regional Manager, Kingston, with the Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL), Christina Gordon, speaks at a training and development workshop for media professionals, held on November 28 at the Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Carriers of HIV Virus Must Stick to Medication

To live normal lives, carriers of the HIV virus must stick to their medication, says Regional Manager, Kingston, with the Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL), Christina Gordon. Noting that the illness is no longer a death sentence, Miss Gordon said it is very important that persons get tested to know their HIV status, and if they are positive, they...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Chairman, Urban Development Corporation, Norman Brown, at the recent Urban Development Corporation (UDC) breakfast session with stakeholders from various sectors, at the AC Kingston Hotel. At centre is General Manager, UDC, L. Robert Honeyghan.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Ground to Be Broken for Caymanas Logistics Project Before March Next Year

Ground will be broken for the Caymanas Logistics Project before March next year, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Dr. Holness provided an update on the initiative during the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) breakfast session with stakeholders from various sectors, at the AC Kingston Hotel, recently. “Caymanas is going to become the new centre of logistics in...

Manager for Licensing at the Jamaica Trade Board, Christina DuHarris, shares valuable information on motor-vehicle importation, during the agency

1 year ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Jamaica Trade Board Hosts Webinar on Motor-Vehicle Importation

Navigating the complexities of motor-vehicle importation was the focus of the ‘Best Practices for Motor Vehicle Importation’ webinar, hosted by the Jamaica Trade Board (JTB) on November 27. Providing essential insights to ensure a smooth and compliant importation process for both dealers and non-dealers, Manager for Licensing at the JTB, Christina DuHarris, emphasised the importance of understanding the Motor Vehicle...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., (second right), addresses potential candidates for placement in the Overseas Employment (farmwork) Programme in Canada and the United States (US), during a recruitment exercise at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Thursday (November 28). Looking on is Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings.

1 year ago LabourSocial Security

Gov’t Ensuring Inclusiveness in Overseas Employment Programme

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Thursday (November 28) underscored the importance of the Government’s ‘No One Left Behind Policy’ as he encouraged potential candidates for placement in the Overseas Employment (farmwork) Programme in Canada and the United States (US). The Policy ensures that workers are well prepared to meet the demands of their overseas...