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Principal of the Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover, Natalie Thompson, addresses a press briefing hosted by the college at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. James parish office in Montego Bay on Friday (August 8). 
Principal of the Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover, Natalie Thompson, addresses a press briefing hosted by the college at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. James parish office in Montego Bay on Friday (August 8). 

Knockalva Polytechnic College Grateful for Stakeholder Support

Principal of Knockalva Polytechnic College Natalie Thompson has expressed gratitude for the support the institution has received from the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information. “We are receiving support as we speak at unprecedented levels from the Ministry. We...
Principal of the Knockalva Polytechnic College, Natalie Thompson, addresses a press briefing hosted by the college at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. James parish office in Montego Bay on Friday (August 8). 
Principal of the Knockalva Polytechnic College, Natalie Thompson, addresses a press briefing hosted by the college at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. James parish office in Montego Bay on Friday (August 8). 

Knockalva Polytechnic College Celebrates 85 Years
Grammy-nominated dub poet and musician Yasus Afari performs during the National Day concert at Expo 2025 Japan on August 6.
Grammy-nominated dub poet and musician Yasus Afari performs during the National Day concert at Expo 2025 Japan on August 6.

Photos: Highlights From Jamaica’s National Day At Expo 2025 Japan
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre), is flanked by the nine citizens who received awards during the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Independence Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (August 6).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre), is flanked by the nine citizens who received awards during the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Independence Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony, held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (August 6).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Build Just and Equitable Society
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), listens as Dihanroy Mitchell of the HEART/NSTA Trust highlight’s features of the agency’s technology display at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday (Aug. 1). The Minister is joined by the agency’s Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (right).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), listens as Dihanroy Mitchell of the HEART/NSTA Trust highlight’s features of the agency’s technology display at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday (Aug. 1). The Minister is joined by the agency’s Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (right).

HEART/ NSTA Trust Showcase Innovation In Farming At Denbigh

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
National Honours and Awards

More Than 140 Jamaicans to Receive National Honours and Awards

Over 140 Jamaicans will this year receive National Honours and Awards for outstanding contribution to the country in various fields. Heading the list of award recipients, which was published on Wednesday (August 6) are businessman Keith Duncan; Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, who...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (fourth left), is assisted by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis (third left), in cutting the ribbon to officially open the newly built state-of-the-art Anchovy Police Station in St. James, on Tuesday (August 5). Looking on (from left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn; Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; and other stakeholders.
CommunityNational Security

Anchovy Police Station Officially Opened

The Anchovy community in St. James is now home to a modern and upgraded police station, following the official opening of the $200 million facility by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, on Tuesday (August 5). The project was executed under the Ministry of National Security’s Project Rebuild, Overhaul and Construct (ROC) initiative with...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the commissioning ceremony for a US$8 million Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Cogeneration Plant at Best Dressed Chicken in Spring Village, St. Catherine on Tuesday (August 5).
Climate ChangeEnergy

Government Focused on Reducing Cost of Energy

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to taking a multifaceted approach to reducing energy costs to consumers. Dr. Holness said a part of that approach is the renegotiation of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company’s current all-island licence which will expire on July 8, 2027. The Prime Minister reasoned that the structure of...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security and  Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), shakes hands  with  Managing Director, Jamalco, Marvin Jackson (centre), at Jamalco’s scholarship awards ceremony held on July 30 at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon. Sharing in the moment (from left) are: Director of Human Resources, Corporate Services and Security, Jamalco, Christopher Buckmaster; Vice President of Operations, Americas, Century Aluminium, Levi Chaffin; and President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Dr. Mark Smith.
Education

Photos: Jamalco Scholarship Awards

Minister of Labour and Social Security and  Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), shakes hands  with  Managing Director, Jamalco, Marvin Jackson (centre), at Jamalco’s scholarship awards ceremony held on July 30 at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon. Sharing in the moment (from left) are: Director of Human Resources, Corporate Services...
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Law student at the University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI), Paris Ferguson.
Independence

Independence More Than Festivities For Young Jamaicans

As the nation celebrates its 63rd year of Independence on August 6, Jamaica’s youth are taking the time to reflect on what the milestone represents to them beyond concerts, civic ceremonies, cultural events, parades and other festivities. For many, independence is a deeply personal and empowering concept, symbolising freedom of thought, identity, self-determination, and national pride. Law student at the...
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