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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), congratulate Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, after her second-place finish in the Women’s 200-metre event on the final day of the National Junior and Senior Track and Field Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on Sunday (July 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), congratulate Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, after her second-place finish in the Women’s 200-metre event on the final day of the National Junior and Senior Track and Field Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on Sunday (July 9).

PHOTOS: PM attends National Junior and Senior Track and Field Championships

     
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), receives a donation of Maternal Care Equipment to the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, from the Bob and Rita Marley Foundation, during a visit at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on July 7. Others present at the handover are (from left) Representative from the Foundation, Mitzie Williams; Foundation Manager, Alicia Williams; Director, Health Services and Planning Integration at the hospital, Dr. Naydene Williams; Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Candice Thompson; Mid-Wife, Taision Lawrence-Tyrell; Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Garth McDonald; and Director of National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation, Courtney Cephas.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), receives a donation of Maternal Care Equipment to the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, from the Bob and Rita Marley Foundation, during a visit at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on July 7. Others present at the handover are (from left) Representative from the Foundation, Mitzie Williams; Foundation Manager, Alicia Williams; Director, Health Services and Planning Integration at the hospital, Dr. Naydene Williams; Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Candice Thompson; Mid-Wife, Taision Lawrence-Tyrell; Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Garth McDonald; and Director of National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation, Courtney Cephas.

PHOTOS: Bob and Rita Marley Foundation Donates Maternal Equipment
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), with Chief Executive Officer, ANSA McAL Group of Companies, Anthony N. Sabga III, during a reception hosted by the company for local business stakeholders on Thursday (July 6) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), with Chief Executive Officer, ANSA McAL Group of Companies, Anthony N. Sabga III, during a reception hosted by the company for local business stakeholders on Thursday (July 6) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

ANSA Group to Invest More Than $150M In Jamaica Operations
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the Senate on Friday (July 7).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the Senate on Friday (July 7).

Significant Achievements on National Broadband Initiatives
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre, seated), with executives of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) during the entity’s CEO Breakfast at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 9, where three public and private-sector entities received accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 Standard. From left (seated) are JANAAC’s Director of Planning, Strategic Development and Promotions, Cassetta Green; Director of Accreditation, Gabrielle Andrade-Bell; Chairman, Simon Roberts; Chief Executive Officer, Sharonmae Shirley; Senior Director of Accreditation, Training and Quality Management, Dr. Yvette Castell; and Director of Finance and Administration, Garfield Bassett. Standing are representatives of the entities – the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS), National Water Commission (NWC), and National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre, seated), with executives of the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) during the entity’s CEO Breakfast at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 9, where three public and private-sector entities received accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 Standard. From left (seated) are JANAAC’s Director of Planning, Strategic Development and Promotions, Cassetta Green; Director of Accreditation, Gabrielle Andrade-Bell; Chairman, Simon Roberts; Chief Executive Officer, Sharonmae Shirley; Senior Director of Accreditation, Training and Quality Management, Dr. Yvette Castell; and Director of Finance and Administration, Garfield Bassett. Standing are representatives of the entities – the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS), National Water Commission (NWC), and National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA).

Three Entities Accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Standard

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), shakes hands with Bianca Byfield (third left), during a courtesy call by participants in the GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme at King’s House on July 6. Looking on (from left) are Ras.I Martin; Samaya Miller. and Logan Wright. The programme allows young people in the diaspora to participate in an internship at GraceKennedy and to be immersed in the Jamaican culture.
Governor General

PHOTOS: Birthright Interns Call on G-G

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), shakes hands with Bianca Byfield (third left), during a courtesy call by participants in the GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme at King’s House on July 6. Looking on (from left) are Ras.I Martin; Samaya Miller. and Logan Wright. The programme allows young people in the diaspora to participate in an internship...
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Finalists of the Jamaica Gospel Star Competition.
CultureEntertainment

Gospel Star Competition Begins on Sunday, July 9

Arrangements are being finalised for the staging of the Gospel Star Competition of the annual Jamaica Festival, scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 9. The competition, which is produced by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, will be aired on CVM Television, Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica and...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington (fourth left), breaks ground for the commencement of the Darliston to Withorn road rehabilitation project in Westmoreland, in Darliston on July 6. Also participating are (from left) Managing Director of Morris Hill Ltd., Kelvin Hill; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Western, Moreland Wilson; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright; Regional Manager for the National Works Agency (NWA) – Western Region - Robert Francis and Councillor Caretaker for the Darliston Division, Godfrey Walters.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Ground Broken for Rehabilitation of Withorn to Darliston Road

Ground was broken for the Withorn to Darliston road rehabilitation project in Westmoreland on July 6 by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington. The work will be spearheaded by the National Works Agency (NWA), at a cost of $294 million. The scope of work will include bushing...
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Organiser of the Miss Kitty Blood Drive, Attorney-at-Law, Khadine “Miss Kitty” Hylton addresses the recent World Blood Donor Day event held at the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) on Slipe Road in Kingston.
Health & Wellness

Persons Urged to Support “Miss Kitty” Blood Drive

Persons are being encouraged to support the Miss Kitty Blood Drive on Friday (July 7) at Itel International, 22 Chalmers Avenue, Kingston. The life-saving activity, under the theme ‘More Pints, More Life’, is organised by attorney-at-law and voluntary blood donor, Khadine “Miss Kitty” Hylton. It will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m. Miss Hylton is encouraging persons...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams.
Labour

Integrated Programme of Education to Meet Labour Market Needs

The Government will be implementing a strategic and integrated programme of education aimed at transitioning students into the labour market upon completion of secondary or tertiary education, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. Mrs. Williams, who was the keynote speaker at the Association of Caribbean Higher Education Administrators (ACHEA) 20th annual conference at the Royalton Negril Resort...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
CARICOMNational Security

CARICOM Urges Multinational Security Support for Haiti

CARICOM Member States are calling for global multinational security support with the appropriate jurisdictional mandate, aimed at restoring peace and stability in Haiti. Speaking on behalf of CARICOM during the United Nations Security Council meeting on Haiti on Thursday (July 6), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the regional integration movement is also urging a UN Security Council...
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Residents of Bog Walk Gorge area of St. Catherine assist in the restocking of the Rio Cobre River with fingerlings on June 30. The activity was undertaken by UC Rusal, under the observation of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, and the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA).
Fisheries

Residents Welcome Replenishing of Rio Cobre River

Several residents of the Bog Walk Gorge area of St. Catherine are welcoming the restocking of the Rio Cobre River with fingerlings. They came out to assist in the first phase of the process on Friday (June 8), which was undertaken by the bauxite alumina company, UC Rusal, under the observation of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) in the Ministry...
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