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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), tours a section of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James on October 16. Also on the tour was Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), who is Member of Parliament for St. James North Western.

PM Pleased with Progress of Montego Bay Perimeter Road

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he is pleased with the progress being made on the construction of the new Montego Bay Perimeter Road in St. James. He said that the road, which is part of the...

Acting Director for the Community Liaison Unit at the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Nardia McLaren, speaks at an International Day of Rural Women (IDRW) 2024 forum at the Portland-based College of Agriculture, Science and Education, on October 16.

Rural Women Celebrated at IDRW Forum

Member of Parliament (MP) for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis, delivers her contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 16).

Five Community Roads in Hanover Western to Be Repaired

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 16).

Solar Lights to Be Installed in Over 30 Communities Across St. Andrew West Rural

Prime Minister , Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Sandals Resorts International’s Mega Showcase, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Wednesday (October 16).

Gov’t Proactive in Promoting Brand Jamaica

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Outstanding Jamaicans to Be Honoured on October 21

Two hundred and thirty-two Jamaicans will be officially recognised for their contribution to nation-building, during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards 2024. This will take place on the lawns of King’s House on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 21, starting at 9:00 a.m. Professor Wendel Dwight Abel, OD, JP, who will receive the Order of...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

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Gov’t Remains Steadfast in Enhancing Jamaica’s Healthcare Facilities

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the Government remains steadfast in improving, rebuilding and enhancing healthcare facilities for Jamaicans. This, he notes, is evident in his constituency, among other areas, where “we are witnessing a transformation in our healthcare landscape,...

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, points to the UK-JA Mural, which was unveiled this morning (October 16) in the Kingston Creative Art District. Looking on (from left) are United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean, Baroness Jennifer Chapman; Artist, Michael Elliott; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe. The mural, titled ‘Tale of Two Cities’ showcases the vibrant collaboration between art and diplomacy and celebrates the cultural ties and creativity of both countries.

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PHOTOS: Tale of Two Cities Mural

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, points to the UK-JA Mural, which was unveiled this morning (October 16) in the Kingston Creative Art District. Looking on (from left) are United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean, Baroness Jennifer Chapman; Artist, Michael Elliott; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (second right), and Acting Director for Community Liaison, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Nardia McLaren (right) visit the Nature

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PHOTOS: FarmHers Market

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (second right), and Acting Director for Community Liaison, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Nardia McLaren (right) visit the Nature's Pastes and Purées, and HoneyLishus booth, at the Agricultural Display, Media Highlight and FarmHers Market on Tuesday (October 15) at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston. The event was...

Acting Vice Principal of the St. Catherine-based Innswood High School, Camella Mullings-Wilson (right), presents a gift to member of the ancillary staff, Laurel Lawrence, at the third annual staff awards ceremony held on Tuesday (October 15) at the institution’s campus.

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Innswood High Awards Outstanding Staff

Several staff members at the St. Catherine-based Innswood High School have been recognised for dedicated service over the last academic year. During a function held on Tuesday (October 15) at the institution’s campus, under the theme ‘Raising the Standard Through Improved Morale’, awards were presented to outstanding teachers across various departments and support staff. Acting Vice Principal of the school,...

Economist in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Keenan Falconer.

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US$480 Million, 12-Year Bond a Signal of Confidence in Jamaica

Economist in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Keenan Falconer, says the Government’s first structured securitisation transaction in the international capital markets is a sign of confidence by international investors in the quality of Jamaica’s financial instruments. The Government of Jamaica successfully secured US$480 million through the securitisation of assets belonging to the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA)....

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter (third left), presents a group of greenhouse farmers with inputs for their business, to replace what was lost during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Occasion was a World Food Day Ceremony, held at Ebony Park in Clarendon, on October 16.

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100-Acre Ackee and Mango Orchard to Be Established at Ebony Park in Clarendon

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has announced the establishment of a 100-acre orchard, comprising 50 acres of ackees and 50 acres of mangoes, on lands at Ebony Park HEART/NSTA Trust in Clarendon. This aligns with the Ministry’s food security strategy, which is key to growing the agricultural sector. Climate change, global warming and other challenges have made it...