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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses a JIS Think Tank on May 29.
Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses a JIS Think Tank on May 29.

National Solid Waste Day to Focus on Composting

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will be focusing on composting household waste for National Solid Waste Day on June 6. Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon, said that the objective is to foster a culture of composting...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.

$260 Million to Rehabilitate and Repair Parochial Roads
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. With the Minister (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry; and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. With the Minister (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry; and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Local Government Minister Describes Seaga as Father and Friend
(FILE) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, pays tribute to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during Tuesday
(FILE) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, pays tribute to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during Tuesday's (May 28) sitting of the House of Representatives. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.

Minister Grange Hails Mr. Seaga’s Contribution to Culture
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 28.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 28.

Indigent Houses Being Constructed

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Energy

Minister Says Energy Infrastructure Modernisation Will Reduce Carbon Emission

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, says Jamaica’s programme of energy infrastructure modernisation and diversification is expected to significantly reduce the carbon emission growth over time. “We are aware that energy is a crucial aspect of the climate change agenda, and through our many energy initiatives, Jamaica is committed to mitigating the equivalent of about 1.1 million...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the House of Representatives during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate, on May 28.
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Infirmaries to be Outfitted with Solar Panels

The island’s infirmaries are to be outfitted with solar panels, power generators and closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras by the end of 2019. This undertaking is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, in tandem with several stakeholder entities. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says these provisions are expected to significantly enhance the comfort and safety of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), observes operations at the newly consolidated Serge Island Dairies plant, during a tour of the facility’s Bog Walk, St. Catherine location, following the official opening on Tuesday (May 28). Looking on (from left) are: Head of Market, Anglo-Dutch Caribbean, Nestlé Trinidad and Tobago Limited, Patricio Torres (left); Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita; Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw; Chairman, Seprod, Paul B. Scott; and Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica Limited, Milverton Reynolds.
Prime Minister

PM Calls for Increased Private-Sector Investment

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging greater private-sector investment in the economy. He noted that the Government is creating the environment to facilitate business through stable, predictable, certain macroeconomic fiscal and monetary policies, which can spur continued growth. “We are supporting the private sector by ensuring that our microeconomic policies work… making sure that our labour force...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson (left), discusses rabbit rearing with a student of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Shashel Ricketts, at the Hanover Agricultural Show, which was held at the Jockey Factory in Lucea, Hanover, on Saturday (May 25).
Industry

Hanover Farmers Encouraged to Take Advantage of Agri-Linkage Exchange

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, is encouraging Hanover farmers to take advantage of the Agri-Linkage Exchange (ALEX) to market and sell their produce to organisations in the tourism industry. The Minister was speaking at the Hanover Agricultural Show, which was held at the Jockey Factory in Lucea, Hanover, on Saturday...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.
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$120-Million Homeless Shelter to be Built Downtown

A new shelter for homeless persons in the Corporate Area is to be built on King Street, downtown Kingston, at a cost of approximately $120 million. Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure during his 2019/20 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28). He said that designs for the facility...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson.
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220 Small Farmers to Take Up Plots at Holland Bamboo

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, says that approximately 220 small farmers will be cultivating plots on the 2,400-acre farm to be established at Holland Estate in St. Elizabeth. Minister Hutchinson, who was speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, said that the property will be officially handed over on...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (centre), with students from the Pembroke Methodist Basic School, at the commencement of the Fifth International Safeguarding Children Conference and Exhibition, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, on May 28.
Labour

Labour Minister Calls on All Community Members to Protect Children

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, is calling on all community members to take on the role of protecting children, and help to prevent abuse. The Minister, who was delivering the keynote address at the Fifth International Safeguarding Children Conference and Exhibition on May 28 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, said collective action is needed to deal...
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