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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 3).

ZOSOs Extended in Seven Communities

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 3), approved a 180-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven communities across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens...

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, makes a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 3).

Review of Bill to Amend Jamaica’s Constitution Far Advanced

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) military band plays a musical item during the JDF’s annual carol service at the Garrison Church of The Ascension, Up Park Camp, Kingston, on Tuesday (December 3). The Carol Service is a cherished tradition within the JDF that symbolises community spirit, unity and the heart of the Christmas season.

PHOTOS: Jamaica Defence Force Carol Service

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth right), stands beside a milk machine, along with Principal of the Knockalva Polytechnic College, Natalie Wallace-Thompson (right); Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Dairy Development Board, Devon Sayers (left), and other persons, during the launch of the Dairy Livestock Innovation, Nutrition, Knowledge Programme (D-LINK), held at the College on November 28.

Government to Assist Dairy Farmers Through $20-Million Equipment Lease Programme

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), joins in a toast to celebrate the British Council Caribbean’s 90th anniversary on Monday (December 2) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. From left are Principal Director, Entertainment Policy Development and Monitoring Branch in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Gillian Wilkinson McDaniel; British Council Country Director, Damion Campbell; and United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater.

PHOTOS: British Council Caribbean’s 90th Anniversary Celebration

Chairman of the Manchester Parish Development Committee (PDC), Anthony Freckleton (right), and Nursery Manager at the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Chevion Morgan (left), hand out citrus seedlings to householders at the recent staging of Manchester Community Day at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Distribution of Citrus Seedlings Continues in Manchester

The Manchester Parish Development Committee (PDC) will be distributing 300 citrus seedlings to householders in communities across the parish on Thursday (December 5). The initiative is part of a project being undertaken by the Committee with support from the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), which is aimed at revitalising the parish’s citrus industry. The seedlings include lime, lemon, ortanique, Parson Brown...

Newly elected Member of Parliament for St Andrew North Western, Duane Smith, takes the Oath of Allegiance, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on December 3. Looking on is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe.

2 years ago Parliament

Successful By-Election Members of Parliament Sworn In

Newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Andrew North Western, Duane Smith, and returning Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marisa Dalrymple Philibert, were sworn in, on Tuesday (December 3), during the sitting of the House of Representatives. After taking the Oath of Allegiance, the MPs were welcomed by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Juliet Holness; House...

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.

2 years ago Works / Construction

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) and Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Homer Davis, during his recent contribution to the 2024/25 Constituency Debate in the House...

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

2 years ago Agriculture

Spice Farmers Encouraged to Buy into JaSPICE Project

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is appealing to farmers of turmeric, ginger and pimento to engage with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (JaSPICE) project, to improve their crop production. The project, being implemented over a five-year period, is now in its ‘extension’ phase where research into new and improved farming practices is transferred...

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

2 years ago Education

236 TAP Participants to Graduate Dec. 2

Two hundred and thirty-six young Jamaicans have successfully completed comprehensive training under the Technology Advancement Programme (TAP), which is designed to enhance their coding skills and workforce readiness. The participants, who are the third cohort to benefit from the initiative, will graduate on December 2, during a ceremony at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica. TAP is offered by the...

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.

2 years ago Press ReleaseTourism

Minister Bartlett Wins Global Gusi Peace Prize

Jamaica and the Philippines Explore Signing MOU on Tourism Collaboration Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, was awarded the prestigious Gusi Peace Prize in Manila on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the global tourism industry. This distinguished accolade, often referred to as Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize, celebrates excellence in various fields,...

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

2 years ago Transport

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

The Government, through the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, has sought to address parking challenges faced by taxi operators in Discovery Bay, St. Ann. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who met with transport operators, police, and other stakeholders on November 28 to discuss immediate and long-term plans to alleviate the situation, said the Government is securing a plot...