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Author of the book, ‘How Trade Liberalisation Affects a Sugar-Dependent Community in Jamaica’, Dr. Donovan Stanberry, reads an excerpt during its official launch, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, on March 16.
Author of the book, ‘How Trade Liberalisation Affects a Sugar-Dependent Community in Jamaica’, Dr. Donovan Stanberry, reads an excerpt during its official launch, held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, on March 16.

New Book Looks At Impact Of Sugar Regime Change On Monymusk Community

The impact of the changes in the European Union (EU) sugar regime on the Monymusk community in Clarendon is explored in a book written by Registrar at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Dr. Donovan Stanberry. The...
Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (left), participates in the cutting of ribbon for the recent opening of a Community Access Point (CAP) at the Garlogie Primary and Junior High School in Clarendon North West. He is joined by (from left) students Kascia McLean and Jermaine Spencer; former Member of Parliament (MP), Richard Azan; and current MP, Philip Henriques.
Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (left), participates in the cutting of ribbon for the recent opening of a Community Access Point (CAP) at the Garlogie Primary and Junior High School in Clarendon North West. He is joined by (from left) students Kascia McLean and Jermaine Spencer; former Member of Parliament (MP), Richard Azan; and current MP, Philip Henriques.

CAP Site Opens In Garlogie, Clarendon
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), and Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney (second right), display a symbolic cheque for $50 million, representing funding for the Integrated Community Development Project Phase 2 (ICDP II) Enterprise Development Grant Project Cycle 2, during the launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (March 10). Sharing the occasion (from left) are Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes; Joint Force Command, Major Sheldon Bryan; Commanding Officer, St. Andrew Central Police Division, Senior Superintendent Marlon Nesbeth; and JSIF Senior Manager for Social Development, Mona Sue Ho.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), and Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney (second right), display a symbolic cheque for $50 million, representing funding for the Integrated Community Development Project Phase 2 (ICDP II) Enterprise Development Grant Project Cycle 2, during the launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (March 10). Sharing the occasion (from left) are Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes; Joint Force Command, Major Sheldon Bryan; Commanding Officer, St. Andrew Central Police Division, Senior Superintendent Marlon Nesbeth; and JSIF Senior Manager for Social Development, Mona Sue Ho.

$50m to Support Community Enterprises
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (at lectern), addresses students in attendance at a ceremony to launch a free community Wi-Fi hotspot in Stewarton Square, Mocho, Clarendon, on Thursday (March 10). The hotspot was established in the Stewarton District by the Universal Service Fund (USF) as part of the Government
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (at lectern), addresses students in attendance at a ceremony to launch a free community Wi-Fi hotspot in Stewarton Square, Mocho, Clarendon, on Thursday (March 10). The hotspot was established in the Stewarton District by the Universal Service Fund (USF) as part of the Government's efforts to facilitate increased public Internet access. At right is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the USF, Daniel Dawes.

Wi-fi Hotspot Launched in Stewarton District, Clarendon North Central
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (third left), breaks ground for the establishment of the St. Thomas Teen Hub, on Church Street in Morant Bay on Thursday (March 10). She is joined by (from left) Administrative Assistant to the Mayor of Morant Bay, Lesa Thomas; Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Marianne Van Steen; Acting United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Mariko Kagoshima; Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles; and Regional Director for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Dr. Kevin Harvey.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (third left), breaks ground for the establishment of the St. Thomas Teen Hub, on Church Street in Morant Bay on Thursday (March 10). She is joined by (from left) Administrative Assistant to the Mayor of Morant Bay, Lesa Thomas; Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Marianne Van Steen; Acting United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Mariko Kagoshima; Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles; and Regional Director for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Dr. Kevin Harvey.

Ground Broken for Teen Hub In St. Thomas

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$321.9 Million To Complete Activities Under Montego Bay Waterfront Protection Project

The Government has earmarked another $321.9 million to complete activities under the Montego Bay Waterfront Protection Project during the upcoming fiscal year. The project aims to rehabilitate the Montego Bay Groynes to reduce the loss of beachfront acreage to coastal erosion and protect valuable coastal resources along the Montego Bay Waterfront and marine ecosystems in the area. The money, which...
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Centre: Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern and Minister of Education and Youth, Honourable Fayval Williams makes a point to Managing Director of JSIF and Deputy Chairperson for the ZOSO, Omar Sweeney while Stephen Chung, Managing Director of Contraxx Enterprises Limited looks on. The occasion was during a recent tour of the August Town ZOSO area within the community of African Gardens and its environs.
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Citizens Of African Gardens and Goldsmith Villa West In August Town ZOSO Area To Benefit From JSIF’s Integrated Community Infrastructure Project

Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) through its GOJ-Integrated Community Development Project II (ICDP II) will in February commence, major infrastructure works in the August Town Zone Of Special Operations (ZOSO) areas of African Gardens and Goldsmith Villa West. The works will encompass rehabilitation of roadways and sidewalks, regularization of water supplies network, rehabilitation of drainage system and installation of fire...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Member of Parliament for East Central St. Catherine, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), as well as Director at the Portmore Self-Help Disability Organisation, Cleon Porter (second left), Director of Public Procurement at the Universal Service Fund (USF), Mellissa Taylor (third left), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (right), celebrate the donation of computers to the Portmore Self-Help Disability Organisation at a function held recently.
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Portmore Self-Help Disability Organisation Receives Computers

The Portmore Self-Help Disability Organisation has received computers valued at $3.5 million from the Universal Service Fund (USF), which will be used to expand their empowerment and training programmes. Director at the St. Catherine organisation, Cleon Porter said the donation is timely, as the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a scaling down of the training opportunities offered at the institution....
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80 Per Cent Of St. Elizabeth Families Receive Cash Grants

Disbursements have been made to 80 per cent of St. Elizabeth families who were selected to benefit from the first payment of cash grants provided by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Parish Manager for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Michelle Senior, made the disclosure while addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation on...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (third left); Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green (fourth left); Member of Parliament for Manchester North West, Mikael Phillips (right), and community members celebrate the recent launch of the free secured Wi-Fi hotspot, in Mile Gully, Manchester.
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Custos Encourages Communities To Utilise Free Wi-Fi Hotspots

Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green, is encouraging communities to make the best use of the free secured Wi-Fi hotspots being installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Speaking recently at the launch of a facility in Mile Gully, Manchester, the Custos said since the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19), many students and persons in business have had to rely...
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