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Home constructed under the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Sandhill Vista housing development programme in Hellshire, St. Catherine, which were handed over to beneficiaries in 2015 (FILE)
Home constructed under the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Sandhill Vista housing development programme in Hellshire, St. Catherine, which were handed over to beneficiaries in 2015 (FILE)

Improved Benefits to NHT Contributors Take Effect

Effective July 1, 2017, some new National Housing Trust (NHT) loan applicants began benefitting from improvements in Home Grants and financing for NHT scheme solutions. There are also special benefits for persons with disabilities. These include reduced interest rates and...
Global Diaspora Director of Country Style Community Tourism Network, Rudi Page.
Global Diaspora Director of Country Style Community Tourism Network, Rudi Page.

Mobay Vendors Collaborate with Diaspora Communities in UK
Residents of the Russia community in Westmoreland participate in the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) health, wellness and information fair. The fairs are part of several social intervention initiatives being undertaken by JSIF, under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP), aimed at promoting public safety and transformation in 18 underserved communities across the island.
Residents of the Russia community in Westmoreland participate in the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF) health, wellness and information fair. The fairs are part of several social intervention initiatives being undertaken by JSIF, under the Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP), aimed at promoting public safety and transformation in 18 underserved communities across the island.

More Communities to Benefit from JSIF Health and Wellness Fairs
Chief Executive Officer of Jamalco, Mr. Antonio Melo (right), hands over a certificate of title to Ms. Sheila Hutchinson, who was one of 31 resettled land vendors who received titles for their land from the bauxite mining company at a handing over ceremony at Halse Hall Great House in Clarendon, on June 23. In the background are: Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry (right) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Rudyard Spencer.
Chief Executive Officer of Jamalco, Mr. Antonio Melo (right), hands over a certificate of title to Ms. Sheila Hutchinson, who was one of 31 resettled land vendors who received titles for their land from the bauxite mining company at a handing over ceremony at Halse Hall Great House in Clarendon, on June 23. In the background are: Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Mike Henry (right) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Rudyard Spencer.

Jamalco Hands Over Titles
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP

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Official Funeral for Carlyle Dunkley

The former Senator and Minister of Government, Hon. Carlyle Dunkley, has been accorded an official funeral by the Government. The Service of Thanksgiving will take place at the University Chapel, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on Wednesday (July 5), commencing at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Dunkley, who died on June 21, served Jamaica for more than 40 years in various posts...
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Senate Pays Tribute to Carlyle Dunkley

Members of the Upper House today (June 23) paid tribute to former Senator and Minister of Government, the Hon. Carlyle Dunkley, who died recently. In his tribute, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid described, Mr. Dunkley as a committed public servant who served Jamaica for more than 40 years in various ministerial posts and as...
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Health Minister, Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), cuts the ribbon to officially commission into service a vertical wheelchair lift installed at the Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities (JAID). The commissioning ceremony was held on June 22 at the association’s headquarters at 7 Golding Avenue, St. Andrew. Others (from left) are Distinguished President for the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring, Deborah Manning; Sales Manager for Hyundai, Carlos Geourzoung; and State Minister for Finance and the Public Service and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern, Fayval Williams.
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Intellectual Disabilities Association Commissions Wheelchair Lift

The Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities (JAID) has commissioned into service a vertical wheelchair lift, which was recently installed to facilitate ease of access for persons with mobility challenges. The lift, purchased at cost of $8 million, will transport persons who use wheelchairs, prosthesis and adaptive aids such as crutches, canes, and walkers. Students of the Randolph Lopez School of...
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Government Trustee Gives Update on Liquidation of Cash Plus

The Office of the Government Trustee, as liquidator of Cash Plus Limited and receiver of its affiliates and subsidiaries, is responsible for the recovery and disposal of the company’s assets and applying the net proceeds to the settlement of the proven claims of its depositors and creditors. The Trustee has, since being appointed in July 2008, conducted its own searches and investigations to verify...
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Gov’t Allocating $35m for Road Repairs in St. Thomas

The Government will be allocating $35 million to repair several roads in St. Thomas that were damaged during the recent flood rains. Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the funds, which are expected to be disbursed on Monday (June 5) will be used to repair several breakaways. This provision is in addition to $30 million, which...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), listens keenly to the Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry, at the launch of Disaster Preparedness Month and observance of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season on June 1 at Jamaica House.
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Review of Drain and Gully Systems

A review of the country’s drain and gully systems is being undertaken by the technical staff at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, in collaboration with the National Works Agency (NWA). “We are serious about ensuring that flooding does not remain a part of our normal life experience,” Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said, while addressing the launch...
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IOJ to Host Children Symposium May 30

The Programmes Coordination Division of the Institute of Jamaica (IoJ) will host its annual HUSH Children Symposium on Tuesday, May 30, at the institute’s Lecture Hall, 10-16 East Street, downtown Kingston.Programmes Outreach Manager and Events Coordinator at the IoJ, Kerri-Palmer, said  the symposium will be held under the theme: ‘MENTal to METal: Building Resilience’.Explaining the theme, Miss Palmer said that...
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