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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses reporters and stakeholders following a tour of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on May 13.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses reporters and stakeholders following a tour of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on May 13.

Vernamfield A Viable Option For Fourth International Airport

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says the Government intends to pursue Vernamfield in Clarendon, as a viable option for a new international airport. Speaking to reporters and stakeholders following a tour of the Sangster International Airport in Montego...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Synergy International Systems Inc, Dr. Ashot Hovanesian display a copy of the contract for the implementation of an electronic jail management system for the Department of Correctional Services, during a ceremony held recently at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams (right) and Chief Executive Officer, Synergy International Systems Inc, Dr. Ashot Hovanesian display a copy of the contract for the implementation of an electronic jail management system for the Department of Correctional Services, during a ceremony held recently at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

Department Of Correctional Services To Implement Electronic Jail Management System
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), is presented with a bundle of pak choi by resident of Hannah Town, O’Neil Patterson (left). Also pictured from third left, are: Administrator, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Rev. Peter Espeut, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kingston, Kenneth Richards, and community member, Omari Tucker. Occasion was a ceremony held on May 6, to officially open the Hannah Town Eco-village on the grounds of the St. Anne’s Catholic Church located in Hannah Town, Kingston. The Eco-village, which was established by the Making An Impact All-Together (MAIA) Foundation, features an eco-garden which was installed by the Foundation in December 2021, and expanded in April. It comprises 2,500 assorted vegetable seedlings in raised bed gardens, four twelve-feet-tall fruit trees in 80 tonnes of MAIA’s organic blend of compost. A non-profit organisation, the MAIA Foundation intends to train and mentor residents of the community to support them in maintaining this garden and turning the initiative into a viable business opportunity.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), is presented with a bundle of pak choi by resident of Hannah Town, O’Neil Patterson (left). Also pictured from third left, are: Administrator, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Rev. Peter Espeut, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kingston, Kenneth Richards, and community member, Omari Tucker. Occasion was a ceremony held on May 6, to officially open the Hannah Town Eco-village on the grounds of the St. Anne’s Catholic Church located in Hannah Town, Kingston. The Eco-village, which was established by the Making An Impact All-Together (MAIA) Foundation, features an eco-garden which was installed by the Foundation in December 2021, and expanded in April. It comprises 2,500 assorted vegetable seedlings in raised bed gardens, four twelve-feet-tall fruit trees in 80 tonnes of MAIA’s organic blend of compost. A non-profit organisation, the MAIA Foundation intends to train and mentor residents of the community to support them in maintaining this garden and turning the initiative into a viable business opportunity.

PHOTOS: Senator Matthew Samuda Tours Hannah Town Eco-village
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens keenly to the comments of Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munro (right), during a tour of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on May 13. Looking on (from second left) are Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens keenly to the comments of Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munro (right), during a tour of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on May 13. Looking on (from second left) are Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.

PM In Dialogue With PIOJ Regarding Growth Prospects
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official opening of the $580 million Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Area 4 Headquarters Montego Bay situated at #1 Barnett Street in the Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (May 14). He used the opportunity to appeal for negotiations over industrial action, in dealing with employment issues.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official opening of the $580 million Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Area 4 Headquarters Montego Bay situated at #1 Barnett Street in the Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (May 14). He used the opportunity to appeal for negotiations over industrial action, in dealing with employment issues.

PM Urges Negotiations Over Industrial Actions

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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seventh left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the $580 million Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Area 4 Headquarters in Montego Bay, St James. situated at #1 Barnett Street. Assisting him is Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fourth right). Sharing the moment are Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left. foreground); Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte (third right); and dignitaries from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB).
Local GovernmentPrime Minister

PM Officially Opens Fire Brigade HQ In Mobay

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (May 13) officially opened the $580 million Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Area 4 Headquarters in Montego Bay, situated at #1 Barnett Street in the city. The 34,073 square foot state-of-the-art four-storey structure, is crucial to the improvement and expansion of the JFB’s service delivery across the parishes of St. James, Westmoreland,...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fourth left) applauds, as Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) unveils plaques to mark the official opening of the Montego Bay Fire Station and Area Four Headquarters of the Jamaica Fire Brigade in St. James on Friday (May 13). Looking on (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. James Central Heroy Clarke; Opposition Spokesperson for Tourism Senator Janice Allen; Chairman of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Dr. Wayne Henry; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon Marlene Malahoo Forte and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang.
Local Government

$580M Fire Station A Game Changer – Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon Desmond McKenzie, has described the official opening of the multi-million-dollar state-of the art Montego Bay Fire Station in St. James as a “game changer” for the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB). The facility’s construction which commenced in June 2019, was spearheaded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) under its Disaster Vulnerability Reduction...
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Government Senator Dr. Sapphire Longmore addresses the Upper House on May 13.
SenateYouth

‘Listen Up! Children’s Voices Matter’

Parents and guardians are being encouraged to pay closer attention to children and provide an avenue where their voices can be heard. The urging came from Government Senator Dr. Sapphire Longmore while speaking on a motion for the adjournment of the Senate on Friday (May 13). She made the call against the backdrop that the month of May is observed...
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Youth attending the National Family Planning Board (NFPB) Yute Expression Official Launch and Awards ceremony, held on Wednesday (May 11) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

Youth The Focus For Sexual Health Programmes

There is an increase in the number of sexually involved youth, pregnancies and related ills, and more actions are needed to reduce these incidents. So said Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, who was delivering the keynote address at the National Family Planning Board (NFPB) Yute Expression Official Launch and Awards Ceremony, held...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, cuts the ribbon to officially launch Magna Motors Dealership Limited’s (Hyundai) new state-of-the-art facility and seventh anniversary celebrations, at the entity’s Oxford Road address, St. Andrew, on Thursday (May 12). Looking on is Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Magna Motors Dealership (Jamaica), Erick Gutierrez.
InvestmentPrime Minister

Jamaicans Urged To Look For Overseas Business Opportunities

Local businesspeople are being encouraged to look for opportunities in other countries, even as Jamaica continues to court international investments. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the move will assist the country’s expansion into overseas markets. “We want to see investors come into Jamaica and we are encouraging Jamaicans to go and invest elsewhere as well. In...
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Senior Education Officer and Chairman of the Jamaica Day Planning Committee in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Marlon Williams.
EducationYouth

Jamaica To Celebrate Africa Day May 25

Jamaica will, for the first time this year, join the African Union and countries with a large African diaspora, to celebrate Africa Day on May 25. Senior Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Marlon Williams, said the celebration of Africa Day will form part of the Culture in Education Programme in schools. On that day, schools will...
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