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Residents of Bottom Yard, in Bath, St. Thomas, bask in the glow of the street light which was symbolically turned on by Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, on Tuesday (July 23), to mark the formal provision of electricity by the Rural Electrification Programme (REP) Limited, at a cost of $2.5 million.

REP Pushing Ahead to Provide Electricity for All

General Manager of the Rural Electrification Programme Limited (REP), Garfield Daley, says the agency is pushing ahead to provide electricity for the remaining three per cent of rural communities islandwide, which do not currently have the service. “This is what...

Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (centre), performs the symbolic switching on of lights during Tuesday’s (July 23) lighting ceremony in Bottom Yard, Bath, St. Thomas, where over 22 residents have received electricity. Sharing the moment are: Health Minister and Member of Parliament for East St. Thomas, where the community is located, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (left); and Rural Electrification Programme (REP) Chairman, Rev. Dr. Garnett Roper.

Minister Paulwell Turns on Light in Bottom Yard

Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (centre), is presented with a certificate of appreciation by Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal member, Marcia Boyne, after delivering the main address at the club’s weekly meeting held on July 22, at the Morgan’s Harbour hotel in Port Royal. Sharing the moment is President of the Club, Howard Haughton.

2,000 Housing Solutions to Regularize Squatting

Assistant Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), Karlene Salmon-Johnson (standing), interacts with students participating in the BCJ’s media literacy workshop and radio production programme, at the Commission’s headquarters in New Kingston, on July 22. The event formed part of the entity’s Media Literacy Project.

BCJ to Assist Schools to Set Up Radio Clubs and Stations

President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association and member of the judging panel at the Public Sector Customer Service Competition, O'Neil Grant (left), presents Senior Superintendent of Police for the Manchester Division, Superintendent Marlon Nesbeth, with a plaque of recognition and a cheque for $40,000 for the 'Best Police Station' award which went to the May Pen Police Station. The award was presented at the PSCSC award ceremony held on July 11 at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston. Superintendent Nesbeth was collecting the award on behalf of his colleague, Senior Superintendent Michael Bailey, who is in charge of the Clarendon Division.

May Pen Police Station Voted the Best

State Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Richard Azan (4th left), is assisted by nine-year old Sherona Ferguson (5th left), of Enfield, St. Mary, to cut the symbolic ribbon to officially re-open the newly rehabilitated Enfield main road on July 17. The three-month project, implemented by the National Works Agency (NWA), was financed by the Ministry at a cost of $92 million. Others sharing in the occasion are: NWA Chief Executive Officer, E.G. Hunter (3rd left); Member of Parliament for South East St Mary, where the road is located, Dr. Winston Green (4th right); and NWA Communications and Customer Service Manager, Stephen Shaw (3rd right).

13 years ago CommunityTransport

Enfield Main Road in St. Mary Rehabilitated

More than 7,000 residents of Enfield and adjoining areas in St. Mary now have improved access to their communities, following the completion of rehabilitation works on the main road linking those districts. The eight-kilometre Enfield main road, which serves other communities, such as May River and Sue River, and had deteriorated significantly over time, was resurfaced and drainage and other...

13 years ago CommunityLocal Government

Public Urged to Support Downtown Shopping Extravaganza

Members of the public are being urged to support the ‘Downtown Sizzling Summer Savings’ event, which will be held from July 25 to 27 at the St. William Grant Park. The three-day mega shopping extravaganza, which is being held in collaboration with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Vendors and Higglers Association forms part of the Government’s ongoing...

13 years ago CommunityOffice of the Prime MinisterVision 2030

Portmore Urged to Develop 10-Year Plan

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has challenged the leaders and citizens of Portmore to develop a 10-year plan for the municipality, which must be aligned to the National Development Plan: Vision 2030. Mrs. Simpson Miller said the steps and strategies in the attainment of that Portmore Vision 2030, must involve broad-based community consultation. She said that the...

13 years ago CommunityLocal GovernmentVision 2030

Trench Town to Take Centre Stage from November 14 to 17

The innovative and creative talents of residents of Trench Town and other communities throughout the island, will be showcased at the inaugural Trench Town Trade and Investment Fair set for November 14-17. The event, conceptualised and organised by the Agency for Inner-City Renewal (AIR), is expected to create meaningful opportunities for residents, while highlighting prospects for partnerships among Government and...

13 years ago CommunityLocal Government

St. Catherine Parish Council Launches Drive to Build Safer Communities

The St. Catherine Parish Council has begun a drive to build safer communities and enhance public order across the parish. The Council has officially launched the Parish Safety and Security Committee, which will spearhead a campaign to increase the citizens’ participation in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of actions to improve their safety and security. Speaking at the launch,...

13 years ago CommunityForeign Affairs

Dean Lauds Kiwanis Movement in Jamaica

Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Yuri Gala Lopez, has praised the Kiwanis movement in Jamaica for its role in the social and economic development of the country, and in particular, its contribution to the advancement of early childhood education. “Through (a) voluntary approach, the Kiwanis (movement in Jamaica) has contributed to the expansion or improvement of the infrastructure...

13 years ago CommunityYouth

Muirton Boys’ Home Making a Difference

The Muirton Boys’ Home, located in the hills of Manchioneal, Portland, has been making a difference in the lives of many Jamaican youth for over 30 years. The institution, which occupies about 29 acres of the Muirton Estate, a slave plantation up to 1838,is currently home to 26 boys, three of whom are in transitional housing, as they have aged...