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NWA Commences Repairs on Jackson Town to Ulster Spring Road

The National Works Agency (NWA) has commenced rehabilitation works on the Jackson Town to Ulster Spring road in Trelawny. The project, being done at a cost of $166 million under the NWA’s Maintenance of Secondary Roads Programme, is slated for...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), with representatives from the Papine High School 4-H Club during the 2023 Agricultural Show (Agrofest) for Kingston and St. Andrew. They are (from left) students, Andrew Matthewson, Grade 10; Jessica Williamson, Grade 11; Rihanna Simpson, Grade 11, and Terome Rookwooe, Grade 10; and Agricultural Science teacher, Mark Jones. The event was held on the Ministry’s playfield in Kingston, on Saturday (May 27).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), with representatives from the Papine High School 4-H Club during the 2023 Agricultural Show (Agrofest) for Kingston and St. Andrew. They are (from left) students, Andrew Matthewson, Grade 10; Jessica Williamson, Grade 11; Rihanna Simpson, Grade 11, and Terome Rookwooe, Grade 10; and Agricultural Science teacher, Mark Jones. The event was held on the Ministry’s playfield in Kingston, on Saturday (May 27).

Special Emphasis on Farm Roads This Year
Minister of Justice , Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivers remarks during a Ministry of Justice/Ministry of Education Youth Restorative Justice School Tour stop, at Marcus Garvey Technical High School, in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on Friday (May 26).
Minister of Justice , Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivers remarks during a Ministry of Justice/Ministry of Education Youth Restorative Justice School Tour stop, at Marcus Garvey Technical High School, in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on Friday (May 26).

Justice Minister Encourages Students to Report Wrongdoings
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Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) Logo.

OUR Releases First Batch of New 658 Area Code Numbers
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, touches the headstone at the tomb of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a floral tribute to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on Sunday (May 28).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, touches the headstone at the tomb of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a floral tribute to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of his birth, at National Heroes Park in Kingston, on Sunday (May 28).

Most Hon. Edward Seaga Remembered for Contributing to Jamaica’s Development

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Industry

Jamaica Lauded for Business Digital Platform

Jamaica has one of the best digital platforms in the region, says Managing Director of LPA Corporate Solutions (Caribbean) Limited, Elena Henckel DaCosta. The platform, dubbed the ‘Jamaica Business Gateway’, is designed to streamline business to government interactions. It was recently launched at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston. Speaking at the event, Mrs. DaCosta said the new platform is...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Legal Aid Council’s (LAC) Justice Fair, which was held at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on Friday (May 26).
Justice

Jamaicans Encouraged to Use Appropriate Conflict Resolution Measures

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging citizens to utilise appropriate conflict resolution measures, pointing out that resorting to violence only heightens heated situations. “There is no reason for us to be using rage, abuses, threats, violence, and sometimes fatal violence, to solve our problems. Far too many Jamaicans feel that unless they deliver the ‘last lick’, then there...
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Technical Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Kavanaugh Campbell (left), demonstrates to students at the Hosanna Preparatory School in St. James, how to use a video camera, during their career day exercise held on May 26. The JIS engaged the students in discussions about careers in media under the theme “Conquer Your Future Through Career Development.”
Education

PHOTOS: JIS Regional Office Team Members Participate in Career Day Activities at Hosanna Preparatory School in St. James

Technical Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Kavanaugh Campbell (left), demonstrates to students at the Hosanna Preparatory School in St. James, how to use a video camera, during their career day exercise held on May 26. The JIS engaged the students in discussions about careers in media under the theme “Conquer Your Future Through Career...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a commemorative ceremony held on May 28 at National Heroes Park in Kingston, to mark the 93rd anniversary of Mr. Seaga
Tribute

PHOTOS: PM Lays Floral Tribute for Edward Seaga

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a floral tribute at the grave of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a commemorative ceremony held on May 28 at National Heroes Park in Kingston, to mark the 93rd anniversary of Mr. Seaga's birth.
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, (second left) speaks with student and vice-president of the Catholic Club, Jessie Ripoll Primary School, Ariella Morrison (second right), at the 2023 Pentecost Assembly, hosted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston, at the National Arena in Kingston on Sunday (May 28). Others (from left) are Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding and Archbishop of Kingston, Roman Catholic Church, Kenneth Richards.
Prime Minister

Gov’t Looking to Expand Partnership with the Church

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is seeking to expand its partnership with the church to build more schools in Jamaica. Mr. Holness said the aim is to enforce a value-based education in the society, after recognising a “transition” in the country’s foundational values. “I believe the church can play and is playing a very important...
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Consul General to New York, Alsion Wilson (third right), with board members of the Friends of Falmouth (from left), Lance Hall, Peter Johnson, Michael Wattkis, Oliver Huie, and Derrick Scott, at the organization’s symposium held on May 27, at the Major Owens Wellness Centre in Brooklyn New York.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Several Hotel and Port Investments Slated for the Greater Falmouth Area

Investments in hotel infrastructure totalling some US$625 million is expected to be made in the greater Falmouth area of Trelawny, for the construction of three new properties and one expansion over the next few years. Speaking at the Friends of Falmouth symposium held at the Major Owens Wellness Centre in Brooklyn New York, on May 26, Consul General to New...
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