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Applications are now open for the United Kingdom (UK)-Commonwealth Scholarship, which allows persons to pursue post-graduate education.
Applications are now open for the United Kingdom (UK)-Commonwealth Scholarship, which allows persons to pursue post-graduate education.

Applications Open for UK-Commonwealth Scholarship

Applications are now open for the United Kingdom (UK)-Commonwealth Scholarship. The award will be made to four persons from the Commonwealth of Nations, which includes Jamaica, to pursue advanced studies in the UK. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, October...
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (left) along with others (from second left), Rev. Dr. Henroy Samuels; Host Minister at the Webster Memorial United Church, Rev. Delroy Harris; and former chairperson, Webster Memorial United Church Harvest Planning Committee, Andrea C. Whyte, view the fruits displayed at the Church in Kingston on September 25.
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (left) along with others (from second left), Rev. Dr. Henroy Samuels; Host Minister at the Webster Memorial United Church, Rev. Delroy Harris; and former chairperson, Webster Memorial United Church Harvest Planning Committee, Andrea C. Whyte, view the fruits displayed at the Church in Kingston on September 25.

PHOTOS: Senior Citizens Church Service
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), unveils the sign for the official launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) free community Wi-Fi hotspot at Garvey Square in Norwood on September 21. He is joined by Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (third right), USF’s Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes (fourth right), and other stakeholders.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), unveils the sign for the official launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) free community Wi-Fi hotspot at Garvey Square in Norwood on September 21. He is joined by Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (third right), USF’s Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes (fourth right), and other stakeholders.

Norwood Gets Free Public Wi-Fi
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), observes as founder of technology company, Rydeum Caribbean, Mark Hannah (second left) uses the new mobile app, DoGetGo on his phone, following the launch of the app, at the Half Moon Resort in Rose Hall, St. James on September 22. Sharing in the moment (from left) are, President of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) Montego Bay Chapter, Simon Lawrence, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rydeum Caribbean, Mark Vanterpool.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (second right), observes as founder of technology company, Rydeum Caribbean, Mark Hannah (second left) uses the new mobile app, DoGetGo on his phone, following the launch of the app, at the Half Moon Resort in Rose Hall, St. James on September 22. Sharing in the moment (from left) are, President of the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) Montego Bay Chapter, Simon Lawrence, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rydeum Caribbean, Mark Vanterpool.

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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking at the handover of an apartment complex as part of the Government of Jamaica’s social housing initiative, at Fourth Street, Belrock in Kingston on Friday, September 23.
Local GovernmentWeather

Gov’t Prepared for Tropical Depression

The Government and its agencies are prepared for any impact from the Tropical Depression, which is forecast to affect the island by mid-day on Saturday, September 24. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) began operating on a 24-hour basis effective Friday (September 23), and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the hand over of an apartment complex as part of the Government of Jamaica’s social housing initiative, at Fourth Street, Belrock in Kingston on Friday, September 23.
FisheriesPrime MinisterWeather

PM Urges Fisherfolk to Evacuate Cays

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is imploring fisherfolk to evacuate the cays and banks as the island is under a Tropical Storm Watch. The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service), says that a tropical depression continues to strengthen over the central Caribbean Sea, and is expected to cause showers and gusty winds by mid-day on Saturday, September 24....
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Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), speaks at a special meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Friday (September 23).
Local Government

ODPEM Will Provide Emergency Instructions – Minister Mckenzie

With the country now under a tropical storm watch, Jamaicans are being advised to guard against misinformation and to only follow the emergency instructions from the relevant authority. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said that “the only authentic authority that can give instructions is the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), which has...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a special meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Friday (September 23).
Local Government

Persons in Flood-Prone Areas Urged to Heed Evacuation Notices

Jamaicans living in flood-prone areas are being urged to move swiftly to designated shelters once an evacuation notice is given, as the country braces for a severe weather system this weekend. The latest update from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Office) indicates that a tropical storm watch is now in effect for Jamaica as tropical depression number nine continues...
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Finance & Public Service

TAJ Cancels This Saturday’s Operations

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it has cancelled its usual month-end Saturday business operations scheduled for this Saturday, September 24, 2022, at select Tax Offices. The decision has been taken as the country braces for the potential impact of the impending severe weather event, and the need to take the necessary precautions to safeguard its facilities,...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22.
Foreign AffairsNational SecurityPrime Minister

PM Calls on Developed Countries to Do More to Stop Illegal Gun Flow

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on developed countries to do more to stem the flow of illicit guns into developing nations, such as Jamaica. Addressing the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 22, Mr. Holness noted that several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are facing an epidemic of crime...
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Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCO), Wade Mars (left), shakes hands with Chairman, Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ), Dr. Damien King, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the entities to extend the Tourism Sector Recycling Partnership to resort areas in Kingston and the South Coast. The signing took place on Thursday (September 22) at RPJ’s head office in Kingston.
Environment

Recycling Partners Looking to Increase Processing Depots

Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ) is working to increase the number of processing depots it has across the island. Chairman of RPJ, Dr. Damien King, said the overwhelming response of the population to recycling indicates the need for greater capacity to properly manage the disposal and processing of recyclables. “We now only have six depots open, and we want to...
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