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New Member of Parliament for St. Ann North East, Matthew Samuda, takes the Oath of Allegiance during the sitting of the House of Representatives on October 8. At right is Acting Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Chesanne Brandon.
New Member of Parliament for St. Ann North East, Matthew Samuda, takes the Oath of Allegiance during the sitting of the House of Representatives on October 8. At right is Acting Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Chesanne Brandon.

New MP for St. Ann North East Sworn In

Newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Ann North East, Matthew Samuda, was sworn in today (October 8), during the sitting of the House of Representatives. After taking the Oath of Allegiance, the MP was welcomed by Deputy Speaker,...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the St. James Bee Farmers Association
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the St. James Bee Farmers Association's Healthy Lifestyle Day ceremony, held at the St. James RADA Office in Catherine Hall on Thursday, October 3.

Agriculture Ministry Assists Thousands of Farmers
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre), look on as beekeeper Romario Scott, shows them a beekeeping apparatus, during the St. James Bee Farmers Association
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre), look on as beekeeper Romario Scott, shows them a beekeeping apparatus, during the St. James Bee Farmers Association's Healthy Lifestyle Day, held at the St. James RADA Office in Catherine Hall on Thursday, October 3.

Economic Growth to Be Promoted Among Small Businesses in St. James
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will host the second staging of their ‘At Your Service’ Expo on October 9. The expo is free to the public and will provide customers with access to approximately 20 booths providing government services.
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will host the second staging of their ‘At Your Service’ Expo on October 9. The expo is free to the public and will provide customers with access to approximately 20 booths providing government services.

Finance Ministry Stages ‘At Your Service’ Expo October 9
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), is in discussion with Chairperson of the Digicel Foundation, Joy Clarke (centre) and Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Charmaine Daniels (right), during the recent launch of the Foundation’s 2023/2024 annual report at the organisation’s downtown Kingston offices.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), is in discussion with Chairperson of the Digicel Foundation, Joy Clarke (centre) and Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Charmaine Daniels (right), during the recent launch of the Foundation’s 2023/2024 annual report at the organisation’s downtown Kingston offices.

Minister Charles Jr. Hails Digicel Foundation for Contribution to Special Needs Children

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade,, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, applauding customer service professionals for their invaluable contributions to the public sector, during the opening ceremony for Service Excellence Month activities at the Ministry in Kingston on October 7.
Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsVision 2030

Foreign Affairs Ministry Marks Service Excellence Month

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is undertaking a week of activities from October 6 to 11 to mark Service Excellence Month. Under the theme ‘Elevating Service: Above and Beyond’, the week-long observance will focus on activities to enhance awareness about the importance of quality service delivery. This is in keeping with measures to foster a culture of...
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The large gathering of students, parents and teachers at the 2019 staging of the Seville Heritage Expo in St. Ann
CultureYouth

Seville Heritage Expo 2024 Promises Rich Cultural Experience

Seville Heritage Expo 2024 promises to provide an enriching and interactive cultural experience for students across Jamaica. The annual educational event will be held at the historic Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on October 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Now in its 26th year, the Expo has become a platform for educating and entertaining...
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DevelopmentEducationVision 2030Youth

Violence Prevention Alliance Officially Launches Trees for Peace Campaign

The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) Jamaica, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), has officially launched the 'Trees for Peace' Campaign for 2024. The launch took place at Kingston High School recently, under the theme ‘Building a Culture of Peace’. Schools across the island are being invited to participate in this campaign by creating ‘Peace Gardens’. These...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, and Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, cut the ribbon for the handover of a 29-seater bus, donated by the Japanese Government to the Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine, on October 4. Observing are Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding, who is also Chairman of the school (fourth right, foreground), students and other officials.
EducationYouth

Old Harbour High School Receives Bus from Japan

Some students at Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine, now have reliable transport after the institution received a 29-seater bus, donated by the Japanese Government. The vehicle, valued at more than $11 million, will cater mostly to students who travel long distances, filling a gap for safe, reliable, and efficient transportation. It will also be used to transport students...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Plans Under Way for Repair of Brown’s Town Transportation Centre

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says repairs on the Brown’s Town Transportation Centre in St. Ann will get under way in short order. “Once I have received the estimate and the Ministry has signed off we will be making the funds available to commence the work,” he said. Minister McKenzie was addressing the official opening...
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