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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses attendees at a ceremony for the official opening of the Inter-American Development Bank’s new country office at 6 Montrose Road in Kingston on Thursday (August 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses attendees at a ceremony for the official opening of the Inter-American Development Bank’s new country office at 6 Montrose Road in Kingston on Thursday (August 9).

New Policy for Electrical Approvals by Year End – PM

The Government is seeking to fully implement the new policy framework governing the electrical inspection approvals process for new buildings by year end. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (August 9) while speaking...
Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, speaks at a Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston luncheon recently.
Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, speaks at a Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kingston luncheon recently.

Education Ministry Working with BIAJ in Preparation for PEP
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), is greeted by Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Paul Abrahams (left), before his bus ride to observe ongoing road improvements from Three Miles to Half-Way Tree in St. Andrew, on August 8. At right is Superintendent Aaron Fletcher of the Hunts Bay Police Station.
Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), is greeted by Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Paul Abrahams (left), before his bus ride to observe ongoing road improvements from Three Miles to Half-Way Tree in St. Andrew, on August 8. At right is Superintendent Aaron Fletcher of the Hunts Bay Police Station.

Roads Disturbed by NWC to be Fixed Soon
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses an information session hosted by the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) at its Worthington Avenue premises in St. Andrew on August 7.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses an information session hosted by the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) at its Worthington Avenue premises in St. Andrew on August 7.

Education Ministry Ramping Up Career Guidance Programme
Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2018, Ackera Gowie (centre), waves to the audience inside the National Arena after she was crowned the winner. At left is first runner-up, Shantae Grant, and at right is second runner-up, Chris Ann Douglas.
Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2018, Ackera Gowie (centre), waves to the audience inside the National Arena after she was crowned the winner. At left is first runner-up, Shantae Grant, and at right is second runner-up, Chris Ann Douglas.

Festival Queen Wants to Recycle Plastic Bottles

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Health & Wellness

Health Researchers to Present Findings at National Conference in November

Research in critical areas of health, which have the potential to inform Government policy, will be showcased at the 2018 National Health Research Conference from November 22 to 23. The two-day event will take place at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Director of the Epidemiological Research and Data Analysis Unit (ERDAU) at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Andriene Grant,...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, looks at pineapple on display at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) booth during the 66th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon, on August 4.
AgricultureCommerce

Work to Start Soon on Essex Valley Irrigation Project

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says development of the Essex Valley irrigation project in St. Elizabeth is expected to start within the next three months. “This project will positively impact the livelihoods of over 700 farmers on 1,700 acres of land through the provision of irrigation water and increased access of our agricultural produce to...
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Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (sixth right, front row), joined the large gathering in song at the Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate Jamaica’s 56th anniversary of Independence, at the Howard University Law School, Dumbarton Chapel in Washington DC on Sunday, August 5.
Culture

Jamaicans Celebrate in Washington

It was standing room only as Jamaicans and friends poured into Dumbarton Chapel at Howard University School of Law in Washington DC on Sunday, August 5 for the Service of Thanksgiving for their country’s 56th anniversary of independence. Organised by the Embassy of Jamaica, the annual church service was attended by members of the Jamaican communities in Washington DC, Maryland,...
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United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo.
Foreign Affairs

US Government Congratulates Jamaica

The United States government has sent congratulations to Jamaica on the occasion of the country’s 56th anniversary of Independence. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, noted the strong connections between the people of both countries, noting that Jamaica is one of the strongest partners of the United States of America. “Your support for citizen security, energy development and economic reform is...
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Public Relations Officer at the Post and Telecommunications Department, Kathy-Ann Yetman.
Technology

Customers of Gayle Post Office to Collect Mail in Port Maria

Communities previously served by the Gayle Post Office in St. Mary will be able to access their mail and any other postal services at the Port Maria Post Office, and their pension at the Lucky Hill Post Office in the parish. The new arrangements, which are temporary, have been implemented due to the destruction of the Gayle Post by fire...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), and outgoing Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President, Norman Grant (second left), engage with 15-year-old livestock farmer from Clarendon, Matthew Thomas, on day two of the 66th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in May Pen, Clarendon, on Sunday (August 5). Matthew
Governor General

Governor-General Hails Contribution of JAS

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has lauded the 123-year-old Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) for its contribution to advancing the country’s agricultural industry. He noted that the entity has been playing its part in increasing food security, expanding exports and modernising agricultural practices in Jamaica. “The JAS has created space for innovation and value-added product development and...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Local Government

New Anti-Litter Act to be Tabled by Year End

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the new Anti-Litter Act is to be tabled in Parliament by year end. Speaking with JIS News, Minister McKenzie said the process is being expedited to get the Act approved, so as to minimise the illegal disposal of waste. The amendments to the law were recommended by Cabinet and...
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