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Senior Manager for Finance at the National Housing Trust, Dwight Ebanks, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

NHT Aims to Automate Mortgage Application Process

As the National Housing Trust (NHT) continues to streamline its services, the entity has signalled its intention to automate its mortgage application process. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Senior Manager for Finance at the Government’s...

Principal Director for Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson.

Bureau of Gender Affairs Available to Assist Employers with Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy

The smart device and portable printer that is used by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to issue traffic tickets.

Additional Handheld Smart Devices Being Acquired for the JCF

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), breaks ground for the construction of the St. Ann Health Department's new administrative building on Friday (July 14). Also taking part are (from left) Institutional Benefits Manager at the National Health Fund (NHF), Collie Smith; Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Eastern , Hon. Marsha Smith; Board Chairman of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA), Laura Heron; Deputy Mayor of St. Ann's Bay, Councillor Dalas Dickenson and Director at DT Brown Construction Ltd., Kirk Brown.

New Administrative Building for St. Ann Health Department

Drama and Theatre Development Specialist, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Shaun Drysdale.

JCDC to Host Short-Film Workshop on July 20

Civil Engineer, David Allen (left), does a presentation on aggregate material, during the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) ‘Outta Road’ Stakeholder Engagement for the Construction Sector, at the Golf View Hotel in Manchester on Thursday (July 13). The session included information on best practices that block makers, producers of aggregates and ready-mixed concrete should employ in their processes.

3 years ago Works / Construction

PHOTOS: BSJ Stages ‘Outta Road’ Construction Sector Stakeholder Engagement

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), converses with outgoing Ambassador of Belgium to Jamaica, His Excellency Hugo Verbist, during the diplomat’s farewell courtesy call at King’s House on Thursday (July 13).

3 years ago Courtesy Call

PHOTOS: GG Gets Farewell Courtesy Call from Belgium’s Ambassador

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), converses with outgoing Ambassador of Belgium to Jamaica, His Excellency Hugo Verbist, during the diplomat’s farewell courtesy call at King’s House on Thursday (July 13).

Commanding Officer for the Portland police division, Superintendent Lloyd Darby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation on Thursday (July 13) in Port Antonio.

3 years ago National Security and Peace

Portland Police Urge Caution By Residents If Faced with Future Haitian Refugee Arrivals

The police in Portland are urging residents to be cautious and consider certain risks if faced with a repeat of Monday’s (July 10) arrival of 37 Haitian nationals. The group, comprising 29 adults (24 males and five females), five boys and three girls, landed on the Boston Beach aboard a small boat and were assisted by residents before the authorities...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), presents a gift to outgoing Ambassador of Belgium to Jamaica, His Excellency Hugo Verbist, during a farewell luncheon for the diplomat at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 13).

3 years ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTO: Minister Johnson Smith Attends Farewell Luncheon for Belgium’s Ambassador

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), presents a gift to outgoing Ambassador of Belgium to Jamaica, His Excellency Hugo Verbist, during a farewell luncheon for the diplomat at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 13).

The Trade Board Limited’s long-serving employees and top performers share a moment following the agency’s 40th Anniversary Employee Service Awards Ceremony, held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on June 10.

3 years ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Trade Board Limited Honours Long-Serving Employees

Twenty-eight current and former employees of the Trade Board Limited (TBL) were recognised for their dedication to Service Excellence, at a recent staff awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. The event was held under the theme ‘Recognising Commitment to Service and Excellence’ and was hosted as part of TBL’s 40th anniversary celebrations. It provided an...

3 years ago Housing

NHT Now Refunding Contributions Paid Up to 2015

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is advising clients that contributions made up to the year 2015 are now being refunded. This was disclosed by the NHT’s Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, during the Love 101 radio programme, ‘Good Morning Minister’, on Wednesday (July 12). “This year (2023), we are refunding contributions that were made...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaking to residents of Clarendon during a visit to several communities in the parish on Wednesday (July 12).

3 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Tasked with Identifying Alternative Crops for Cultivation In Southern Clarendon

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has been tasked with identifying orchard crops that can be grown on lands in southern Clarendon owned by the Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) that are not currently under cultivation. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while addressing residents during a brief tour of the area on Wednesday (July...