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President of the Senate, Senator Floyd Morris (left), presents the Montego Co-operative Credit Union’s (MCCU) Bayley-Hay Award of Excellence to Sasha-Kay Campbell at the awards presentation luncheon held at Day’O Plantation Restaurant in Montego Bay on Thursday (August 13).
President of the Senate, Senator Floyd Morris (left), presents the Montego Co-operative Credit Union’s (MCCU) Bayley-Hay Award of Excellence to Sasha-Kay Campbell at the awards presentation luncheon held at Day’O Plantation Restaurant in Montego Bay on Thursday (August 13).

Senator Morris Hails Credit Union Movement

President of the Senate, Senator Floyd Morris, is hailing the credit union movement for helping to improve the lives of Jamaicans, particularly persons from humble economic circumstances. Senator Morris said he maintains membership at two credit unions because he has...
The statue of Jamaica’s first National Hero, Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, which is located on the grounds of Lawrence Park, St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann.
The statue of Jamaica’s first National Hero, Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, which is located on the grounds of Lawrence Park, St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann.

Professor Rupert Lewis To Address Garvey’s 128th Annniversary Ceremony
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing and Member of Parliament for South St. Andrew, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies (left) interacts with President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Mrs. Kelly Tomblin and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right) at a handing over ceremony for a solar-powered street light on Fourth Street in Trench Town, St. Andrew on August 7.
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing and Member of Parliament for South St. Andrew, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies (left) interacts with President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Mrs. Kelly Tomblin and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (right) at a handing over ceremony for a solar-powered street light on Fourth Street in Trench Town, St. Andrew on August 7.

Street Lights Installed In Trench Town
A view of the Harbour Bridge in Pear Tree River, St. Thomas, which the Transport, Works, and Housing Ministry is slated to replace with a new structure to be built at a cost of approximately $49.5 million, over the next six months.
A view of the Harbour Bridge in Pear Tree River, St. Thomas, which the Transport, Works, and Housing Ministry is slated to replace with a new structure to be built at a cost of approximately $49.5 million, over the next six months.

$49.5 Million to Construct Bridge at Pear Tree River
Senior Lecturer, University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Orville Taylor, delivers the keynote address at a civic ceremony on July 4, to commemorate the 122nd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Norman Washington Manley, held at his childhood home in Roxborough, Manchester.
Senior Lecturer, University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Orville Taylor, delivers the keynote address at a civic ceremony on July 4, to commemorate the 122nd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Norman Washington Manley, held at his childhood home in Roxborough, Manchester.

Jamaicans Urged To Emulate Norman Manley by Standing Up Against Wrongdoings

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A photo of Ralston Wilson (standing), a dedicated single father of two children. In a matriarchal society, where there is a tendency for fathers to be deemed as not fully embracing their responsibilities, the value of a good father such as Mr. Wilson should never be underestimated, but celebrated.
Community

Success in The Midst of Hardship

The inadequacy of resources has always been a challenge for Ralston Wilson, but this was not a major hindrance to him when unfortunate circumstances abruptly flung him into playing the role of both mother and father to his two young children. Unfortunately, his son’s mother was killed shortly after their relationship ended; and his daughter’s mother, having fallen ill, died...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), and GraceKennedy Group Chief Executive Officer, Don Wehby (right), with Rosetta Steer, the 2015 GraceKennedy/Heather Little-White Household Worker of the Year. Ms. Steer, who received cash, gift vouchers, and other prizes, was awarded during a ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on May 29.
CommunityLabourPrime Minister

Govt. Looking at Legislation to Better Protect Household Workers

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Government is looking at legislation to better protect household workers who continue to provide valuable and essential services to many families across Jamaica. She assured that the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, with support from her office and the relevant stakeholders, “will work towards the policy framework and will...
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Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of St. James, Steve McGregor, addressing a meeting of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
CommunityNational Security

Different Approach to Policing in St. James

Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the St. James Division, Steve McGregor, says members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are taking a unique approach to fighting crime and violence in the parish. Addressing a Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry meeting in the city on May 27, SSP McGregor said his officers have been trying to identify...
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Volunteers working at the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on Labour Day (May 25)
CommunityLabour

St. Thomas Residents Happy With Work at Rudolph Elder Park

Residents of St. Thomas are happy with the work done on Labour Day (May 25) to beautify and rehabilitate the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay. “I am happy they chose our park for the National Labour Day project. It is full time now we have something like this in St. Thomas, because we too are a part of Jamaica,”...
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Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (fifth left at the door) , is assisted by Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon Derrick Kellier (third right) as he officially opens the Clarks Town Branch Library, Trelawny on Friday May 15. Sharing the moment are (l-r) Charge de Affaires Delegation of the European Union, Jesus Orus, a senior student of Clarks Town School, Councillor of Sherwood Content Division, Telka Holt, Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Garth Wilkinson and Chairman of the Trelawny Parish Development Committee, Carla Bingham-Ledgister (right).
CommunityLabour

Over 600 Residents Benefitting From Skills Training

More than 600 residents in sugar dependent communities across the island are benefitting from a vocational skills training programme being delivered through the Sugar Transformation Programme (STP). This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier at the official opening ceremony for the Clarks Town Branch Library in Trelawny on May 15. The library which was constructed...
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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon Derrick Kellier (right) is assisted by Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd left) as he cuts the ribbon to officially open the Falmouth Infant School Library on Friday May 15. Also participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony are Chairman of the Jamaica Library Service, Paul Lalor (left) and students of the school. The facility was provided for under the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Sugar Transformation Programme which is being implemented throughout the sugar dependent communities of Jamaica.
CommunityEducation

Residents of Trelawny to Benefit From Two New Libraries

Residents of two towns in the parish of Trelawny are now enjoying new library facilities valued at $26.8 million from funds acquired under the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’, Sugar Transformation Programme (STP). The Falmouth Infant School Library ($8.8 million) and the Clarks Town Branch Library ($18 million) were officially opened by Portfolio Minister Hon Derrick Kellier and Minister of...
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