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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, greets Portmore Youth Mayor, Tanice Webster, during a recent courtesy call by Youth Mayors at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. The visit was part of activities for Local Government and Community Month during November.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, greets Portmore Youth Mayor, Tanice Webster, during a recent courtesy call by Youth Mayors at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. The visit was part of activities for Local Government and Community Month during November.

Citizens Encouraged to Get Involved in Local Governance

November is Local Government and Community Month, and citizens are being encouraged to use this year’s observance to deepen their understanding of local government functions and their impact on communities. The Month is being observed under the theme: ‘Local Government...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses an audience at the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas, during a tour of the property on Wednesday (November 13).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses an audience at the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas, during a tour of the property on Wednesday (November 13).

Additional Land to Be Acquired to Build Micro Business Park at Morant Bay Urban Centre
Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Darlene Morrison (left), participates in discussion with (from second left) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) Board Chair, Paul Lalor, and Commissioner General, Ainsley Powell, during the TAJ’s 10th anniversary tax forum on Wednesday (November 13), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Darlene Morrison (left), participates in discussion with (from second left) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, and Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) Board Chair, Paul Lalor, and Commissioner General, Ainsley Powell, during the TAJ’s 10th anniversary tax forum on Wednesday (November 13), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

TAJ Commended on Decade of Service
Public Relations and Communications Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Kristen Laing,
Public Relations and Communications Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Kristen Laing,

Jamaicans Encouraged to Support CPFSA’s 3k Run/Walk Race on November 17
JCARA
JCARA's head office, located off Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. 

JACRA Leads Jamaica’s Agricultural Commodities into the 21st Century

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12).
Works / Construction

Work Commences on Grange Lane Dualisation

Work has commenced on the dualisation of Grange Lane in Portmore, says Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge. He noted that the $930 million project will not only improve traffic flow, but also enhance commerce and accessibility throughout the area. “By prioritising the repair and maintenance of our roads, we are committed to ensuring safe...
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Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) Commissioner General, Ainsley Powell, addresses the agency’s 10th anniversary tax forum on Wednesday (November 13) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

Christiana Tax Office to Open by End of 2024/25 Fiscal Year

The Christiana Tax Office in Manchester is expected to open by the end of fiscal year 2024/25. Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) Commissioner General, Ainsley Powell, disclosed that logistics and supply issues have delayed its opening. “We should’ve opened last month; but we are looking at, hopefully, before the end of the fiscal year,” he said. Mr. Powell gave the update...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12).
National Security and PeaceParliament

New Mobile Police Station in Gregory Park

Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has informed that a new mobile police station is now located in the community of Gregory Park. He made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12). Mr. Terrelonge, who is Minister of State in...
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Chairman of Independence Park Limited, Mike Fennell, converses with former 200m and 400m world record holder, Michael Johnson, during the media launch of the Grand Slam Track Kingston Meet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (November 11).
Sport

PHOTOS: Grand Slam Track Kingston Meet Media Launch

Chairman of Independence Park Limited, Mike Fennell, converses with former 200m and 400m world record holder, Michael Johnson, during the media launch of the Grand Slam Track Kingston Meet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (November 11).
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (first row, third right) and Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (first row, third left), share a photo opportunity with Youth Mayors during a courtesy call on November 7. The Minister and Youth Mayors made the courtesy call at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, 1 West King’s House Road, Kingston. The visit formed part of activities marking Local Government Month in November, which is intended to integrate and sensitise the youth of Jamaica about the importance of local governance.
LabourYouth

PHOTOS: Youth Mayors Call on Leader of the Opposition

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (first row, third right) and Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (first row, third left), share a photo opportunity with Youth Mayors during a courtesy call on November 7. The Minister and Youth Mayors made the courtesy call at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, 1 West King’s...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks (right), addresses members of the of the Windsor Town Council during a recent visit to the town near Hartford, Connecticut. Listening is Mayor of Windsor, Nuchette Black-Burke.
Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Marks Welcomes Avelo’s New Non-Stop Flights to Montego Bay

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, says Avelo Airlines’ new direct flights from Connecticut to Montego Bay, St. James, will open a myriad of economic opportunities for both destinations. The non-stop flights from Bradley Airport in Windsor near Hartford, will operate twice per week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing an accessible and affordable travel option...
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