JSIF Constructing Infant Department at Barrett Town Primary
The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is constructing an infant department at the Barrett Town Primary School in St. James at a cost of $34 …
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SDC Spelling Competition Encourages Competitive Academic Participation
The Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Walderston Cluster of Primary Schools Spelling Bee Competition is serving to encourage competitive academic participation among other educational institutions across …
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Students Provided With Tips to Deal With Bullying
Students of the Randolph Lopez School of Hope in St. Andrew were today (May 3) exposed to tips on how to identify and deal with …
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UDC Board Appoints New General Manager
The Board of Directors of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has appointed Ms Heather Pinnock, General Manager of the entity as of April 1, 2019. …
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SDC Awards Grants to Small Entrepreneurs in St. James
The Social Development Commission (SDC) has awarded grants totalling $1.1 million to support the economic stability of several small entrepreneurs and micro-businesses in St. James. …
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NHT Partnering with Local Government Ministry to Refurbish Infirmaries
The National Housing Trust (NHT) is partnering with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development to refurbish infirmaries across the island at a cost …
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$795 Million Allocated to Provide Water in More Rural Communities
The Government has allocated $795 million in the 2019/20 fiscal year to provide water in more rural communities. In his 2019/20 Budget Debate presentation in …
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Master Plan for Bernard Lodge Township Being Finalised
Details of the master plan for the Greater Bernard Lodge Development in St. Catherine are being finalised. Urban Planner, Martin Addington, said establishment of the …
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$13.7 Million to Implement Development Strategy
Implementation of the Government’s development strategy will be further boosted in the new fiscal year with an additional $13.7 million. The sum is set aside …
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$550 Million Allocated to Develop Closed Harbour Beach Park in Mobay
Work is expected to begin in April on the development of a state-of-the-art Closed Harbour Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James. This follows the …
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$400 Million Allocated for Mobay Waterfront Protection Project
The Government will commence the Montego Bay Waterfront Protection Project in the upcoming fiscal year with an allocation of $400 million. Details are given in …
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Vision 2030 on Display at UWI Research Days Feb. 6-8
Vision 2030 Jamaica will be on display at the 20th staging of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Research Days (February 6 to 8), …
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High Demand for Jamaican Black Castor Oil in United States
A new study on the local castor oil industry is showing significant potential for Jamaican Black Castor Oil in the United States (US). The Complete …
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Cabinet Approves $1.29 Billion Contract to Develop Beach Park in Mobay
Cabinet has approved the award of a $1.29 billion contract to develop the Closed Harbour Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James. The Urban Development …
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UDC Launches Houses of Parliament Design Competition Exhibition
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC), today (January 29), launched the People’s Choice Exhibition for the Houses of Parliament Architectural Design Competition. The displays, which have …
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Citizens Encouraged To Practice Solid Waste Recycling
Citizens are being encouraged to recycle and reuse solid waste material, where possible. This, according to Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited’s Regional …
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Government Initiates Special Programme to Enhance Global Services Sector
Jamaica’s global services sector (GSS) is poised for further buildout over the next five years under a special programme being initiated by the Government, with …
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JSE Signs MOU to Deliver Courses and Workshops
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was inked on January 23 between the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) and the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) for the …
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Provisions of Building Act Will Be Rigorously Enforced – Minister
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says provisions of the 2018 Building Act will be rigorously enforced. The legislation, which took …
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Broken NWC Pipeline Along Mandela Highway Being Replaced by March
The National Water Commission (NWC) says the broken 18-inch pipeline along Mandela Highway, is expected to be replaced by March. “Work has started. Pipe laying …
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