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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground for the Brown
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground for the Brown's Town to Retreat Pipeline Project in St. Ann, on June 21. Also taking part are (from left) Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Mayor of St. Ann's Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee. 

Government Commits to Providing Potable Water to Residents Across the Island

The Government is fully committed to providing reliable supplies of potable water to residents across the island, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking to residents, business interests and other stakeholders at a ground-breaking ceremony for a pipe...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent opening of the multibillion-dollar New Brunswick Village in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent opening of the multibillion-dollar New Brunswick Village in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

Gov’t Looking at Providing Lands for Housing Development
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday’s (June 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday’s (June 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

JUTC to Receive 100 Additional CNG Buses in July
Compliance Manager for the National Housing Trust (NHT), Garth Evans, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (June 26).
Compliance Manager for the National Housing Trust (NHT), Garth Evans, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (June 26).

NHT Accepting Applications for Contribution Amnesty Programme
Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marina Young, receives a cheque from Lead Researcher for the Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production Project, Langston University in the United States (US), Dr. Ryszard Puchala. The initiative, which is being facilitated through partnership with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), will benefit nine small ruminant farmers across the country.
Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marina Young, receives a cheque from Lead Researcher for the Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production Project, Langston University in the United States (US), Dr. Ryszard Puchala. The initiative, which is being facilitated through partnership with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), will benefit nine small ruminant farmers across the country.

Nine Small Ruminant Farmers Benefiting from RADA-Langston University Partnership

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High Commissioner of Canada in Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (left) and Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, share a toast during a Canada Day Reception held on Tuesday (June 25) at the official residence of the Canadian High Commissioner in Kingston.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Canada Day

High Commissioner of Canada in Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (left) and Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, share a toast during a Canada Day Reception held on Tuesday (June 25) at the official residence of the Canadian High Commissioner in Kingston.
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers the keynote address at the launch of a public Wi-Fi hotspot at University Square in Papine, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (June 26) by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Listening are Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left, seated) and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left, seated).
Technology

PHOTOS: Launch of Wi-Fi Hotspot in Papine

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers the keynote address at the launch of a public Wi-Fi hotspot at University Square in Papine, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (June 26) by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Listening are Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left, seated) and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left,...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre),  inspects new police recruits on parade at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park, in St. Catherine, on June 25.
National Security and Peace

Ground to Be Broken in July for Two Major JCF Facilities

Ground will be broken for the construction of the new St. Catherine North Divisional Headquarters, and the Specialised Operations West facility, in St. James, next month (July). Making the disclosure at the passing out of 294 new police recruits at the National Police College of Jamaica, at Twickenham Park in St. Catherine, on June 25, Minister of National Security, Hon....
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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday’s (June 26) Post-Cabinet Press briefing at Jamaica House.
Transport

Key Areas Identified for Modification under Road Traffic Act and Regulations

The comprehensive review of the Road Traffic Act 2018 and Road Traffic Regulations 2022 now under way has identified several key considerations for modification. Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, in providing details during Wednesday`s (June 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said that the areas for modification include the renewal of drivers’ licences for persons...
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Administrative Support Manager at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Shara Luke, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on June 26.
Housing

Improved Offerings to NHT Contributors July 1

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors will be able to take advantage of the previously announced policy changes that are to take effect on July 1. This means that all NHT mortgagors will become eligible for a home improvement loan of up to $3.5 million after 10 years of their initial mortgage, which marks a significant reduction from the previous 15-year...
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