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Miss Emanci-Fest contestants pose for a picture at the media launch held recently at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. From left are Alisa Durrant, Nadraka Graham, Latola Morrison, Marika Stewart and Terry-Ann Wilson.
Miss Emanci-Fest contestants pose for a picture at the media launch held recently at The Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. From left are Alisa Durrant, Nadraka Graham, Latola Morrison, Marika Stewart and Terry-Ann Wilson.

Sligoville Emanci-Fest July 31-August 1

A Miss Emanci-Fest Queen Coronation, an African fashion show, art and craft display and a Celebrity Chef Cook-off competition are among the many activities to be held at the 11th staging of the Sligoville Emanci-Fest 2018 on July 31 and...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents former Vice principal of the May Pen Primary School, Mrs. Isoline A. Brown-Budhoo, with the 2018 Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education at the awards ceremony held on June 27 at Jamaica House.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents former Vice principal of the May Pen Primary School, Mrs. Isoline A. Brown-Budhoo, with the 2018 Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education at the awards ceremony held on June 27 at Jamaica House.

Retired Vice Principal Elated to Receive PM’s Medal of Appreciation
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing), addressing management and staff members of State refinery, Petrojam, during a meeting at the entity on Friday (July 13).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing), addressing management and staff members of State refinery, Petrojam, during a meeting at the entity on Friday (July 13).

Strategic Review of Petrojam to be Completed By November – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), breaks ground for the Windsor Hills Housing project in Duncans, Trelawny on Thursday (July 12). Also taking part (from right) are Managing Director of the National Housing Trust, Martin Miller; Member of Parliament for Northern Trelawny, Victor Wright; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda; Board Director of the National Housing Trust, Doran Dixon; Custos of Trelawny, Hon. Paul Muschett; and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), breaks ground for the Windsor Hills Housing project in Duncans, Trelawny on Thursday (July 12). Also taking part (from right) are Managing Director of the National Housing Trust, Martin Miller; Member of Parliament for Northern Trelawny, Victor Wright; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Karl Samuda; Board Director of the National Housing Trust, Doran Dixon; Custos of Trelawny, Hon. Paul Muschett; and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager.

Good Governance Training for All Cabinet Members
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), looks on as Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chairman, Metry Seaga (third left), points out a model of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Occasion was a tour of the JSEZA on Waterloo Road, St. Andrew, following its official opening on Wednesday (July 11). Also viewing the model (from left) are Minister with Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Mike Henry; Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister with Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Darryl Vaz; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), looks on as Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chairman, Metry Seaga (third left), points out a model of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Occasion was a tour of the JSEZA on Waterloo Road, St. Andrew, following its official opening on Wednesday (July 11). Also viewing the model (from left) are Minister with Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Mike Henry; Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; Minister with Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Darryl Vaz; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

SEZ Authority Anticipates Billions in Investments, Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (fourth right), with the 10 finalists in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition.
Entertainment

Grand Final for Festival Song July 15

The grand final of the Jamaica Festival Song Competition will be held on Sunday, July 15 at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Hope Road in Kingston, beginning at 6:00 p.m. It will be the first event for the 56th anniversary of Jamaica’s Emancipation and Independence celebrations, being held under the theme ‘Jamaica 56 – One Love…One Family’. The event,...
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Transport

Cabinet Awards $722.5-Million Contract for Phase One Redevelopment of Hampden Wharf

A contract valued at $722.5 million was awarded to Surrey Paving and Aggregate Co. Limited for the redevelopment of Hampden Wharf phase one in Falmouth, Trelawny. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during Wednesday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The Hampden Wharf project, to be funded by the...
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National Security

Security for Westmoreland Health Services

A two-year contract valued at $116 million has been awarded to Shalk Electronic Security Limited for the provision of security services to the Westmoreland Health Services. Speaking at yesterday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said Cabinet has approved the contract. The Westmoreland Public Health Services provides...
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Office of the Prime Minister

US$872-Million Contract Awarded for National Spatial Plan

Seven technical papers will be prepared to inform the National Spatial Plan for the country. This follows Cabinet’s approval of a US$872-million contract with Acclimatise LAC Limited (United Kingdom) to prepare the papers. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure during yesterday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The National Spatial...
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Agriculture

Cane Roads to be Improved

Improvement works will be carried out on cane haul roads in the parishes of Trelawny and St. James. They are the Spring Valley to Deeside road in Trelawny and the Flamstead to Garlands road in St. James. This follows Cabinet’s approval of a $119-million contract to Stone Plus Limited. Speaking at yesterday’s (July 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House,...
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